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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

Episode 83 - Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage - Part 1

July 2, 2024 • Scott Kedersha, Gabrielle McCullough, Derek Davidson • 1 Corinthians 7, 2 Corinthians 6:14, Matthew 19:3–12, Genesis 2:18–25, Ephesians 5:22–33

In this episode of More Than Roommates, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott talk about what the Bible says about marriage, divorce, and remarriage and how this plays out in our marriages. This new episode will be helpful for your own marriage and as you seek to encourage friends in their 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. Have you ever studied and discussed with your spouse what the Bible says about marriage, divorce, and remarriage? 2. What are some practical steps you can take to help strengthen your marriage proactively? 3. How can you do a better job of inviting others in to your conversations about your marriage? Resources: Podcast – More Than Roommates, Episode 3 – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-roommates/id1667102563?i=1000595868210

Episode 82 - How Does Work Affect Your Marriage? (feat. Jordan Raynor)

June 25, 2024 • Scott Kedersha, Derek Davidson, Jordan Raynor • Genesis 1:26–28, Revelation 21, Isaiah 65:17–23

In this episode, Derek and Scott interview speaker and author, Jordan Raynor. Jordan is a leading voice of the faith and work movement, and in this episode we get very practical as we discuss the connection, challenges, and opportunities of work and marriage. Questions for Discussion: 1. Spend some time thinking about Jordan’s statement – who do you do your work with? 2. How can you not let your work/jobs negatively affect your marriage and family? 3. How can you be fully present both at home AND at work? Resources: Books by Jordan Raynor – https://amzn.to/4erd2wf, https://amzn.to/4ctj8dw, https://amzn.to/3kmhxe2 Website – https://www.jordanraynor.com/ Jordan’s Podcast – https://www.jordanraynor.com/podcast Book – https://amzn.to/3rzbmvi, by Tim Keller Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28 Revelation 21 Isaiah 65:17-23

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

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 – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-roommates/id1667102563?i=1000658593477 Podcast – More Than Roommates - Episode 64 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-roommates/id1667102563?i=1000645987570 Book – https://amzn.to/3z3uw1d, by Jennie Allen Book – https://amzn.to/4c2ndp4, by Chip Dodd Book - https://amzn.to/3x287qr, 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 80 - Fully Known, Fully Loved (Part 1 in a series on emotional intimacy)

June 11, 2024 • Scott Kedersha, Gabrielle McCullough, Derek Davidson • Genesis 2:25, 2 Corinthians 12:9–10

We don’t often talk about emotional intimacy in marriage—we get to be fully known and fully loved in marriage. In part 1 of this 2-part series on emotional intimacy, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott discuss what it means to be emotionally intimate in marriage. Scriptures: Genesis 2:25 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 Resources: Book – https://amzn.to/4c2ndp4, by Chip Dodd Book - https://amzn.to/3x287qr, by Dave and Ashley Willis 3 Questions to Ask Your Spouse: 1. Is there anything that I’m holding back from or not confessing to my spouse? 2. How can we be more emotionally intimate with each other (i.e., clear out time and space for emotionally intimacy)? 3. Am I providing a safe space for my spouse?

Episode 79 - Is Drinking Good For Your Marriage?

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 - https://www.regenerationrecovery.org/ & https://www.celebraterecovery.com/ https://www.regenerationrecovery.org/struggles/substance-abuse Resources

Episode 78 - How Does Anger Affect Your Marriage?

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 – https://amzn.to/4bsfvzk, by Brant Hansen

Episode 77 - Struggles, Recovery, and Your Marriage (feat. Ann Daly)

May 21, 2024 • Scott Kedersha, Gabrielle McCullough, Ann Daly • James 5:16, Proverbs 28:13, Romans 5:3–5, 1 Peter 4:19, Hebrews 3:13

Like it or not, our struggles affect our marriages more than we realize. In this episode of More Than Roommates, Gabrielle and Scott talk with Ann Daly about struggles, recovery, and your marriage. Because of Jesus, life change is possible for everyone and for every marriage. Scriptures: James 5:16 Proverbs 28:13 Genesis 2:24 Galatians 1:10 Romans 5:3-5 1 Peter 4:19 Galatians 6:9 Hebrews 3:13 Resources: https://www.regenerationrecovery.org/ – change is possible! https://www.regenerationrecovery.org/struggle-finder – What are you struggling with? https://www.celebraterecovery.com/ Questions to Discuss: 1. Do you tend to identify yourself by your sin or by your relationship with Jesus Christ? 2. How do your issues/challenges affect your marriage? 3. What lies do you tend to believe? Who does God say you are? (Replace the lies with Truth).

