Marriage Warrior Mindset: Building Covenant Relationships That Last | Tony Palow
Release Date: 09/10/2025
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info_outlineIn this episode of The Persistent Entrepreneur Podcast, host David Hill sits down with Tony Palow — the Marriage Warrior himself — to explore the principles that can strengthen marriages and transform family legacies.
Tony reveals why many couples don’t truly have a “communication” problem but rather a comprehension problem, how to transform stubbornness into steadfastness, and why treating marriage as a covenant instead of a contract is the foundation for lasting love.
If you want to divorce-proof your marriage, strengthen your family, and create a legacy that lasts, this episode is packed with wisdom you can apply today.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
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The difference between a contract vs. covenant mindset in marriage
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Why communication issues are really comprehension issues
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How to redeem stubbornness into steadfastness
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The role of vision statements in marriage, business, and life
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How to divorce-proof your relationship through principles, not preferences
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The importance of forgiveness and how men and women process it differently
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Practical strategies for building marriages that thrive for generations
About the Guest
Tony and Susan are passionate international marriage coaches with over 20 years of experience helping couples build stronger, healthier relationships. Through retreats, conferences, and one-on-one coaching, they teach kingdom principles that transform how couples relate to one another.
Tony, a certified life coach with a Master’s in Clinical Pastoral Counseling, and Susan, a skilled nurse, combine their expertise to offer real solutions to real issues. Married for 33 years, with five children and four grandchildren, they live out the principles they teach with authenticity and energy.
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David Hill is a two-time author, business coach, world-class sales trainer, top real estate broker, Ironman, and 23 years sober. His mantra is “I exist to persist,” and through The Persistent Entrepreneur Podcast, he brings inspiring conversations with relentless entrepreneurs and leaders who’ve mastered perseverance.
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