Jeff & Debbie Earnest, married over 37 years, talk through specific issues faced in every marriage. They tackle tough subjects, going to the Word for practical ideas that will join couples together. Their honesty and life experiences lead to great conversations.
We install fences in our yards for protection. We need to install marital fences in our relationship to guard and protect our marriage. Anything or anyone intruding into our union, breaking the boundaries, has the potential to threaten our marriage. Listen as Jeff and Debbie discuss several safe "fences" needed in order to protect from dishonoring the relationship. Getting outside of the fence can do more damage than you ever could imagine. Honor and protect your marriage! Stay in your fence! Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. For more resources, visit marriagebytheword.com
We're on a downhill slide! It has become acceptable, and even expected to have a self-absorbed, all about me, view of life. It has crept into our marriages as well! Listen as we discuss how culture has turned our minds and actions away from Paul's instructions to clothe ourselves in kindness. Love Is Kind. It's time as Christian couples to live a lifestyle of kindness. We lay before you questions in order to help identify changes needed to be made, while sharing areas we plan to modify in our own marriage. Your home is going to be an amazing place to live when kindness prevails! Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review. For more resources, visit marriagebytheword.com
In this episode, we share three additional financial questions for you and your spouse to discuss. You can learn to control your finances instead of your finances controlling you! Discover the importance of identifying the difference between wants and needs, learn to live within your budget, and start making a list of goals and dreams for your marriage and family. If you missed part one, go back and check it out. You'll need to discuss the three questions from that episode. Books: True Prosperity by James Robison The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn www.crown.org www.daveramsey.com Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe and rate. We love your comments. Need to contact us or have questions? Looking for more marriage resources? Visit us at marriagebytheword.com Instagram:https://instagram.com/marriagebytheword Facebook:https://facebook.com/marriagebytheword
Money! We cannot live without it, but some money conversations can make us feel as if we won't live through them. Listen as Jeff and Debbie ask three questions in part one for you and your spouse to discuss. Together you will work as a team, learning to control your finances, instead of your finances controlling you. Additional scripture giving assurance of God's provision: Matthew 6:33, Philippians 4:19, Proverbs 3:9-10, Malachi 3:10 Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe and rate. We love your comments. Need to contact us or have questions? Looking for more marriage resources? Visit us at marriagebytheword.com Instagram:https://instagram.com/marriagebytheword Facebook:https://facebook.com/marriagebytheword
No one wants to talk about it! But we are to be patient with our spouse. Even though we live in a culture that emphasizes "self", as Christians we are instructed to remain in emotional quietness when in unfavorable circumstances. Listen as Jeff and Debbie unpack a specific scenario in order to share how to be patient with one another. Remember, we need to stand out in the crowd...in a good way! Learn to be patient today. Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe and rate. We love your comments. Need to contact us or have questions? email marriagebytheword.com Instagram:https://instagram.com/marriagebytheword Facebook:https://facebook.com/marriagebytheword
We prepare for the future with insurance, wills, and investments. Tragically, we forget to prepare for the future by making sure we have a personal walk with Christ. We depend on the culture or our family for our salvation. But this is a personal decision. In this podcast, we ask three questions based on scripture, to identify characteristics of those walking with Christ. There should be a significant difference in God's children from the world. Is there a significant difference in our lives? Listen now to make sure you have prepared for your eternal future. For the plan of salvation, visit marriagebytheword.com Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe and rate. Need to contact us or have questions? Looking for more marriage resources? Visit us at marriagebytheword.com
Our friends, David and Kelly McHargue join us once again in this episode to share valuable information for the blended family. All couples will benefit from their advice, especially those who have blended two families together, facing unique situations. Listen as we discuss the counsel they wish someone had given them, so that you can thrive in your family! Also check out "Blended Conversations" to hear the first podcast we shared with David and Kelly. Check out these resources for blended families. Books: The Smart Stepfamily Guide to Financial Planning: Money Management Before and After You Blend a Family by Ron L. Deal, Greg S. Pettys, David O. Edwards Blending Families by Jimmy Evans, Frank Martin In Their Shoes by Lauren Reitsema The Smart Stepfamily by Ron L. Deal Saving Your Second Marriage Before It Starts by Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott Websites: familylifeblended.com marriagetoday.com Please feel free to contact us for more information. We want your marriage and your family to be healthy as you seek God for wisdom and direction. Leave us a message at marriagebytheword.com Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe and rate. We love your comments.
