Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant discuss how following Jesus together in marriage leads to flourishing. Questions Covered in This Episode:What does it mean for a couple to follow Jesus together?Is there a difference between what we are called to do with the church at large and what we are called to do with our spouse?How does marriage reflect the gospel?What does it mean to have Christ at the center of a marriage?What are some practical ways to grow spiritually together?How does it look when one spouse is convicted about something, but the other isn’t?What are some biblical ways to handle disagreements over faith, doctrine, or church involvement?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Ephesians 5:25-32, Colossians 3:18-25
Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
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Marriage: Something Borrowed
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant have a conversation about how to learn to borrow the strength of our spouse.Questions Covered in This Episode:Finish this statement: “I love my husband, I wish I had more of his…”?Fill in these blanks. “When I am ____, I look to my spouse for _____”How can the faith of one spouse be a blessing to the other? Can you think of a time when you saw the faith of one spouse carry the other?What does it look like to share burdens in a marriage (Galatians 6:2)?What kind of energy or care would it be great to offer if your spouse looked to you? What do you think you struggle more with, giving or receiving in marriage?What comes to mind when you think of borrowing the strength of a spouse?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Galatians 6:2, Matthew 8:23–27, Acts 2
Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
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Marriage: The Power of Serving Without Being Asked
Adam Griffin and Chelsea Griffin have a conversation about how to serve your spouse well.Questions Covered in This Episode:What comes to mind when you hear the phrase, “I wish you just did it without being asked”? Why do you think it makes a difference to do something to serve your spouse without them asking you to do it?How does that look like Jesus? What does the Ant in the Proverbs have to do with this? Why don’t we serve like this all the time?What are some simple, everyday ways to surprise your spouse with kindness?What role does attentiveness play in serving our spouse well?What does the Bible say about giving without expecting something in return?What if one spouse feels like they are always serving but not receiving the same in return?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Proverbs 6:6-11, Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 6:4, Acts 20:35, Romans 12:10
Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
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Marriage: The Stories We Tell Ourselves
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant discuss how the stories we tell ourselves have an impact on our marriage.Questions Covered in This Episode:What comes to mind when you hear the phrase, “I was telling myself a different story”? Are there any persistent false narratives that tend to repeat themselves in a marriage?How does our personal history shape the stories we tell ourselves? How does making assumptions about our spouse hurt our relationship? What does it mean to take our thoughts captive (2 Corinthians 10:5)? If false stories thrive in the dark, what should we do with them?Is it possible to not be defensive when someone shares the assumption they made about you?Resources Mentioned in this Episode:2 Corinthians 10:5
Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
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Marriage: Parenting As A Team
Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant talk about why parenting as a team is important.Questions Covered in This Episode:What comes to mind when you hear the phrase, “Being a team”? How does this go poorly?What about the dynamic where one parent is always the fun parent and the other one is the disciplinarian?What about when one parent is undermining the other one?How can a couple get on the same page with the way they parent?Does 50/50 parenting responsibility work?What is the detriment if only one parent decides to spiritually lead the family?How does a couple make decisions if they are struggling to agree?
Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | TwitterOur Sister Shows:Knowing Faith | Tiny TheologiansThe Family Discipleship Podcast is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
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