Episode 76 - Decisions We Make in Marriage That Might Seem Weird to the World

May 14, 2024 • Scott Kedersha, Gabrielle McCullough, Derek Davidson • Romans 12:2, 1 Peter 2:11, Philippians 3:20–21, 2 Timothy 2:4

In this episode of More Than Roommates, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott discuss things we do that may seem weird to the world but allow us to be different in our marriages than the struggling marriages we all see around us. These are decisions we’ve each made that may seem unique but allow us to strengthen our marriages. Scriptures: Romans 12:2 1 Peter 2:11 Philippians 3:20-21 2 Timothy 2:4 Resources: Podcast & Blog Post - https://jonacuff.com/atg164/ Questions to Discuss: 1. What are the things you do in your marriage that make you different than the marriages of the world? (Romans 12:2) 2. Where do you see your marriage blending in with the marriages of the world/non-Christian marriages? 3. Would your non-Christian friends look at your marriage and see something unique or different?

Episode 75 - Simple Ways to Build Culture In Your Marriage

May 7, 2024 • Scott Kedersha, Gabrielle McCullough, Derek Davidson • Genesis 2:24–25, Proverbs 5:18, Revelation 2:4

Do you and your spouse have inside jokes, traditions, or rituals that make your marriage unique and build a culture of exclusivity in your marriage? In this episode of More Than Roommates, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott discuss the importance of building a strong culture in your marriage that makes it different than any other marriage on the planet. Scriptures: Genesis 2:24-25 Revelation 2:4 Proverbs 5:18 Resources: Blog Post - https://www.scottkedersha.com/blog-pages/marriage Discussion Questions: 1. What are some of your inside jokes or rituals in your marriage? 2. How can you build the culture of your marriage? What are the things that are like glue that bond your marriage together?

Episode 74 - How To Fight Your Temptations

April 30, 2024 • Scott Kedersha, Gabrielle McCullough, Derek Davidson • Proverbs 5, Proverbs 18:8, 1 Peter 1:16, Proverbs 13:20

Everyone of us struggles with temptation—even Jesus faced temptations! What are the temptations we need to avoid that can wreck our marriage? And how is marriage uniquely designed so that we can help each other flee from temptations? Scriptures: Proverbs 5 Proverbs 18:8 Proverbs 13:20 1 Peter 1:16 Questions to Discuss: 1. What does it look like for you to flee from temptation? 2. What temptations do you face? How can your spouse help you? 3. How can you move the line, magnify the consequences, and map out your escape? 4. What would be helpful for you to confess to your spouse and to your community to help you with your temptations? Resources: Book - https://amzn.to/3ucn1qz, by Craig Groeschel

Episode 73 - Strengthen Your Marriage Through Prayer (feat. Aaron Smith)

April 23, 2024 • Scott Kedersha, Derek Davidson, Aaron Smith • Hebrews 4:15, 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18

On this episode of More Than Roommates, Derek and Scott have an authentic and honest conversation with Aaron Smith from the ministry Marriage After God. We discuss pornography, intimacy issues, and the challenges many couples face. Aaron and his wife Jennifer hope to inspire individuals to draw closer to God and their spouse as they chase boldly after God’s purpose for their life together. Scriptures: Hebrews 4:15 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Questions to Discuss: 1. How are you and your spouse doing at consistently praying together? 2. What’s one step you and your spouse can take to pray together on a more consistent basis? Resources: Aaron & Jennifer Smith’s Website – https://marriageaftergod.com/ The Smiths new book – https://amzn.to/3w4yc6c Aaron and Jennifer Smith’s Marriage Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marriage-after-god/id1349500084

Episode 72 - Should Married Christians Have Celebrity Crushes?

April 16, 2024 • Scott Kedersha, Gabrielle McCullough, Derek Davidson • Romans 12:1–2, Romans 13:14, Proverbs 5:18–19, Ephesians 5:3, 1 Corinthians 6:18

In our culture, it’s extremely common for married people to have celebrity crushes—studies say 80% of married men and women have celebrity crushes. Does that make it okay for you or your spouse to have a celebrity crush? Should you have crushes on anyone besides your spouse? Scriptures: Proverbs 5:18-19 Romans 12:1-2, 13:14 Ephesians 5:3 1 Corinthians 6:18 Questions to Discuss: Who’s the most famous person you’ve ever met? Why do you think we obsess about celebrities? Why do you think people believe it’s acceptable to have a celebrity crush but not okay to have a crush on non-celebrities? Tell your spouse what you love about them and then go crush on them!