I was thrilled to receive an advance reader copy. Love me some Joyce Meyer! The book content was great, but unfortunately, nothing new.

This was the first book that I read from this author. It seemed up my alley with my husband and I actively working on our marriage after having 2 little girls. I can relate to Joyce when she starts off about having temper tantrums to get attention from your loved one. It was the only life I knew with my ex fiance. It’s how I dealt with situations and once I was loved, actually loved by my now husband, that doesn’t happen anymore. I struggled as others have with still having sex when you are mad at your husband. I know that scripture states to give all yourself to your husband and be an obedient wife but I’m not sure they way it was described was the best way. Overall I enjoyed this book and the scripture was nice to have to look more into those verses for when I need them most!

Thank you #Netgalley and #Faithwords publishing for offering this book and to me as an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

A book backed by scripture was refreshing to read. I liked how the author gives advice on how to speak and do with your partner. I think some of the advice however isn’t helpful. Submitting to your husband when you are upset is one of the big issues I had with the advice.

Lots of personal antidotes sprinkled with plenty of Scripture. The main idea is that if couples get closer to God, several marital issues will resolve. The pacing was a little slow. It is relatable and heart felt while providing practical advice and guidance.

Some of my favorite parts:
-Unhappiness is rooted in selflessness.
-Knowing when to keep silent is just as important as knowing when to speak up.
-Giving away money is an outward work of love and love is spiritual warfare.
-Unload your emotional cargo load and leave it.
-Love requires sacrifices of many things.

I am a millennial Christian whose mother grew up reading Joyce Meyer, however this was admittedly my first book of hers. The information and scripture shared was good, but I felt the chapters lacked depth and that Meyers was sure to point out all the difficulties and differences between her and her husband. Though I didn’t get to complete the whole book before it expired, it did not draw me in and inspire me as much as I was hoping it would.

Love Joyce Meyer books and love self help books backed by scripture

A good read with scripture references and questions to answer

This book definitely hits most points that couples argue about

Thank you NetGalley for the copy

Short and to straight forward book with points about making marriage successful from a Christian perspective whose also been married for a long time. There’s nothing superfluous about it, it’s straight to the point and backed by scripture. She also gives anecdotes on how she has used these bits of wisdom in her own marriage.
Filled with practical insights, this is a must read for every married couple or those getting married.
Thanks to FaithWords and NetGalley for this eArc in exchange for my review.

Overall I thought this provided a much needed approach to scripture based marriage. Good advice backed by gospel-based teachings. It was a shorter read than many of her others and I didn’t love the overemphasis on intimacy even when someone isn’t feeling it. That felt not respectful for the many reasons someone may not want or feel able to be truly intimate with a spouse. Overall a good read but a lot of over generalizations too.

Many thanks to FaithWords and the author for providing me this ARC.

"Regardless of what stage of marriage you are in, you can experience hope and courage in God's promises of healing, restoration, and a life full of His goodness!"

This book is packed with Joyce's practical insights and personal experiences, designed to help you grow in your marriage.

I found this book to be a pleasant, easy, and heartwarming read. I appreciate how her writings encourage reflection and self-inquiry while incorporating scripture.

Pub Date Jun 17 2025

After being married for over 16 years and knowing my husband for 20, I can say with confidence that marriage takes daily effort, grace, and a lot of patience. In The Keys to a Happy and Healthy Marriage, Joyce Meyer offers the kind of wisdom that meets you where you are. Whether your marriage is in a tough season or thriving, this book reminds you that a strong relationship starts with keeping God at the center.

We rarely argue and honestly, I think our biggest arguments happened back when we were just friends with benefits. Maybe that was God’s way of letting us get all that drama out of the way before we said I do. These days we laugh more than anything and continue learning how to show up for each other with love and understanding. Joyce’s message hits home. Marriage is not about being perfect. It is about growing together through every high and low.

I give this book 4 stars. It is honest, full of heart, and a great reminder that a healthy marriage is built one choice, one prayer, and one day at a time.

Joyce Meyer is full on my bookshelf and always one I recommend to friends to read, or gift for birthdays! My husband I absolutely cherished this book.

I love Joyce Meyer and thought this was an insightful read. It was a shorter read backed by scripture. I did take issue with her on even if you're upset with your husband and don't want to make love, it should still be a priority. However, there were great encouragement parts and other insightful pieces so I'll rate this one with a middle of the road rating despite my issues with certain parts that I'll just disregard.

A big thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for this e-arc in exchange for my honest review

This one, like all of Meyer's books, is written from a Christian perspective, and what I appreciated is how she doesn’t sugarcoat marriage. It's not endless passion, but she instead shares how love matures beyond butterflies into deep, lasting commitment.

One part that stuck with me was that Meyer and her husband still don’t agree on everything, but the good news is that those differences no longer divide them. It’s not about fixing every problem, but learning to navigate them with grace, patience and faith.

