Comment: My step-brother recently left his wife and two kids for another woman. It came unexpectedly, and has devastated both sides of the family. He hasn’t seen or spoken to my parents, or his siblings, since he left them. We’ve been supporting our sister and daughter in-law, and the children through this, as much as … Continue reading Episode 93: UNSCRIPTED: My step-brother just left his wife – what should I do?

Highlights: – No matter which side of the question you’re on, your disposition should be to serve your spouse. – Open communication and patience are highly important in this area. – We must differentiate between wants and needs. We need Christ all the time. Certain sexual acts belong in the realm of wants. – The … Continue reading NOT SAFE FOR CHILDREN – Episode 92: [Unscripted] Follow-up: My spouse wants me to do something sexually that I’m uncomfortable with…

Episode Highlights: – Be encouraged by what your husband’s confession says about you and what it says about him. – Keep your spouse’s sin in perspective: it is not unique; God affords all the resources to fight; your identity is in Him. – Be available to your spouse sexually. – Insist that your husband get … Continue reading Episode 91: How can I help my spouse in the battle against lust?

Highlights: – We would not encourage participating in the celebration or attending the baptism/confirmation as, like a gay wedding, they are denials of the true gospel. – It would be best to lovingly share the gospel with your sister beforehand, explaining why you cannot attend. – Love sometimes requires us to strain a relationship. – … Continue reading Episode 90: My niece is getting confirmed in the Catholic church. How should I handle the situation?

Highlights: – Be aware that there are different ways to help in different situations (1 Thess 5:14) – Have a conversation tailored to the person’s heart condition – Pray for and pursue patience (Eph 4:1-2)