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Forever Marriage PodcastS6E3: Reconnect RegularlyIn Season 6 of the Forever Marriage Podcast we are publishing the content from our most recent Forever Marriage Conference where Scott & Dawn talked about what it looks like to THRIVE in marriage. In these episodes we are breaking down their teaching acrostic THRIVE. So far, we've covered:T - Trust in the Lord (S6E1)H - Honor Humbly (S6E2)And today in S6E3 we are going to hear them talk about the letter R, which is to Reconnect Regularly. Mentioned in this episode: Establishing a Culture of Hon...2025-05-0143 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS6E2: Honor HumblyIn Season 6 of the Forever Marriage Podcast we are going to publish the content from our most recent Forever Marriage Conference that Lakewood hosted at the end of March. Scott and Dawn Smith were our keynote speakers and they talked about what it looks like to THRIVE in marriage, and not just survive. So they broke down the word THRIVE into an acrostic for their teaching points and we are going to use those session recordings for our Season 6 content. In this episode we are going to hear in the first session where they unpack the l...2025-04-1733 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS6E1: Trust in the LordIn Season 6 of the Forever Marriage Podcast we are going publish the content from our most recent Forever Marriage Conference that Lakewood hosted at the end of March. Scott and Dawn Smith were our keynote speakers and they talked about what it looks like to THRIVE in marriage, and not just survive. So they broke down the word THRIVE into an acrostic for their teaching points and we are going to use those session recordings for our Season 6 content. In this episode we are going to hear in the first session where they unpack the letter T i...2025-04-0329 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS5E13: Seasons of Marriage (Pt. 2)In Season 5 Episode 13 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we finish our discussion of the seasons of marriage, and specifically talk about summer and autumn. Summer is the season of sunshine, and it brings with it warmth and happiness. As a result, a couple becomes more comfortable and relaxed and enjoys their life together. Autumn is the season of change. As a result, we may become unsettled as we may be unsure of what's ahead. So, it is easy for us to become anxious and apprehensive. Finally, we discuss 4 ways to cope with the seasons of marriage. 2025-01-3035 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS5E12: Embrace the Seasons of MarriageIn Season 5 Episode 12 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we finish out our acrostic, Rekindle R.O.M.A.N.C.E., with the E - Embrace the Seasons of Marriage. Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, "There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven." Just like the seasons of nature, marriages also experience seasons. Gary Chapman says it this way, "Marriages are in a perpetual state of transition, continually moving from one season to another - perhaps not annually, as in nature, but certainly and consistently. The cycle repeats itself...2025-01-1633 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS5E11: Responsibilities We Pick Up (Covenant Relationship)In Season 5 Episode 11 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we talk about certain responsibilities that we pick up in the context of covenant marriage. Here's what they are: Love unconditionally. Covenant, unconditional love says, "I choose to love you, regardless of what I get in return from you."Honor respectfully. Covenant marriage is literally a descent into greatness. It's a race to see who will be the first to be last. The question becomes, "Can I outdo you in showing honor?"Submit mutually. Biblical submission says, "I come under you to l...2025-01-0230 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS5E10: Rights You Give Up (Covenant Relationship)In Season 5 Episode 10 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we talk about how one of the ways to Rekindle ROMANCE in marriage is to "Commit to a Covenant Relationship." In this episode we discuss the rights that you give up in a covenant relationship - the right to priority, the right to ownership, and the right to privacy. Mentioned in this episode:Shout out to the Smith's honeymoon spot - Helen, GA! Scripture: Phil. 2:3-4, 1 Cor. 6:19-20, 1 Cor. 4:7, Mark 4:22Poll on how to pronounce Cozumel - let us know on instagram!2024-12-1928 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS5E9: Commit to a Covenant RelationshipIn Season 5 Episode 9 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we talk about how one of the ways to Rekindle ROMANCE in marriage is to "Commit to a Covenant Relationship." In life we have three types of relationships - convenient, contractual or covenant. Marriage, by God's design, is neither a relationship of convenience or a contractual agreement, it is a covenant.Fun mentions in this episode: A quick debate on when to decorate for Christmas - before or after Thanksgiving? Check out this cute pic of Scott & Dawn rockin' it in the blue Honda hatchback (orange streamers and al...2024-12-0525 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS5E8: Notice Your InteractionsIn Season 5 Episode 8 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we move on to the 'N' in our acrostic - Rekindle R.O.M.A.N.C.E. By way of recap, here's what we've covered so far:R - Remember What's Good About Your MateO - Observe Your PartnerM - Mind the Little ThingsA - Advocate for a Healthy Marital SexualityN - Notice Your InteractionsC - Commit to a Covenant Relationship - Stay tuned...E - Embrace the Seasons of Marriage - Stay tuned...2024-11-2133 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS5E7: Advocate for Healthy Marital Sexuality Pt. 2In Season 5 Episode 7 of the FM Podcast, we continue the conversation of how to advocate for healthy marital sexuality. Last episode we addressed the first two biblical purposes of marital sex: Procreation and Partnership. In this episode we touch on the biblical purposes of:Pleasure - God purposely created sex for pleasure and not just progeny through procreation.Praise - Sexual intimacy in marriage, when rightly understood, becomes an act of worship - not of one another - but of the gracious goodness of God.2024-11-0736 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS5E6: Advocate for a Healthy Marital SexualityOne of the ways to rekindle romance in marriage is to advocate for healthy marital sexuality. What is your present view of sex in your marriage? As a result of the way our culture and society portrays sex, we may bring into marriage a lot of false and distorted views of sexuality. In this episode we will lay down a rudimentary biblical purpose for sexuality and how it ties into the romantic side of rekindling romance. Mentioned in this episode:Season 2 of the podcast - Six Keys to Better Sex in Marriage Scripture: Genesis 1:28, Genesis 2:24-25, 1 Co...2024-10-2428 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS5E5: Mind the Little ThingsIn Season 5 Episode 5 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we talk about how, if you want to rekindle romance, you must mind the little things.Proverbs 3:3 says, "Do not let kindness and truth leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart." Before we know it, kindness and truth get replaced with complacency and exaggeration. So, what simple daily or weekly acts of kindness can you take to show honor to your spouse? Could you make their coffee in the morning? Take the kids to school? Unl...2024-09-2633 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS5E4: Observe Your PartnerIn Season 