Ever feel like your past disqualifies you from a thriving, godly marriage? Or maybe you’ve believed the lie that your husband just doesn’t care because he loads the dishwasher the wrong way (again)? 😅 Sis, you are NOT alone — and today’s episode will absolutely blow your mind and bless your heart. 💖

In this soul-stirring and practical episode, Michelle sits down with Micaiah Gray, host of the United Christian Marriage Podcast, for a raw and powerful conversation about intimacy, communication, and healing from shame. Micaiah opens up about her personal journey from trauma and brokenness to wholeness and purpose through the redemptive love of Jesus. 🙌

Together, they dive into what it really means to pause, process, and pursue peace — not just with your husband, but first with yourself and with God. If you've ever struggled with snapping at your spouse, shutting down emotionally, or just not knowing what you’re even feeling in the heat of the moment — this episode is packed with truth and tools that will equip you for a deeper, more intimate marriage.

And YES — she shares her P.A.T.H. to COMMUNICATE framework and it's 🔥🔥🔥

The #1 lie many wives believe after sexual trauma — and how God speaks a better word 🙏

What “emotional intelligence” has to do with your marriage fights and shut downs

How to use the P.A.T.H. framework to reset your emotions in just 2 minutes

Why communication starts with understanding your own thoughts, not fixing your spouse

How Jesus modeled emotional awareness — and why that matters in your marriage 💡

A powerful breakdown of how to communicate with respect AND clarity

How posture, tone, and timing can shift your entire conversation

A fresh biblical view on love & respect that every Christian wife needs to hear!

This episode isn’t just inspiring — it’s transformational. But real growth happens when we move from notes to action. So take the next step:

📲 Follow Micaiah & her ministry over at the United Christian Marriage Podcast

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