Forever Marriage Podcast

In 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 Up 3. Caring for One Anoth...

In 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 an...

In 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...

In 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 impossib...

In 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...

In 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 , Colos...

In 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&apo...

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 marr...

In 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 s...

In 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 r...

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 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...

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...

In 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 cha...

In 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 im...

In 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&apos...

In 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. - S piritual gifts, H eart, A bilities, P ersonality, and E xperiences. Mentioned in t...

In 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...

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...

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 ,...

In 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 2:42-4...

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 5:22-23 John 15:13 R...

In 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...

In Season 3 Episode 3, Scott and Dawn unpack the second characteristic of those who FINISH WELL: Invite Others Into Your Life Relationships 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 d...

In 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 alo...