What gets in the way of connecting with our spouse more than anything nowadays? Technology, mainly our cell phones. They keep us attached to the outside world way more than they help us stay connected to our spouse. Join us today as we chat about the specific ways our phones can wreak havoc in our marriages, and then find out how we can use them for good!
Have you or your spouse ever gotten into hot water with each other? Chances are it’s because someone said something that they shouldn’t have. We’ve all been there a time or two, but today we want to help prevent you from falling into the same trap again.
Join us as we have a chat about the most common things spouses are saying to each other that perhaps they should just keep to themselves. See if you’ve been guilty of some of them yourself.
After you’ve listened we’d love for you to leave us a review! And then, if you’re up for it, send this episode to your spouse and plan a chat together to see if you can plan to prevent these hurtful or dismissive comments from coming up again.
4 Things Not to Say to Your Spouse
Calm down!
Stop worrying.
You shouldn’t feel that way.
Get over it.
Instead say:
I’m sorry you’re so upset, or just be silent and allow time for your spouse to vent
Acknowledge the concern. I’m sorry you’re so stressed or worried about this, can I pray for you? I know it’s stressful, but I’m here with you.
You’re allowed to feel that way. I can understand why you might feel that way. I get it.
Take all the time you need to process this. Is there anything I can do to help you or us move forward?
Join us on the next episode as we talk about Technology in Marriage
Quotes from the episode:
“It’s okay for your spouse to be upset.”
“When we tell our spouse to calm down it’s really more about us not wanting to be upset by their emotions.”
When we say, “stop worrying” to our spouse, what we’re really saying is “your freaking out is freaking me out, so I need you to stop.”
“Our real motives are, “the faster you change, the faster I can feel better.”
On today’s episode we’re talking about the power of praying for your spouse.
Prayer is one of the most impactful things you can do for them, and also for you and your marriage!
We shared 4 impactful, marriage changing benefits of praying for one another and then wrapped it all up with a freebie for practical application!
Get your free 5 Ways to Pray for Your Spouse below.
Less than 1% of couples who pray together daily get divorced! That’s about 5 minutes a day! What a worthy investment into your marriage!
Praying for spouse:
Unleashes the power of God in their life
Allows you to make appeals for protection on their behalf. T’s the greatest way to have their back.
It frees you from the desire to change them.
It changes you and gives you the heart and perspective of Jesus towards them
Resources:
Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie O’Martian https://www.amazon.com/Power-Praying®-Wife-Stormie-Omartian/dp/0736957499/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=power+of+a+praying+wife&qid=1601234909&sr=8-2
Matthew 7:5 “You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.”
30 Day Praying for your Wife Challenge
Husbands...Men, if you’re ready to impact your wife's life and encourage her to become all that God has created her to be, then you're in the right place!
On today’s episode we’re giving you a glimpse into why we do what we do here at Expedition Marriage. We know that not everyone dreams of growing up and becoming marriage counselors. I know, as fun as it sounds to sit with couples and talk about problems, for whatever reason it just isn’t the most desirable of career choices for most. BUT, we each have our reasons behind why we chose this path and we want to share them with you.
So, grab a few minutes and join us. We promise, once you get to know us you’ll quickly learn that we’re just an ordinary couple with a God sized, hope filled vision for marriages and families.
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Do you expect things from your spouse? Do you ever wonder if you should or not?
Well, on this episode, we are talking about 3 common expectations that couples have that might be causing some struggle in their marriages.
We’re also talking about how unrealistic it is not to have ANY expectations of your spouse, but how do you find the balance? Join us as we straighten out what expectations are good to have and which ones, well…aren’t so good.
3 Common Expectations that turn into resentments
Expecting Your Spouse to know what you want without asking them
Expecting your spouse to meet all of your needs and always make you happy
Expecting your spouse to always agree with you
Reasonable Expectations to have
That your spouse will be willing to listen to you
Your spouse to try and meet some of your needs and try to help you be happy
To disagree with you on occasion
Join us on the next episode to learn The Power of Praying for Your Spouse. This episode comes with a freebie!
Verses:
1 Corinthians’ 10:1 “If I speak with tongues of men and of angels , but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.”
Philippians 2:3 “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant that yourselves.”
Mark 9:35 “Any he said to them, “If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.”
