Victorious Family

Your wedding was perfect. But between saying the vows and actually living your marriage . . . there’s a whole world no one really prepares you for.

Pastor Mike Novotny remembers that world well. He and his wife stepped into marriage with deep love—but almost no shared expectations about money, communication, sex, family, faith, chores, or even what “being sick” really meant. Like most couples, they learned a lot by bumping into things they never saw coming.

This podcast conversation with Mike and Terence Chatmon is the guide they wish they’d had. From mismatched assumptions about chores and money, to navigating in-laws, intimacy, and the mysterious way your spouse loads the dishwasher, this conversation helps you bridge the gaps, build connection, and enjoy being married.

Whether you’re a young couple or someone who loves them, this is the how-to guide every newlywed needs to survive—and genuinely love—year one.