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

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

More Than Roommates

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 – Fully Known, Fully Loved

Podcast – More Than Roommates - Episode 64 - Questions to Ask Your Spouse Every Week

Book – Untangle Your Emotions, by Jennie Allen

Book – The Voice of the Heart, by Chip Dodd

Book - The Naked Marriage, 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 86 - The Dangers of Money & Marriage

July 23, 2024 • Scott Kedersha, Gabrielle McCullough, Derek Davidson • 1 Timothy 6:10, Acts 5:1–11, Matthew 6:21, Psalm 24:1

In this episode of More Than Roommates, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott discuss the potential dangers of money and how money can affect your marriage in both positive and negative ways. Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10 Acts 5:1-11 Matthew 6:21 Psalm 24:1 Questions to Discuss: 1. What’s something dangerous you’ve done in life? 2. What do you think about the statement that we should be more afraid of the dangers of money? 3. Where does money draw you offsides in your marriage? 4. What are some ways you and your spouse can be more creative in how you steward your finances? 5. How does your upbringing affect the way you and your spouse view money/stewardship?

Episode 85 - Is There Anything Hidden In Your Marriage?

July 16, 2024 • Scott Kedersha, Gabrielle McCullough, Derek Davidson • Luke 8:17, Matthew 12:36, Proverbs 5:21, Matthew 18:15–17, 1 John 1:5–7

In this episode of More Than Roommates, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott discuss a story where a couple’s “secret” argument was overheard by a room of people. What would happen if others heard your arguments that take place behind closed doors? Scripture: Luke 8:17 Matthew 12:36 Proverbs 5:21 MT 18:15-17 1 John 1:5-7 Questions to Discuss: 1. What reality show would you and your spouse want to be on? 2. What if everything you did and say was broadcast for the rest of the world to see and hear? 3. How do you decide when to bring others into your marriage disagreements and conflicts?

Episode 84 - Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage - Part 2

July 9, 2024 • Scott Kedersha, Gabrielle McCullough, Derek Davidson • Ephesians 5:22–33, 1 Corinthians 7, Matthew 5:27–32, Matthew 19:3–12, Genesis 2:18–25

In Part 2 in this 2-part series on marriage, divorce, and remarriage, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott focus on remarriage, how you can help others walking through marriage challenges, and the role community can play in helping proactively and reactively strengthening marriages. Scriptures: Matthew 19:3-12 Genesis 2:18-25 Ephesians 5:22-33 1 Corinthians 7 2 Corinthians 6:14 Matthew 5:27-32 Questions to Discuss: 1. Pray that God would strengthen your marriage and that God would protect you from separation and divorce. 2. How can God use you and your marriage to help strengthen the marriages of others? 3. Do you believe God can truly heal any marriage? Resources: Article - https://garythomasbooks.substack.com/p/revisiting-enough-is-enough-why-the, by Gary Thomas