With all the challenges facing marriages in our current cultural moment, what can a man do to help his marriage thrive?
In this episode of the Impactus Podcast, Pastor and author Todd Petkau shares insights from The Relationship Rocket Formula, a new book he wrote with his wife.
Blending humor, honesty, and hard-won wisdom, The Relationship Rocket Formula uses the metaphor of a rocket hurling through space to explore the complexities of marriage in a way that’s both practical and refreshingly human.
Dean and Todd discuss Todd’s own marriage story—marked by faith, failure, laughter, and growth—and offer down-to-earth encouragement and hope to married men everywhere. Rather than offering quick fixes or lofty ideals, Todd treats marriage as what it truly is: a high-stakes, deeply meaningful, messy journey that calls for increased honesty and resilience for guys to embrace for the greater purpose of a healthy and holy marriage.
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Todd Petkau
Todd and Carolyn Petkau have been married nearly 40 years and serve together as pastors at Riverwood Church Community, a vibrant, faith-filled church they helped plant in Winnipeg’s core community of Elmwood in 1995. Todd is known for his leadership moxie, creativity, and passion for the local church. His work ranges from teaching and visionary leadership to construction projects, community initiatives, and pastoral coaching. Beyond ministry, he’s a self-declared junk-redeemer, BBQ enthusiast, and jack of all trades. He loves getting his hands dirty, then cleaning up to enjoy time with Carolyn, their three daughters, three sons-in-law, and two grandsons.Todd Petkau
Todd and Carolyn Petkau have been married nearly 40 years and serve together as pastors at Riverwood Church Community, a vibrant, faith-filled church they helped plant in Winnipeg’s core community of Elmwood in 1995. Todd is known for his leadership moxie, creativity, and passion for the local church. His work ranges from teaching and visionary leadership to construction projects, community initiatives, and pastoral coaching. Beyond ministry, he’s a self-declared junk-redeemer, BBQ enthusiast, and jack of all trades. He loves getting his hands dirty, then cleaning up to enjoy time with Carolyn, their three daughters, three sons-in-law, and two grandsons.
