In this episode, Elizabeth and I talk candidly about sex and married sexuality.

Resources:

Sex and the Married Missionary, by Jonathan

On Making Love [Links to all the books we recommend and the articles we’ve written about sex]

In Part 2, we talk about how we conceptualize conflict, as well as some evidence-based tools for approaching conflict, including what to do if one or both people get “flooded.”

Resources (or ideas) mentioned in this episode:

The Four Horsemen (article), by The Gottman Institute

The Vortex of Terror (video), by Jonathan

Flooding (article), by The Gottman Institute

Jesus Loves Me This I Sometimes Know, by Elizabeth

When Ministry and Marriage Collide, by Elizabeth

In this first installment, Elizabeth and I talk about marriage in general, a theology of marriage, and what the “5 magic hours” means. 

Resources (or ideas) mentioned in this episode:

Created for Connection, by Johnson and Sanderfer

Created for Connection Roadmap, by Jonathan

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, by John Gottman

A Marriage Blessing, by Jonathan

Our Journey to Finding Joy in Marriage (and the things we lost along the way), by Elizabeth

The Purpose of Marriage is NOT to Make You Holy, by Jonathan

When We Said I Do, by Elizabeth

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Welcome back to another episode of the Digging in the Dirt podcast! On today's episode, we'll be chatting about “Grief: an Empty Ocean and the Ten Things We Must Remember About Grief and Loss.”

In future episodes, we’ll continue to feature discussions around listener-submitted questions. You can submit your ideas, comments, and questions for future episodes here.

Listen in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch each episode on YouTube.

Also, you can buy your very own copy of the book, Digging in the Dirt: Musings on Missions, Emotions, and Life inthe Mud, here.

Thanks for stopping by, and have a greatday!

~ Jonathan T.

 www.seeingtheheartsofthehurting.com

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Resources Mentioned

Digging in the Dirt, by Jonathan Trotter

Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy, by Mark Vroegop

The Gift of Grief, by Jonathan Trotter

On Fundamental Sadness, by Jonathan Trotter

⁠Serving Well⁠, by Jonathan and Elizabeth Trotter

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Welcome back to another episode of the Digging in the Dirt podcast! On today's episode, we'll be chatting about “Anxiety: What C.S. Lewis, Paul, and the Sword of Damocles can Teach us About Living in Terrible Times.”

In future episodes, we’ll continue to feature discussions around listener-submitted questions. You can submit your ideas, comments, and questions for future episodes here.

Listen in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch each episode on YouTube.

Also, you can buy your very own copy of the book, Digging in the Dirt: Musings on Missions, Emotions, and Life in the Mud, here.

Thanks for stopping by, and have a greatday!

~ Jonathan T.

www.seeingtheheartsofthehurting.com

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Resources Mentioned

The Quotable Lewis

In Defense of Sanity, by GK Chesterton

⁠Serving Well⁠, by Jonathan and Elizabeth Trotter

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Welcome back to another episode of the Digging in the Dirt podcast! On today's episode, we'll be chatting about Lament.

In future episodes, we’ll continue to feature discussions around listener-submitted questions. You can submit your ideas, comments, and questions for future episodes here.

Listen in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch each episode on YouTube.

Also, you can buy your very own copy of the book, Digging in the Dirt: Musings on Missions, Emotions, and Life in the Mud, here.

Thanks for stopping by, and have a greatday!

~ Jonathan T.

www.seeingtheheartsofthehurting.com

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Resources Mentioned

A Church Called TOV, by McKnight andBarringer

Codependent No More, by Beattie

When Narcissism Comes to Church, by DeGroat

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Welcome back to another episode of the Digging in the Dirt podcast! On today's episode, we'll be chatting about “When Depression Descends.”

In future episodes, we’ll continue to feature discussions around listener-submitted questions. You can submit your ideas, comments, and questions for future episodes here.

Listen in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch each episode on YouTube.

Also, you can buy your very own copy of the book, Digging in the Dirt: Musings on Missions, Emotions, and Life in the Mud, here.

Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

~ Jonathan T.

www.seeingtheheartsofthehurting.com

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Resources Mentioned

988 Lifeline

C.S. Lewis, Sadness, and What Eternal Hope Looks Like

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Dummies, by Rhena Branch and Rob Willson

Depression in Adults, by the National Health Service

Outlawed Grief

Despair is Where Hope Lives (Psalm 130)

⁠Serving Well⁠, by Jonathan and Elizabeth Trotter

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Welcome back to another episode of the Digging in the Dirt podcast! On today's episode, we'll be chatting about “Gandalf’s Scream, Love, and Why We Need More Anger.” We’ll also be answering a listener’s questions about re-entry and transition.

In future episodes, we’ll continue to feature discussions around listener-submitted questions. You can submit your ideas, comments, and questions for future episodes here.

Listen in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch each episode on YouTube.

Also, you can buy your very own copy of the book, Digging in the Dirt: Musings on Missions, Emotions, and Life in the Mud, here.

Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

~ Jonathan T.

www.seeingtheheartsofthehurting.com

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Resources Mentioned

⁠Serving Well⁠, by Jonathan and Elizabeth Trotter

Burn Up or Splash Down, by Marion Knell

Returning Well, by Melissa Chaplin

Looming Transitions, by Amy Young

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Welcome back to another episode of the Digging in the Dirt podcast! On today's episode, we'll be chatting about “The Night Before Furlough” and “The Day We Didn’t Go Home.”

In future episodes, we’ll feature discussions around listener-submitted questions. You can submit your ideas,

Listen in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch each episode on YouTube.

Also, you can buy your very own copy of the book, Digging in the Dirt: Musings on Missions, Emotions, and Life in the Mud, here. [affiliate link]

Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

~ Jonathan T.

www.seeingtheheartsofthehurting.com

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Resources Mentioned

⁠Serving Well⁠, by Jonathan and Elizabeth Trotter

Welcome back to another episode of the Digging in the Dirt podcast!

Listen to Episode 6 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠right here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Buy a copy of the book, Digging in the Dirt, ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.

Submit your ideas, comments, and questions for future episodes ⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠

Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

~ Jonathan T.

www.seeingtheheartsofthehurting.com

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