Don't Let Money Destroy Your Marriage (EP:1035)

Money isn’t the real problem in your marriage — but how you handle it might be.

One of a man’s greatest fears is failing to provide for his family.

We don’t talk about it much, but it’s real. The pressure. The pride. The silent stress. The feeling that our value as men is tied to our income.

In Episode 1035 of the Real Men Connect Podcast, Dr. Joe Martin sits down with financial educator Darius Carter to unpack a hard truth:

Money isn’t the number one reason for divorce. Communication is.

This conversation goes deeper than budgeting tips or credit scores. It exposes how pride, secrecy, fear, and poor communication around finances can slowly tear a marriage apart — and what godly men can do to fix it.

Key Highlights from This Episode

Money Problems Are Usually Communication Problems

Most couples say they fight about money. But the root issue isn’t dollars — it’s dialogue.

When husbands hide financial stress…When wives feel insecure about stability

When pride replaces vulnerability…

The enemy gets a foothold.

If you can talk openly about money, you can talk about anything. Financial stewardship as a couple begins with honest, humble conversation.

Poverty Is a Mindset — Not Just a Condition

Darius shares his powerful testimony of growing up in poverty and how that shaped his financial personality.

Many men who grew up without stability try to “buy themselves out” of insecurity through spending, status, or material things. But prosperity doesn’t start in your bank account — it starts in your soul.

As Scripture reminds us (3 John 1:2), true prosperity begins with the health of your soul.

If your mindset isn’t healed, no amount of money will fix it.

Pride Is the Silent Marriage Killer

One of the most convicting moments in this episode is when Darius admits:

“The biggest issue wasn’t money. It was my pride.”

Men often believe they must carry financial stress alone. We say, “Everything’s fine,” even when it’s not.

But your wife doesn’t just want provision — she wants partnership.

Being on one accord financially means:

• Creating a spending plan together

• Holding each other accountable

• Being transparent about purchases

• Talking weekly about goals and bills

  
  

Financial unity is spiritual unity.

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Darius Carter is the creator and founder of Prosperity College, a nonprofit that equips individuals and families with financial education that helps them achieve their financial goals and live out true biblical prosperity. He has dedicated his life to helping families realize their personal financial goals through large seminars, small group counseling, family sessions, and even individual counseling. To contact Darius and find out more about Prosperity College - go to http://www.prosperitycollege.org

Brother, if money is creating tension in your marriage, don’t ignore it.

It’s not about making more. It’s about communicating better. It’s about lowering pride and raising partnership.

And if you’re tired of carrying financial pressure alone — if you don’t know how to lead in this area — you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.

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Because strong marriages build strong families.And strong families change communities.