It also made me reflect on how often I communicate from my point of view without fully considering the other person’s. This leads to misunderstandings and assumptions that aren’t even true (iykyk).

If you’re looking to strengthen your marriage or just want a grounded, faith-filled perspective, this book is full of gentle reminders and practical wisdom.

In The Keys to a Happy and Healthy Marriage, renowned Christian minister, Joyce Meyer, shares insightful notes to help Christians build and sustain a healthy marriage - becoming one in Christ, sacrificial love and dealing with the three major issues in marriage: communication, money and sex. I also love how she shared her experience and growth in the marital journey. I recommend this book to every married couple and those who intend to get married.
I got the ARC from FaithWords via Netgalley. All opinions expressed are mine

🥜 In a Nutshell: Covers the most common issues in marriages and gives tips to improve them from a Christian worldview.

✅ Bible Verses Referenced
✅ Real Life Stories and Comparisons
✅ Practical Advise for Marriage

As someone who has been married almost 20 years, I know that marriage takes a lot of work. Recently I had noticed that my husband and I had fallen into a routine where we became focused on our jobs, our child, and our responsibilities without giving much time or effort to each other. While I know this happens from time to time, we had been living in that state for a while so when I saw this book on NetGalley, I thought it would give some good insights to get back on track. This was a quick read and I appreciated the layout of the book. It was organized really well and gave some good nuggets of truth. I highlighted quite a bit and I am going to share some of those with my husband as well. There wasn't anything ground breaking or new in the information but I do like that everything was approached with a Biblical lens. Bible verses were given to show how we should respond to different marital problems as well as how we should treat our spouses. There were some personal stories that Joyce shared but not too many either. (I am usually not a fan of using a lot of personal stories in non-fiction but this book had just the right amount.) Overall, this book gave some good insights on marriage that could benefit anyone who is married whether they have been married for years or just recently married.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for the ARC! All opinions expressed are my own.

Meh. This one didn’t do much for me. I typically love Joyce’s books, but this one felt like a compilation of her previous books & lessons on marriage. I was hoping for more new, modern ideas from her or at least reworded/new approaches. I wanted to love it, but didn’t. If you’re newer to Joyce’s teachings, it’s worth picking up, but I’ve followed her for 20 years, so it fell flat.

This is a great book to read in small snippets. Chapters you can get through within 3-5 minutes each, making this a great book to have on your nightstand and read a little at a time. Great practical advice that I feel like is pretty common sense but good reminders. I definitely highlighted some sections to read back to my husband later. I appreciated how the author was very vulnerable using her own life mistakes as examples of what not to do.

The Keys to a Happy and Healthy Marriage was filled with practical tips and encouragement that empowered me in my marriage. I enjoyed Joyce's honest stories about her own challenges and growth through their years of marriage.

She used a lot of scripture to lead her points which was good. Other people also had a an issue with her comment about if you are upset with your spouse and don't want to make love, it should be a priority to offer yourself anyway. I also had an issue with that comment. Your spouse will have a harder time enjoying it as well, and sex needs to be willing on both sides. the importance of depending on God not your spouse for your happiness. I think this book is more geared toward people that get married without dating long/getting to know the other person too deeply with a lot of talk of learning to love the other person but not necessarily feeling that before. you must put God first and that love can flow into your spouse and others. i liked the encouragement to speak kindly and with manners to your spouse, and to continue dating your spouse in marriage, because it will help lead to a happy marriage. The talks about sacrificing for your spouse were good too. Do the right thing for the right reason/attitude, not the wrong one. if you aren't happy about something, don't blame your spouse, see what you can fix/do differently yourself. Presumption and assumption cause issues. She implied that a parent should not work to take care of the kids which i don't fully agree with as a working woman who doesn't plan to be a stay at home mom. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Joyce Meyer’s The Keys to a Happy and Healthy Marriage offers a practical and faith-centered approach to building a strong and fulfilling marriage. With her signature blend of wisdom, biblical principles, and straightforward advice, Meyer addresses key areas such as communication, trust, and emotional intimacy.

One of the book’s strengths is its emphasis on mutual respect and understanding, reminding couples that a thriving marriage requires intentional effort and a willingness to grow together.

Some of the perspective often feels one-sided. The book primarily focuses on dynamics where one spouse is emotionally and spiritually strong, while the other struggles—a framing that may not resonate with all couples.

While Meyer offers practical insights rooted in biblical principles, many topics could have been explored in greater depth. Concepts like mutual emotional growth, balance in faith journeys, and shared accountability in a marriage feel underdeveloped, leaving room for a deeper exploration of both partners' experiences.

For readers seeking a foundational guide with a strong emphasis on Christian values, this book provides encouragement and direction.