The Marriage Habit

Most Christian couples are familiar with the term "equally yoked." But the modern church has so blandly and ineptly described, defined, and discipled this that it has basically meant the two parties in the marriage have attended Church or, more likely, self-identify as a Christian. My contention in this episode is that even the definition of attending church and self-identification as a Christian...

The default area most therapist and counselors will guide couples on is communication. This is wrong. Not because communication isn't important, because it is. But communication is not the root. What needs to be discussed from a Biblical perspective is control. This episode we'll talk about the nature of its root and why it is a prevalent challenge, and how to address it. The default area most the...

The culture isn't comfortable with shared accountability. But the Christian life is marked by it. Learn how it is missing in most marriages, the impact of missing this critical element, and how we can address it. What is shared accountability? It's owning all of what you own together. It's owning all of your stuff, all of it, and by stuff, I don't mean the material: I mean the behavioral and the o...

Your marriage is constantly put under the pressure of a pot of boiling water.  Frogs that stay there...well, you know what happens.  The solution?  Regularly, constantly, pouring fresh cool water into the pot. That's what a Marriage Habit is. But most people don't like habits...so listen in to get into the mode! The Marriage Habit This podcast introduces you and your spouse to the concept of the M...

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I bet the thought of a marriage habit, especially one with a devotional, feels like pulling teeth. That, alone, should be a signal, right? For some reason, most of us would prefer to wait to experience the pain before we do something about it. But when it comes to your marriage, is that worth it? I hope not. Take a listen to hear what I have to say about it....

You won't have a marriage problem if both of you can follow this one devotional together. Sorry to say, I can guarantee you won't. But it's worth hearing, getting convicted, and digging in together. The verse: Luke‬ ‭6‬:‭46‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ ““But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say?” ‭‭ Make sure you read the short devotional and sign up so you don't miss one. https://themar...

Today's marriage devotional is perhaps one of the hardest habits. But it can bring great healing to your relationship. What is it? Confessing to each other areas of trespass or offense against each other. This sounds scary. It's so much easier to keep those offenses in the darkness. James‬ ‭5‬:‭16‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. T...

This sounds like I am taking all the fun out of marriage by associating it with a "habit". But I believe it's the answer to a common problem, a problem I believe you want to avoid: an unhappy marriage . The lie is that if you follow heroically spiritual practices, all of which are, indeed, good, you will have a great marriage. The issue isn't that following such conventions are bad. It's that they...

In this marriage devotional, you'll learn about an important habit that can impact the intimacy of your relationship. Most couples, even Christian couples, spend most of their time conversing about the commonplace. The "human wisdom." Nothing wrong...until it's the only topic. Instead, learn how speaking to one another in "spiritual truths" deepens your conversation and creates fellowship within t...

“A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” It may not be sexy, but consistently understanding one another by helping can strengthen bonds as much as love languages can. Helping doesn't replace speaking a love language. The problem: just as speaking the wrong love language causes disconnect, speaking (or expecting) the wrong  https://themarriagehabit.com/be-their-help-mate/

Today's habit is based on the following verse from Proverbs 11:14 Where there is no guidance the people fall, But in abundance of counselors there is victory. If you want a habit that can save your marriage and save your therapy bills, listen to this one. Check out the detailed blog post below: https://themarriagehabit.com/check-with-wise-counsel/

why anger must be addressed to save your marriage breaks connection closes conversation creates controlling environments how to read this devotional privately have you had a moment of being angry recently? what were your thoughts that created the anger? what were the facts? how to discuss together for 15-minutes discuss your angry moment, if you had one discuss and strengthen ways to mitigate "fas...

Are you struggling with worry in your relationship? Do you find it difficult to communicate with your spouse when you're feeling anxious or stressed? If so, you're not alone. Many couples struggle with worry and the negative impact it can have on their marriage. If they don't address it, they risk division and erosion in the relationship. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, b...

In this episode, you'll learn how to strengthen your marriage from either one of your straying. Most people assume they won't have any issues. But why not get ahead of potential problems with this basic habit as part of the 15-minute daily devotional? Listen to this if you want to: Avoid feeling anxious and insecure in the relationship Straying inadvertently, silently, one step at a time Innocentl...

Hope should be part of your Marriage Habit. Most couples make the mistake of not discussing them. But when things are hard, you may realize you have each placed your hope in different places. Don't make this mistake. Take a listen. If you have questions on how to implement this as part of your 15-minutes a day habit, let me know. Romans 15:13 "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as...