What if the most intimidating parts of marriage are actually invitations from God to build something stronger, not scarier? And what if submission, sacrifice, and responsibility look far different than what culture assumes?

This week on The Cutting Room Floor, the conversation gets honest and unavoidably practical as we dive into the marriage portion of the Toy Stories mega-series. Scott unpacks the beauty and weight of Ephesians 5, why this familiar passage deserves fresh eyes, and how men and women can step into their God designed roles with humility instead of fear. From the responsibility of headship to the strength behind the word "helper," from covenant relationships to the call for purity, this episode gives shape to what biblical marriage is meant to be and why it matters for everyone, married or not.

Your challenge:

Take an honest look at the posture of your heart this week. Where do you need to humble yourself, submit to Jesus, or take ownership in your home?

Hosts: Neil Gregory & Scott Nickell

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What We Discuss

• Why familiar Bible passages can be the hardest to teach
• Headship as responsibility, not dominance, and why it should drive men to their knees
• The strength and dignity behind the biblical word helper (ezer kenegdo)
• What submission actually means (and doesn't) in light of Jesus
• Covenant vs. contract and why culture keeps confusing the two
• The three paths back to honoring Jesus in relationships
• Why gathering for worship matters more than we admit, and why men especially should lift holy hands
• The importance of community when you're trying to grow, heal, or rebuild
• Friendship as the often overlooked foundation of a lasting marriage

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About Southland Christian Church

Southland is one church meeting in multiple locations across central Kentucky. We believe Jesus came for the lost and the broken, which means there's a place for everyone here. Around here, that means we worship defiantly, speak truth unashamedly, and extend grace generously.

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