Episode 78 - How Does Anger Affect Your Marriage?

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Episode 78 - How Does Anger Affect Your Marriage?

More Than Roommates

May 28, 2024 • Scott Kedersha, Gabrielle McCullough, Derek Davidson • James 4:1, Ephesians 4:26–27, Proverbs 21:19, Proverbs 15:1, James 1:19

Many of us struggle with anger in small and big ways. How does your anger impact your spouse and your marriage? In this episode of More Than Roommates, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott discuss how anger impacts our own marriages and how anger can affect your marriage as well.

Scriptures:

Proverbs 15:1

Ephesians 4:26-27

Proverbs 21:19

James 1:19-20, 4:1

Questions to Discuss:

1. What are the small day-to-day things that get you frustrated?

2. Do you find yourself quick to anger or slow to anger? What would your spouse say about you?

3. What are the triggers that you’ve identified that make you quick to anger both in life in general and in your marriage?

Resources:

Book – Unoffendable, by Brant Hansen

Episode 96 - Staying Engaged Long After You Say “I Do” (feat. Colby & Amanda Taylor)

October 1, 2024 • Scott Kedersha, Derek Davidson, Amanda Taylor • James 4:6

In this episode of More Than Roommates, Derek and Scott interview Colby and Amanda Taylor about how to stay engaged in your marriage from before you say “I Do” until “Death do us part.” We discuss the importance of focusing on the marriage and not just the wedding day and how couples can thrive long after they say “I do.” Resources: Embellished Weddings & Events – https://embellished.wedding/ and https://www.instagram.com/embellishedweddings/ The Engaged Life – https://theengagedlife.co/ and https://www.instagram.com/theengagedlife.co/ https://amzn.to/3y3al2s by Scott Kedersha Scriptures: James 4:6 Question to Discuss: 1. What’s the most outrageous thing you’ve ever seen at a wedding? 2. What’s one decision you’re glad you made from day one of your marriage? 3. How can you stay engaged in your marriage? What’s one thing you can do to help fight against the drift away from oneness?

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