Let's face it. Every marriage has conflict. It's basically impossible for two people to live together for any period of time without having different views and perspectives, sometimes resulting in an argument. The trick is to navigate through to the other side without damaging the relationship. Listen as Jeff and Debbie share several action steps to ensure you remain a team even when the argument hits! Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe and rate. Need to contact us or have questions? Looking for more marriage resources? Visit us at marriagebytheword.com
Apathy. The progression is slow and subtle, but dangerous for any marriage. In this podcast, Jeff and Debbie share several signs of apathy, along with practical steps to take in order to guard your marriage from the enemy's tactics. Start your conversations today, working together to strengthen your relationship! Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe and rate. Need to contact us or have questions? Looking for more marriage resources? Visit us at marriagebytheword.com
Everyone can benefit when encouraged and invested in by others. Couples are strengthened in their marriages by learning from those who have walked the path a little longer. Don't be afraid to step out and develop new relationships. Learn how you can grow in your marriage as Jeff and Debbie explain the importance of every marriage having a mentoring couple. You might also learn that you are a couple who could mentor others! Let's invest in one another as we grow in our relationships. Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe and rate. Need to contact us or have questions? Looking for more marriage resources? Check us out at marriagebytheword.com
How do you handle what life throws at you? Do you have a plan, or do you react to every situation in a frenzy as it comes? If our marriages are going to thrive, not just survive, we need to be proactive. We need a game plan! Listen as Jeff and Debbie share ideas for key areas of the relationship that need a proactive approach. Don’t let everything become an emergency. Make a plan and minimize the chaos! Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to subscribe and rate. Need to contact us or have questions? Looking for more marriage resources? Check us out at marriagebytheword.com
We have always heard people say that the younger generation doesn't do things the way we did them. Is it because they aren't listening, or could it be we are not teaching them? In this episode, Jeff and Debbie explain three possible reasons the next generation unfortunately might not choose to serve God. Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe and rate. Need to contact us or have questions? Looking for more marriage resources? Visit us at marriagebytheword.com
What has happened lately that you didn’t expect? Ours was a plumbing issue! We were unprepared! We scrambled gathering towels, a mop, and a phone. It’s not good to be caught off guard. How about 2021? Are we going to be prepared for what might happen? You do not want to miss this episode, as we discuss the “What if’s…” of this coming year! Sure, we hope everything will get back to normal, but let’s not be caught like we were a few weeks ago with our plumbing issue - shaking our heads wondering what to do! Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to subscribe and rate. We love your comments. Need to contact us or have questions?Email marriagebytheword.com
When all else fails, there is hope! No matter what your Christmas might look like this year, you as a couple have the opportunity to work together, showing others hope in Christ. Listen as Jeff and Debbie share personal stories of how they changed Christmas challenges into joy filled holidays, learning to work together as a team. Look for the good in your marriage and celebrate together!Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to subscribe and rate.Need to contact us or have questions? Looking for more marriage resources? Check us out at marriagebytheword.com
This world needs to see God’s holiness. But how are they going to see it except through us? 1 Peter 1:16 instructs us to be holy. In this episode, listen as we share ways this world can see holiness through our marriages as we represent Christ. Choose one or more areas to focus on in your own relationship. Of course, we will make mistakes, but we will get back up and try again! Never give up! God has saved us and called us to a holy life. Start today representing Him well! Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to subscribe and rate.Need to contact us or have questions? Looking for more marriage resources? Check us out at marriagebytheword.com
In this episode we wrap up the What We Didn’t Know series with four additional areas of struggle early in our marriage. By sharing where we stumbled, we hope you can sidestep some of the mistakes we made and develop a healthy, strong relationship! Every couple needs help just like we did! Let our mistakes give you insight and encouragement.Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to subscribe and rate.Need to contact us or have questions? Looking for more marriage resources? Check us out at marriagebytheword.com
What is at the core of your marriage? You don't know? Listen to this episode to discover the most important element that can give you the marriage of your dreams! You can do it! Commit today.Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to subscribe and rate. We love your comments. Need to contact us or have questions?Email marriagebytheword.com
Our friends, David and Kelly McHargue, join us in this episode to talk about Blended Conversations. They share valuable information for all couples, but especially for those who are in a blended family. Their wisdom and experience will no doubt be a blessing to everyone in their marriage! You do not want to miss this episode with Kelly and David as we discuss various conversations that are instrumental in building a healthy family. Check out these resources for blended families. Books:The Smart Stepfamily Guide to Financial Planning: Money Management Before and After You Blend a Family by Ron L. Deal, Greg S. Pettys, David O. Edwards Blending Families by Jimmy Evans, Frank Martin In Their Shoes by Lauren Reitsema The Smart Stepfamily by Ron L. Deal Saving Your Second Marriage Before It Starts by Drs. Les & Leslie ParrottWebsites:familylifeblended.commarriagetoday.com Please feel free to contact us for more information. We want your marriage and your family to be healthy as you seek God for wisdom and direction. Leave us a message at marriagebytheword.com Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe and rate. We love your comments.
