Episode 67 - What We Did And Didn't Learn in Premarital Counseling

More Than Roommates

March 12, 2024 • Scott Kedersha, Gabrielle McCullough, Derek Davidson • James 1:19, Proverbs 18:2, 1 Corinthians 7:28

In this episode of More Than Roommates, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott discuss what they did and didn’t learn in premarital counseling. Whether engaged or married for decades, we hope today’s new episode encourages and challenges you in your marriage.

Scriptures:

Proverbs 18:2

James 1:19

1 Corinthians 7:28

Resources:

Book – Tim Keller, The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God

Book – Scott Kedersha, Ready or Knot? 12 Conversations Every Couple Needs to Have before Marriage

Podcast – Episode 35 – How to Identify the Four Negative Horsemen of Communication and Conflict

Podcast – Episode 12 – How to Identify Negative Communication Patterns

Questions to Discuss:

When’s the last time you were really unprepared for something?

What are you glad you learned in premarital counseling?

What do you wish you had learned in premarital counseling?

Episode 82 - How Does Work Affect Your Marriage? (feat. Jordan Raynor)

June 25, 2024 • Scott Kedersha, Derek Davidson, Jordan Raynor • Genesis 1:26–28, Revelation 21, Isaiah 65:17–23

In this episode, Derek and Scott interview speaker and author, Jordan Raynor. Jordan is a leading voice of the faith and work movement, and in this episode we get very practical as we discuss the connection, challenges, and opportunities of work and marriage. Questions for Discussion: 1. Spend some time thinking about Jordan’s statement – who do you do your work with? 2. How can you not let your work/jobs negatively affect your marriage and family? 3. How can you be fully present both at home AND at work? Resources: Books by Jordan Raynor – https://amzn.to/4erd2wf, https://amzn.to/4ctj8dw, https://amzn.to/3kmhxe2 Website – https://www.jordanraynor.com/ Jordan’s Podcast – https://www.jordanraynor.com/podcast Book – https://amzn.to/3rzbmvi, by Tim Keller Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28 Revelation 21 Isaiah 65:17-23

Episode 81 - How To Grow In Emotional Intimacy (Part 2 In A Series)

June 18, 2024 • Scott Kedersha, Gabrielle McCullough, Derek Davidson • Galatians 6:1–2, Ephesians 5:31–32, Matthew 18:15–17, Ecclesiastes 4:9–10, Genesis 2:25

In Part 2 in a series on emotional intimacy, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott discuss how to practically grow in emotional intimacy with your spouse. Check out Part 1 of this 2-Part series if you haven't already! Scriptures: Genesis 2:25 Galatians 6:2 Ephesians 5:31-32 Matthew 18:15-17 Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 Resources: Podcast – More Than Roommates - Episode 80 – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-roommates/id1667102563?i=1000658593477 Podcast – More Than Roommates - Episode 64 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-roommates/id1667102563?i=1000645987570 Book – https://amzn.to/3z3uw1d, by Jennie Allen Book – https://amzn.to/4c2ndp4, by Chip Dodd Book - https://amzn.to/3x287qr, by Dave and Ashley Willis Questions to Discuss: 1. How do you handle an “emotional mismatch” in your marriage (when one more readily expresses/shares/shows their emotions)? 2. What prevents you from being emotionally intimate with your spouse (i.e., technology, invalidation)? 3. How can you create more time and space for emotional intimacy?

Episode 80 - Fully Known, Fully Loved (Part 1 in a series on emotional intimacy)

June 11, 2024 • Scott Kedersha, Gabrielle McCullough, Derek Davidson • Genesis 2:25, 2 Corinthians 12:9–10

We don’t often talk about emotional intimacy in marriage—we get to be fully known and fully loved in marriage. In part 1 of this 2-part series on emotional intimacy, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott discuss what it means to be emotionally intimate in marriage. Scriptures: Genesis 2:25 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 Resources: Book – https://amzn.to/4c2ndp4, by Chip Dodd Book - https://amzn.to/3x287qr, by Dave and Ashley Willis 3 Questions to Ask Your Spouse: 1. Is there anything that I’m holding back from or not confessing to my spouse? 2. How can we be more emotionally intimate with each other (i.e., clear out time and space for emotionally intimacy)? 3. Am I providing a safe space for my spouse?