Unrelenting Pursuit

Unrelenting Pursuit

By Brad and Lisa ValenciaSociety & CultureRelationships
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Unrelenting Pursuit episodes

  • 95. This is Destroying Marriages!

    In culture today, there is a mind-set of self-love, vs. what Christ calls us to, which is to be selfLESS. 

    We were shocked by several articles that stated the reason they chose to get a divorce is because of self-love. We see the continued trend of how culture is demeaning marriage, the value of it, and also giving it the appearance of it being simple to walk away from.  In fact, the lie is that it will actually benefit your family to see you pursue happiness vs. staying in your marriage. 

    • https://www.dougandrews.com/blog/2021/11/divorce-can-be-radical-self-love/ 
    • https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/30/opinion/divorce-children.html 
    • https://www.dailywire.com/news/its-about-self-love-actress-tia-mowry-reveals-why-she-chose-to-divorce-husband-of-14-years 
    • Don't fall for the lie! Don't start serving self and stop pursuing one another. 

      Once again, Jesus calls us to deny ourselves and follow Him. Let's not take this lightly. Luke 9:23 “Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” 

      As always, we would love to hear from you. And if you want more information about 2 day Marriage Reboots, Coaching, Speaking Events, or Resources...please go and visit our website @https://www.unrelentingpursuit.org. We would love to be a part of your growth and healing in marriage. You can also email us @[email protected]

      45 min
    • 94. Are you ALL IN?

      It is so easy to come from a place of expecting God to meet us, instead of chasing after God. What is your posture towards God?

      • Are you all in?
      • Are you humble?
      • Are you seeking?
      • Is your heart hardened?
      • Are you stuck on the sidelines?
      • Your marriage is designed to be a team effort, filled with purpose, effective for the kingdom. You are meant to be better together, instead of being half of what could be. Don't settle, don't harden your heart, don't be lukewarm, don't hold back....chase after God. He can handle all your questions and all your doubts, and you have nothing to lose by going after God, and everything to lose if you don't. 

        As always, we would love to hear from you. And if you want more information about 2 day Marriage Reboots, Coaching, Speaking Events, or Resources...please go and visit our website @https://www.unrelentingpursuit.org. We would love to be a part of your growth and healing in marriage.

        You can also email us @[email protected]

        50 min
      • 93. Learning Each Other
        1. Do you know yourself?
        2. Do you know your spouse?
        3. Do you help your spouse know how to love you?
        4. Learning your spouse is an honor, a privilege you have for the rest of your life. You have the opportunity to grow individually, as a couple, and ultimately, in your walk with Christ. Don't take this privilege for granted, or expect it to remain if you choose to ignore it until you have "time" to invest.

          We suggest you take the 5 love languages test https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language and make every effort to grow in loving your spouse through their love language. Never stop growing and learning! If you need help, recognize it, if you need to invest time in each other, do it. Don't be complacent and don't miss out on the chance to truly make what matters matter. 

          As always, we would love to hear from you. And if you want more information about 2 day Marriage Reboots, Coaching, Speaking Events, or Resources...please go and visit our website @https://www.unrelentingpursuit.org. We would love to be a part of your growth and healing in marriage. 

          You can also email us @[email protected]

          47 min
        5. 92. Critical or Self-Critical?

          A criticizing spouse is one of the key factors in divorce, but self criticism is also detrimental to the health of your marriage. On this episode we take a look at criticism, it's effects, and some tangible steps you can take towards growth in this area. We encourage you to pray and to begin to...

          • See the Best
          • Speak the Best
          • Believe the Best
          • These actions apply to both sides of the coin, and will begin to change your mindset towards yourself and your spouse. Ultimately, we want you to remember to fight FOR each other, and towards resolution, in every hot button topic your marriage faces.

            But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of the One who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. 1st Peter 2:9

            Here is some great information and advice on criticism in marriage. https://www.marriage.com/advice/relationship/critical-spouse-signs/

            As always, we would love to hear from you. And if you want more information about 2 day Marriage Reboots, Coaching, Speaking Events, or Resources...please go and visit our website @https://www.unrelentingpursuit.org

            You can also email us @[email protected]

            52 min
          • 91. Parenting to Equip

            Today we live in a world where truth is ever changing, and our kids are bearing the brunt of the ever shifting dialogue. 

            As parents...

