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As my wife and I are getting over a head cold, I asked Eric Luppold, host of the Governed By God podcast, to let me republish an episode we did in the beginning of May.

Eric interviewed me on the topic of Biblical money and how the current government and banking system corrupts everything by not following God's laws about money.

We hope you enjoy this discussion. Eric asked a lot of good questions!

This interview originally aired as episode S1E29 – Economics and Money on Governed By God.

Check out Governed By God on the Christian Podcast Community.

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Saturday, July 17th, my brother John and I officially released a book we co-authored together:

When the Watchtower Knocks: Discussing an Encounter with Jehovah's Witnesses

On release day we posted an interview video that we made for the release. This episode has an audio version of the interview.

More information:

When the Watchtower Knocks (paperback) (Kindle)

Book release page on Truth Hub

Book release video on YouTube

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My wife Chelsea joins me to continue our series talking about marriage.

What about when you have a conflict with your spouse? Let's look at five tips to help you end it in a God-honoring way:

1. Resolve: The goal is not to "win" against your spouse (Amo 3:3).
2. Readjust: Try later if conditions don't allow a level head (Pro 15:23).
3. Respite: Call a brief "time out" to think when angry (Pro 15:28).
4. Reflect: Examine if your motives are self-centered (Pro 12:20; 1Pe 5:5).
5. Request: Pray to God together and bond to ease tensions (Psa 55:14).

Other episodes in this series:

How God Wrote our Love Story

Thinking Biblically About Marriage

Tips for Singles Looking for a Spouse (part 1)

Tips for Singles Looking for a Spouse (part 2)

What Does "One Flesh" in Marriage Mean?

Let's Talk: How Communication is Key to a Healthy Marriage

Conflict Resolution in Marriage (part 1): Four Things You Should Never Do

Conflict Resolution in Marriage (part 2): Five Tips to Resolve a Conflict

Casting Pearls Before Swine (part 1)

Casting Pearls Before Swine (part 2)

Casting Pearls Before Swine (part 3)

A Biblical Definition of Divorce

The Biblical Grounds for Divorce

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My wife Chelsea joins me to continue our series talking about marriage.

What about when you have a conflict with your spouse? Let's look at four things you should avoid doing in a conflict:

1. Never cut down (Pro 15:1; 18:21; Col 3:19).
2. Never weaponize weaknesses (Psa 103:12).
3. Never yell or make threats of violence (Pro 12:18,25)
4. Never force ultimatums (Rom 13:8)

Other episodes in this series:

How God Wrote our Love Story

Thinking Biblically About Marriage

Tips for Singles Looking for a Spouse (part 1)

Tips for Singles Looking for a Spouse (part 2)

What Does "One Flesh" in Marriage Mean?

Let's Talk: How Communication is Key to a Healthy Marriage

Conflict Resolution in Marriage (part 1): Four Things You Should Never Do

Conflict Resolution in Marriage (part 2): Five Tips to Resolve a Conflict

Casting Pearls Before Swine (part 1)

Casting Pearls Before Swine (part 2)

Casting Pearls Before Swine (part 3)

A Biblical Definition of Divorce

The Biblical Grounds for Divorce

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My wife Chelsea joins me to continue our series talking about marriage.

What is the primary cause of divorce? Most problems stem from bad communication.

We share our experience and advice for a healthy marriage with these four guidelines for communication:

1. Agree to be honest with your words (Jas 5:12).
2. Make time to talk about your day (1Co 1:10).
3. Be careful with tone and body language (Col 4:6; Pro 16:24)
4. Listen attentively (Pro 2:2)

Sources Referenced:

"Number One Reason for Divorce." Laws.com. Modified December 22, 2019.

Stacey A. Shannon. "8 Ways to improve communication in your marriage," Families with Grace. August 6, 2020.

Further Research:

Willard F. Harley, Jr. His Needs, Her Needs: Building a Marriage That Lasts. Ada, MI: Revell, 2020.

Emerson Eggerichs, PhD. Cracking the Communication Code: The Secret to Speaking Your Mate's Language. Nashville: Integrity Publishers, 2007.

Gary Chapman. The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts (Reprint edition). Chicago: Northfield Publishing, 2015.

Mark Gungor. "Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage" (DVD set). MarkGungor.com.

Other episodes in this series:

How God Wrote our Love Story

Thinking Biblically About Marriage

Tips for Singles Looking for a Spouse (part 1)

Tips for Singles Looking for a Spouse (part 2)

What Does "One Flesh" in Marriage Mean?

Let's Talk: How Communication is Key to a Healthy Marriage

Conflict Resolution in Marriage (part 1): Four Things You Should Never Do

Conflict Resolution in Marriage (part 2): Five Tips to Resolve a Conflict

Casting Pearls Before Swine (part 1)

Casting Pearls Before Swine (part 2)

Casting Pearls Before Swine (part 3)

A Biblical Definition of Divorce

The Biblical Grounds for Divorce

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My wife Chelsea joins me to continue our series talking about marriage.

Genesis 2:24 says God's design for marriage is that the husband and wife become "one flesh."

We discuss three areas in which husband and wife should be "one flesh":

1. "One flesh" in intimacy--no cheating (Mat 5:28; Pro 5:15-18; 31:11; Phi 4:8)
2. "One flesh" in goals--no competition (Act 18:26; Eph 5:33; Phi 2:3)
3. "One flesh" in struggles--no cowardice (Jas 1:19; 1Pe 3:7)

Other episodes in this series:

How God Wrote our Love Story

Thinking Biblically About Marriage

Tips for Singles Looking for a Spouse (part 1)

Tips for Singles Looking for a Spouse (part 2)

What Does "One Flesh" in Marriage Mean?

