February 18, 2024 — Episode #7

Drawing on a chapter from their book “44 Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage,” Jerry and Becky talk about supporting a spouse’s dreams — even decades into marriage.

Becky shares her own story of setting aside college to support Jerry’s ministry and their children, then returning to finish her undergraduate and master’s degrees in her sixties with her family’s encouragement. They discuss the danger of a spouse feeling threatened by the other’s educational or career growth, and the importance of staying “one team” while still pursuing individual calling. They close with 1 Thessalonians 5:11 on comforting and edifying one another.

Topics discussed:

• Supporting a spouse’s personal and educational dreams
• Becky’s return to college in her sixties
• Avoiding intimidation over a spouse’s career or education
• Staying a “team” while remaining distinct individuals
• Encouraging children’s dreams the same way
• 1 Thessalonians 5:11 and Genesis 1:27

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