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Abiding Marriage PodcastPlease Stand By: Important News to Share - Podcast #37Please listen in today as we share both some really important news for you, the listener, as well as an opportunity for you to help us! So take a few minutes to listen in. And as always, thanks for joining us on this journey of marriage!
Feedback/Contact Us: If you would like to share feedback on our podcast or suggestions for future episodes, please send us an email at podcast@AbidingMarriage.org Thanks in advance for doing that for us!!
Episode/Show Notes: 3 Ways We are As...2024-01-1513 minAbiding Marriage PodcastYou and Your Spouse's #1 Priority for the New Year - Podcast #36The New Year is upon us! And as we start the New Year, we want to encourage you to truly make the most important things your priority this year - both individually AND as a couple. What are those most important things? Well, listen in today and you will find out! This is not about New Year's resolutions, but about prioritizing the things that God wants us to prioritize so that we can flourish as He has designed us! So take a few minutes to listen in. And as always, thanks for joining us on this journey of marriage!...2024-01-0127 minAbiding Marriage PodcastWhat Every Couple Needs This Christmas and Every Day of the Year! - Podcast #35As we close out 2023, we want to take time to share with you something that is CRITICAL - not just for this time of year - but all year long. We also know how BUSY this time of year can be...but please take some time to listen and respond to what you hear on this episode. And as always, thanks for joining us on this journey of marriage!
Feedback/Contact Us: If you would like to share feedback on our podcast or suggestions for future episodes, please send us an email at pod...2023-12-1530 minAbiding Marriage PodcastDon't Allow Holiday Stress to Ruin Your Christmas Season - Podcast #34This time of year can be super-stressful for couples! And that stress can lead to conflict as husband and wife. So we want to take some time on this episode to help you and your spouse effectively deal with those stresses, so that this Christmas season can truly be a joyful season for both of you and your family! So take a few minutes to listen in. And as always, thanks for joining us on this journey of marriage!
Feedback/Contact Us: If you would like to share feedback on our podcast or s...2023-12-0126 minAbiding Marriage PodcastHelp for Your Money/Financial Issues in Marriage - Podcast #33Whether or not you and your spouse are on the same foundation with how you view money and possessions, those two topics are certainly challenging for many couples. And as you probably know, many couples who divorce say that financial struggles were a main reason for the ending of their marriage. So on today's episode, we want to help you and your spouse get on the same biblical foundation for managing money and possessions. There are lots of practical ways to do that and we are happy to share those with you. So please take a few minutes to listen...2023-11-1530 minAbiding Marriage PodcastFoundational for Marriage: Our Identity in Christ - Podcast #32Our identity in Christ is something that is critical for each of us to understand and walk out if we are to FLOURISH in our individual lives, as well as in our marriage relationship. Understanding who God says we are, as born-again Christ-followers, is ESSENTIAL if we are going to live as He has designed us! So take a few minutes to listen so you and your spouse can understand and walk out this foundational truth for your lives and marriage. And as always, thanks for joining us on this journey of marriage!
