by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Oct 29, 2026 | Marriage, Travel
Larry and I have been enjoying some time off, and I took this photo above, which was a sunset we enjoyed. As we’ve savored this time away, I’ve been thinking about what it means to take care of each other on a vacation, and I wanted to share a few thoughts with you....
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Sep 1, 2026 | Abuse, Christian Living, Church, Marriage, Mental Health, Ministry, Sex, Theology, Women
Earlier this week, my husband and I watched the Netflix documentary Death of a Pastor’s Wife, which chronicles the heartbreaking circumstances surrounding the death of pastor’s wife Mica Miller and the allegations of abuse involving her pastor-husband, J.P. Miller. I...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Jun 21, 2026 | Marriage, Leadership, Ministry
When people observe Larry and me today, they sometimes assume we’ve always had the kind of marriage we have now. We haven’t. Not at all. In fact, it used to be terrible. The truth is, we built it. And building it took work. It took difficult conversations,...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Apr 7, 2026 | Marriage, Relationships, Therapy
After 38 years of marriage, Larry and I have learned a few things… and many of them the hard way. Like many couples, we’ve had beautiful seasons and very difficult ones. There were times we wondered if certain things would ever change, and seasons where we simply...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Mar 4, 2026 | Marriage, Relationships
Recently Larry and I had the opportunity to share at a marriage conference and with the couples at our church about the 15 rules we live by in our marriage. These didn’t come from a book or a single conversation. They were shaped over years of walking through life...
by Dr. Deanna Shrodes | Feb 11, 2026 | Christian Living, Leadership, Marriage, Ministry
When two leaders live under one roof, it can be powerful. It’s also complex. After 38 years, Larry and I have a little experience in this. This is not our first rodeo. Both of us carry significant responsibility. We each have strong convictions, instincts, and...
