Established Family Podcast

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[TESTIMONY] Healing After 8 Years of Unfaithfulness | The Faithful Spouse | Part 4 Jul 10, 2026

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In Part 4 of The Faithful Spouse, Jordan shares the testimony that completely transformed our marriage. Long before our marriage was restored, God confronted her with a truth she never expected:She had been an unfaithful wife... even though she had never committed adultery.

Biblical Love Is Impossible Without These 3 Things | The Faithful Spouse | Part 3 Jul 06, 2026

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Most couples think they're trying to decide the future of their marriage. They're not.

They're trying to make eternal decisions while still operating from a hardened heart, a compromised conscience, and an insincere faith.

That is a dangerous place to be.

In this episode, Derek confronts one of the biggest lies in Christian marriage culture: that being "at an impasse" is simply a season to survive.

Scripture says otherwise.You'll discover:

The 3 things that MUST be true before you can make faithful decisions about your marriage.
Why most couples are trying to optimize brokenness instead of healing from it.
The biblical meaning of a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith (1 Timothy 1:5)
The counterfeit expressions Satan uses to keep marriages bound.
Why true restoration always begins by addressing the actual condition—not managing the symptoms.

If your marriage has been marked by conflict, betrayal, emotional distance, pornography, anger, fear, control, pride, or repeated cycles that never seem to end, this conversation will challenge you to stop treating the fruit and finally confront the root.

Anxiety in Marriage has Eternal Consequence | The Faithful Spouse | Part 2 Jun 29, 2026

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In Part 2 of The Faithful Spouse, Derek walks through Scripture to show why the fear of God, the peace of God, and an eternal perspective are essential if you are going to remain faithful in your marriage. We discuss why anxiety cannot become the governing system of your thoughts, emotions, and decisions, and what Scripture says about the God of peace being with His people.Whether you're standing for restoration, navigating betrayal, dealing with addiction, conflict, or simply fighting to remain steadfast in your covenant, this message will challenge the way you think about peace, faithfulness, and spiritual maturity.Scriptures Discussed:• 2 Corinthians 4:17–18• Romans 8:24–25• 1 Thessalonians 5:23• Hebrews 13:20–21• Psalm 34:18• Isaiah 57:15• Matthew 11:28–30• James 4:8–10• Philippians 4:6–9• Nahum 1:7

Unfaithfulness is MORE Than "Adultery" | The Faithful Spouse | Part 1 Jun 18, 2026

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When most people hear the word unfaithfulness, they immediately think of adultery, affairs, addiction, or betrayal.

But what if Scripture defines unfaithfulness much deeper than that?

God Doesn't Bless Lukewarm Marriages | Breaking Marriage Curses | Part 4 Jun 12, 2026

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In Part 4 of our Breaking Marriage Curses series, we confront one of the most dangerous conditions a husband or wife can fall into:Spiritual sluggishness.

Lukewarmness.

Apathy.

God is not calling husbands and wives to survive their marriage.He is calling them to be diligent.

Steadfast.

Immovable.

Full of faith.

Full of hope.

And fully surrendered to His process of transformation.

Breaking The Curse Of Pride In Marriage | Breaking Marriage Curses | Part 3 Jun 08, 2026

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In Part 3 of our Breaking Marriage Curses series, we tackle one of the most destructive forces operating in marriages today: pride.

Not just arrogance.

Not just stubbornness.

But the stiff-necked spirit Scripture repeatedly warns about from Genesis to Revelation.

My "Prodigal" Spouse is Sinning Still | Breaking Marriage Curses | Part 2 Jun 01, 2026

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In this episode of The Established Family Show, Derek dives into one of the most destructive forces operating inside struggling marriages: the spirit of provocation. Many spouses find themselves trapped in a cycle of constantly being provoked—or provoking their spouse in return—while unknowingly empowering chaos, division, bitterness, and spiritual blindness.

Restoring a "Prodigal" Spouse | Breaking Marriage Curses Part 1 May 27, 2026

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Tax Deductible Donation as an individual or an organization:https://www.EstablishedFamily.com/giveApply for Established Family Trusted (in-network or out-of-network provider):https://www.EstablishedFamily.com/trustedHost The Marriage Academy at your church, small group, or organization:https://www.EstablishedUniversity.com/host———What happens when a spouse begins to wander?Not just physically… but spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and relationally?In this deeply confrontational and biblical teaching, Derek breaks down the “curse of wandering” through scripture, exposing how rebellion, hardness of heart, spiritual blindness, and separation from the presence of God create wandering spouses, wandering minds, and wandering marriages.

Learning to Trust My Husband, AGAIN... | The Immovable Spouse | Part 4 May 23, 2026

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JORDAN'S BACKKK AFTER MATERNITY LEAVE! ...she's talking about the process of learning to trust me as a husband again.———Tax Deductible Donation as an individual or an organization:https://www.EstablishedFamily.com/giveApply for Established Family Trusted (in-network or out-of-network provider):https://www.EstablishedFamily.com/trustedHost The Marriage Academy at your church, small group, or organization:https://www.EstablishedUniversity.com/host

Maturity Matters in Christian Marriages | The Immovable Spouse | Part 3 May 21, 2026

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Host The Marriage Academy at your church, small group, or organization:

https://www.EstablishedUniversity.com/host———There is a form of spiritual development that looks like wisdom…

…but never produces transformation.A generation obsessed with:

— healing

— optimization

— self-awareness

— frameworks

— systems

— emotional intelligence

— routines

— discipline

— ascetic practices

— endless discovery

…yet still spiritually movable.

In this episode, Derek walks through the biblical difference between spiritual maturity and counterfeit maturity.

Through Hebrews 6, Colossians 2, James 3, Ephesians 4, Galatians 4, and more, this teaching exposes how elementary principles, man-made philosophies, pseudo-spiritual teachings, and self-powered transformation quietly captivate believers while leaving marriages spiritually weak and unstable.

This is not merely a teaching about behavior modification.

This is a confrontation against:

— spiritually immature Christianity

— self-powered sanctification

— counterfeit wisdom

— emotionally driven spirituality

— ascetic substitutes for holiness

— “always learning” but never becoming mature in Christ

A spiritually mature spouse becomes steadfast.

Immovable.

Discerning.

Peaceful.