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Your Marriage Needs Maintenance — Or the Fire Goes Out | Committed Hearts

Your Marriage Needs Maintenance — Or the Fire Goes Out Marriage doesn’t stay strong by accident — it requires intentional maintenance. In this episode of Committed Hearts, William and Donna Porter dive into the powerful truth that saying “I do” is only the beginning. Just like a fire needs fuel and a car needs regular upkeep, a thriving marriage requires consistent attention, intentional actions, and ongoing investment. Using practical analogies like maintaining a fireplace, servicing a vehicle, and creating a “planned maintenance schedule,” this episode offers real-life wisdom to help couples keep their connection strong, passionate, and growing. You’ll discover: ❤️ Why intentional actions keep love alive long-term ❤️ How “marriage maintenance” prevents emotional breakdowns ❤️ Practical ways to keep dating your spouse after marriage ❤️ Why couples often stop doing what worked at the beginning — and how to restart ❤️ The importance of planning time together and protecting connection Whether you feel like your relationship is thriving or needs a reset, this conversation will inspire you to take small, consistent steps that keep your marriage strong and your love burning. Committed Hearts — intentional love, practical wisdom, and faith-centered relationships. Welcome to Committed Hearts, a weekly podcast for engaged and married couples who want to build a strong, lasting, and God-centered relationship—without pressure, perfection, or churchy overload. Hosted by The Porters—pastors, marriage counselors, and partners for more than 25 years—each episode blends real-life stories, faith-shaped wisdom, and practical tools couples can apply right away. You’ll hear honest conversations about communication, connection, conflict, intimacy, and spiritual growth—delivered with grace, humor, and zero judgment. Whether you're newly engaged or decades into marriage, Committed Hearts will encourage you, challenge you, and help you grow together emotionally, spiritually, and relationally. Because great marriages aren’t found—they’re intentionally built, one committed heart at a time. 00:00 Welcome + Opening Prayer (Committed Hearts begins) 01:07 Today’s Topic: Marriage Maintenance & Intentionality 02:12 Keep the Fire Burning: Fireplace Analogy for Love 05:16 Cars, Houses & ‘Travel-Ready’ Marriages 07:22 PMS for Your Relationship: Planned Maintenance Schedule 09:40 Pop-Up Maintenance: Spontaneity, Trips & Protecting Time 12:19 Do What You Did to ‘Get Me’: Dating-Stage Intentionality 16:08 When You Get Lax: Familiarity, Adjustments & Raising the Bar 23:13 Calendar the Connection: Date Nights, One-Sided Effort & Momentum 26:27 Watch the Warning Lights: Ongoing Upkeep + Final Challenge & Send-Off