In marriage, it’s common for spouses to control or dominate each other. When we understand how dominance destroys intimacy, we can recapture the happiness and joy we experienced at the beginning.

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The Battle for Control and Dominance

The MarriageToday Podcast is hosted by best-selling author and speaker, Jimmy Evans and his wife Karen. Jimmy is author of the books Marriage on the Rock, Lifelong Love Affair and The Four Laws of Love. MarriageToday is a weekly podcast that is dedicated to equipping families with the teaching and tools they need to succeed in marriage.

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Welcome back to the MarriageToday podcast. Today pastor Jimmy Evans dives into Isaiah 61 to explore how God's promise of healing and redemption through Jesus can profoundly impact our lives. He identifies five key areas of healing—poverty, bondage, brokenheartedness, heaviness, and mourning—offering hope and a path forward for those suffering. Evans emphasizes that true healing involves a collaborative process with God, requiring our obedience, willingness to change, and active responsibility. Tune in to learn how embracing God's healing can not only resolve physical, emotional, and spiritual wounds but also fulfill His eternal purpose for your life and marriage.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:01 The Purpose of Jesus' Coming: Healing Hurting People
09:05 The Dilemma of Healing: Why Aren't People Healed?
10:56 The Partnership of Healing: Obedience, Change, and Responsibility
31:38 Healing: Relieving Pain or Redeeming Purpose?
35:47 Conclusion
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From Pain to Promise: Rediscovering God's Plan for Love and Unity

Welcome back to the MarriageToday Podcast, I'm excited to dive into this episode with you. Today, we're going to uncover how the enemy uses pain and trauma to deceive and manipulate us. I'll share some powerful biblical examples that shed light on this issue and offer practical strategies for aligning our thoughts with God's truth to overcome deception's grip. Join me on this journey of healing and restoration in your marriage.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
02:23 The Devil's Introduction of Thoughts
09:00 God's Goodness and the Devil's Lies
11:43 Vulnerability and the Devil's Attacks
24:26 Expelling Thoughts That Don't Align with God's Word
25:47 Confessing Our Agreement with God's Truth
28:01 Preventing the Devil from Campin in Our Minds
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Unveiling Deception: Overcoming Pain and Trauma in Marriage

Welcome to the Marriage Today Podcast with Jimmy Evans. In this episode, Jimmy delves into the profound impact of pain on our lives and relationships. Through personal stories, he illustrates how unresolved pain can accumulate and affect our mental, emotional, spiritual, and relational well-being. Jimmy identifies three common ways people cope with pain: medicating, motivating, or meditating. Join us as we explore these approaches and learn how to navigate life's challenges towards healing and growth. Tune in to the Marriage Today Podcast and discover valuable insights for transforming pain into resilience.
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Healing Through Pain: Transforming Challenges into Growth

Welcome to the MarriageToday Podcast! Jimmy and Karen Evans here, and in this episode, we're tackling a question many of us grapple with: what to do when you love your spouse but don't particularly like them. Get ready for a candid conversation as we share our personal insights on navigating those moments. We emphasize that it's okay to have times when you're not best buddies, but it shouldn't shake your commitment to the marriage. Join us as we delve into controlling emotions, the distinction between liking and loving, and the power of agape love. Stick around for a special mention of our book, the 'I Will' Devotional, and details on counseling services available through xomarriage.com/help
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Takeaways

It is normal to have times when you don't like your spouse, but it should not affect your behavior or commitment to the marriage.

Controlling emotions is crucial in maintaining a loving relationship with your spouse.

Liking someone and loving them are not the same thing; agape love goes beyond emotions.

The I Will Devotional and counseling services are resources available to help couples navigate challenges in their marriage.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Question
00:35 The Real World of Marriage
01:31 Loving Your Neighbor
02:01 Dealing with Dislike
03:00 Controlling Emotions
04:27 Actions vs. Feelings
05:23 The Arrogance of Not Liking
06:22 Commitment in Marriage
07:20 Agape Love
08:17 The Naivety of Expecting Perpetual Like
09:45 Sustaining Love
10:43 The I Will Devotional and Counseling
12:13 Closing
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Can You Love Your Spouse, but Not Like Your Spouse?

Welcome to the MarriageToday Podcast! It's Jimmy and Karen Evans, and in this episode, we're diving deep into the heartbeat of a strong marriage: sacrificial love. We're excited to share insights from our new book, 'I Will,' a 365-day devotional crafted for couples. Join us as we unpack the foundation of sacrificial love, the challenge of embodying Christ-like love, and the pivotal role of husbands at home. We get personal about the importance of sacrificial love as the bedrock of any thriving marriage. Stick around for a special promotion of 'I Will' and our heartfelt call to action—whether it's strengthening your bond with our devotional or seeking help when needed.
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Takeaways

Sacrifice is the foundation of a man's love for his wife.

Loving like Christ is a challenge, but with God's grace, it is possible to strive for it.

The husband's role at home is to sacrificially take care of his wife.

Sacrificial love should be the number one role in a marriage.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Book Promotion
01:00 The Foundation of Sacrificial Love
03:22 The Challenge of Loving Like Christ
06:11 The Role of the Husband at Home
08:56 Sacrificial Love as the Number One Role
10:20 Promotion of the I Will Devotional
11:49 Closing and Call to Action
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The Battle for Control and Dominance

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