Episode 97 - Why Are In-Law Relationships Often So Challenging?

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Episode 97 - Why Are In-Law Relationships Often So Challenging?

More Than Roommates

October 8, 2024 • Scott Kedersha, Gabrielle McCullough, Derek Davidson • Romans 12:18, Hebrews 12:14, Matthew 7:3–5, Colossians 3:12–14, 1 Peter 3:7

Why is conflict between a husband and wife and the in-laws so common? In this episode of More Than Roommates, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott discuss some common challenges couples often encounter with family and in-laws and discuss some ways to proactively build and reactively repair in-laws relationships.

Scriptures:

Ruth 1:16-17

Romans 12:18

Hebrews 12:14

Romans 12:10

Matthew 7:3-5

1 Peter 3:7

Genesis 2:24

Col 3:12-14

Resources:

More Than Roommates – Episode 94 – How to Be a Better Listener in Marriage

More Than Roommates – Episode 32 – The Non-So-Secret Guide to In-Law Relationships (feat. Dave Willis)

More Than Roommates – Episode 21 – How Can We Have Healthy Relationships with Our In-Laws?

Questions to Discuss:

1. Why do in-law and family relationships often seem so fragile and challenging?

2. How can you be for your in-laws and family and not against each other?

3. What are some ways you can do a better job of believing the best about your in-laws instead of assuming the worst?

4. Challenge: Make a commitment to consistently pray for your in-laws and family.

Episode 104 - Holidays and In-Law & Family Expectations

November 12, 2024 • Scott Kedersha, Gabrielle McCullough, Derek Davidson • James 4:1, Matthew 7:12, Philippians 2:3–4, Galatians 1:10

In this episode of More Than Roommates, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott discussing holidays, especially related to expectations around family and in-laws. How can you proactively address some of the challenges couples often face around holiday expectations? Scriptures: James 4:1 Matthew 7:12 Phil 2:3-4 Galatians 1:10 Questions to Discuss: 1. What’s your favorite Holiday movie? Is Home Alone a Christmas movie? (Yes, of course it is!). 2. How can you fight back against selfishness during the holidays? 3. How can you and your spouse be peacemakers this holiday season? Resources: More Than Roommates - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-roommates/id1667102563?i=1000633990338 More Than Roommates – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-roommates/id1667102563?i=1000634756871

Episode 103 - Protect Your Marriage (Live from the 2024 MTR Marriage Conference)

November 7, 2024 • Scott Kedersha, Gabrielle McCullough, Derek Davidson • 1 Corinthians 10:12–13, 1 Timothy 1:15, Psalm 16:11, Romans 13:14, Luke 6:47–49

Live from the 2024 More Than Roommates Marriage Conference! In this episode of More Than Roommates, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott respond to a testimony of infidelity shared live at the 2024 More Than Roommates Marriage Conference. We share some lessons learned on how to protect our marriages. Registration is now open for the 2025 More Than Roommates Marriage Conference! Find out more at https://harriscreek.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2548656. Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 Romans 13:14 Luke 6:47-49 PS 16:11 MT 7:3-5 1 Tim 1:15 Questions to Discuss: 1. As we unpack Kevin & Kelli’s testimony, what stuck out to you from our observations? 2. What do you run to when you’re stressed in life and in marriage? 3. Who or what is the biggest problem in your marriage? Resources: More Than Roommates Episode 102 – A Story of Redemption and Forgiveness (feat. Kevin & Kelli Mainz)

Episode 102 - A Story of Redemption and Forgiveness (feat. Kevin & Kelli Mainz)

November 5, 2024 • Scott Kedersha, Kevin Mainz, Kelli Mainz • Romans 12:2, Deuteronomy 31:8, Romans 8:28, Ecclesiastes 9:9, Isaiah 40:28–31

In this episode of More Than Roommates, we get to hear a testimony from Kevin & Kelli Mainz and their story of infidelity and recovery. While you may not have the same testimony as Kevin & Kelli, you can still learn from their mistakes and be encouraged by God’s faithfulness in their story. Registration is now open for the 2025 More Than Roommates Marriage Conference! Find out more at https://harriscreek.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2548656. Questions to Discuss: 1. What are you most encouraged by or challenged by in Kevin & Kelli’s testimony? 2.How have you experienced God’s grace, mercy, and forgiveness in your life and in your marriage? 3. What story does your marriage tell? A story of brokenness or of redemption and healing? Scriptures: Romans 12:2 Deut 31:8 Rom 8:28 Ecc 9:9 PR 3:5-6 Isa 40:28-31