Episode 25-37

Marriage is Like Compost

SERIES

Rejoice

DATE

September 14, 2025

SPEAKER

Adam Mearse, Guest Speaker

SCRIPTURE READING

Song of Solomon 8:6–7

SERMON SCRIPTURES CITED

Genesis 1; Genesis 2:24; Ephesians 5

SUMMARY

Guest speaker Adam Mearse uses the unusual simile of compost to describe the earthy, messy, and normal reality of long-term marriage. He explains how God enters into the everyday routines and failures of human relationships to create something deeply sacred and holy. Ultimately, a healthy marriage serves as a living testimony, reflecting the image of God, the community of the Trinity, and Christ's sacrificial l ...