Marriage and Parenting the God-way -Marcia Oppong (Called To Marriage)

In Episode 7, we sat down with Marcia—wife, mother, mentor, and co-founder of Called to Marriage. With a heart surrendered to God and a life shaped by scripture, she shares how faith has shaped her approach to marriage, motherhood, and personal growth.

Her Purpose: From Diplomat Dreams to Global Ministry

Marcia once imagined a future in global diplomacy. Today, that calling expresses itself through Called to Marriage, a platform she runs with her husband Thomas. Together, they guide singles and couples through Biblically-rooted, practical relationship advice.

She also lives what she calls a “crunchy” lifestyle—homeschooling, natural living, and leaning into rhythms of grace, not hustle.

Key Takeaway:
Our childhood dreams often echo God’s call—we just live them out differently than we imagined.

Her Pillars: The Word of God

Raised in a Christian home, Marcia experienced God’s grace through the Word. Her turning point came at 22, when she embraced God's covenant love—not based on performance, but rooted in Christ.

Key Takeaway:
The Bible isn’t just spiritual reading—it’s your compass. Covenant love frees us from needing to earn our place.

Her Personality: Letting Go of Perfectionism

Marcia names perfectionism as a silent killer of peace and progress: “Perfectionism breeds overthinking, which breeds paralysis.”

She shared how perfectionism could have affected her ministry if not for her husband's support. There are so many parts of Called to Marriage that she would not have allowed to go online, but with Thomas's insistence and her separation from the editing process, she later revisits them and is glad she didn’t stop the delivery of the content.

For her, true success is surrender—trusting God when things feel messy. Her husband’s support helps her separate her value from her performance.

Key Takeaway:
Growth happens when we stop needing to control everything and start trusting God with the process.

Marriage: Clarity, Covenant, and Christ

Their love story began in China—what drew her wasn’t just chemistry, but Thomas’s consistency and clarity about God

Before marriage, they made a covenant: No divorce. Ever. They submitted to God's design—Thomas leading with love, and Marcia supporting with strength and grace.

Key Takeaway:
Marriage is less about finding “the one,” and more about becoming the one God can use to grow another.

Parenting: Raising Children with Grace and Boundaries

Marcia believes parenting is discipleship. Discipline is love—teaching safety, not shame. She uses scripture, natural consequences, and creative correction.

Key Takeaway:
Discipline isn’t harsh—it’s holy. God doesn’t expect perfect parents, just surrendered ones.

Wisdom for Singles: Don’t Waste Time or Wait Forever

Her advice is practical:

• Don’t linger in situationships.

• Don’t overfilter based on surface traits.

• Build a trusted "A-Team" for feedback.

Key Takeaway:
Stay pure, stay purposeful, and surround yourself with wisdom.