March 31, 2024 — Episode #13

Content note: brief mention of the sudden death of a family member’s infant.

Jerry and Becky Drace dig into communication — the number one complaint they hear in marriage counseling — and why couples talk constantly before the wedding and so little a few years in.

They discuss how phones and social media have replaced face-to-face conversation, even at the dinner table, sharing stories of families sitting together in restaurants while everyone stares at a screen. They talk through common gender differences in communication styles, the importance of body language, and how listening for God through Scripture, prayer, and wise counsel mirrors listening well to a spouse. Becky also shares that the conversation comes on a hard day, as she and Jerry were preparing to attend a family funeral, and how a verse from James 4:10 spoke to her that morning.

Topics discussed:

• Why communication tends to decline after the early years of marriage
• Cell phones and social media replacing face-to-face conversation
• Common differences in how husbands and wives communicate
• Reading body language and nonverbal cues
• Listening for God’s voice through Scripture and prayer
• The “back off before you spout off” principle
• Reminiscing about early attraction and first dates
• Finding comfort in Scripture during a season of grief

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