Called to Marriage

By Thomas & Marcia

A podcast for the bride of Christ. If you are called, come! As a married couple, the Oppongs talk about their marriage and life in parallel to their union with Christ the King. Through their conversat... more

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The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.

Called to Marriage episodes:

April 13, 2022 #34 Things We Love About Our In-Laws
In-law relationships can be tough to navigate! On this episode, we draw out the good qualities that our in-laws have which others can adopt for the benefit of everyone. We also caution against some notoriously shady in-law behaviors! Finally, we thank God that in Him we find wisdom for every relationship and circumstance.
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February 19, 2022 #33 Boundaries
Or who shut in the sea with doors, When it burst forth and issued from the womb; When I made the clouds its garment, And thick darkness its swaddling band; When I fixed My limit for it, And set bars and doors; When I said, ‘This far you may come, but no farther, And here your proud waves must stop!’
-Job 38:8-11
Boundaries are very important. Even God sets boundaries. Why do we then have so much trouble drawing healthy and helpful boundaries for ourselves? On this episode, we muse on this topic - why boundaries are important, the consequences of not having them, and some areas where we ought to make boundaries for ourselves.
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39min
January 23, 2022 #32 Security and Insecurity
What does it mean to have security in marriage? And what does it mean for a man to protect his wife? On this episode, we discuss the importance of having a level of commitment that endures even when your spouse isn't doing the right thing. We give some examples of things that cause insecurity in marriage and how commitment to God and our marriage causes us to be willing to work through things that threaten to destabilize it!
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34min
November 22, 2021 #31 It's not all about you!
Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.
Philippians 2:3-4
Have you ever realized something about yourself that you were oblivious to prior? On this episode, we discuss the insidious nature of self-centeredness.
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42min
November 03, 2021 #30 Working Dad, Stay-At-Home Mom
What does it take to have a stay-at-home parent in the house? On this episode, we talk about establishing our values as parents and the associated costs and benefits that come with our decisions. We also declare our thanks to God and trust in God to help us carry out the vision for our family.
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36min
October 16, 2021 #29 Living Through Covid-19
Oh give thanks unto the Lord, His mercy endures forever!
What was it like to experience the thing that many in this season dread? Having survived by the grace of God, we chronicle our experience with Covid-19. With words of encouragement from Scripture, we affirm that we will not fear, and we look to God for help and with a spirit of thanksgiving for His healing power and His love and care through others.
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25min
August 14, 2021 #28 Postpartum and Learning to be Parents
"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him." James 1:5
On this episode of Called to Marriage, we talk about our experience and insights nine weeks into the postpartum journey. We also discuss our experience learning to be parents and navigating decision-making in regards to our child. Lastly, Charlie makes his debut on our podcast! Welcome, Charlie! Mommy and Daddy love you.
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38min
August 04, 2021 #27 Working Through Pregnancy
"A woman, when she is in labor, has sorrow because her hour has come; but as soon as she has given birth to the child, she no longer remembers the anguish for joy that a human being has been born into the world." -John 16:21
On this episode of Called to Marriage, we talk about working through all the ups and downs of our pregnancy, including food aversions, baby movements, and all the emotions that come with bringing new life into the world.
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34min
July 26, 2021 #26 Planning for Pregnancy & Parenthood
"There are many plans in a man's heart, nevertheless the Lord's counsel- that will stand." - Proverbs 19:21 In this episode we recount our decision and planning to have a child. We also talk about looking forward to being first time parents and the responsibilities that come with that.
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50min
February 06, 2021 #25 Things we miss about China
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24min

FAQs about Called to Marriage:

How many episodes does Called to Marriage have?

The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.