5 Episode 4 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we talk about how, if you want to rekindle romance, you must observe your parter.1 Peter 3:7, Peter says, “You husbands, likewise, live with your wives in an understanding way.” To understand someone you have to know them. To know them, you must spend time with them. Would your spouse say the two of you spend adequate time together? Why is time together an important part of not only observing one another but also understanding one another? It's important to become a student of your spouse. Study t...2024-09-1233 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS5E3: Remember (Pt. 2)In Season 5 Episode 3 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we continue our talk about how, if we want to rekindle romance, the first thing we have to do is to "remember what’s good about our mate."After the newness of marriage has worn off, it's easy to let our differences become barriers to our intimacy in marriage. These differences can be frustrating sources of contention and bitterness. But it's important that we, instead, let our differences serve as bridges. How do we do this?We must accept one another (Rom. 15:7). Our acceptance of on...2024-08-2927 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS5E2: Remember What's Good About Your MateIn Season 5 Episode 2 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we talk about how if we want to rekindle romance, the first thing we have to do is to "remember what’s good about our mate." We can’t experience romance with a hard heart and so we must consider how to have a soft heart toward one another. We must work on how we see each other, how we think about each other, and how we speak to each other. Our way of seeing each other matters. Dawn says, "I have to have a filter...2024-08-1532 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS5E1: Rekindle R.O.M.A.N.C.E.Welcome to Season 5 of the Forever Marriage Podcast!If you're new with us, welcome to the show! My name is Emily Lavender and I'm joined by Scott & Dawn Smith. We are on staff at Lakewood Baptist Church in Gainesville, GA, and we are excited that you have tuned in! This is a marriage podcast where we hope you'll be encouraged to grow deeper in your understanding of God's design for marriage. You'll be equipped with practical action steps for your marriage, but you're also bound to have some good laughs along with us as we...2024-08-0126 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS4E17: Forgive One AnotherIn Season 4 Episode 17 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we conclude this series with the final One Another of Scripture - Forgive One Another. In Ephesians 4:32, Paul says, "Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you." The measuring stick for how we are to forgive is how God forgave us. SO in this episode we talk about what forgiveness IS NOT and what forgiveness IS. Consider as you listen to today's episode: Is there are particular person in your life that your heart is ca...2024-05-0238 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS4E16: Love’s Empowerment and Love’s TeacherIn Season 4 Episode 16 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we continue to talk about Scripture's imperative to love one another, and specifically about love's empowerment and love's teacher. 1 Thessalonians 3:12 says, "and may the Lord cause you to increase and abound in love for one another, and for all men, just as we also do for you." Can you recall a time when you knew with certainty that God was empowering your ability to love someone that was unlovely? Love is based on His love for us and not t...2024-04-1930 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS4E15: Love One Another (Pt. 2)In Season 4 Episode 15 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we continue our talk about Scripture's imperative to love one another. We started this conversation in the previous episode, but we pick back up with it in today's episode. As we can see in Scripture, love is a command and not a suggestion. Why would Jesus command us to love one another? What does this mean for marriage? We talk about how it can be a challenge to love sometimes. But love is based on Christ's example, and not whether the person has e...2024-04-0426 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS4E14: Love One AnotherIn Season 4 Episode 14 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we talk about Scripture's imperative to love one another.But first, by way of teaser for tomorrow night's event, Forever Marriage LIVE, we talk about what romance is and what it is not. We will gather tomorrow night at 6PM at Lakewood Baptist Church to hear Scott & Dawn talk about how to Rekindle R.O.M.A.N.C.E. It's not too late to register! We hope you will join us for this fun filled date night experience, where you...2024-03-2131 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS4E13: Seeking the Good for One AnotherIn Season 4 Episode 13 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we cover the last 3 ways of the 10 ways to outdo one another in showing honor. First, we talk about seeking the good for one another. Out of honor for God and honor for your spouse, can you seek their good? Next, we talk about stimulating one another to love and good deeds. Familiarity in marriage can breed complacency and indifference, so we must give some forethought for how we can stimulate, or spur on, one another. 2024-03-0731 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS4E12: Do Not Judge One AnotherIn Season 4 Episode 12 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we talk about not judging one another. In Romans 14:13, Paul says, "Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather determine this - not to put an obstacle or a stumbling block in a brother's way." We tend to judge those who don't think, believe, feel, act or behave the way we do. Why is that? Oftentimes, we are uncomfortable with differences. We also talk about praying for one another. James 5:16 says, "Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for o...2024-02-2240 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS4E11: Be Hospitable to One AnotherIn Season 4 Episode 11 we talk about being hospitable to one another and how hospitality is a way of honoring one another. 1 Peter 4:9 says, "Be hospitable to one another without complaint." So, why would hospitality evoke complaints from us? The nature of hospitality is driven by a spirit of generosity - of heart, home, friendship, etc. Oftentimes, it takes effort, time, and energy to welcome someone with open arms into your space. We have to fight against our natural sin tendencies of "I don't want to do that right now." Questions to consider:2024-02-0833 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS4E10: Comfort One AnotherIn Season 4 Episode 10 we pick up with comfort one another. Our comfort of others will often come from God's grace, mercy and healing of our own personal pain. The gift of having a spouse is the comfort they can bring to us in marriage like no one else can. Questions to consider as you listen to today's episode:1. Are you more concerned about your own pain? Or are you looking to your spouse's needs as more important than your own? 2. How are you doing in comforting your partner? Rate y...2024-01-2531 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS4E9: How to Show HonorIn Season 4 Episode 9 we are continuing the conversation of what it means to be devoted to one another and we are unpacking 10 ways to outdo one another in showing honor. We began this conversation in S4E8 where we covered the first way, and we continue on with the second and third ways in this episode:1. Bearing One Another's Burdens (S4E8)2. Building One