Parenting to Impress

How to Preserve Your Marriage Amidst a World of Divorce

February 18, 2024 Heidi Franz @ ABCJesusLovesMe Episode 50
Parenting to Impress
How to Preserve Your Marriage Amidst a World of Divorce
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This podcast episode explores the sacred covenant of marriage. Join us as we uncover the truths behind common misconceptions and reveal the divine blueprint for matrimony.

In this personal discussion, Melanie and I dive into the wisdom of 1 Corinthians 13:4-9, offering practical advice on cultivating love and humility within your marriage. We'll debunk the notion of perpetual happiness, emphasizing instead the journey towards holiness that marriage entails.

Discover the true meaning of submission as a reflection of surrender to God, not a tool for control. We'll also address common challenges like the 'seven-year-itch' and offer insights on how to guard and nurture your relationship.

Through personal experience and insights from God's word, we'll show you how facing life's trials together has strengthen our marriages, allowing them to not just endure, but thrive. Tune in for a fresh perspective on marriage that will inspire and encourage you on your own journey of matrimony.

Helpful Links from this Episode:  

  • "One study found that a third of unhappy couples with new babies divorced, but of the two-thirds who persisted, 93% reported happy marriages. A 2002 report found that two-thirds of unhappily married adults who chose to stick it out reported happier marriages five years later."  Breakingpoint.org

  • Love is.... {Free Printable}

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Importance of Marriage and Overcoming Challenges
Reflections on Love, Submission, and Marriage
Sweetness of Marriage, Guarding Your Relationship