Make It Simple
Matt Popovits and Rachel Ryder take complicated issues and break them down into ideas we can understand, truths we can apply, and questions worth pondering--and they do it all through the lens of faith.
With thought-provoking insights and engaging conversations, they explore everything from parenting and anxiety to racism, gender identity, the Enneagram, politics, and more.
Make It Simple
Making Marriage Work
This week, join Matt and Rachel as they share their personal experiences and practical insights on marriage, moving beyond simple advice. Discover the power of being "alone together," the necessity of forgiveness, and Matt's 4 essentials for marriage. They also explore John Gottman's ideas on contempt and the crucial act of "turning toward" your partner's bids for connection. Learn actionable steps to build a lasting and thriving relationship.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Our partners and friends at The Pastors Workshop
- Books by Dr. John Gottman, specifically:
- The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
- The Relationship Cure
- The Love Prescription: includes the framework of "turning toward," "turning away," and "turning against" bids for connection.
- Concepts by Dr. John Gottman:
- John Gottman's "Four Horsemen of Marriage": Specifically, the concept of contempt.
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