January 28, 2024 — Episode #4

A newly married man’s question — how do we maintain a healthy balance in our marriage? — leads Jerry and Becky to unpack their “equilateral triangle” model of spiritual, physical, and emotional balance.

They describe a marriage built on a spiritual foundation, with the physical and emotional (“sensual”) sides equally weighted, warning that if any one side dominates, the relationship becomes lopsided. They discuss the importance of a husband earning spiritual leadership rather than demanding it, the impact of a father’s prayers on his children, and daily habits — a shared verse, a shared prayer — that anchor a marriage from its earliest days.

Topics discussed:

• The equilateral triangle model: spiritual, physical, emotional balance
• Newlywed adjustments and blending routines
• Cohabitation before marriage and its statistical link to divorce
• Earning, not demanding, spiritual headship in the home
• The impact of a father’s prayers on his children
• Daily Scripture and prayer as a marriage habit
• 1 Samuel 1:19, Romans 14:19, and John 14:27

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