On Mission with the Mindis

Arranged Marriage: The First 10 Years (The Hard, Honest Truth)

Arranged marriage isn’t always easy. Our guests Satish & Shilpa Maddula have been married for 10 years and they open up about how they navigated some challenges and eventually grew through them. The early years test our patience, communication, expectations, and commitment. There were moments when staying felt harder than leaving. But through every difficult season, they learned what it truly means to stay faithful — not just to each other, but to God. In this episode, we talk honestly about: • Building love after marriage • Trusting God in uncertainty • Overcoming conflict in Christian marriage • Staying committed during emotional distance • Learning forgiveness and grace • Spiritual growth as a couple • Biblical principles for marriage • Choosing faith over feelings • Keeping covenant when it’s hard Marriage is not sustained by feelings alone — it’s sustained by covenant, obedience, prayer, and surrender. When you trust God with your marriage, even the hardest seasons can produce deeper intimacy and purpose. Whether you’re in an arranged marriage, considering one, newly married, or walking through a difficult season in your relationship, this conversation will encourage you to hold on, lean into God, and remember that He is faithful to complete what He starts. #ChristianPodcast #ArrangedMarriage #ChristianMarriage #MarriageTestimony #FaithInMarriage #BiblicalMarriage #TrustGod #MarriageJourney #GodlyMarriage #CovenantMarriage #StayingFaithful #MarriageEncouragement

Navigating In-laws, Kids and Career as South Asians

What’s it really like navigating marriage, in-laws, parenting, and career as South Asian Christians, especially in those first 10 years of marriage? In this episode, we talk honestly about the real-life tensions between culture, faith, and family. From setting boundaries with in-laws to raising children with intention and building meaningful careers, this conversation reflects the challenges many of us carry quietly. If you’ve ever felt caught between honoring tradition and living out your Christian faith, this episode is for you. Join us for a thoughtful, relatable discussion rooted in faith, lived experience, and grace. 🎧 Listen in, reflect, and share with someone who needs this conversation.

The first ten years of marriage - part 1

Let’s be honest—marriage isn’t a fairy tale, especially in the first ten years. It’s beautiful, messy, stretching, and full of moments that test your patience and your faith. In this episode, we’re getting real about what those first ten years actually look like—and how to navigate them with grace, love, and complete dependence on God. Let's build a marriage that doesn’t just survive—but grows deeper in Christ. If you’re newly married, or somewhere in those early years wondering if you’re doing this “right,” this episode is for you. Grab your spouse, your coffee, and let’s talk about how God uses marriage to grow us, shape us, and teach us what real love looks like. #MarriageTalk #ChristianMarriage #FaithAndLove #MarriagePodcast #RealMarriage

I'd like to get married, but...

Have you ever found yourself saying those words? You long for marriage, yet there are fears, doubts, or cultural pressures that hold you back. Arranged marriages seem to complicate things. In this episode, we’ll have an honest conversation about what’s behind the hesitation - and what the Bible says about love, covenant, and God’s design for marriage.Whether you’re single and searching, waiting on God’s timing, or wrestling with questions about commitment, this conversation will encourage you to see marriage not as a burden but as a blessing.

Conflict Resolution

As South Asians, confronting or dealing with conflict can be very difficult. If we truly call ourselves Christians, how can we reflect Christ in the face of conflict? In this episode, we explore biblical principles of conflict resolution—going beyond surface peace to pursue true reconciliation. Drawing from Scripture, real-life stories, and practical wisdom, we discuss how to handle misunderstandings, forgive deeply, and speak truth in love. Whether you're navigating tension in your home, church, or workplace, this episode will help you respond not with retaliation, but with grace.