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Two Cultures, One Covenant: When Communication Feels Like Conflict
In Episode 2 of our Two Cultures, One Covenant series on the Rise Tayo Podcast, we address one of the most common—and painful—struggles in intercultural marriages: communication.
Why does silence feel safe to one spouse but hurtful to the other?
Why does directness feel honest to one spouse but harsh to the other?
In Filipino-American marriages, conflict is often not about the issue—it’s about how meaning is communicated across cultures.
Anchored in James 1:19 —
“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.”and Ephesians 4:29 —
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up…”This episode explores:
- why Filipinos often avoid conflict and communicate indirectly
- why Americans value directness and verbal clarity
- how good intentions can still cause emotional wounds
- how Scripture calls us to listen with humility and speak with grace
- practical tools to translate love instead of assuming motives
This conversation invites couples to move from reacting to understanding, and from misunderstanding to connection—under God’s design for covenant marriage.
Remember: Your spouse is not your enemy. He/she is your ally. Remain united.
📅 WHAT’S COMING NEXT
New episodes in this series drop every Wednesday at 8:00 AM EST.
👉 Follow the Rise Tayo Podcast so you don’t miss the rest of the February series
👉 Share this episode with a couple navigating communication struggles
👉 Subscribe to Blessings with Blanche on YouTube for faith-filled encouragement and biblical teaching
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By Blanche DiDomenico Filipino-American Christian Life Coach and NurseIn Episode 2 of our Two Cultures, One Covenant series on the Rise Tayo Podcast, we address one of the most common—and painful—struggles in intercultural marriages: communication.
Why does silence feel safe to one spouse but hurtful to the other?
Why does directness feel honest to one spouse but harsh to the other?
In Filipino-American marriages, conflict is often not about the issue—it’s about how meaning is communicated across cultures.
Anchored in James 1:19 —
“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.”and Ephesians 4:29 —
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up…”This episode explores:
- why Filipinos often avoid conflict and communicate indirectly
- why Americans value directness and verbal clarity
- how good intentions can still cause emotional wounds
- how Scripture calls us to listen with humility and speak with grace
- practical tools to translate love instead of assuming motives
This conversation invites couples to move from reacting to understanding, and from misunderstanding to connection—under God’s design for covenant marriage.
Remember: Your spouse is not your enemy. He/she is your ally. Remain united.
📅 WHAT’S COMING NEXT
New episodes in this series drop every Wednesday at 8:00 AM EST.
👉 Follow the Rise Tayo Podcast so you don’t miss the rest of the February series
👉 Share this episode with a couple navigating communication struggles
👉 Subscribe to Blessings with Blanche on YouTube for faith-filled encouragement and biblical teaching