A Stronger Us

This is session one of "The Marriage Adventure" series on the subject of keeping WONDER in your marriage.

Here are a few pointers on raising children who will say "YES" to the Lord.

A story from C.M. Ward.

In this episode, pastor Jerid points out how our culture tends to leave out purpose and prayer in marriage and how important these two ingredients are to a godly marriage.  At the end of the podcast, pastor Jerid gives three types of prayer that should be added to our marriages.   (Fire-Prevention Prayer / Fire-Extinguisher Prayer / Band-Aid Prayer)

In this Podcast episode, pastor Jerid discusses the priority of communication in a healthy marriage.  We must listen, be positive and clear, and always invite God into our communication with our spouse.  Lastly, we have to communicate deeply. 

Final Day: Scriptures of encouragement.

Day 13: Examples of people coming out of depression.

Triggers: Grief & Loss / Rejection / Stress / Sickness / Sleep Deprivation / Financial Problems / Life Transitions / Substance Use

Coping Skills: - Tap into your senses - Laugh - Journal gratitude - Encourage others

Coping Skills: -Self Care -Find Support -Physical Activity -Explore Food Choices -Journal Your Thoughts

Coping Skills: -Negative Coping Skills -Meditation Coping Skill

Psalm 42: 4) He Preaches 5) He Remembers 6) He Thirsts

Psalm 42: 1) He asked why 2) He affirmed God 3) At nights... he sung

A trip through Psalm 42... FIGHT BACK!!!

Day 5: An Encouraging Word!

Dealing with Depression: 5) Dealing with the environment. 6) Dealing with the potential for self-harm.

Dealing with Depression: 3) Dealing with thinking. 4) Dealing with inactivity.

Dealing With Depression: 1) Dealing with the Physiology. 2) Dealing with the Causes. 3) Dealing with the Thinking.

Understanding depression.

In this episode, pastor Jerid gives 9 skills to help with those times of conflict in marriage.  "It's not about winning the argument, it's about winning in marriage."

What Parenting Style are you?  Pastor Jerid discusses the 4 styles of parenting and what kind of children these styles produce.

This is the final episode of the T-Factor Series.  In this episode, pastor Jerid discusses how it takes tenacity, persistence, and consistency to raise Godly children. Resource: Why You Do The Things You Do by Dr. Tim Clinton and Dr. Gary Sibcy

Part four of the series "The T-Factors."  This episode is on the subject of teaching our children.  Pastor Jerid discusses how we teach our children by using boundaries, training, and our example. Resources: Why You Do The Things You Do (Dr. Tim Clinton, Dr. Gary Sibcy) Intentional Parenting (Doug & Kathy Fields) Play The Man (Mark Batterson) The Early Years / Parenting Your Teenager...

Pastor Jerid discusses the importance of touch on your child's development and how God cares about our children's emotions. 

This podcast focuses on the priority of spending quality and quantity time with our children.  Pastor Jerid gives us some warnings about time killers and some ideas that will benefit parents who want to build relationships with their kids.