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Dealing with Dry Times Spiritually as a Couple (Marriage Reset Series) - 277

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Chapters
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Opening: Naming Spiritual Dry Times
1:06
Welcome, Platforms, And New Book
2:39
Framing The Topic For Couples
3:30
Greg Smalley’s Story Of Unanswered Prayer
6:50
Wrestling With Prayer And Marriage Impact
9:35
Signs Of Spiritual Dry Seasons
13:10
Loss Of Desire And Early Indicators
16:40
Emotional Numbness And Empathy
19:06
Cynicism Toward God And Lament
21:46
Withdrawing From Community
23:40
Fading Joy And Atmosphere At Home
26:00
Busyness, Self-Reliance, And Sabbath
28:00
Spiritual Unity Tension In Marriage
30:10
Quiet Hunger Beneath The Dryness
32:10
Five Ways To Help A Struggling Spouse
36:20
Weekly Challenge And Closing Encouragement
45:45
Final Takeaway And Blessing
Marriage Life and More and Bible Study
Dealing with Dry Times Spiritually as a Couple (Marriage Reset Series) - 277
Nov 27, 2025 Episode 277
Daniel and Michelle Moore

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When prayer feels like it’s hitting the ceiling and worship won’t move your heart, the distance can spill into your marriage fast. We open up about spiritual dryness—what it looks like, how it quietly settles in, and why pushing harder often makes it worse. Anchored by Greg and Erin Smalley’s powerful story from Focus on the Family, we trace the honest journey from fervent prayer through grief and doubt to a steadier trust, and we unpack what a loving spouse can do when faith feels thin.

We map the common signs of a spiritual drought—loss of desire for Scripture, emotional numbness, cynicism toward God, isolation from church, fading joy, and the lure of busyness—and explain how to respond with empathy instead of pressure. You’ll hear why lament is not failure, how gentle presence outperforms preaching, and what it means to let the Holy Spirit do the heavy lifting while you keep a safe place at home. We also share five practical ways to support a struggling spouse: stay present, pray faithfully even when you can’t pray together, model real faith without performing, speak life instead of condemnation, and offer invitations to connection without ultimatums.

If your marriage is carrying unanswered prayers, this conversation offers language for the ache and tools for the path forward. Expect scripture-grounded wisdom, relatable moments from our own story, and a simple weekly challenge to help you reintroduce shared rhythms with grace. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope today, and leave a review to help more couples find their way through the dry season.



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