Another Up3. Caring for One AnotherQuestions to consider as you listen to today's episode:1. How are you and your spouse building...2024-01-1121 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS4E8: Be Devoted to One AnotherIn Season 4 Episode 8 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we talk about what it means to be devoted to one another. Devotion is somewhat of a mixture of affection and commitment. In the early church, devotion was a binding element. And in marriage, this concept of being devoted to one another is crucial. Romans 12:10 says, "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to now another in honor." (NASB) The ESV renders it this way, "Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor." In this episode and the following we u...2023-12-2828 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS4E7: Peacekeepers VS. PeacemakersIn Season 4 Episode 7 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we continue to talk about the pursuit of peace and the 'so far as it depends on you' portion of Romans 12:18. We must ask ourself this question: What part do I play in the pursuit of peace? And the answer is 'My part. Not the other person's part.' We also take a look at Matthew 5:9 where Jesus says, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God." Notice, he didn't say 'peacekeepers.' There is an important difference that we unpack in this ep...2023-12-1424 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS4E6: The Pursuit of PeaceIn Season 4 Episode 6, we talk about the pursuit of peace. Paul says in Romans 12:18, "If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men." Notice in this verse, Paul gives two conditions to the pursuit of peace - 1)If possible and, 2) So far as it depends on you. We consider the 'if possible' portion of the verse and talk about how at times in may be impossible to be at peace with another person. You may have done everything God ask of you to make things right, but the person still chooses t...2023-11-3029 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS4E5: Be at Peace with One AnotherIn Season 4 Episode 5, we talk about what it means to be at peace with one another. Paul says in Romans 12:18, "If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men." What is peace? And why do you believe peace is such a crucial part to marriage? What effect does a person not being at peace with God have on their marriage? We talk about these things and more on this week's episode of the FM Podcast.Mentioned in this episode:Romans 12:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:13, Philippians 2:5, Romans 5:1, Colossians 3:15...2023-11-1632 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS4E4: Humility of MindIn Season 4 Episode 4, we continue our discussion of what it means to regard one another. We specifically talk about the mindset required to properly regard one another in the way God would have us - and this has everything to do with humility. What is humility of mind? And what is not humility of mind? Mentioned in this episode:Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4, John 1:13, Proverbs 16:2, Colossians 2:10, 1 Peter 5:6; Not mentioned, but for further study: Romans 15:7, 1 Corinthians 11:33, 12:24-25, Galatians 6:2, Colossians 3:12-13, 3:16, James 5:16, 1 Peter 5:14Neil Anderson's Who I Am In ChristChrist Be All by Grace Worship2023-11-0330 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS4E3: Regard One AnotherIn Season 4 Episode 3, we discuss what it means to regard one another. Within each one of us runs an unconscious refrain of, " I want what I want, when I want it, no questions asked..." So how do we move from selfishness to selflessness? How do we honor our spouse? How can we practically consider our spouse more important than ourself? In this episode we take a deep dive into Paul's instruction in Philippians 2:3-4 where he says, "Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind let each of you regard one a...2023-10-1924 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS4E2: We are SO different! (Accept continued)In Season 4 Episode 2, we continuing discussing what it looks like to accept one another. In marriage though, it doesn't take long to figure out the many differences you may have with your spouse. If differences aren't handled wisely, they can divide you. Differences are intended by God to create bridges between you, not barriers. They can actually be used by God to strengthen your marriage, not weaken it. Mentioned in this episode:Scripture: Romans 15:7, Romans 5:5, Ephesians 5:25, Galatians 6:1-2, Romans 14:13, 1 John 1:8-10, Luke 7:47The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer 2023-10-0628 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS4E1: Accept One AnotherIn this episode, we kick off Season 4 of the Forever Marriage Podcast! This season Scott and Dawn are talking about the "One Anothers of Scripture." These statements from Jesus, Paul, John, Peter, Luke, Mark and James were both descriptive and to some extent prescriptive of how our life together as a body of believers should be formed and lived out. As a Christian, married couple, your spouse is the first believer you wake up to and have the opportunity to practice these "One Anothers of Scripture" with. In today's episode we talk about accepting one another2023-09-2132 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS3E17: FINISH WELL - LEARN for All of Life & LIVE with the End in MindIn Season 3 Episode 17, we bring Season 4 to a close. In our FINISH WELL acrostic, we look at the last to 'Ls' - Learn for All of Life and Live With the End in Mind. Those who want to FINISH WELL never stop learning and have a teachable spirit. They learn from reading, from watching and listening to others, and from life itself. Keys to maintaining a teachable spirit are humility and responsive obedience. They also live with the end in mind. They live each day with a lifelong perspective. Psalm 90:12 says, "So...2023-09-0723 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS3E16: FINISH WELL - Establish Sustainable Habits (Pt. 3 Physical & Financial)In Season 3 Episode 16, we continue talking about how those who want to FINISH WELL establish sustainable habits. In our previous 2 episodes we talked about spiritual, relational & vocational habits and in this episode we talk about physical and financial habits. Those who want to FINISH WELL, establish healthy physical habits which include getting adequate sleep, eating wisely, and engaging in regular exercise. Good financial habits to establish include regularly giving the Lord's tithe, paying yourself next, and living within your means. To consider: What course corrections would you like to ma...2023-08-2436 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS3E15: FINISH WELL - Establish Sustainable Habits (Pt. 2 - Relational & Vocational)In Season 3 Episode 15, we continue talking about how those who want to FINISH WELL establish sustainable habits. In our previous episode we talked about spiritual habits and in this episode we talk about relational and vocational habits. In our relationships we must seek to 1) be intentional about connections and conversations, 2) give each other the benefit of the doubt, 3) make every effort to make your wrongs right, and 4) keep short accounts.In our vocations we must seek to 1) leave work at work and try not to bring work home, 2) be c...2023-08-1027 min
Behind The FunnyEp 309 Dawn Tyler “It’s 2023, We Can Talk About That Now”Dawn Tyler joins us in the Acement. Dawn is a newcomer to the comedy scene but she is definitely making a mark! She's a triple threat on stage as a comedian, actor and singer. And now she can add promoter/booker to her resume. Check out Dawn at https://www.facebook.com/dawn.smith.125 Go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/behindthefQ to buy us a coffee or a bourbon. Get your BTF gear at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/scott-higgins Check out our friends at The Mix Tape Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-m...2023-08-031h 23
