Here we are. Back? As the Lord leads! In the "mean and in between time" be blessed by this message the Lord placed on my heart to share with you all. Oh and by the way, the episode title has more to do with the message BUT if you do have any questions, comments or concerns please feel free to email us at [email protected]!

Join us as we sit down with Wale and Yinka Adegbenle and hear how they manage to create memories with their three children as well as the intentionality required to create lasting memories as a couple. Also take a listen and be encouraged as they share a bit of their testimony!

Be sure to check out Yinka's website where she shines as an excellence strategist, author and coach. And while you're at it, check out her book: Joab, King David’s Top General which can be purchased on Amazon: viewbook.at/joabamazon and everywhere books are sold online.

We discussed the importance of attending marriage conferences and classes regularly. Here are some marriage conferences and classes that come highly recommended:

Foundation- the very ground on which your life, your marriage, everything about you stands. On where/what/who does your foundation lie? What about in your marriage?  In order to have marriages that please God, we ought to have individual genuine relationships with God. Our very foundation must be built on the rock that is Jesus Christ; in Him and Him alone. And it’s essential that we test our foundations regularly, especially since storms will come.

Scriptural references: Matthew 7:24-27; Luke 6:46-49; 1 Corinthians 3:10-15; ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭145:18; 2 Corinthians 13:5; Psalm 18:2, Matthew 7:11

I read a book. It's called Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend and it is a must read! Not only do these mental health experts define and discuss boundaries with real life situations and scriptures to boot, they also discuss boundaries specific to marriage and dating. So, I had to share a bit here with some of my thoughts. Check it out!

Scriptural references: Proverbs 4:23; Galatians 6:1-5

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Continuing from the previous episode, "Eat to endure.", this week we are encouraging husbands and wives all to stay the course of their marriages. Staying the course requires discipline and intentionality to avoid distractors and distance creators. We want to steward well the gift of marriage that has been placed in our hands, ultimately for the glory of God, our Father.

Scriptural references include: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Hebrews 12:11-13; Colossians 3:23-24; ‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭2:4-6‬; John 10:10; Matthew 25: 1-13; Proverbs 4:5-7; Mark 10:9

Food gives us fuel for our physical bodies. How much more do we need spiritual food to fuel our spirits? Take a listen and be encouraged to get into God's word daily, multiple times a day so that we can be best equipped to be the spouses, parents, brethren, coworkers, etc. that God has called us to be! (In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. - Matthew 5:16)

Scripture references: Matthew 4:4; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 12:1-3; Matthew 11:28-30; 1 Peter 5:7; Isaiah 41:10

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This is the article I referenced regarding what Olympic athletes eat in case you were wondering.

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Continuing the conversation on finances in marriage, we sit down with Leighton and Yemi. Listen in and be prepared to take notes as they share their unique story, including starting young and making financial decisions that have led them to where they are today. They also discuss the impact of the outside "noise" - the loud and distinct opinions of well meaning loved ones on their marriage and provide sound advice for other married folk as well as for our single brothers and sisters. 

Scriptural reference: Jeremiah 29:11

Coming out of Luke 4: 14-30, we see how Jesus is taken for granted and overlooked in His own hometown of Nazareth. We can apply this to marriages. Let's be sure not to take our own spouses for granted. See your spouse for who God has called them to be, not who you know them to be!

Other scriptures referenced: Ephesians 5:21; 1 Thessalonians 5:11; Romans 12:10

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Money, money, money. Finances are a big deal and even more so within a marriage where transparency, hope, trust in the Lord and each other, as well as ongoing conversations are necessary components. As our guests share, it is important to set yourselves up to win. So, start here by listening to Niyi and Jenn as they walk us through their financial journey, the ups and downs, decisions made and important lessons learned.

Scriptural references: Ecclesiastes 10:19; Proverbs 22:7; Luke 14:28; Proverbs 13:22

Resource referenced: Dave Ramsey

We are talking about S.E.X. Yes, God created sex. He gets to define it, place limits and boundaries on it. He does it for our good, contrary to popular belief. It behooves us to know and learn from what HE says. For the married, put God's good gift into practice the way it was intended and that brings Him glory (not yourselves!) For the single, embrace the gift of singlehood and be holy and set apart to the glory of God, our Father. 

Here are scripture references: Genesis 1:28; Genesis 2:24-25; Songs of Solomon 7:7-10; Proverbs 5:15-19; Hebrews 13:4; 1 Corinthians 7:1-5; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Here are additional resources used in this episode:

https://bible.org/seriespage/8-foundation-eight-intimacy-marriage 

https://ca.thegospelcoalition.org/columns/ad-fontes/5-surprising-things-that-the-bible-says-about-sex/