            • Are you preparing and equipping your teenagers? 
            • Are you navigating the dance of both pushing them and pulling them? 
            • Are you teaching them resiliency?
            • Do you have the right expectations for them?
            • Have you thought of the legacy you are leaving? 
            • Do you live out what you talk about?
            • Are you building a foundation of faith?
            • Are you raising kids that are going to be high functioning adults, and that you want to be friends with one day? 

              We hope that we can help you answer some of these questions and equip you as you navigate raising kids and leaning into their teenage years. 

              As always, we would love to hear from you. And if you want more information about 2 day Marriage Reboots, Coaching, Speaking Events, or Resources...please go and visit our website @https://www.unrelentingpursuit.org

              You can also email us @[email protected]

              50 min
            • 90. Do You Desire Consistency?

              The difference between where you want to be, and the life you dream of living, are consistent steps in the right direction. Over and over we see that developing consistent disciplines in marriage is a huge piece of the puzzle in building a better one, and towards healing. It is determining to do what it takes as long as it takes, and not depending on motivation, but on purpose.

              Our biggest encouragement is for you to develop consistency in getting into the Word of God. This is an area that will impact every other area you desire to improve in...your marriage, as a parent, as a person, and ultimately, as a child of God.  

              To listen to more about what we have to say on Consistency, tune into Episode 37, "The Key?...Consistency!

              As always, we would love to hear from you. And if you want more information about 2 day Marriage Reboots, Coaching, Speaking Events, or Resources...please go and visit our website @https://www.unrelentingpursuit.org

              You can also email us @[email protected]

              41 min
            • 89. Reconnecting Sexually

              Sexuality is one of the first places you can see the evidence of brokenness in a relationship. It holds great power to bring both connection and disconnection with your spouse.  God's design for sex within marriage is meant to be a beautiful place of intimacy that draws a husband and a wife closer to one another, where they can experience pleasure with one another, but this is an area of brokenness for so many. 

              On this episode we talk about reclaiming ground the enemy has stolen, how to reconnect with each other after betrayed trust, and pursuing one another in every area, without expectation.  Don't miss this episode on this important topic and invite God into EVERY area of your life...including your sex life! 

              As always, we would love to hear from you. And if you want more information about 2 day Marriage Reboots, Coaching, Speaking Events, or Resources...please go and visit our website @https://www.unrelentingpursuit.org You can also email us @[email protected]

              48 min
            • 88. Peace Over Comfort

              We often give people advice that they should follow peace but what does that look like? If you are feeling comfortable, does that mean peace? What does it look like to have a Godly peace that exceeds your emotions, understanding, and cirumstances? We dig into this topic on this episode and encourage you to never  get ahead or behind where God wants you to be. 

              • “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 NLT
              • “Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Your heart must not be troubled or fearful.” John 14:27 HCSB
              • As always, we would love to hear from you. And if you want more information about 2 day Marriage Reboots, Coaching, Speaking Events, or Resources...please go and visit our website @https://www.unrelentingpursuit.org

                You can also email us @[email protected]

                38 min
              • 87. On The Sidelines

                This entire episode today is based off of a friend who left us a review. We wanted to address what it is like to be a part of the collateral damage when there is betrayed trust in a marriage. 

                Family and friends can either hinder or help in these situations. On this episode we give some practical advice on how you can help. Don't be a friend or family that helps numb the pain, but instead enable them to walk through it, and towards healing by being there, being careful with your advice, and above all praying! 

                Never underestimate the power of what God can do in the most broken places and how prayers are answered everyday! 

                As always, we would love to hear from you. And if you want more information about Marriage Reboots, Coaching, Speaking Events, or Resources...please go and visit our website @https://www.unrelentingpursuit.org

                You can also email us @[email protected]

                50 min
              • 86. Mindset & Moving Forward

                Mindset and Moving Forward are key to any aspect of your life if you don't want to become stagnant. On this episode we talk about specific things that we learned that allowed us, through God, to get out of the same cycle over and over. 

                Isaiah 43:18-19

                “Forget the former things;

                do not dwell on the past.
                 See, I am doing a new thing!
                Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
                I am making a way in the wilderness
                and streams in the wasteland.

                As always, we would love to hear from you. And if you want more information about Marriage Reboots, Coaching, Speaking Events, or Resources...please go and visit our website @https://www.unrelentingpursuit.org

                You can also email us @[email protected]

                45 min

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