Episode 90 - Our Favorite Marriage Resources

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Episode 90 - Our Favorite Marriage Resources

More Than Roommates

August 20, 2024 • Scott Kedersha, Gabrielle McCullough, Derek Davidson • Proverbs 11:2, Proverbs 13:20, Job 12:12

In this episode of More Than Roommates, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott discuss the books, podcasts, and resources that have most deeply affected their marriages. With a lot of great resources out there, we want to help you to be thoughtful about the resources that impact your marriage.

Scriptures:

Proverbs 11:2

Job 12:12

Proverbs 13:20

Resources Mentioned:

The Glorious Pursuit, by Gary Thomas

The Meaning of Marriage, by Tim and Kathy Keller

Cherish, by Gary Thomas

Married Sex, by Gary Thomas and Debra Fileta

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, by John Gottman

Ready or Knot?, by Scott Kedersha

The Ready or Knot Prayer Guide, by Scott Kedersha

Outdated, by Jonathan Pokluda

Friends, Partner, and Lovers, by Kevin Thompson

Married Into the Family, by Dave & Ashley Willis

Hold Me Tight, and Created For Connection by Sue Johnson

A Lasting Promise, by Scott Stanley

Us In Mind, by Ted Lowe

Greater Joy Twogether, by Ted Cunningham

More Than Roommates, Episode 35 – How to Identify the Four Negative Horsemen of Communication and Conflict

More Than Roommates, Episodes 53 – Friends, Partners, and Lovers in Marriage feat. Kevin Thompson

More Than Roommates, Episode 58 – How to Thrive in a Blended Family feat. Ron Deal

More Than Roommates, Episode 43 – The Not-So-Secret Guide to In-Law Relationships, feat. Dave Willis

More Than Roommates, Episode 12 – Identifying Negative Communication Patterns

Website & Podcast - Authentic Intimacy, Juli Slattery

Website & Podcast - Fierce Marriage

Website & Podcast – Family Life Today

Questions to Discuss:

1. If you were on a deserted, and could only bring 1-2 books (besides the Bible), what book(s) would you bring with you?

2. What marriage book has been most helpful for you and your spouse?

3. Out of all the resources mentioned, which one will you and your spouse read and/or listen to?

Episode 91 - Q&A About Sex & Marriage (feat. Kait & JJ Tomlin)

August 27, 2024 • Scott Kedersha, Gabrielle McCullough, Kait Tom • 1 John 4:8, Matthew 5:27, Ephesians 5:3, 1 Corinthians 6:18

In this episode of More Than Roommates, Gabrielle and Scott interview Kait & JJ Tomlin from the Heart of Dating. We have a great discussion about sex and marriage as we pepper Kait & JJ with all kinds of questions. Resources: https://www.heartofdating.com/ Follow https://www.instagram.com/heartofdating on Instagram Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-of-dating/id1358733969 with Kait & JJ Tomlin Podcast - That Sounds Fun – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/summer-lovin-sex-dating-with-kait-jj-tomlin/id944925529?i=1000617111809 Book https://amzn.to/3mkix2l, by Gary Thomas and Debra Fileta Website – https://www.authenticintimacy.com/ Website – https://www.regenerationrecovery.org/ Podcast – More Than Roommates – Episode 64 – Questions to Ask Your Spouse Every Week Scriptures: 1 John 4:8 Matthew 5:27 Ephesians 5:3 1 Corinthians 6:18 Questions to Discuss: 1. What do you and your spouse do when one person is in the mood sexually and the other is not? 2. Do you have a safe space to be 100% honest with your spouse about everything in your life? Your sex life? 3. What do you and your spouse need to discuss with each other from this episode of More Than Roommates?

Episode 89 - Exceeding Your Spouse's Expectations

August 13, 2024 • Scott Kedersha, Gabrielle McCullough, Derek Davidson • James 4:1, Proverbs 13:12, 1 Corinthians 7:28, John 16:33, 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18

In this episode of More Than Roommates, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott discuss expectations in marriage – where do our expectations come from, what if they’re not met, and how can you exceed your spouse’s expectations? Part 2 in a 2-part mini-series on expectations. Scriptures: James 4:1 Proverbs 13:12 1 Corinthians 7:28 John 16:33 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Questions to Discuss: 1. When’s the last time something did not meet your expectations? 2. What are the main sources of your expectations in your marriage? 3. What’s something you can do today to exceed your spouse’s expectations? Resources: More Than Roommates – Episode 88 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-roommates/id1667102563?i=1000664460828 Part 1 in 2-part series (feat. Ann Daly) More Than Roommates – Episode 23 – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-roommates/id1667102563?i=1000614979137 (Part 1, feat. Jonathan “JP” Pokluda) More Than Roommates – Episode 24 – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-roommates/id1667102563?i=1000615408407 (Part 2, feat. Johnathan “JP” Pokluda)

Episode 88 - Who Or What Most Impacts Your Marriage?

August 6, 2024 • Scott Kedersha, Derek Davidson, Ann Daly • Psalm 1, Proverbs 13:20, Proverbs 27:6, Proverbs 27:17, 1 Corinthians 15:33

In this episode of More Than Roommates, Derek, Ann, and Scott talk about who or what most significantly impacts your marriage. Whether it’s other couples, what we’re entertained by, or what we follow on social media, we need to be thoughtful about who and what most impacts our marriages. Part 2 in a 2-part series on expectations. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33 Psalm 1 PR 13:20 2 Corinthians 6:14 Romans 12:15 PR 27:6 PR 27:17 Questions to Discuss: 1. Who did you want to be like when you were growing up? 2. What are the characteristics of couples who have a poor influence on marriage? 3. What couples are most influencing your marriage (in a positive or negative way)?