Forever Marriage PodcastS3E14: FINISH WELL - Establish Sustainable Habits (Pt. 1 - Spiritual)In Season 3 Episode 14, we talk about how those who want to FINISH WELL establish sustainable habits. Ask yourself, what is a habit? What would you say are your habits? Habits create the current of your life and establish the direction you're going. Habits can be both positive and negative. Are any of your habits damaging and destructive? If you want to overcome these, you have to replace it with a good habit. The first area we talk about is the Spiritual area of our lives, which include the following: 1) spending daily time with the Lord, 2) w...2023-07-2728 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS3E13: FINISH WELL - Walk in A Manner Worthy of the LordIn Season 3 Episode 13, we talk about how those who want to FINISH WELL walk in a manner worthy of the Lord. So, how do we do that? What does a life that pleases the Lord look like? We must consider if there is any duplicity in our life by asking if our private life lines up with our public life.Questions to consider: When would you say you are most susceptible to your reputation and your character not being in alignment? When are you tempted to be "two-faced" or hypocritical?Mentioned in th...2023-07-1327 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS3E12: FINISH WELL - Have a Focused LifeIn Season 3 Episode 12, we talk about how those who want to FINISH WELL have a focused life. You need to not only know the purpose of your life, but you also need to know God's purpose for your life. It's important to know with certainty what God has called you to do. Consider these questions as you listen - Do you know God's specific calling and purpose for your life? Why is it important that we know this? Is there anything or anyone in your life requiring an inordinate amount of time and energy that's n...2023-06-2823 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS3E11: FINISH WELL - Set Up Hedges of ProtectionIn Season 3 Episode 11, we talk about setting up hedges of protection around your marriage. As we have worked through some of these hedges in Season 2 of the podcast, Scott and Dawn aim to coach you through how to develop these protections. Take some time to consider what "policies or procedures" you can develop for yourselves to protect your marriage and family. They explain how it's important to go ahead and talk about these things now, not because you don't trust each other, but because you want to guard the trust that you do have. We encourage you...2023-06-1527 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS3E10: FINISH WELL - How to Invest in OthersIn Season 3 Episode 10, we talk about how those who want to FINISH WELL invest in others by giving away to others what God has given to them. In the previous episode we talked about WHAT to invest in others and in this episode we talk specifically about HOW to do that. We invest in others through our S.H.A.P.E. - Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, and Experiences.Mentioned in this episode:Spiritual Gifts InventoryScripture References: 1 Peter 4:10, Rom. 12:4-8, 1 Cor. 12:1-11, 27-31, Eph. 4:11-13, 1 Peter 4:9-11, Prov. 27:19, 2 Cor. 1:3-4, Ex. 312023-06-0141 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS3E9: FINISH WELL - What to Invest in OthersIn Season 3 Episode 9, we talk about how those who want to FINISH WELL invest in others by giving away to others what God has given to them. In this episode we talk specifically about WHAT to give away (i.e., financial capital, intellectual capital, physical capital, etc.) and in the next episode we will talk about HOW to do that. Mentioned in this episode:Proverbs 11:25, 2 Timothy 2:2, James 4:17, 1 Thessalonians 2:8Building a Discipling Culture by Mike BreenIt's a New Day For Financial Freedom (David Scobey) 2023-05-1824 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS3E8: FINSIH WELL - Habits of Engagement (Submission)In Season 3 Episode 8, we conclude our discussion of the habits of grace and talk specifically about submission. What is submission and what does it look like? Our culture views submission negatively and is often seen as "lording over someone to press them down." But what does the Bible say? Paul says in Ephesians 5:21, "Out of reverence for Christ, submit to one another." In this episode, we take a closer look at biblical submission and what it looks like to submit to one another. Mentioned in this episode: Eph. 5:21, Col. 3:1, 1 Peter 5:6-7, Phil. 2:1-112023-05-0422 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS3E7: FINISH WELL - Habits of Engagement (Service & Confession)In Season 3 Episode 7, we continue talking about how to nurture the habits of grace (or spiritual disciplines) in your personal life. We continue to discuss the habits of engagement, and talk specifically about service and confession.Mentioned in this episode:Galatians 5:13, Matthew 20:28, Matthew 20:26, Psalm 51:4, Ephesians 5:13, Psalm 32:3, Proverbs 28:13, 1 Peter 5:7, James 5:16, Psalm 139:23-24, Psalm 26:2, Ephesians 4:32, 1 John 1:52023-04-2032 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS3E6: FINISH WELL - Habits of EngagementIn Season 3 Episode 6, Scott and Dawn continue the conversation of nurturing the habits of grace (or spiritual disciplines) in your personal life. In this episode we move on to the habits on engagement, which are prayer, fellowship, worship, study, service, confession and submission. Mentioned in this episode:Scripture: Heb. 3:7-8, Heb. 3:15, Heb. 4:7, Matt. 11:15, Matt. 13:43, Acts 2:42-47, Heb. 13:16, 1 Cor. 10:13, Ps. 115:1, Rom. 12:1-2, 1 Cor. 10:31, Jn. 4:23-24, Acts 17:11, 2 Tim. 2:15, 1 Jn. 4:1, Ps. 119:18Navigators Word Hand illustration 2023-04-0627 min
GA Baptist DiscipleshipForever Marriage with Scott & Dawn SmithScott Sullivan and Ray Sullivan conduct an incredible interview with Scott & Dawn Smith. Scott is the Discipleship Pastor at Lakewood Baptist in Gainesville, GA. Dawn is the Connection Director at Lakewood. Together, Scott and Dawn lead a podcast called, Forevermarriage.org. In this episode we learn:The creative ways that Scott Smith and Sully proposed to their brides!Why the Smiths began the Forevermarriage.org podcast.Key insights for couples to finish well.The critical need for leaders to have people upstream (mentors & walking buddies) and downstream (those you invest in).Powerful re...2023-03-2352 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS3E5: FINISH WELL - Nurture the Habits of Grace in Your Personal Life (Pt. 2)In Season 3 Episode 5, Scott and Dawn continue talking about the importance of nurturing the habits of grace (or spiritual disciplines) in your personal life. We began the discussion of these habits, particularly habits of abstinence, in episode 4, and in today's episode we talk specifically about frugality, sacrifice, and chastity. Mentioned in this episode:Galatians 5:22-23John 15:13Romans 12:10Phil. 2:3-41 Corinthians 7:52 Timothy 2:22Proverbs 13:201 Thessalonians 4:3-5*Season 2, Episodes 12 & 13 talk about boundaries (Hedges of Protection to place around your marriage).2023-03-0827 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS3E4: FINISH WELL - Nurture the Habits of Grace in Your Personal LifeIn Season 3 Episode 4, Scott and Dawn talk about the importance of nurturing the habits of grace (or spiritual disciplines) in your personal life. These habits can be broken down into two categories - habits of abstinence and habits of