F...2023-11-0129 minAbiding Marriage PodcastHelp for Your Marital Communication! - Podcast #31Today’s episode is one that EVERY husband and wife can connect with - because we are talking about marital communication. And the truth is that lots of couples STRUGGLE to communicate with one another, even after many years of being married! So today we are going to look at Scripture and see some essentials that can help “unlock” better communication between you and your spouse. And these are things that can help you both whether you have been married a short time, or for decades! We all can grow and need to keep growing in our marital communication!! So take...2023-10-1532 minAbiding Marriage PodcastLies that can Cripple or Kill Your Marriage - Podcast #30So many couples we talk to are often “stuck” or “crippled” in their marriage relationship because of some things they believe about marriage that are just NOT TRUE. We can hear these lies and start to believe them -- OR sometimes, based on our life experiences, we come to the wrong conclusions about things and move forward believing these lies, without ever thinking they are actually leading you down a wrong path. So on today's episode we want to talk about some of these LIES that you and your spouse may be believing about marriage -- and why those lies can...2023-10-0128 minAbiding Marriage PodcastDo You Really Love Your Spouse Part 2 - Podcast #29There’s so many emotions we feel on the day we get married! But as we….and you and your spouse may have experienced, those incredible feelings of being ‘in love’ that you had on your wedding day, don’t usually last year after year. That feeling of ‘being in love’ alone cannot sustain you on your journey of marriage. There is something beyond a feeling that we must have, if we are going to grow and live out marriage as God has designed it. With this episode, we continue our two part podcast entitled “Do You REALLY Love Your Spouse?”. In...2023-09-1529 minAbiding Marriage PodcastDo You Really Love Your Spouse Part 1 - Podcast #28There’s so many emotions we feel on the day we get married! But as we….and you and your spouse may have experienced, those incredible feelings of being ‘in love’ that you had on your wedding day, don’t usually last year after year. That feeling of ‘being in love’ alone cannot sustain you on your journey of marriage. There is something beyond a feeling that we must have, if we are going to grow and live out marriage as God has designed it. With this episode, we begin a two part podcast entitled “Do You REALLY Love Your Spouse?”. In...2023-09-0132 minAbiding Marriage PodcastThe Vital Need to Pray as Husband and Wife - Podcast #27As a couple, we wholeheartedly believe that prayer between you and your spouse is VITAL to growing your spiritual connection as a couple. And we want to challenge every husband and wife listening to intentionally work on your consistency in this area. But we also want to acknowledge, as many of you listening could attest, that praying together as husband and wife is harder to consistently practice than you think. So we also want to offer up some ideas to help you grow in your time together in prayer! Please take some time to listen to today’s episode so...2023-08-1531 minAbiding Marriage PodcastWhat to Do When Things Get Tough in Your Marriage - Podcast #26As much as any of us would hate to admit it, every married couple experiences tough days that sometimes turn into tough seasons. The question is, as Christ-followers, “What Do I Do When Things Get Hard in My Marriage?” And while we cannot answer that question for your specific situation, we want to spend some time on today’s episode in providing help for you and your spouse in this tough season. So take a few minutes to listen in. And as always, thanks for joining us on this journey of marriage!
Feedback/Contact Us: If you wo...2023-08-0131 minAbiding Marriage PodcastEncouraging You and Your Spouse from 30 Years of Marriage - Podcast #25Back in November of 2022, we celebrated our 30th anniversary! So thankful to God for His sustaining grace for all those years. In celebration of that event, we wrote a blog post reflecting on the lessons learned through those 30 years. On today's episode, we take time to reflect on just a handful of the 30 things we shared, with the idea of going deeper in this podcast episode than we could on the blog. So please take a few minutes to listen in today. And as always, thanks for joining us on this journey of marriage!
Feedback/Contact Us: If you would li...2023-07-1530 minAbiding Marriage PodcastThe Overflow Effect in Marriage - Podcast #24Many of us who have been around church or the Christian faith have heard about the need to "love God and love others", based on Jesus' words in Matthew 22. Today we want to talk about what we call “The Overflow Effect", that is related to Jesus' words in Matthew 22. This "Overflow Effect" is VITAL for your marriage. So take a few minutes to listen in. And as always, thanks for joining us on this journey of marriage!
