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Maintaining Trust After Rebuilding It May 25, 2021

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Over the past few weeks we've discussed what biblical trust looks like, what to do in the wake of broken trust, and how to get started on the path toward healing. Today we covered how to maintain trust in your marriage through four tangible steps: observe, inspect, assess, and maintain/repair. You'll have to listen for the details, since those words may not mean what you first think! We hope it blesses you.

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It's a great way to build a solid marriage foundation and/or finally get on the same page. It's built for all couples—newlyweds, nearly weds, and those who have been married for years. Visit GospelCenteredMarriage.com to learn more.

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--- As promised in the episode, here's the list of "one-anothers" in Scripture. Enjoy!

Accept One Another (Romans 15:7)
Agree with One Another (1 Corinthians 1:10)
Be Devoted to One Another (Romans 12:10)
Be Humble Toward One Another (1 Peter 5:5)
Be Kind and Compassionate to One Another (Ephesians 4:32)
Be Patient with One Another (Ephesians 4:2)
Build Up One Another (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
Confess to One Another (James 5:16)
Don’t Grumble Against One Another (James 5:9)
Don’t Provoke One Another (Galatians 5:26)
Do Not Slander One Another (James 4:11)
Encourage One Another Daily (Hebrews 13:3)
Equal Concern for One Another (1 Corinthians 12:25-27)
Fellowship with One Another (1 John 1:7)
Forgive One Another (Ephesians 4:32)
Greet One Another (Romans 16:16)
Honor One Another (Romans 5:10)
Instruct One Another (Romans 15:14)
Live in Harmony with One Another (Romans 12:16)
Live in Peace with One Another (1 Thessalonians 5:13)
Love One Another (John 13:34)
Love One Another Deeply (1 Peter 1:22)
Offer Hospitality to One Another (1 Peter 4:9)
Pray for One Another (James 5:16)
Serve One Another (Galatians 5:13)
Spur One Another On (Hebrews 10:24)
Stop Judging One Another (Romans 13:14)
Submit to One Another (Ephesians 5:21)

The Path to Rebuilding Broken Trust May 18, 2021

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The path toward repairing and rebuilding trust is neither easy to find nor quick to travel. Your heart hurts and your relationship seems like it will never be the same again. Could it be that God wants to use this difficult time to show you more of his mercy, goodness, and grace? Could it be, that this could make your marriage better than ever before? In this week's' episode we discuss ways to trust God while you rebuild trust with your spouse, and we outline tangible ways to set your feet on a path toward true, lasting healing after experiencing betrayal or broken trust. We pray it helps you.

Our new marriage learning project ~~Gospel Centered Marriage~~ is open for enrollment!

The Moment Your Trust is Broken May 11, 2021

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Experiencing broken trust can leave you disoriented, in denial, or in a panic. The first key to stepping down the path toward healing is to get your bearings, look at God's Word, and take tangible steps of faith toward rebuke (not easy), repentance (must have), and reconciliation (worth it). In this week's episode we looked closely at God's model for reconciliation and shared candidly about some trust issues we've been working through recently. Thanks for joining us!

Our new marriage learning project ~~Gospel Centered Marriage~~ is open for enrollment!

Trust, Trustworthiness, and Betrayal May 04, 2021

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Trust and betrayal are among the most important topics couples will face. Can you trust one another to... listen well, be supportive, handle your heart and vulnerability with care, remain faithful, love your children well, and help around the house (to name a few)? In this episode we start our series on trust, exploring what "Cruciform trust" looks like and why some versions of trust in marriage actually aren't biblical... you'll have to listen to get the full explanation! We hope it blesses you.

Announcement! Our new marriage learning project ~~Gospel Centered Marriage~~ is open for enrollment!

Boundaries Q&A Apr 29, 2021

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We asked our listeners to submit questions about boundaries and the response was overwhelming. In this special release episode, we addressed many of those questions which centered around a few common themes: in-laws, opposite sex friendships, phones, and life as a married couple. We hope you find it helpful!

Announcement! Our new marriage learning project ~~Gospel Centered Marriage~~ is open for enrollment!

Boundaries and In-Laws Apr 27, 2021

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This is a struggle every couple understands. How do we maintain healthy boundaries with relatives, especially when those relatives (though well-meaning oftentimes) are difficult to be around? How do we graciously communicate when boundaries have been breached? And what do we do to "hold the line" when they refuse to respect healthy boundaries? In this episode we dove deep into what the Bible has to say about family relationships and looked at ways we can love honor our parents (and other family members) without compromising our convictions or values in the process.

Announcement! Our new marriage learning project ~~Gospel Centered Marriage~~ is open for enrollment!

Boundaries and Sex Apr 20, 2021

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Boundaries are an inherent part of every married couple's sex life. The question is, are your sexual boundaries clear? Are they communicated? And are they actively enforced? In today's episode we'll walk through two critical passages of Scripture that teach us about boundaries and discuss examples of how they can be applied in marital life. Enjoy!

Announcement! Our new marriage learning project ~~Gospel Centered Marriage~~ is open for enrollment!

Boundaries and Your Children Apr 13, 2021

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Children are awesome, but having kids at home (particularly young ones) can have some not-so-awesome effects on a marriage. Today is the second in our series on Boundaries, and we discuss how and what boundaries are necessary between you and your kids for the good of your union. It was a lively discussion and we hope it blesses you!

HEY! Our new marriage learning project ~~Gospel Centered Marriage~~ is now open for enrollment!

It's a great way to build a solid marriage foundation and finally get on the same page. It's built for all couples—newlyweds, nearly weds, and couples who have been married for years. Visit GospelCenteredMarriage.com to learn more. New mini-courses are being added to the enrichment library monthly!

All About Boundaries Apr 06, 2021

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Boundaries are biblical. Boundaries are also intuitive: we all know we need them. Still, why do we feel that our boundaries in and around our marriage are constantly in flux or non-existent? In this episode we looked at three main reasons why we lack clear boundaries in marriage, and talked through some of the underlying principles that help us live with stronger boundaries in marriage. We hope it blesses you!

Our new marriage learning project ~~Gospel Centered Marriage~~ is now open for enrollment!

Identifying *and* Explaining How You Actually Feel Mar 30, 2021

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Talking is a skill, and not everyone has it. In fact, most don't! This is usually a result of being obscured—or unseeable—to ourselves. A skilled communicator knows how to identify and explain how they feel, and that usually starts with knowing how to examine your own heart and mind. In this episode we talked through the biblical foundation for knowing yourself for the purpose of glorifying God and being more completely known by your spouse in marriage. Then, we talk through some very tangible tools to help you put words to your emotions so you can connect more deeply and fight alongside one another more effectively. We covered a lot of ground, so buckle in and enjoy!

The specific resources mentioned in this episode are available on our website, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/identifying-and-explaining-how-you-actually-feel to access those!

Our new marriage learning project ~~Gospel Centered Marriage~~ is now open for enrollment!

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