engagement. Habits of abstinence are the ones where we push the things of this world away or set something aside in order to pull the things of God into you. The habits of abstinence include fasting, silence, solitude, frugality, sacrifice, and chastity. Mentioned in this episode:Daniel 1:5, 8-16; 10:2-3Psalm 139:23-24Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Life Together: T...2023-02-2328 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS3E3: FINISH WELL - Invite Others Into Your LifeIn Season 3 Episode 3, Scott and Dawn unpack the second characteristic of those who FINISH WELL: Invite Others Into Your LifeRelationships are very important and our willingness to invite other people into our life is key to finishing well. Success in finishing well depends upon a network of key relationships which fall within these three categories: upstream relationships, walking buddies, and downstream relationships. Questions to consider: Who do you have in your life, beyond your parents and your spouse, that can speak into your life? Who are your "walking buddies"? Who are you...2023-02-0828 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS3E2: FINISH WELL - Fix Your Eyes on JesusIn the second episode of season 3, Scott and Dawn unpack the first characteristic of those who FINISH WELL: Fix Your Eyes on Jesus. Christ is the source of our life and is worthy to be the center of our affections. We talk about some means and methods that we have found to be helpful in centering our affections on Jesus. We talk about how, as Christians, we are saved by grace alone, in Christ alone, and only by his grace will we FINISH WELL.Mentioned in this episode:Hebrews 12:1-2...2023-01-2521 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS3E1: FINISH WELL - IntroductionAs we kick off Season 3 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, Scott & Dawn discuss what it means to FINISH WELL.How we start in life is important. Athletic races are often won and lost at the starting blocks. But, even more important than a good start is a great finish. The older we get, the less impressed we are with the “shooting stars” of today who have a great start. It’s common nowadays for “shooting stars” to become “flashes in the pan” who either finish poorly or don’t finish the race at all. We are truly inspired by those who...2023-01-1123 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS2E16: Remove Any Barriers to Sexual SatisfactionSeason 2: Six Keys to Better Sex in MarriageEpisode 16: Remove Any Barriers to Sexual SatisfactionIn this final episode of Season 2, the Smiths encourage couples to be purposeful in removing any barriers to sexual satisfaction, which include:1. Inability to discuss openly and honestly sexual desires and needs.2. When one partner makes requests that makes another partner uncomfortable.3. Decisions regarding birth control.Mentioned in this episode:1 Corinthians 13:55 Keys to a Safe Relationship - blogpost or podcastEphesians 5:21Couple's Conversation1. How does the...2022-07-2723 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS2E15: 3 Ways to Fan the Flame of Longing for One AnotherSeason 2: Six Keys to Better Sex in MarriageEpisode 15: 3 Ways to Fan the Flame of Longing for One AnotherIn this episode the Smiths finish discussing Key 5 - Pray with and for One Another. In this key, the Smiths talk about these 3 ways to fan the flame of longing for one another:1. Be loving to your spouse.2. Treat your spouse as desirable.3. Remember that sex in the head erodes sex in the bed.Mentioned in this episode:Romans 12:9Proverbs 11:27Blogpost - You Will...2022-07-1421 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS2E14: Pray with and for One AnotherSeason 2: Six Keys to Better Sex in MarriageEpisode 14: Pray with and for One AnotherIn this episode the Smiths kick off Key 5 - Pray with and for One Another. In this key, the Smiths talk about how they believe prayer is the master key that has the potential to unlock all the doors of biblical intimacy for you and your spouse. Paul says in Philippians 4:6, " Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." We can talk to God about...2022-06-3032 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS2E13: 8 "Hedges of Protection" to Place Around Your Marriage (Pt. 2)Season 2: Six Keys to Better Sex in MarriageEpisode 13: 8 "Hedges of Protection" to Place Around Your Marriage (Pt. 2)In this episode the Smiths discuss Key 4 - Fiercely Protect Emotional Intimacy with and for One Another. In this key, the Smiths continue to share the "hedges of protection" they have placed around themselves to protect the fidelity of their marriage. The first 4 were covered in episode 12 and the last 4 are covered in this episode. 5. Be cautious of social media interactions with others of the opposite sex, especially former "flames."2022-06-1537 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS2E12: 8 "Hedges of Protection" to Place Around Your Marriage (Pt. 1)Forever Marriage at Lakewood exists to strengthen families by helping couples discover God's design for marriage.Season 2: Six Keys to Better Sex in MarriageEpisode 12: 8 "Hedges of Protection" to Place Around Your MarriageIn this episode the Smiths kick off Key 4 - Fiercely Protect Emotional Intimacy with and for One Another. In this key, the Smiths share the "hedges of protection" they have placed around themselves to protect the fidelity of their marriage. The first 4 are covered in this episode and the last 4 will be covered in episode 13. 1. N...2022-06-0135 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS2E11: 4 Experiences to Live with Your Spouse in an Understanding WayForever Marriage at Lakewood exists to strengthen families by helping couples discover God's design for marriage.Season 2: Six Keys to Better Sex in MarriageEpisode 11: 4 Experiences to Live with Your Spouse in an Understanding WayIn this episode the Smiths conclude Key 3 - Regard Each Other's Needs as More Important than Your Own. They talk about how at various seasons of marriage and as you and your spouse age, you may have to deal with issues that can potentially affect your sexual intimacy. The Smiths discuss these 4 experiences to live with your...2022-05-1930 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS2E10: Is She a Red Solo Cup or a Crystal Goblet?Forever Marriage at Lakewood exists to strengthen families by helping couples discover God's design for marriage.Season 2: Six Keys to Better Sex in MarriageEpisode 10: Is She a Red Solo Cup or a Crystal Goblet?In this episode the Smiths continue discussing Key 3 - Regard Each Other's Needs as More Important than Your Own. We compare a red solo cup and a crystal goblet. We describe the two and explain how this is a helpful visual comparison for husbands and how they consider their wives. We also take a look at 1 Peter 3:7 and...2022-05-0527 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS2E9: 3 Ways to Become a Student of Your SpouseForever Marriage at Lakewood exists to strengthen families by helping couples discover God's design for marriage.Season 2: Six Keys to Better Sex in MarriageEpisode 9: 3 Ways to Become a Student of Your SpouseIn this episode the Smiths jump into Key 3 - Regard Each Other's Needs as More Important that Your Own. The idea explained in this key is that you and your spouse will experience better sex in marriage as you embrace the selfless nature of biblical sexuality. The Smiths unpack these three specific and practical ways to become a student o...2022-04-1832 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS2E8: 10 Necessary Practices for Restoration (cont.)Forever Marriage at Lakewood exists to strengthen families by helping couples discover God's design for marriage.Season 2: Six Keys to Better Sex in MarriageEpisode 8: 