Show Notes
Relationships are struggling more than ever, and I honestly believe a lot of what culture tells us about love and marriage is leading us in the wrong direction. In this episode, I'm sharing some of the biggest reasons I think relationships fail today—from comparing ourselves to social media, to expecting marriage to fulfill us, to letting outside voices influence our relationships more than God's Word.
I also talk about what the Bible says about marriage, why prayer and community matter so much, how comparison steals joy, and practical ways to build a marriage that actually lasts. Whether you're single, dating, engaged, or married, my hope is that this conversation encourages you to pursue God's design for relationships over the world's.
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In this Episode
03:00 God's Original Design for Relationships05:00 Why Comparing Your Marriage Is Dangerous13:30 Why Modern Relationships Don't Last18:30 Marriage Won't Complete You24:00 Fighting for Your Marriage Instead of Each Other27:00 The Importance of Godly Community & Wise Counsel36:00 Why Your Spouse Must Come Before Your Kids41:00 The Power of Praying Together as a Couple46:00 Final Marriage Advice & Encouragement
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