Episode 79 - Is Drinking Good For Your Marriage?

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Episode 79 - Is Drinking Good For Your Marriage?

More Than Roommates

June 4, 2024 • Scott Kedersha, Gabrielle McCullough, Derek Davidson • 1 Corinthians 6:12, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Ephesians 5:18, Isaiah 2:22, John 2

Are you and your spouse thoughtful about your views and practices about drinking/alcohol? In this episode of More Than Roommates, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott discuss how to be more thoughtful about decisions you make about drinking and alcohol.

Scriptures:

John 2

1 Corinthians 6:12

1 Corinthians 10:31

Ephesians 5:18

Isaiah 5:22-23

Questions to Discuss:

1. When did you have your first alcoholic drink (if ever)?

2. How can you and your spouse be more thoughtful about alcohol and your marriage?

3. Have a conversation with your spouse and an age-appropriate conversation with your kids about alcohol.

Resources:

Christ-Centered Recovery - Regeneration Recovery & Celebrate Recovery

Substance Abuse Resources

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