Is “spiritual leader” in the Bible? What does spiritual leadership look like practically? What are some ways we can cultivate a relationship with God in our marriage? We’re going strong with our Q&A episodes—answering your questions! We want to talk about what you are asking about, so on today’s episode of The WinShape Marriage Podcast we unpack several questions related to faith in marriage with Jeremy Marshall, a favorite guest of y’all from last season. We talk through some of the “stickier” questions like understanding the terminology “spiritual leader,” providing insight into navigating seasons where you and your spouse aren’t on the same page in your faith walk, and really cultivating spiritual connectedness and intimacy in your marriage beyond the obvious—attending church and joining a small group. It’s a wonderful conversation that we pray blesses you and your marriage!

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Time Stamps:

(:50) Jeremy Marshall’s background

(2:12) Is “spiritual leader” in the Bible?

(5:43) What does spiritual leadership look like practically?

(11:50) How do you grapple through seasons where you and your spouse are in different places in your faith walk?

(15:10) For wives who want their husband to be more of a spiritual leader, what can they do?

(19:49) How to have connected spiritual life when you and your spouse both experience God differently

(26:15) What are some ways we can cultivate a relationship with God in our marriage?

(29:14) What should I be looking for in a good friend?

(31:22) How to best pray or read the Bible together and separately in marriage

(35:36) One key takeaway from this conversation

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Links:

“Seven Simple Prayers To Pray for Your Spouse and Kids” blog https://marriage.winshape.org/resource/seven-simple-prayers-to-pray-for-your-spouse-and-kids/

WinShape Marriage Website https://marriage.winshape.org/

WinShape Marriage Instagram https://www.instagram.com/winshapemarriage/

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Relevant Episodes:

Is It OK To Connect With God Differently Than My Spouse? | Gary Thomas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cinDyLNmFl0

Growing Your Relationship With God and Your Spouse in 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcfI9tHeTh8&t=1401s

What Does Spiritual Leadership Mean, Anyway? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7g0T2-8izo&t=57s

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