One Flesh with Michael and Ava

Four Essential Postures for a Strong and Lasting Marriage

In this episode of The One Flesh Podcast, Michael and Ava explore four essential postures to strengthen your marriage — inspired by Desiring God’s "Marriage in Three Postures" and adding a powerful fourth: Facing One Another, Shoulder-to-Shoulder, Back-to-Back, and Kneeling Together. Join us for honest conversation, biblical insight, and practical steps to build deeper connection, unity, and faith in your marriage. Whether newlyweds or married for decades, these postures will help you grow closer to each other and to God.

The Power of Praying Together

In today’s episode of One Flesh with Michael and Ava Matos, we explore the transformative power of praying together as a couple, diving into why it matters, how to make it a habit, and how it glorifies God amidst life's struggles. Through relatable stories—like Michael and Ava’s budget battles and thermostat tiffs—we uncover how prayer unites spouses, brings peace, and shines a light for Him. Join us for practical tips and encouragement to strengthen your marriage through the simple, profound act of praying as one.

Marriage by the Book

In this episode of One Flesh with Michael and Ava Matos, we’re unpacking what ‘Marriage God’s Way’ really looks like. From the foundation God laid in Genesis to the purpose He’s written in Ephesians, Michael and Ava get real about the struggles—like Michael’s infamous wedding ladder stunt and Ava’s beach-day curveball—that test every couple. Through laughs and lessons, they share how leaning on the Lord keeps them strong, turning daily grind into glory for Him. Whether you’re wrestling with conflict or dreaming of ‘one flesh’ unity, this episode’s packed with Scripture and encouragement to live your marriage God’s way!