10 Necessary Practices for Restoration (continued)In this episode the Smiths continue to discuss the 10 necessary practices for restoration if there has been sexual sin in marriage. In episode 7, the Smiths covered the first three steps and in this episode, they cover steps 4-10, which are as follows:4. Give your spouse complete and unhindered access to any and all of your accounts.5. Be willing to...2022-03-3128 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS2E7: Adultery & 10 Necessary Practices for RestorationForever Marriage at Lakewood exists to strengthen families by helping couples discover God's design for marriage.Season 2: Six Keys to Better Sex in MarriageEpisode 7: Adultery in Marriage & 10 Necessary Practices for RestorationIn this episode the Smiths continue to discuss Key 2 and talk about what to do if there has been adultery in marriage. They then begin discussing the first 3 of the 10 necessary practices for restoration:1. Seek the guidance of a trusted and biblically wise marriage mentor.2. Cut off any and all contact with the other person.3. Speak...2022-03-1629 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS2E6: 3 Steps to Consider When Dealing with Sexual SinForever Marriage at Lakewood exists to strengthen families by helping couples discover God's design for marriage.Season 2: Six Keys to Better Sex in MarriageEpisode 6: 3 Steps to Consider When Dealing with Sexual SinIn this episode the Smiths continue to discuss Key 2 and talk specifically about these 3 steps to consider when dealing with sexual sin:Agree on what is "need to know" information versus "want to know" information. Confess sexual sins you may have committed (i.e., pornography, masturbation, abortion, or other traumatic experiences).Acknowledge sexual sins that may have been c...2022-03-0436 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS2E5: Intro to Key 2 - Deal with Sexual SinForever Marriage at Lakewood exists to strengthen families by helping couples discover God's design for marriage.Season 2: Six Keys to Better Sex in MarriageEpisode 5: Key 2 - Deal with Sexual Sin - Past or PresentIn this episode the Smiths discuss how sexual immorality of any sort is never to be tolerated - in or outside of marriage. A crucial aspect to experiencing a mutually fulfilling sex life inside of marriage is to ensure there is not past or present sin yet to be dealt with. The Smiths share from their own...2022-02-1824 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS2E4: 3 Ways to Know if Your Sexual Relationship is UnhealthyForever Marriage at Lakewood exists to strengthen families by helping couples discover God's design for marriage.In Episode 4 of Season 2 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, Scott & Dawn conclude discussing the first Key of Six Keys to Better Sex in Marriage.Key 1: Align your thinking about sex with God’s truth.Within this key, Scott and Dawn explain these 3 ways to know if your sexual relationship is unhealthy:1. You have a negative mindset about sex.2. It has to be perverse to work.3. It is ab...2022-01-3126 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS2E3: 5 Keys to a Safe RelationshipIn Episode 3 of Season 2 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, Scott & Dawn continue discussing the first Key of Six Keys to Better Sex in Marriage, which is to align your thinking about sex with God's truth.On today's episode, Scott and Dawn explain 5 Keys to a Safe Relationship. Earlier this week, we published on the FM Blog an article explaining these 5 Keys. On the podcast today they explain in greater detail how you and your spouse can have open and honest conversations about sex.Mentioned on the podcast:- You Will...2021-11-0427 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS2E2: Biblical Purpose of SexForever Marriage at Lakewood exists to strengthen families by helping couples discover God's design for marriage. In Episode 2 of Season 2 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, Scott & Dawn continue discussing the first Key of Six Keys to Better Sex in Marriage.Key 1: Align your thinking about sex with God’s truth.Within this key, Scott and Dawn explain the biblical purpose of sex that we see throughout Scripture.1. Procreation (Genesis 1:28)2. Partnership (Genesis 2:24-25)3. Pleasure (Proverbs 5:18-19, Song of Solomon 4:16)4. Praise (Romans 12:1-2)5. Pic...2021-10-1831 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS2E1: Introduction & The Principle of the BoundaryForever Marriage at Lakewood exists to strengthen families by helping couples discover God's design for marriage. Season 2 - Six Keys to Better Sex in Marriage"God designed sex. In the first book of the Bible, in the first chapter, God blessed the first man and the first woman and encouraged them to “be fruitful and multiply” (Genesis 1:28). As originally designed, sexual intimacy, in marriage between one man and one woman for all of life, was to create a bond void of shame (Genesis 2:24,25). Unfortunately, the fall of mankind (Genesis 3) disrupted God’s original design...2021-10-0630 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS1E27: Marriage on MissionOn Episode 27 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, Scott and Dawn Smith have a conversation with Benji and Emily Lavender about what it looks like to have a "marriage on mission." At Lakewood, Benji serves as the Associate Missions Pastor and Emily serves as the Discipleship Ministry Assistant. On this episode, they share a bit of their story - how they met and were married, how the Lord led them to go overseas, and how community and the local church were instrumental in discerning their call. They answer some helpful questions like:What is the gospel?What is...2021-07-0246 minForever Marriage PodcastS1E26: Covenant Marriage (Part 3)In Episode 26 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, Scott and Dawn Smith continue in their three part series on Covenant Marriage. In this episode, they talk about responsibilities that husbands and wives pick up in marriage - to love unconditionally, to honor respectfully, and submit mutually. Tune in to hear Scott and Dawn explain each of these responsibilities and what that practically looks like in marriage. 2021-05-2431 minForever Marriage PodcastS1E25: Covenant Marriage (Part 2)In Episode 25 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, Scott and Dawn Smith continue in their three part series on Covenant Marriage. In this episode, they talk about rights that husbands and wives give up in marriage - the right to priority, the right to ownership, and the right to privacy. Tune in to hear Scott and Dawn explain each of these rights and what that practically looks like in marriage. Check back soon for the final episode, Episode 26, in this three part series on Covenant Marriage to hear about responsibilities that husbands and wives p...2021-04-1624 minForever Marriage PodcastS1E24: Covenant Marriage (Part 1)In Episode 24 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, Scott and Dawn Smith begin a three part series on Covenant Marriage. In this episode, they talk about how in life there are three types of relationships: convenient relationships, contractual relationships, and covenant relationships. They discuss the reality that marriage is a covenant relationship where the husband and wife promise to fulfill their word regardless of the other person. Covenant marriages are made to last regardless of the circumstances, which stands in great contrast to convenient relationships and contractual relationships. Tune in to Episodes 25 & 26 to hear the rest of this th...2021-03-1825 minForever Marriage PodcastS1E23: Ephesians 5 - Mutual Submission (part 2)In Episode 23 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, Scott & Dawn Smith continue the conversation on mutual submission in marriage. They get practical in this episode by providing our listeners with 9 realities about submission in marriage. 