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

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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

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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 5:29-32
• Human Trafficking Institute
• “Made for People” by Justin Whitmel Earley
• “Friend-ish” by Kelly Needham

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