Feedback/Contact Us: If you would like to share feedback on our podcast or su...2023-07-0131 minAbiding Marriage PodcastDealing with Hurts and Guilt and Shame in Marriage - Podcast #23Marriage is a place where you and your spouse can experience great joy and fulfillment! But the other side of marriage is the painful truth that we hurt one another, even though we love each other deeply. And because of these hurts, one or both spouses sometimes feel guilt and shame around the ways that they have hurt their spouse. Guilt and shame can hinder a couple’s marriage relationship, if it is not dealt with correctly and biblically. So on today's episode, we want to talk about how to deal with the hurts…. so that guilt and shame do not...2023-06-1529 minAbiding Marriage PodcastHow Can I Rebuild Trust with my Spouse? - Podcast #22Trust is something that is essential to marriage. Trust is only earned over time, but it can be lost in a moment. Loss of trust often comes from situations like adultery or the use of pornography, but it can also result from other issues where one spouse feels lied to, betrayed, or deceived by the other spouse. Things like inappropriate conversations with the opposite gender, hiding activities or purchases, or not being open and honest about your financial situation. In each of these cases when trust has been lost, it is essential for a husband and wife to walk th...2023-06-0133 minAbiding Marriage PodcastWorking through Conflict in Marriage Part 2 - Podcast #21All couples experience conflict - that is the reality of marriage and relationships. So the real question for you is not IF you will have conflict but HOW will you work through those disagreements and conflicts. And that is what we want to talk about on today’s episode - learning to work through those situations in both a God-honoring and spouse-honoring way. This is Part 2 of two podcasts we are doing on this vital topic!
Feedback/Contact Us: If you would like to share feedback on our podcast or suggestions for...2023-05-1523 minAbiding Marriage PodcastWorking through Conflict in Marriage Part 1 - Podcast #20Episode Description: All couples experience conflict - that is the reality of marriage and relationships. So the real question for you is not IF you will have conflict but HOW will you work through those disagreements and conflicts. And that is what we want to talk about on today’s episode - learning to work through those situations in both a God-honoring and spouse-honoring way. This is Part 1 of two podcasts we are doing on this vital topic!
Feedback/Contact Us: If you would like to share feedback on our podcast or...2023-05-0129 minAbiding Marriage PodcastAdultery in Marriage: What Do I Do Now? - Podcast #19Episode Description: On today’s episode, we share Godly wisdom on what to do in the event you find out that your spouse is having an adulterous relationship, or you are involved in one yourself. In our years of talking to couples, we have talked to multitudes of couples who have walked this path. Many of them made unwise choices in how they handled this, and we don’t want you or someone you know to make those same unwise choices. So we will share Godly wisdom on next steps to take in the tragic event that your marriage cove...2023-04-1529 minAbiding Marriage PodcastTwo Questions to Help - Podcast #18On today’s episode, we share two questions, drawn straight from two bible passages, that help a husband or wife honestly evaluate the words they are using with their spouse. So be sure to listen in, so you can learn these questions and begin to use them to help grow the communication in your marriage!
Feedback/Contact Us: If you would like to share feedback on our podcast or suggestions for future episodes, please send us an email at podcast@AbidingMarriage.org Thanks in advance for doing that for us!!
...2023-04-0123 minAbiding Marriage PodcastWarning Signs in Marriage - Podcast #17Adultery is rampant in our world, and no married couple is immune from the temptation to break their marriage covenant with another person. On today's episode, we are sharing some warning signs that you may be moving in that direction as well as practical things you can do to fight this threat to your marriage. Listen to hear more!
Feedback/Contact Us: If you would like to share feedback on our podcast or suggestions for future episodes, please send us an email at podcast@AbidingMarriage.org Thanks in advance for doing that for us!!...2023-03-1532 minAbiding Marriage PodcastHow the Gospel Should Impact Our Marriages - Podcast #16As Followers of Christ, we believe that the core truth of Easter - what Christ-followers call “The Gospel” - can and should be impacting our marriages every single day. We will talk about why we believe that is essential for your marriage and some practical ways to live it out!
Feedback/Contact Us: If you would like to share feedback on our podcast or suggestions for future episodes, please send us an email at podcast@AbidingMarriage.org Thanks in advance for doing that for us!!
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Th...2023-03-0136 minAbiding Marriage PodcastGod's Incredible Design for Marriage - Podcast #15Before God established His “set apart people” in the Old Testament, and before He used Pentecost to birth His church, He created and designed marriage. Marriage was established by God in Genesis Ch 2, the very first book of the Bible. And we are excited to share about God’s divine design for marriage on today’s episode of Abiding Marriage.
