Episode 70 - What’s the Deal (and the Dangers) With Polyamory?

More Than Roommates

April 2, 2024 • Scott Kedersha, Gabrielle McCullough, Derek Davidson • Isaiah 4:1, 1 Peter 5:8, John 10:10

While this may not be the story for most of our marriages, polyamorous relationships (multiple romantic relationships with the consent of all involved) are gaining traction in culture. What do you need to know about polyamory and how can you protect your marriage?

Scriptures:

Isaiah 4:1

1 Peter 5:8

John 10:10

Resources:

Podcast – The Briefing with Albert Mohler – February 15, 2024

Book – Get Married, by Brad Wilcox

Article – “Couple to Throuple” Normalizes Polyamory, by Jim Denison

Questions to Discuss:

1. What are some ways you can “water your own garden” and pour into your own marriage?

2. Take a few moments to pray that God would protect your marriage from any polyamorous desires and pray the same for the marriages of your close friends and family.

3. Think about what you engage with in books, TV, and movies. How can these resources potentially fuel your desires in a harmful way? Discuss with your spouse.

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?