✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨In this episode, Handling Criticism and Remaining United During Conflict, we’re diving into how to navigate tough conversations, handle criticism with grace, and keep your marriage strong even when disagreements arise.🔥 In this episode, we cover:✅ How to respond to criticism with grace instead of defensiveness (Proverbs 15:1)✅ The power of unity in marriage and why division is the enemy’s tactic (Mark 3:25)✅ Practical steps to avoid turning small conflicts into major arguments✅ Why seeking God first in moments of tension leads to peace and understanding (Philippians 4:6-7)If you've ever struggled with criticism or felt tension creeping into your relationship, this episode will equip you with biblical and practical tools to build a stronger, more God-centered marriage.📖 Key Scriptures:📖 Proverbs 15:1 – “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”📖 Mark 3:25 – “If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.”📖 Philippians 4:6-7 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”📚 Recommended Resources:📖 Books on Communication & Marriage:📌 The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman → https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist📌 Love & Respect by Emerson Eggerichs → https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist📌 The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman → https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflist🎙 Marriage Conferences & Biblical Counseling:💍 Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife → https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/📖 Focus on the Family Marriage Resources → https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/📱 Bible Study & Devotions:📌 Bible App Devotional on Marriage → https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriage📌 GotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Marriage → https://www.gotquestions.org/💬 Let’s continue the conversation! Comment below: What’s one way you handle criticism in your relationships?📌 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!👍 Like this video if it encouraged you!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎙️ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432a🎙️ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:👉🏽 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen ✨📩 For inquiries: [email protected] 📬📺 Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen 🔔📷 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ 💕🛍️ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🤎🎵 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen 💃🏽🛒 Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com ✨📦 Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏡BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:🕶️ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 → Promo Code: SIEW50🙏🏽 SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 → Promo Code: ASHMEN20👜 EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr → Promo Code: MIA15📖 ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ → Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! 😊💕