Feedback/Contact Us: If you would like to share feedback on our podcast or suggestions for future episodes, please send us an email at podcast@AbidingMarriage.org Thanks in advance for doing that for us!!...2023-02-1630 minAbiding Marriage PodcastQuestions from Couples -- Second Q & A Episode -- Podcast #14Questions Addressed on this Q&A Episode:
Q1: What are some spiritual disciplines that you recommend couples do together?
Q2: How to fight well and be kind? AND What are some practical ways to show respect to your spouse when “arguing”?
Q3: How do you find trusted friends to discuss spousal/marital issues?
Q4: As a husband, how can I learn to be more gentle and understanding with my wife when she is feeling emotional or in a time of struggle?
Recommended Marriage Books:
Love...2023-02-0129 minAbiding Marriage PodcastThe Number One Killer of Marriages -- Podcast #13The Number One Killer of Marriages: Episode #13: How does a couple get from pledging their love and commitment to each other to saying “I want a divorce”? Or How do two people who were so “head over heels” in love...end up living like strangers at the same address? On today’s episode, we want to talk about what we believe is the #1 KILLER of marriage relationships. And it is something you and your spouse need to be aware of and actively working to combat!
Feedback/Contact Us: If you would like to share feedback on our podcast or su...2023-01-1524 minAbiding Marriage PodcastQuestions from Couples -- First Q & A Episode -- Podcast #12Episode Info: We are always looking for ways to make this podcast RELEVANT and HELPFUL for married couples. And so a while back, we asked several couples we know to send us some questions related to marriage that they would like us to answer on a podcast. We received over 25 great questions sent in on different topics! In this episode we will answer questions related to : 1) roles in marriage as husband and wife, 2) continuing the mindset of pursuing your spouse after marriage, 3) fun and affordable date ideas - especially for couples with young children, and 4) and questions related to ph...2023-01-0224 minAbiding Marriage PodcastGrowing in Gratitude as Husband and Wife -- Podcast #11Episode/Show Notes:
As my wife and I have gotten further along in our walk of following Jesus, we are becoming more and more aware of the importance of GRATITUDE. Truly being able to give thanks to God in the hard times as well as the good times. And this GRATITUDE, or at times LACK of real gratitude, really affects our horizontal relationships - especially our marriage! We have found that when we can keep an attitude of gratitude in our vertical relationship with God, it has positive effects on the people we are around that day. So...2022-12-1526 minAbiding Marriage PodcastCommunication: More Help for Our Marital Communication -- Podcast #10Episode/Show Notes: In all of life, but particularly in marriage, we often run into DIFFICULTIES with our communication with others. Whether it is listening well or thinking through what you are going to say before you say it, ALL couples face this challenge. I know for my wife and I, at least a few times a month, there is miscommunication about something! On previous podcasts, we talked about some key principles to helping us communicate better as husband and wife. And on today’s episode, we want to share a few more things that will help you and your...2022-12-0124 minAbiding Marriage PodcastPeople Need People: The Necessity of Christ-Centered Community for Marriage -- Podcast #9Episode/Show Notes: God designed us to be dependent on Him and interdependent on others. Our Creator designed us this way so that we truly thrive as He intended. That means we need to be in close connection with other Christ-followers. And while we think about this mostly in terms of being part of a local church, to really thrive as God intended, our relationships have to go DEEPER with people. We cannot fully grow in our marriage as God has designed it unless we have other Christ-followers who love us, to come alongside us and help us live ou...2022-11-1524 minAbiding Marriage PodcastWhat Does it mean to Leave, Cleave, and Become One? -- Podcast #8SHOW NOTES - Abiding Marriage Episode #8
