25th Wedding Anniversary—Love, Parenting, Growth, & IMPACT | Ep. 466

This week is incredibly special. My wife Melanie and I are celebrating 25 years of marriage.
WOW! Twenty-five years since February 17, 2001… and 28 years since I first walked into that
graduate teaching assistant meeting at San Diego State University and saw the most beautiful
blonde woman with the brightest smile in the room. Little did I know…that woman would
become my wife.

In this episode, we take you live to Whitefish, Montana, from our Annual Retreat, where Kelli
Watson interviews Melanie and me on stage about marriage, faith, parenting, business, hard
seasons, deep loss, big dreams, and what it really takes to stay committed for the long haul. I’d
like to share part of that interview with you as we received great feedback on it.

This one is vulnerable. We talk about the wins, some losses, some wounds, and even some of
the arguments. Haha. We talk about relationships, growth, the kids, the calling, and how love
looks different 25 years later. If you’re married, want to be married, leading a family, building a
business, or walking through a tough season—this episode is for you. Check it out…

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How our definition of love evolved from “what can I get?” to “how can I serve?”
• The best marriage advice we ever received.
• How to navigate tough seasons with a short memory and thick skin.
• What raising three athletes taught us about teamwork at home.
• How faith became the foundation that carried us through tragedy.
• Why second chances and redemption stories matter so deeply to us.
• The power of walks, car rides, and intentional conversation in staying connected.
• How to balance personal ambition with shared family goals.
• What it means to “divide and conquer” in certain seasons of life.
• Why your spouse’s spirit matters more over time than physical attraction.
• The conversations that shaped us as young parents—and the ones shaping us now.
• What legacy truly means and how we want to be remembered.
• What do the next 25-years look like?! Haha.

Here are Some of the Interview Questions from Kelli Watson: Todd & Melanie Durkin – 25 Years of Marriage

1. Looking back on 25 years together, what’s one thing that has surprised you most
   about marriage?
2. Every couple goes through seasons—busy, calm, and sometimes stormy. What
   practices or habits have helped you stay connected through the different seasons
   of life?
3. You’ve both supported each other through major career milestones and raising a
   family. How have you balanced personal dreams with shared goals?
4. What does partnership mean to you now, compared to when you first got married?
5. How do you handle disagreements or tough conversations?
6. Over the years, what small, consistent actions have had the biggest impact on
   keeping your relationship strong?
7. You’ve both spoken about faith and purpose. How has your faith influenced your
   marriage and the way you lead as a couple?
8. If your younger selves could sit in the audience today, what advice would you give
   them about love, communication, and commitment?
9. How has your definition of love changed from year one to year twenty-five?
10. And finally, what’s next for the two of you--as a couple, as parents, and as
    partners in life and impact?

We’ve done a lot in 25-years. We walked through tragedy. We’ve built businesses. We’ve raisedthree incredible kids. We’ve sold a company. We’re launching another. We’ve grown in faith. We’ve wrestled through conflict. And we’ve learned that love deepens when you serve, not when you keep score.
I have fallen more in love with Melanie’s spirit today than I did even 25 years ago. Her faith. Her
discipline. Her heart for serving others through the Durkin Impact Foundation. Her mothering our 3-kids. I’m more convinced than ever that when your marriage is rooted in faith, purpose, love, and understanding, and good communication, it can weather anything.

If this episode touched you, challenged you, or encouraged you—please like it, share it, and
follow the show. Send it to someone who needs hope in their marriage or encouragement in
their family. Let’s keep building strong families, strong faith, and strong legacies together.
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