Redeeming Marriage

In this episode, we discuss taming the tongue and the blessing of sensual words for intimacy. We plan to do a Q&A after we finish the books, so if you have any questions for that episode, email bjophd@gmail.com . And if you have any questions or want us to address something on an episode, please feel free to email us as well. Book links below for this series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How a Wife Speaks: Lovi...

We plan to do a Q&A after we finish the books, so if you have any questions for that episode, email bjophd@gmail.com . And if you have any questions or want us to address something on an episode, please feel free to email us as well. Book links below for this series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How a Wife Speaks: Loving Your Husband Well Through Godly Communication⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How a Husband Speaks: Lead...

In this episode of Redeeming Marriage, we discuss how being hungry, tired, stressed, and emotionally drained can affect the way we communicate with our spouse. Drawing from James 1:19, we explore the importance of being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry, especially during seasons of tension and frustration. We also reflect on practical ways couples can pursue wisdom in their...

In this episode of Redeeming Marriage, we discuss the reality of conflict in marriage and how couples can move from seasons of tension to seasons of peace. Using the analogy of wartime and peacetime, we reflect on a recent disagreement in our own marriage and explore how unresolved frustrations, misunderstandings, and hurt feelings can create distance between spouses. We also talk about the import...

In this episode of Redeeming Marriage, we discuss the power of communication in marriage, especially how our words can either build up or tear down. We reflect on how unresolved frustrations can accumulate like dry tinder, how life’s unexpected trials test our hearts, and how couples can pursue healthier communication rooted in Christ. We also explore the value of written words, encouragement, lov...

In this episode of Redeeming Marriage, we discuss the importance of intimacy, communication, and affection within the marriage covenant. We reflect on how husbands and wives can cultivate deeper unity by viewing one another as beloved, communicating openly about sensitive topics, and working through challenges with grace, honesty, and biblical wisdom. We also explore the power of encouragement, vu...

In this episode of Redeeming Marriage, we discuss the often-misunderstood biblical call for wives to respect their husbands and what that looks like in everyday marriage. We explore how both love and respect are rooted in the gospel, not in whether our spouse has earned them, but in Christ’s love for us while we were still sinners. Together, we reflect on the challenges of extending grace, honor,...

In this episode of Redeeming Marriage, we discuss what it means to give God a wholehearted “yes” in marriage and how obedience to Christ shapes the way husbands and wives relate to one another. We explore biblical love, respect, submission, self-control, and the importance of allowing Scripture—not culture or personal preferences—to define our roles within marriage. Along the way, we reflect on th...

In this episode of Redeeming Marriage, we discuss the importance of cultivating a Christ-centered marriage through intentional love, selflessness, and spiritual growth. We reflect on the ways husbands and wives can serve one another, navigate challenges with grace, and resist the temptation to make marriage about personal fulfillment rather than mutual sanctification. Together, we explore how God...

In this episode of Redeeming Marriage, we discuss what it means to put off the old self and put on the new life we have in Christ. Drawing from Colossians 3, we explore how compassion, kindness, humility, patience, forgiveness, and love are essential virtues for a healthy, God-honoring marriage. We also reflect on how spiritual growth and sanctification do not eliminate marital challenges, but the...

In this episode of Redeeming Marriage, we discuss how our expectations, desires, and daily habits can either strengthen or strain a marriage. We reflect on the importance of pursuing Christ first, learning to serve one another with humility, and resisting the tendency to make our spouse responsible for meeting every need. Together, we explore how gratitude, contentment, and a gospel-centered persp...

In this episode of Redeeming Marriage, we discuss how our expectations, desires, and daily habits can either strengthen or strain a marriage. We reflect on the importance of pursuing Christ first, learning to serve one another with humility, and resisting the tendency to make our spouse responsible for meeting every need. Together, we explore how gratitude, contentment, and a gospel-centered persp...

Redeeming Marriage is a Christ-centered marriage podcast focused on helping couples be unified in Christ and thrive on grace. We’ve seen how many marriages drift into simply managing life—focused on the kids, living separately, and losing devotion to one another through the Lord. For the past five years, we’ve been working through marriage books together on our date nights. These books have helped...