One of our great desires at Abiding Marriage is to help you, as a married couple, set a solid foundation for your marriage. And one sometimes “sticky issue” that couples face is what the Bible calls LEAVING and CLEAVING and BECOMING ONE. So what does the Bible mean by LEAVING, CLEAVING, and BECOMING ONE? Whether you are newly married or have been married for years, this is SO VITAL to understand. Listen to this episode to hear more. And, as always, THANK YOU for joining us today on this journey of marria...2022-11-0128 minAbiding Marriage PodcastForgiveness in Marriage Revisited: More to Share -- Podcast #7This Episode: A few weeks back on Episode 4, we talked about forgiveness in marriage. We discussed WHAT forgiveness IS from a biblical perspective, as well as WHY it is SO IMPORTANT to seek and grant forgiveness for the hurts we experience in relationships. But we wanted to take some EXTRA TIME to continue talking about forgiveness on today’s episode….and particularly to see how Jesus spoke to and related to people on forgiveness in the New Testament. We are also going to talk about some “lies” about forgiveness that even Christ-followers may be believing. So stay with us to hear MO...2022-10-1427 minAbiding Marriage PodcastThe Importance of the Heart to Thrive in Your Marriage - Podcast #6As Biblical Counselors, we are all about helping a husband or wife figure out the “root” of what is causing the challenges between them in their marriage. It is important to talk about the behaviors of both the husband and wife...but we must go deeper to find the WHY behind their actions, rather than just focusing on the external actions that are presenting themselves. We must begin to understand what the Bible means when it uses the word "heart", and then ask God to help us truly see and also transform our hearts, so that we can thrive in ou...2022-10-0130 minAbiding Marriage PodcastOur Story and the "Why" Behind the Podcast - Podcast #5If you have been wondering, "What is Glen and Shawn's story?", or "Why are they doing this podcast?, then please listen to today's episode, where we will share our story and the "why" behind this Abiding Marriage Podcast. And as always, thanks for joining us on this journey of marriage!!
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Check out our Abiding Marriage Blog at: www.AbidingMarriage.org/blog
If you want to find out more about how you can PARTNER with us, take a moment to go to Abi...2022-09-1533 minAbiding Marriage PodcastForgiveness in Marriage: Podcast #4Forgiveness in Marriage: Out of all the topics we can discuss related to marriage, there is one that we always, and I really mean always, talk to husbands and wives about - and that is forgiveness. It is critical both to UNDERSTAND and WALK OUT Christ-centered forgiveness in our marriages. And this is not easy. But if you want to work through the hurts we ALL experience in relationships, then we MUST grow in the ability to both seek and grant forgiveness. So take time to listen to today's episode so that you and your spouse can begin to...2022-09-0126 minAbiding Marriage PodcastThe Most Essential Connection in Marriage - Podcast #3The Most Essential Connection in Marriage
Scripture(s): “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 Already you are clean because of the Word that I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Wh...2022-08-1528 minAbiding Marriage PodcastCommunication: Where is Your Focus? Podcast #2When it comes to communicating as husband and wife, we need to be sure we keep our FOCUS in the right place. In this episode, we share a key biblical principle that will help you and your spouse really learn to communicate in a more healthy, Christ-honoring way.
Application Questions: Discuss with Your Spouse
1. What are some practical ways that you and your spouse can help each other remember and put into practice the Log and Speck principle?
2. What situations or types of conflict would make practicing this principle difficult? D...2022-07-1215 min
Abiding Marriage PodcastCommunication: Seeking Understanding in Marriage - Podcast #1Title/Theme: Seeking Understanding in Marriage
Scripture(s): Proverbs 18:2: A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion. (ESV)
Link to Proverbs 18 on Bible Gateway: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+18&version=ESV
Link to Abiding Marriage Post on Helping Communication: https://www.abidingmarriage.org/post/two-simple-questions
Link to info shared from Steven Covey: https://www.franklincovey.com/habit-5/
Link to Post from Marriage Sense - To Busy Spouse: https://marriagesense.org/2018/11/29/dear-busy-spouse-sincerely-your-marriage-counselor/
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