What if everything you thought about winning—on the field or in your marriage—was wrong?

This episode of the "Marriage of Greatness" podcast flips the script with a controversial claim: “Teams don’t win championships, families do.” Hosts Evan Money and Susan Money dive into what it truly means to build a “championship marriage,” drawing lessons from sports icons like Vince Lombardi, Michael Irvin, and John Wooden, but with a clever twist—every insight is reshaped to reveal how greatness starts at home.

Key Highlights:

• Discover why the LA Dodgers’ World Series win wasn’t just about teamwork—it was about becoming a family, and how that energy can ignite your own marriage.
• Learn how practicing love daily (even through simple acts like doing the dishes!) fuels romance and turns mundane routines into relationship “foreplay.”
• Find out why commitment to excellence, borrowed from athletic legends, is the real game-changer in building a marriage dynasty.
• Explore the “his, hers, and ours” philosophy for supporting each other’s passions while staying deeply connected.
• Get inspired by John Wooden’s wisdom on turning every day into a masterpiece—and pick up actionable tips to make today the day you start playing for keeps in your relationship.

This episode is packed with laughter, personal stories, and practical prompts—plus a birthday surprise! If you want a marriage that feels as electric as a championship parade, this is the conversation you won’t want to miss. Grab a pen, hit pause, and get ready to practice love like never before.

Timestamped Overview:

• [00:00:00] Bold opening: “Teams don’t win championships, families do”—the episode’s theme is set
• [00:01:29] Inspiration from LA Dodgers’ World Series win and Michael Irvin’s championship philosophy
• [00:02:54] What transforms a team into a family…and why that matters in marriage
• [00:03:24] Unifying power of shared victories vs. divisive rivalries in relationships
• [00:05:05] The “championship buzz” in marriage—building excitement and using the “we” mindset
• [00:07:11] Vince Lombardi’s advice: Practice love, commitment to excellence, and filling your partner’s love “dialect”
• [00:10:22] Practical transformation: How doing the dishes became relationship gold
• [00:13:22] Excellence in marriage vs. excellence in hobbies—making your marriage the real priority
• [00:16:20] Supporting individual passions (“his, hers, ours”) and creating harmony, not friction
• [00:19:14] John Wooden’s Trifecta—championships, enduring love, and faith
• [00:20:03] Passion vs. enduring love: Why “falling in love with the process” is key
• [00:22:00] “Make each day your masterpiece”—taking control of actions and attitude
• [00:24:03] Action call: Make today count, practice championship love, and create your marriage dynasty!
• [00:25:56] Outro and where to follow Evan Money and Susan Money’s journey toward 100 weddings

Ready to turn your relationship into a true championship dynasty? Listen now and start practicing greatness today!