2020-11-2029 minForever Marriage PodcastS1E22: Ephesians 5 - Mutual SubmissionIn Episode 22 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, Scott & Dawn Smith take a look at Paul's instruction for marriage in Ephesians 5, specially this idea of mutual submission. Ephesians 5:21 says, "Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ." The Smiths explain what submission is and what it is not. They discuss some reasons why it is hard for us to submit to one another but also how, in Christ, we are able. And as we consider Christ's perfect example of submission, we are encouraged and empowered to follow his example. 2020-11-2027 minForever Marriage PodcastS1E21: Wisdom of Community - Ephesians 4 (continued)In Episode 21 of the FM Podcast, Scott & Dawn pick back up with their discussion on how to R.E.S.O.L.V.E. differences according to God's wisdom in Ephesians 4. In the last episode, we learned the first three letters of this helpful acrostic:R - Remove falsehoods (Ephesians 4:25)E - Express anger appropriately (Ephesians 4:26-27)S - Steal no more (Ephesians 4:28)O ...L ...V ...E ...Find out the rest of the acrostic in this episode! 2020-10-0722 minForever Marriage PodcastS1E20: Wisdom of Community - Ephesians 4At Lakewood we are in the midst of our church wide study called "The Wisdom of Community" where we are reading through the book of Ephesians together as one body. In Episode 20, Scott and Dawn Smith discuss Ephesians 4. In chapters 1-3 of Ephesians, Paul unpacks our identity in Christ and the church's union with Him. In chapter 4, Paul transitions to explain how we are to practically live out of that identity as the church. In this episode of the FM Podcast, Scott and Dawn help our listeners to see what it looks like to practically li...2020-09-2824 min
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Juicebox Podcast: Type 1 Diabetes#378 Defining Diabetes: Dawn PhenomenonThe first in a three-part series describing what naturally occurs to blood sugars when we first wake up and prepare to start the day. If you've ever wondered why your blood sugar rises in the middle of the night, Scott and Jenny offer up answers defining common T1D terminology. In this episode, you'll learn the reason for overnight highs and how to manage the rise effectively with insulin. Scott and Jenny Smith, CDE define the terms that are at the center of your type 1 diabetes care. Show notes for people who are Bold with I...2020-09-1314 minForever Marriage PodcastS1E19: Wisdom of Community - Ephesians 1At Lakewood we are doing a church wide study called "The Wisdom of Community" where we are reading through the book of Ephesians together as one body. For the next 6 weeks, in all of our Sunday morning groups, community groups, the sermons on Sunday mornings... the book of Ephesians is where we will focus our attention. So for the next few episodes on the FM Podcast, we all also will take a closer look at this magnificent epistle written by the Apostle Paul. In Episode 19, Scott and Dawn Smith discuss Ephesians 1. They draw our attention to key p...2020-09-1023 minForever Marriage PodcastS1E16: FMC Online Session 2 - Spiritual IntimacyForever Marriage was able to host an Online Marriage Conference in March and couples were encouraged to watch 4 pre-recorded sessions on our website over the course of the weekend. We are excited now to provide the audio recordings of these sessions through our podcast! We hope you enjoy!In session 2 of FMC Online, Levi & Christa Skipper explain to couples the importance of spiritual intimacy in marriage. To download session notes, visit https://www.forevermarriage.org/conference/ 2020-06-1039 minForever Marriage PodcastS1E17: FMC Online Session 3 - Relational IntimacyForever Marriage was able to host an Online Marriage Conference in March and couples were encouraged to watch 4 pre-recorded sessions on our website over the course of the weekend. We are excited now to provide the audio recordings of these sessions through our podcast! We hope you enjoy!In session 3 of FMC Online, Levi & Christa Skipper talk to couples about relational intimacy in marriage. To download session notes, visit https://www.forevermarriage.org/conference/ 2020-06-1049 minForever Marriage PodcastS1E15: FMC Online Session 1 - Introduction to IntimacyForever Marriage was able to host an Online Marriage Conference in March and couples were encouraged to watch 4 pre-recorded sessions on our website over the course of the weekend. We are excited now to provide the audio recordings of these sessions through our podcast! We hope you enjoy!In session 1 of FMC Online, Scott & Dawn Smith give an overview of intimacy in marriage. To download session notes, visit https://www.forevermarriage.org/conference/ 2020-06-1026 minForever Marriage PodcastS1E18: FMC Online Session 4 - Physical IntimacyForever Marriage was able to host an Online Marriage Conference in March and couples were encouraged to watch 4 pre-recorded sessions on our website over the course of the weekend. We are excited now to provide the audio recordings of these sessions through our podcast! We hope you enjoy!In session 4 of FMC Online, Scott & Dawn Smith speak to couples about physical intimacy in marriage. To download session notes, visit https://www.forevermarriage.org/conference/ 2020-06-1046 minForever Marriage PodcastS1E14: Train Your Mouth for Marriage - "Say What You Need to Say"In this episode, Scott & Dawn Smith conclude their "Train Your Mouth for Marriage" series they did back in the fall at Lakewood. The Smiths call our attention to the sowing and reaping principle found in Galatians 6:7-8. They remind us that our words are seeds and we will eat the fruit of what is sown. The Smiths finish the episode by challenging us with 7 good seeds we can sow when we speak - praise, thanksgiving, affection, encouragement, prayer, truth, and the Word.2020-03-0939 minForever Marriage PodcastS1E13: Train Your Mouth for Marriage - "4 Parts of Speech"Scott & Dawn Smith continue sharing from a series they did back in the fall at Lakewood called, "Train Your Mouth for Marriage." In this episode, the Smiths challenge listeners to be on guard against speaking in these four foolish ways - with loose lips, lying lips, seductive speech, and a tempered tongue. As you listen, ask yourself which one of these 4 areas needs the most attention from you. Do you struggle with gossip? Are your words deceptive and untrue? Is your speech seductive and with selfish motives? And finally, do your words reflect that you are quick tempered? Consider...2020-03-0430 minForever Marriage PodcastS1E12: Train Your Mouth for Marriage - "Sticks & Stones"Scott & Dawn Smith continue sharing from a series they did back in the fall at Lakewood called, "Train Your Mouth for Marriage." In this episode, the Smiths remind us of this saying: "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." And they explain that this saying is, in fact, not true at all. Words can definitely hurt us. They remind us of Proverbs 12:18, which says that "reckless words pierce like a sword." Words can have long lasting effects - for good or for bad. We need to speak carefully, intentionally, and with wisdom. 