In this heartfelt and practical episode, Joshua and Ali dive deep into one of the most powerful keys to a thriving, God-centered marriage: forgiveness. Whether you're navigating postpartum chaos, travel stress, leaky pipes, or just the everyday tension of life together, being quick to forgive can turn a 10/10 conflict into zero in a moment. 

They share real stories from their off-the-grid adventure (including flooding the bathroom… four times), unpack biblical wisdom, and offer practical tools to regulate your emotions and respond with grace instead of grudge.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why forgiveness is the “hub” of a healthy marriage and how Jesus models this for us.
• Simple, science-backed tools (like “3-2-1 breathing” and box breathing) to calm your nervous system before reacting.
• How modeling humility and forgiveness impacts your kids and shapes their future relationships.
• The difference between meekness and weakness and why meekness is actually bridled strength.
• Practical language to de-escalate conflict, ask for forgiveness, and build your spouse up instead of tearing them down.
• How love, respect, and forgiveness work together as divine principles for a “marriage made in heaven.”

Scripture References:

• Matthew 6:14–15 — “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”
• Luke 7:47 — “He who has been forgiven much loves much.”
• Ephesians 5 — Love & respect in marriage.
• Proverbs 31 — Honoring and building up your spouse.

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