Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant discuss how the stories we tell ourselves have an impact on our marriage.Questions Covered in This Episode:What comes to mind when you hear the phrase, “I was telling myself a different story”? Are there any persistent false narratives that tend to repeat themselves in a marriage?How does our personal history shape the stories we tell ourselves? How does making assumptions about our spouse hurt our relationship? What does it mean to take our thoughts captive (2 Corinthians 10:5)? If false stories thrive in the dark, what should we do with them?Is it possible to not be defensive when someone shares the assumption they made about you?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:2 Corinthians 10:5
Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
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Marriage: Parenting As A Team
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant talk about why parenting as a team is important.Questions Covered in This Episode:What comes to mind when you hear the phrase, “Being a team”? How does this go poorly?What about the dynamic where one parent is always the fun parent and the other one is the disciplinarian?What about when one parent is undermining the other one?How can a couple get on the same page with the way they parent?Does 50/50 parenting responsibility work?What is the detriment if only one parent decides to spiritually lead the family?How does a couple make decisions if they are struggling to agree?
Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
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Marriage: Supporting A Spouse Through Struggles
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant have a conversation about what it looks like to be a supportive spouse.Questions Covered in This Episode:What comes to mind when you think of a supportive spouse?Why do people (particularly men) have such a hard time asking for help?If you’re struggling with something, how do you communicate to your spouse that you could use some support?What would a healthy routine of checking in on your spouse look like?How can a spouse support their spouse who is struggling spiritually?How can someone support a spouse who is struggling emotionally?How do you support a spouse through physical struggle?How would you advise someone to approach their spouse if they are feeling unsupported?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Marriage: Listening Like Jesus“Spurgeon's Sorrows” by Zack Eswine
Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
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Marriage: Contempt and Compassion
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant discuss what contemptuousness looks like in a marriage vs. what compassion looks like.Questions Covered in This Episode:What are common pet peeves in a marriage?What are schmet schmeeves in a marriage?How does contempt and compassion show up in a marriage?What is contempt?How do we know when the person at fault is the person who is feeling contempt?What happens in a marriage when you try to be a judge?What are the best characteristics of a judge?What comes to mind when you think of Jesus in situations where he was tempted to be bothered?How can showing compassion to our spouse influence our kids?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Matthew 18:1-4, Matthew 26:36–46, Luke 5, John 21, Matthew 18:21-35
Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
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Marriage: My Spouse's Friendships
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant have a conversation about how Godly friendships can bless a marriage.Questions Covered in This Episode:How can friendships be a blessing to a Christian marriage?Why do we hear things from our friends in ways we don’t from our spouse?What would you say to someone whose spouse's friends are not a blessing?Does your family have family friends?How have you created space for friendships?How can someone practically carve out that time in their own marriage?What role can and should the local church play in providing community for a family?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Matthew 5:29-32Human Trafficking Institute“Made for People” by Justin Whitmel Earley“Friend-ish” by Kelly Needham
Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
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