2020-02-2733 minForever Marriage PodcastS1E11: Remind Each Other of the Benefits of GodIf you’ve been keeping up with the podcast, you know that we’ve been sharing with you some recorded marriage conference sessions from Scott and Dawn Smith. And today we want to share with you their final session:On Episode #11 of the FM Podcast, we hear the Smiths speak about how, in marriage, we are better together because we can remind each other of the benefits of God. The Smiths open up to Psalm 103 and encourage couples to consider all that God has done for us. They explain that, as children of God...2019-12-0612 minForever Marriage PodcastS1E10: Help Each Other Fulfill God's Call on Our LivesOn Episode #10 of the FM Podcast, we hear some more from a recent marriage conference session where Scott and Dawn Smith spoke about how, in marriage, we help each other fulfill God’s call on our lives.Scott and Dawn explain that we all have passions, skill, and abilities that we bring into our marriage relationship and that we can help our spouse discern and walk in God's leading. They prompt us to consider these questions:Wives, how can you speak words of life and affirmation into your husband's life?Husbands, how can you st...2019-11-1417 minForever Marriage PodcastS1E9: Train Your Mouth for Marriage - "What's Down in the Well Comes Up in the Bucket"Scott & Dawn Smith are leading a series on Wednesday nights for couples at Lakewood called, "Train Your Mouth for Marriage." In this 5 part series, the Smiths are unpacking the importance of our words and the impact they can have on our spouse - either for good or for bad.On this episode of the FM Podcast, the Smiths share with us Part 2 entitled "What's Down in the Well Comes Up in the Bucket." The Smiths look at Luke 6:45 where Jesus says, "The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and...2019-11-0131 minForever Marriage PodcastS1E8: Train Your Mouth for Marriage - "Small, but Mighty"Scott & Dawn Smith are leading a series on Wednesday nights for couples at Lakewood called, "Train Your Mouth for Marriage." In this 5 part series, the Smiths are unpacking the importance of our words and the impact they can have on our spouse - either for good or for bad.On this episode of the FM Podcast, the Smiths share with us Part 1 entitled, "Small, but Mighty." The Smiths walk us through James 3:1-12, where James speaks of the power of the tongue and he gives three examples of small natural elements that cause an effect 100 times its...2019-11-0130 minForever Marriage PodcastS1E7: Encourage Other Couples on Their Marital JourneyOn Episode #7 of the FM Podcast, we hear some more from a recent marriage conference session where Scott and Dawn Smith spoke about the importance of encouraging other couples on their marital journey. The Smiths have been investing in other marriages for over 20 years now in ministry. This is what they do for a living and are passionate about it! But they encourage us that investing in other marriages doesn't have to be reserved for pastors and church leaders alone. The Smiths explain that the work of marriage ministry can and should be done by C...2019-10-1709 minForever Marriage PodcastS1E6: Trust in the Power and Strength of GodA few weekends ago, Scott and Dawn Smith were the keynote speakers at a marriage conference and the topic of the weekend was how, in marriage, husbands and wives are better together. We have several of those sessions recorded and are excited to share those with you! On today's episode, we’ve honed in on a portion of one of their conference sessions where they talk about how we are to TRUST in the power and strength of God and not our own in marriage. They explain how our "human love" has limitations and, as be...2019-09-2315 minJuicebox Podcast: Type 1 Diabetes#262 Ask Scott and Jenny: Chapter OneAsk Scott and Jenny, Answers to Your Diabetes Questions Scott and Jenny Smith, CDE answer type 1 diabetes related questions Dawn Phenomenon Carb Absorption Jenny describes her lows Show notes for people who are Bold with Insulin New Private Facebook group for listeners > Find out more about the Dexcom CGM > Get an Omnipod Demo today > Dancing4Diabetes.com > InPen A full list of our sponsors About Jenny Smith Jennifer holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Nutrition and Biology from the Univers...2019-09-2023 minForever Marriage PodcastS1E5: Being Spiritually Attentive to Your Kids in ParentingOn this episode of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we want to share with you some of a conversation that our team had a few weeks ago about parenting - more specifically, our intentional prayers for our children and our spiritual attentiveness to our children as we shepherd their hearts. On this episode, Scott and Dawn Smith share from their parenting experiences and discuss some of the following: How to:Have ongoing conversations with your kidsPray for your children (a.k.a., "prayer-enting")Entrust your children to the LordLive from a place of freedom in your parentingBe s...2019-08-2928 minForever Marriage PodcastS1E4: How to rebuild trust after mutual infidelity in marriage?On today's episode of the Forever Marriage Podcast, Scott and Dawn Smith answer the following question from a listener: "How do we rebuild trust after mutual infidelity? What are practical steps we can take to earn trust back and extend trust when it feels foolish and scary to do so?"2019-08-1426 min
Forever Marriage PodcastEpisode 3: What is FM? What is the purpose of the podcast?On this episode of the Forever Marriage Podcast, hear from FM Team members Stephen and Misty Jackson as they speak to the purpose of the FM Podcast and answer these questions:What is Forever Marriage?What is the purpose of the Forever Marriage Podcast?What can listeners expect to hear on the FM Podcast?How can listeners join in the conversation?What is a "Best Practice for a Forever Marriage"?2019-07-1113 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS1E2: Conflict in Marriage & FinancesOn today's episode of the Forever Marriage Podcast, Scott and Dawn Smith answer the following question from a listener, which revolves around conflict in marriage due to finances: “We have been married for 28 years. My spouse continues to run up credit card accounts in the tens of thousands of dollars. She refuses to give up her cards. She refuses professional help. I have personally paid off her debt many times over the years, only to go through the same scenario over and over again. Why should I remain in this marriage at my financial demise when she re...2019-06-1325 min
Forever Marriage PodcastS1E1: Conflict and Physical Touch in MarriageIn our first podcast, Scott & Dawn Smith respond to a husband’s concern regarding marital conflict and physical touch. This is the husband’s concern: “Conflict has crept into our marriage because while we both enjoy our intimate moments, I prefer to have a consistent amount of touch - a random hug, holding hands, arm around each other, and nothing more than a connection. She was raised in a single parent family and didn’t witness any loving touch between parents. To me, it seems natural and necessary. Without it, there must be something wrong. P...2019-05-0822 min
chatologieEpisode 68: Our God Wastes Nothing with Scott & Dawn SmithScott and Dawn Smith are ministry friends from Gainesville, GA. Today on the show they are talking about how God healed their broken marriage. Show Notes: Beauty Counter Peppermint Lip Balm Lily’s Chocolate sweeted with Stevia Kombucha (QT’s ginger berry or ginger hibiscus) Field Trips! Connect with Scott & Dawn on the socials or at … Continue reading "Episode 68: Our God Wastes Nothing with Scott & Dawn Smith"2018-09-2500 min
Let It Shine with Angie ElkinsEpisode 68: Our God Wastes Nothing with Scott & Dawn SmithSend us a textScott and Dawn Smith are ministry friends from Gainesville, GA. Today on the show they are talking about how God healed their broken marriage. Show Notes: Beauty Counter Peppermint Lip Balm Lily’s Chocolate sweeted with Stevia Kombucha (QT’s ginger berry or ginger hibiscus) Field Trips! Connect with Scott & Dawn on the socials or at … Continue reading "Episode 68: Our God Wastes Nothing with Scott & Dawn Smith"2018-09-251h 11