Episode 92 - How Do I Balance Time With My Spouse and With Friends?

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Episode 92 - How Do I Balance Time With My Spouse and With Friends?

More Than Roommates

September 3, 2024 • Scott Kedersha, Gabrielle McCullough, Derek Davidson • Galatians 6:1, Hebrews 10:23–25, Genesis 2:18, Proverbs 18:24, 1 Corinthians 15:33

In this episode of More Than Roommates, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott talk about how to balance time with your spouse, family, and friends. Is it possible to strike a healthy balance in how to best spend our time together and with others?

Resources:

More Than Roommates – Episode 49 – Made For People (feat. Justin Whitmel Earley)

More Than Roommates – Episode 13 – Why We Need Healthy Friendships and Community For Our Marriage

Scriptures:

Genesis 2:18

Hebrews 10:23-25

Galatians 6:1

1 Corinthians 15:33

Proverbs 18:24

Questions to Discuss:

1. Discuss with your spouse: Who were your closest friends when you were growing up?

2. What would it look like for you and your spouse to not give up, but to unswervingly pursue relationships with others?

3. Discuss together: What do we need to do to help us find a healthy balance in our time together and time with friends?

Episode 95 - Sabbath Rest and Your Marriage

September 24, 2024 • Scott Kedersha, Gabrielle McCullough, Derek Davidson • Matthew 11:28–30, Exodus 20:8–11, Genesis 2:2–3, Mark 2:23–28

In this episode of More Than Roommates, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott talk what the Bible says about rest, the importance of Sabbath rest and your marriage, and reasons why we struggle to Sabbath. Scriptures: Exodus 20:8-11 Genesis 2:2-3 Mark 2:23-28 MT 11:28-30 Resources: Books - https://amzn.to/4ehia5x and https://amzn.to/4eddog4, by John Mark Comer Podcast, More Than Roommates, Episode 62 – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-roommates/id1667102563?i=1000642627456 Podcast, More Than Roommates, Episode 82 – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-roommates/id1667102563?i=1000660152521 Books – Andy Crouch – https://amzn.to/4ewxz6r and Amy Crouch & Andy Crouch - https://amzn.to/3zzl410 Book - https://amzn.to/4ewfqqx, by Lynne Baab Website – 9 practices - https://www.practicingtheway.org/ Questions to Discuss: 1. How do you and your spouse do with sleep and rest? 2. How often do you and your spouse set aside intentional time for rest? 3. What prevents/keeps you from Sabbath rest? (i.e., pride, trust) 4. What would Sabbath rest make possible in your lives, family, and marriage?

Episode 94 - How To Be A Better Listener In Marriage

September 17, 2024 • Scott Kedersha, Gabrielle McCullough, Derek Davidson • 1 Peter 3:7, Romans 12:10, James 1:19, Proverbs 18:2

In this episode of More Than Roommates, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott discuss one of the most important skills required for healthy marriages. We discuss why we struggle to be good listeners and what we can do about it. Scriptures: James 1:19 Proverbs 18:2 Romans 12:10 1 Peter 3:7 Questions to Discuss: 1. What are you listening to now (podcasts, audiobook, music)? Share with your significant other. 2. Discuss with your spouse some of the reasons why you struggle to listen well? What are your biggest challenges/obstacles to being a good listener? 3. What’s one step you can take to a better listener in your relationships? Resources: Podcast More Than Roommates – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-roommates/id1667102563?i=1000660152521

Episode 93 - Who is Ashley Madison and Why Should You Care?

September 10, 2024 • Scott Kedersha, Gabrielle McCullough, Derek Davidson • Psalm 32:3–4, 1 John 1:9, James 5:16, 1 Corinthians 6:18, Matthew 10:26

In this episode of More Than Roommates, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott discuss the Ashley Madison scandal and how to fight temptations in your marriage. We want you to be more than roommates and to fight for your marriage as you guard against the enemy who seeks to destroy you and your marriage. Scriptures: MT 10:26 Rom 2:16 1 Cor 4:5 PS 32:3-4 James 4:1 MT 5:27-30 1 Cor 7:28 1 John 1:9 James 5:16 Ephesians 4:26-27 1 Cor 6:18 PR 28:13 Resources: Podcast – More Than Roommates, Episode 70 – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-roommates/id1667102563?i=1000651164542 Questions to Discuss: 1. What’s a courageous step you can take in your marriage today to help strengthen it against the threat of temptations? 2. Discuss with your spouse the things that tempt you. How can you help each other in this battle? How can you prayer for each other? 3. This is a scary prayer, but would you be willing to pray for God to mercifully expose any sin in your life and in your marriage?