What do people recognize as important to your marriage when they observe the two of you? Do they see you passing the torch of loving and serving God, or do they see you passing the torch of loving yourselves? We want to encourage you to become purposeful and intentional in your daily walk. In this episode, we share ways to pass the right torch, and ways we can unknowingly pass the wrong torch. Let’s encourage healthy relationships in generations to come!Correction: The correct reference for the scripture used in the podcast is Judges 2:8-11. We inadvertently referred to Joshua 2. Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to subscribe and rate. We love your comments. Need to contact us or have questions?Email marriagebytheword.com
In this episode, we share five additional things that we didn't know about marriage when we made our commitment. Hopefully, through our transparency, you can avoid some of the mistakes we made. We are all still learning and growing together. We would love to learn some of the things you learned after you married. Share in the comments!Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe and rate. Need to contact us or have questions? Looking for more marriage resources? Check us out at marriagebytheword.com
Social distancing doesn't pertain to couples! We're spending much more time together in a limited amount of square footage. Suddenly, disagreements surface and we have nowhere to go. Jeff and Debbie offer five steps to bring needed peace back inside your four walls. We can enjoy each other even when the house seems to be shrinking!Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe and rate. We love your comments.Need to contact us or have questions? Looking for more marriage resources?Visit marriagebytheword.com
We didn't know! We were so naive when we married almost 38 years ago. New couples think they have all the wisdom, but you too probably found out what you didn't know after you said, "I do." In this episode we share what we had to learn about marriage - the hard way. Leave a comment about something that you didn't know when you got married. You might help others! We are all still learning and growing. Hopefully, through our transparency, you can avoid some of the mistakes we made.Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe and rate. We love your comments. Need to contact us or have questions? Looking for more marriage resources? Email marriagebytheword.com
As a Christian couple, how important is our attitude? In marriage, attitudes can make or break us. They have the potential to draw others to Christ, or drive them from Him. Attitude is serious. In this episode Jeff and Debbie share three attitudes God expects in marriage. Check out their blog post, Attitude is Everything at marriagebytheword.com to learn two additional attitudes for the Christian couple.Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe and rate. We love your comments. Need to contact us or have questions? Email marriagebytheword.com
When is the last time you cleaned out your closet? Did you find things you need to get rid of? Are they not your style? Do they not fit anymore? Are you still hanging on “just in case” you need them? It’s a lot like the old sins we hang on to. We need to look in the mirror and admit they don’t look too good. The things we think we can still “wear” or “do” do not look appropriate anymore. In this episode, Jeff and Debbie discuss what the Word teaches about sin, and why we continue to hold on to some old lifestyle habits. They give Biblical reasons to clean up those sins, and practical steps to take once we choose to recognize our sinful habits, wanting to change. So, what’s in your closet???Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe, rate and leave a review.For more marriage resources, visit marriagebytheword.com
Jeff and Debbie share steps they take each January as they seek God's direction for their marriage in the new year. They offer practical ideas that will strengthen marriages and families as they strive to honor God's Word.Do you want 20/20 vision for 2020? Decide now to set aside time to determine the vision and focus of your marriage!Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review.For more resources, visit marriagebytheword.com
Jeff and Debbie share ways to lessen the stress during Christmas. They encourage husbands and wives to work together, simplifying when possible. Various tips are discussed that will help keep the focus on Christ's birth.To download their Christmas budget, go to marriagebytheword.com
Jeff and Debbie talk about wounds caused from selfishness in the marriage. When a husband or wife demands his or her own way, the marriage friendship is hindered. Sin creeps into decisions made, ultimately impeding the spouse's relationship with God.
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