Everyone goes into marriage expecting happiness and contentment. Sadly the outcome is often quite different. But it doesn’t have to be. There is a simple practice we can do to improve and enjoy not only our marriage, but all of our other relationships as well.
Episode Breakdown:
0:00 This is for you, no matter who you are.
3:00 Impossibly Happy Marriages, w/ Jon
34:00 Giveaway & Announcements
38:00 One more thing…
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▶ Suggested Readings:
Philippians 2:3-8 (daily challenge)
Mark 10:42-45
▶ Additional Resources:
Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs
Complement: The Surprising Beauty of Choosing Together Over Separate in Marriage
▶ Music we listened to making this episode:
Jimi Hendrix- All Along the Watchtower
Ludwig Goransson- Troopers
Cannonball Adderly- Somethin’ Else
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- What stood out, bothered, confused, or impacted you from this week’s message and/or passage?
- A. When you hear the words submit or submission what feelings stir in you?
B. Now read Philippians 2:3-8. How does the attitude Paul calls Jesus-Followers to have toward others compare to your feelings about submission? - Who do you need to love by submitting yourself to them this week? What are the barriers/challenges to doing so and how can your group pray for you in this during the week?