How to stay united, healthy, and hopeful when leadership pulls you from every angle

In this candid and hope-filled episode of the Thrive360 Podcast, Mitch McKinney is joined by longtime friend and ministry partner Mark Montemayor to talk about the real-life experiences of couples serving in ministry. Together, they unpack the emotional highs, personal hurts, and ongoing challenges that come with leading while loving your spouse—and why staying proactive is essential to preventing burnout and building a healthy marriage that lasts.

This conversation offers practical wisdom and vulnerability around:

-Misplaced priorities and the myth that “it’s just a season”

-The silent drift that can occur in busy ministry marriages

-Setting boundaries that protect your home life and your heart

-The raw story behind Mitch’s burnout and the moment everything changed

-Why your marriage must outlast your ministry—and how to make sure it does

Whether you’re in the middle of ministry right now or walking with those who are, this episode is packed with honest encouragement, grace, and guidance to help you not just survive—but thrive—together.

Key Takeaways:

-Your marriage is your first ministry—and it needs proactive investment.

-You won’t drift into a better place; health requires intention and action.

-Honest communication creates space for healing and growth.

-Boundaries are not a lack of faith—they’re an act of faithfulness.

-Seasons won’t change unless you change them.

Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome & Why Being Proactive Matters

01:30 – Marriage in Ministry: The Highs and the Hurts

05:15 – Burnout & the Breaking Point

06:45 – Challenges We Face: Expectations, Isolation, and Silent Drift

08:00 – When Ministry Overshadows Marriage

09:25 – Marriage is Our First Ministry

11:45 – Proactive Steps for Staying Healthy in Ministry

13:40 – The Season That Won’t Change Without Action

15:10 – You’re Not Alone: Final Encouragement

Resources:

-Learn more at www.thrivethreesixty.com

-Feeling burned out? Take the free health assessment here: https://thrivethreesixty.com/health-check/

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