Let's Talk: How Communication is Key to a Healthy Marriage

Conflict Resolution in Marriage (part 1): Four Things You Should Never Do

Conflict Resolution in Marriage (part 2): Five Tips to Resolve a Conflict

Casting Pearls Before Swine (part 1)

Casting Pearls Before Swine (part 2)

Casting Pearls Before Swine (part 3)

A Biblical Definition of Divorce

The Biblical Grounds for Divorce

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My wife Chelsea joins me to continue our series talking about marriage.

Are you single and looking for a life-long companion to call your spouse?

We offer some more tips to encourage you to look in a God-honoring way with patience.

1. Ask yourself why you want to be married. (Gen 2:18; Eph 5:25,28; Mat 19:10)
2. Put character above all outward traits. (Pro 31:30-31)
3. Don't expect marriage to change bad behavior (2Co 6:14; Ecc 3:11)

Other episodes in this series:

How God Wrote our Love Story

Thinking Biblically About Marriage

Tips for Singles Looking for a Spouse (part 1)

Tips for Singles Looking for a Spouse (part 2)

What Does "One Flesh" in Marriage Mean?

Let's Talk: How Communication is Key to a Healthy Marriage

Conflict Resolution in Marriage (part 1): Four Things You Should Never Do

Conflict Resolution in Marriage (part 2): Five Tips to Resolve a Conflict

Casting Pearls Before Swine (part 1)

Casting Pearls Before Swine (part 2)

Casting Pearls Before Swine (part 3)

A Biblical Definition of Divorce

The Biblical Grounds for Divorce

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My wife Chelsea joins me to continue our series talking about marriage.

Are you single and looking for a life-long companion to call your spouse?

We offer some tips to encourage you to look in a God-honoring way with patience.

1. Start with your own relationship with God. (Mat 6:33)
2. Don't look for "the one." (Joh 15:13; Eph 5:2)
3. Look only for a permanent relationship. (Pro 31:3; Ecc 9:9)
4. Be a friend before being romantic (Pro 18:24; 17:17)

Stay tuned for more tips for singles in the next episode!

Other episodes in this series:

How God Wrote our Love Story

Thinking Biblically About Marriage

Tips for Singles Looking for a Spouse (part 1)

Tips for Singles Looking for a Spouse (part 2)

What Does "One Flesh" in Marriage Mean?

Let's Talk: How Communication is Key to a Healthy Marriage

Conflict Resolution in Marriage (part 1): Four Things You Should Never Do

Conflict Resolution in Marriage (part 2): Five Tips to Resolve a Conflict

Casting Pearls Before Swine (part 1)

Casting Pearls Before Swine (part 2)

Casting Pearls Before Swine (part 3)

A Biblical Definition of Divorce

The Biblical Grounds for Divorce

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My wife Chelsea joins again to continue our series on marriage.

We look at a dictionary definition of marriage according to a current Google search. We compare this with the definition from the 1828 Webster's dictionary.

We observe that the definition has become quite vague recently. It has changed from the specific and Biblical definition to something ambiguous and almost meaningless.

Then, we talked about the difference between a covenant and a contract. The Bible presents marriage as a covenant by design with a life-long commitment. The world presents marriage as a contract with the expectation of breaking it.

Sources Cited:

Google search for "marriage definition."

"Marriage," Webster's Dictionary 1828.

"Marriage," Webster's 1913 Dictionary.

"Marriage," Laird & Lee's Webster's New Standard Dictionary of the English Language.

"Contracts vs. Covenants – Why the Difference Matters," New Creeations.

Ron Edmondson, "The 7 Commandments of Christian Marriage," Crosswalk, March 20, 2019.

Other episodes in this series:

How God Wrote our Love Story

Thinking Biblically About Marriage

Tips for Singles Looking for a Spouse (part 1)

Tips for Singles Looking for a Spouse (part 2)

What Does "One Flesh" in Marriage Mean?

Let's Talk: How Communication is Key to a Healthy Marriage

Conflict Resolution in Marriage (part 1): Four Things You Should Never Do

Conflict Resolution in Marriage (part 2): Five Tips to Resolve a Conflict

Casting Pearls Before Swine (part 1)

Casting Pearls Before Swine (part 2)

Casting Pearls Before Swine (part 3)

A Biblical Definition of Divorce

The Biblical Grounds for Divorce

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Better than a Hallmark movie!

Well, in our opinion, anyway.

Join us for a walk down memory lane as we share our love story.

Chuckle together with us through our journey of how we met, became friends, dated, got engaged, and ultimately married.

The cuteness factor just may be off the charts!

As we celebrate 12 years of marriage, we hope our story will encourage singles to seek God's will for their future and couples to be dearest friends.

This episode will kick start a series of episodes about marriage and family.

Scriptures Cited:

Proverbs 18:22

Other episodes in this series:

How God Wrote Our Love Story

Thinking Biblically About Marriage

Tips for Singles Looking for a Spouse (part 1)

Tips for Singles Looking for a Spouse (part 2)

What Does "One Flesh" in Marriage Mean?

Let's Talk: How Communication is Key to a Healthy Marriage

Conflict Resolution in Marriage (part 1): Four Things You Should Never Do

Conflict Resolution in Marriage (part 2): Five Tips to Resolve a Conflict

Casting Pearls Before Swine (part 1)

Casting Pearls Before Swine (part 2)

Casting Pearls Before Swine (part 3)

A Biblical Definition of Divorce

The Biblical Grounds for Divorce

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