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Self-Control - Fruit of the Spirit Mini Episode 9 Feb 13, 2024

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Today in part 9 of our 9-part series on the Fruit of the Spirit and your marriage, we discuss self-control. Like a city whose walls are broken down, a marriage marked by a lack of self-control is often broken and in need of restoration. In this episode of More Than Roommates, we discuss why it matters to demonstrate the fruit of self-control in your marriage.

Galatians 5:22-23

Proverbs 25:28

Questions to Discuss:

1. Who is more disciplined in your marriage—you or your spouse?

2, Where do you show self-control in marriage and where can you grow?

3. As we wrap-up this 9-part series, which of the 9 Fruit of the Spirit mark your life and marriage? Where is it lacking?

Gentleness - Fruit of the Spirit Mini Episode 8 Feb 12, 2024

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Today in part 8 of our 9-part series on the Fruit of the Spirit and your marriage, we discuss gentleness. In our relationships, we either escalate/exacerbate the challenges with anger or a lack of gentleness, or we demonstrate the fruit of spirit of gentleness and turn away wrath.

Galatians 5:22-23

Proverbs 15:1

Matthew 11:28-30

Gentle and Lowly, by Dane Ortlund

Questions to Discuss:

1. What’s a household task you’re not good at?

2. Would your spouse/others describe you as gentle/tender?

3. How does a lack of gentleness affect your relationships with your spouse/kids/others?

Faithfulness - Fruit of the Spirit Mini Episode 7 Feb 11, 2024

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Today in part 7 of our 9-part series on the Fruit of the Spirit and your marriage, we discuss faithfulness. We all want to be faithful in every aspect of our lives and reflect God’s faithfulness. This plays out in many different ways in our marriages!

Galatians 5:22-23

2 Timothy 2:13

Luke 16:10

Questions to Discuss:

1. Are there any teams/brands/artists that you are way too loyal to (i.e., they can do no wrong)?

2. Would you and your spouse say your marriage is marked by fidelity? Do you keep your promises and do what you say you’re going to do?

3. Trust is built in drops and lost in buckets. How can you build trust through your faithfulness?

Goodness - Fruit of the Spirit Mini Episode 6 Feb 10, 2024

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Today in part 6 of our 9-part series on the Fruit of the Spirit and your marriage, we discuss ‘goodness’. What if our marriages were marked by integrity and goodness? We know God is good, and so how can we look more like Jesus in our marriage?

Galatians 5:22-23

Romans 3:10-12

Psalm 14:3

Psalm 31:19

Acts 5:1-11

Questions to Discuss:

1. When did you most get in trouble for school (for cheating, or for other reasons)?

2. What are some ways you can grow in your integrity in your marriage? Discuss with each other.

3. Are there small areas in your life and marriage where you allow space for compromise? Ask your spouse if they see any areas of compromise in your life and marriage?

Kindness - Fruit of the Spirit Mini Episode 5 Feb 09, 2024

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Today in part 5 of our 9-part series on the Fruit of the Spirit and your marriage, we discuss the importance of kindness. What if our marriages were marked by kindness? How different would we look than the rest of the world if husbands and wives were kind to one another?

Galatians 5:22-23

Romans 2:4

Ephesians 4:32

Psalm 145:17

1 Corinthians 13:4

Questions to Discuss:

1. What were some TV shows you watched as a kid?

2. Who’s the kindest person you know? What does this person do that makes them kind?

3. What’s one tangible way you can show kindness to your spouse today?

Patience - Fruit of the Spirit Mini Episode 4 Feb 08, 2024

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In part 4 of our 9-part mini-series on the Fruit of the Spirit we’re talking about patience! In our instant society, patience can be really challenging. But when we’re led by the Spirit, we can demonstrate a Christlike patience in our marriages.

Galatians 5:22-23

2 Peter 3:9

Questions to Discuss:

1. Is it easier for you to show more patience to other people or towards your spouse?

2. How does selfishness contribute to a lack of patience in your marriage and family?

3. How does a lack of patience play out in your marriage and family?

Peace - Fruit of the Spirit Mini Episode 3 Feb 07, 2024

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In part 3 of our 9-part mini-series on the Fruit of the Spirit we’re talking about peace! Is your life and your marriage marked by the peace that surpasses all understanding? With such a lack of peace in our world and in so many marriages, the marriage marked by peace stands out.

Galatians 5:22-23

Philippians 4:7

Isaiah 26:3

Romans 12:18

Ephesians 4:3

Proverbs 25:24

MT 11:28-30

Questions to Discuss:

1. Who do you know who is marked by peace?

2. Does peace mark your life and your marriage/family? Why or why not?

3. Are you making every effort to keep unity and peace in your marriage and family?

Joy - Fruit of the Spirit Mini Episode 2 Feb 06, 2024

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In part 2 of our 9-part mini-series on the Fruit of the Spirit we’re talking about JOY! As part of the Fruit of the Spirit, our joy is intended to be connected to who God is, not the circumstances of life. And this is intended to be played out every day in our marriages.

Galatians 5:22-23

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Philippians 4:4

John 10:10

Psalm 16:11

Questions to Discuss:

1. What’s your favorite Pixar movie?

2. What’s your joy tied to? How about your joy in marriage?

3. What can help bring joy in your lives and marriage (in addition to your relationship with Jesus)?

Love - Fruit of the Spirit Mini Episode 1 Feb 05, 2024

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Welcome to our 9-part mini-series on the Fruit of the Spirit. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we’re doing 9 daily mini episodes on each of the nine Fruit of the Spirit. Today we talk about love and why it matters in a God-honoring marriage.

Galatians 5:22-23

1 John 4:18-19

Romans 5:8

John 15:13

Questions to Discuss:

1. Are you and your spouse aligned on expectations for Valentine’s Day?

2. Do your actions back up your words? Do you demonstrate your love to your spouse in your actions?

3. What would it look like for you to lay down your life for your spouse?

Episode 63 - Celebrating One Year of More Than Roommates (feat. our spouses!). Jan 30, 2024

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In this episode, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott celebrate one year of More Than Roommates with some very special guests. Together we talk through some great conversations for you and your spouse to have that will help grow your marriage. Thanks for joining us this first year. We're so excited for all to come in the year ahead.

Scriptures:

Ephesians 3:20-21

Hebrews 3:13

Resources:

Book - The Ready or Knot Prayer Guide, by Scott Kedersha

Podcast – Episode 53 More Than Roommates – Friends, Partners, and Lovers (feat. Kevin Thompson)

Questions to Discuss:

1. In the year ahead, what do you want to KEEP doing in your marriage?

2. In the year ahead, what do you want to STOP doing in your marriage?

3. In the year ahead, what do you want to START doing in your marriage?