We all want to be kind in marriage, but for some reason, it can be so challenging to show kindness to our spouse! In this episode of More Than Roommates, Gabrielle, Derek, and Scott discuss some of the reasons why we struggle to be kind to our spouse and ways we can be kinder to each other.

Resource – The Kindness Challenge by Shaunti Feldhahn

Our thoughts affect the way we live and affect our marriages, probably much more than we realize. In this episode of More Than Roommates, Derek and Scott interview marriage expert and author Ted Lowe. We focus our discussion on the importance of empathy in marriage. 

Shownotes – Us In Mind, by Ted Lowe; Find out more about Ted at TedLowe.com

Scripture – Rom 12:2, 12:15, James 4:1

What does it look like to be connected spiritually with your spouse? How do you pursue Jesus well together even with your different personalities and wirings? In this episode, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott share some ways you can pursue Jesus together.

Shownotes – Bible Reading Plan, Spiritual Pathways by Gary Thomas

What is the wise thing to do when it comes to marriage and friends of the opposite sex? In this episode, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott discuss how to be above reproach with opposite sex friendships and share some practical ways to be thoughtful about opposite sex friendships.

Why Do We Want to Put a Stone in Your Shoe?

What role do friendships and community play in marriage? In this episode, Derek, Scott, and Gabrielle discuss how friendships play a key role in marriage and the ways in which community provides both support and encouragement.

How's your marital communication? Ever need help resolving and managing conflict? In this episode, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott discuss harmful marital communication patterns and how they affect our relationships. Learn how to better communicate by identifying your communication ditches.

Check out the book A Lasting Promise by Scott Stanley, Trathen, McCain, Bryan

How do you handle the differences you have with your significant other? Do you resent them and do they drive you crazy? Or do you embrace and celebrate them? In this episode, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott discuss how to celebrate your differences and see how the Lord can use them to strengthen your marriage.

In Part 2 in this series on porn, we discuss how to discuss our struggles with community and the importance of confession in marriage. Scott, Derek, and Gabrielle share authentic, biblical, and practical thoughts on confession and community.

Freedom Starts Today, by John Elmore

Why Do I Do What I Don’t Want to Do?, by Jonathan “JP” Pokluda & Jon Green

regen recovery

Becoming Something Episode 203 - A Conversation with a Former P*rn Star (feat. Joshua Broome)

Pornography destroys lives and ends marriages. In this episode of More Than Roommates, we discuss how pornography has affected each of our lives and marriages, and why we need to actively fight back against sin struggles with lust and pornography.

Shownotes:

How Porn Nearly Ruined My Life

Becoming Something – Episode 002 - Finding Freedom From Porn

Fight The New Drug - https://fightthenewdrug.org/

Happy Valentine’s Day! In part 3 of this series, we talk about practical ways to date your spouse. We hope you and your spouse love each other because Christ first loved us and because of His love, we want to be so much more than just roommates.