Fame, Faith, and Putting Marriage First 

What if everything had to die so your marriage could live? Like, literally your house burned down, your career crashed down, and your finances broke down. 

But your marriage made it. 

This is the story of this week’s podcast guests, our friends Montell and Kristin Jordan. Some of you are remembering the 90s R&B hit called This is How We Do It and wondering if it’s the same Montell. It is. 

In fact, the fame from that platinum song proved to be the turning point that catapulted the Jordans into the thriving marriage ministry they have today. (A fake account once posted that Montell was dead and as headlines and “tributes” began pouring in, he had a clarifying moment where he realized This Is How We Do It was basically his singular legacy.) 

Trust me, you want to tune in to these podcasts. We broke them into two parts because there’s so much gold. You’ll hear spiritual and scientific truths that will help you reframe the battles in your own marriage. And, if have a heart to serve hurting couples or want to start a marriage ministry in your church, you’ll discover the building block ingredients. Montell shares a powerful acronym using the word SALT that you won’t want to miss. 

Their story is a fascinating journey. I hope you’ll tune in. Two types of listeners will especially benefit this week. Those whose marriages are hurting. And those who want to help those whose marriages are hurting.  

And, to be real honest, it was fun to just sit down with our friends. As Montell and Kristen said, “When friends get together, wisdom, understanding, and transparency happens organically. This podcast is a sneak peek into friends coming together to honor God and our relationship.” 

Episodes 8&9 details:    

Episodes 8&9 Release Date: May 6, 2025   

Duration: Episode 8: 24 minutes Episode 9: 30 minutes    

 Summary: In this conversation, Montel and Kristin Jordan share their transformative journey from the music industry to marriage ministry. They discuss the challenges they faced in their marriage, including a crisis that led to a renewed commitment to each other and their faith. Through their experiences, they emphasize the importance of prioritizing marriage and the lessons that now guide their work in helping others strengthen their marriages. The Jordans also discuss Marriage Masterpeace, which offers retreats for couples to heal and grow together.  

Resources & Links Mentioned:     

Marriage Masterpeace 8-Week Study Bundle  

Marriage Masterpeace Retreat at Jordan River 

Montellandkristin.com 

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