If left unchecked, your social media life can create problems in your marriage. The advent of social media sites has created much conversation about the privacy of users’ information. The result: each has increased user control over who can see each update, image, interaction, and like. In general, it’s a great improvement but for married couples, it raises an important question of transparency and accountability about your “social media life”.

In today's podcast, we discuss Proverbs 4 and its various implications for how we wisely conduct ourselves online for the good of our marriages.

Mentioned in Today's Show:

* The Phone Drop Test (blog post) (https://fiercemarriage.com/phone-drop-test)

* Is your Facebook Life a Wedge in Your Marriage? (blog post) (https://fiercemarriage.com/is-your-facebook-life-a-wedge-in-your-marriage)

* Learn more about The 31-Day Pursuit Challenge, our couple's devotional.

* Ask any question, leave us a voicemail, or write a letter to your spouse! (https://fiercemarriage.com/podcast#questions)

Show Notes:

Communication: Five Habits for Hearing and Being Heard

* Highs/Lows

* Discussion: What should I do when I feel like my spouse misuses social media (namely, Facebook)?

* We reviewed Proverbs 4:23: "Keep your heart with all diligence..."

* Solomon wrote it. He had access to anything he wanted... instantly. Kind of like we do on the internet today.

* We looked at the larger context of Proverbs 4.

* Hear wisdom, keep it close, and "here's how to apply it"

* How do we apply wisdom to social media?

* "Open windows, open doors, lights fully turned on."

* No hidden accounts or passwords.

* Be transparent with each other.

* Talk about questionable interactions.

* Being very mindful of posted imagery (by you and others).

* Don't PM/DM/Message anyone of the opposite gender (unless in a group context)

* Don't vent anger or frustration on social media at the expense of your spouse; it's always unproductive.

* Bottom line: Wisdom compels us to guard our hearts against paths that lead to harm.

* Couple's Challenge (see below)

* We discussed The 31-Day Pursuit (https://31daypursuit.com)

* Rapid Fire Q&A

* Weekly Letter Reading

Today's Couples Challenge:

* Discuss this podcast (both listen to it)

* Read through Proverbs 4 together and find one or two verses that jump out to you.

* Take a personal inventory for hidden areas in your life/marriage that go against wisdom.

* Make a plan to discuss hidden areas before they take root.

* Create a plan for healthy interaction with others and each other on social media.

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