Deserts and Gardens

046 | Deserts & Gardens | Support vs. Enabling| Navigating Stress in Christian Marriage


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✨ Welcome to Deserts & Gardens Podcast! ✨

In Episode 46, we’re unpacking what it looks like when you and your spouse handle stress differentlyβ€”and how to support each other without slipping into enabling. Whether one of you gets quiet and internal or the other gets reactive and overwhelmed, these differences can create tension if not handled with wisdom and grace. In this conversation, we share biblical insight and personal stories on how to be a safe, steady presence for your spouse without compromising boundaries or truth.

πŸ“– Key Topics:

  • Different stress responses in marriage

  • How to support your spouse in a godly way

  • The difference between helping and enabling

  • Why grace, communication, and prayer matter most

πŸ“– Key Verses:
Galatians 6:2 β€” "Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."
Proverbs 17:17 β€” "A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity."
Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 β€” "Two are better than one... If either of them falls down, one can help the other up."

πŸ’¬ Let’s talk!
How do you and your spouse handle stress differently? What has helped you support each other better without enabling? Share in the comments belowβ€”we'd love to hear your experience!


πŸ“š Recommended Resources:πŸ“– Books on Faith & Prioritizing God:Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistHabits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley – https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen/list/26ECAHQ638ZHA?ref_=aipsflistπŸŽ™ Conferences & Spiritual Growth Resources:Weekend to Remember by FamilyLife – https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/Focus on the Family Spiritual Growth – https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/πŸ“± Bible Study & Devotions:Bible App Devotional on Prioritizing God – https://www.bible.com/reading-plans-collection/200-marriageGotQuestions? Biblical Answers on Spiritual Growth – https://www.gotquestions.org/πŸ“Œ Subscribe for more faith-based conversations!πŸ‘ Like this video if it encouraged you!πŸ”” Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.πŸŽ™οΈ LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LTBmCOalhir5UyjQcL8U9?si=5427cbb9ec4e432aπŸŽ™οΈ LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/deserts-and-gardens/id1799717957CONNECT WITH US:πŸ‘‰πŸ½ Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @MiaAshmen βœ¨πŸ“© For inquiries: [email protected] πŸ“¬πŸ“Ί Subscribe & join the fam: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaAshmen πŸ””πŸ“· Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/miaashmen/ πŸ’•πŸ›οΈ Shop my LTK finds: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MiaAshmen 🀎🎡 Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miaashmen πŸ’ƒπŸ½πŸ›’ Etsy Shop: https://fearflywondrflymade.etsy.com βœ¨πŸ“¦ Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaashmen 🏑BRAND COLLABS & DISCOUNTS:πŸ•ΆοΈ FIRMOO: https://bit.ly/3WamPD4 β†’ Promo Code: SIEW50πŸ™πŸ½ SEEK JESUS: https://seekjesus.co/pages/go?ref=7491:677524&discount=Ashmen20 β†’ Promo Code: ASHMEN20πŸ‘œ EFFORTLESS ESSENTIALS: https://effortlessessentialsco.com/?ref=xxicesqr β†’ Promo Code: MIA15πŸ“– ALABASTER CO: https://alabasterco.com/ β†’ Promo Code: alb-miaashmen for 15% off✨ If you made it this far, thank you & Jesus loves you! πŸ˜ŠπŸ’•

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