Hi everyone, welcome to the Restoring Rapport Podcast! My name is Seth Hensley and this is a show dedicated to young believers pursuing the goal of healthy marriage and family. Every Wednesday on this show, I’ll be (1) sharing research, (2) conducting in
In this episode, Seth reviews a thread listing the reasons people get divorced and sorts the separation justifications as either acceptable or unacceptable based on the words of Jesus in Matthew 5. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://biblehub.com/nasb_/matthew/5.htmTo become a subscriber of this podcast, visit:https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews an article on proverbs31.org about being a united team in marriage. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://proverbs31.org/read/devotions/full-post/2025/04/21/three-characteristics-of-a-united-marriageTo become a subscriber of this podcast, visit:https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews an article on proverbs31.org about being a united team in marriage. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://proverbs31.org/read/devotions/full-post/2025/04/21/three-characteristics-of-a-united-marriageTo become a subscriber of this podcast, visit:https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews an article by Focus on the Family, discusses whether or not men and women can be just friends, and goes over the rule you need to follow in order to preserve and protect your marriage from danger. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/the-billy-graham-rule-should-you-be-friends-with-someone-of-the-opposite-sex/To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit:https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews an article by Focus on the Family, discusses whether or not men and women can be just friends, and goes over the rule you need to follow in order to preserve and protect your marriage from danger. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/the-billy-graham-rule-should-you-be-friends-with-someone-of-the-opposite-sex/To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit:https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews an article by Jeremy Pryor and discusses generational blessings and how you can bless your future children. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://substack.com/@jeremypryor/p-152918723To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit:https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews an article by Jeremy Pryor and discusses generational blessings and how you can bless your future children. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://substack.com/@jeremypryor/p-152918723To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit:https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews a satirical example of how to meet a woman's father. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2SzX14l5WkTo become a subscriber of this podcast, visit:https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews a satirical example of how to meet a woman's father. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2SzX14l5WkTo become a subscriber of this podcast, visit:https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews an article by Brett McKay and discusses the importance of community for your marriage, giving one powerful trick to solidify frequent community interaction. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://www.artofmanliness.com/people/relationships/social-initiators-and-non-initiators/To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit:https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews an article by Brett McKay and discusses the importance of community for your marriage, giving one powerful trick to solidify frequent community interaction. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://www.artofmanliness.com/people/relationships/social-initiators-and-non-initiators/To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit:https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews an article by The Gospel Coalition and discusses why your marriage should come before other forms of service. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/a-pastor-is-not-married-to-the-church/To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit:https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews an article by The Gospel Coalition and discusses why your marriage should come before other forms of service. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/a-pastor-is-not-married-to-the-church/To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit:https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth discusses why you should treat “divorce” like profanity in your future marriage. To access the sources for this episode, visit:https://www.artofmanliness.com/people/family/take-the-d-word-off-the-table/To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit:https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth discusses why you should treat “divorce” like profanity in your future marriage. To access the sources for this episode, visit:https://www.artofmanliness.com/people/family/take-the-d-word-off-the-table/To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit:https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth discusses the issue of whether or not romantic partners should have access to one another's phone. To access the sources for this episode, visit:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye8D2pIt58YTo become a subscriber of this podcast, visit:https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth discusses the issue of whether or not romantic partners should have access to one another's phone. To access the sources for this episode, visit:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye8D2pIt58YTo become a subscriber of this podcast, visit:https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews a video by Mark Ballenger and goes through 1st Corinthians Chapter 7. To access the sources for this episode, visit:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZGf6py_0K0&list=PLqXPXGGcbW9e3LOL4pjZ_iN2I9KBx8qX-&index=39To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit:https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews a video by Mark Ballenger and goes through 1st Corinthians Chapter 7. To access the sources for this episode, visit:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZGf6py_0K0&list=PLqXPXGGcbW9e3LOL4pjZ_iN2I9KBx8qX-&index=39To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit:https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews an article by Brett McKay and discusses what you need to know about your partner before getting having the DTR, crossing permanent lines, and getting emotionally hitched. To access the sources for this episode, visit:https://www.artofmanliness.com/people/relationships/avoid-falling-in-love-with-the-wrong-person/To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit:https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews an article by Brett McKay and discusses what you need to know about your partner before getting having the DTR, crossing permanent lines, and getting emotionally hitched. To access the sources for this episode, visit:https://www.artofmanliness.com/people/relationships/avoid-falling-in-love-with-the-wrong-person/To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit:https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews an article by Brett McKay and discusses what you need to know about your partner before getting having the DTR, crossing permanent lines, and getting emotionally hitched. To access the sources for this episode, visit:https://www.artofmanliness.com/people/relationships/avoid-falling-in-love-with-the-wrong-person/To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit:https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews a recent interview between Theo Von and Laila Mickelwait on the crimes of the big porn industry and discusses the damage that porn has done to potential and existing marriages.To access the sources for this episode, visit:1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI0zQMZoqEs&list=PLqXPXGGcbW9e3LOL4pjZ_iN2I9KBx8qX-&index=432. https://exoduscry.com/watch/#raised-on-pornTo become a subscriber of this podcast, visit:https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews a recent interview between Theo Von and Laila Mickelwait on the crimes of the big porn industry and discusses the damage that porn has done to potential and existing marriages.To access the sources for this episode, visit:1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI0zQMZoqEs&list=PLqXPXGGcbW9e3LOL4pjZ_iN2I9KBx8qX-&index=432. https://exoduscry.com/watch/#raised-on-pornTo become a subscriber of this podcast, visit:https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews Tennessee House Bill 315 (HB 315) which proposes what is termed “Covenant Marriage” as an alternative option to “Marriage” for residents of the state and, if passed, would go into effect on July 1st, 2025. Seth reviews a video by Michael Knowles on the issue and discusses the differences between marriage and “covenant marriage” as outlined in the bill. To access the sources for this episode, visit:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCjy4XqPQ6oTo become a subscriber of this podcast, visit:https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews Tennessee House Bill 315 (HB 315) which proposes what is termed “Covenant Marriage” as an alternative option to “Marriage” for residents of the state and, if passed, would go into effect on July 1st, 2025. Seth reviews a video by Michael Knowles on the issue and discusses the differences between marriage and “covenant marriage” as outlined in the bill. To access the sources for this episode, visit:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCjy4XqPQ6oTo become a subscriber of this podcast, visit:https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews a video by Matt Fradd on what men should look for in a mate. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gjtre3Z9hg&t=403s To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit: https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews a video by Matt Fradd on what men should look for in a mate. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gjtre3Z9hg&t=403s To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit: https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews a video by Amir Odom, discusses why modern dating is difficult, and discusses some potential solutions. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gjtre3Z9hg&t=403s To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit: https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews a video by Amir Odom, discusses why modern dating is difficult, and discusses some potential solutions. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gjtre3Z9hg&t=403s To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit: https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth discusses the question of whether or not youth should be given the goal of marriage and raised in that purpose and reviews an article by Jeremy Pryor. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://jeremypryor.substack.com/p/should-parents-cast-vision-to-the To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit: https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth discusses the question of whether or not youth should be given the goal of marriage and raised in that purpose and reviews an article by Jeremy Pryor. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://jeremypryor.substack.com/p/should-parents-cast-vision-to-the To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit: https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews a video by Nectar on a form of speed dating that you probably haven't tried. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8OWAZ1t1l8&t=168s To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit: https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews a video by Nectar on a form of speed dating that you probably haven't tried. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8OWAZ1t1l8&t=168s To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit: https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews a video by Hana Kimberlyy and discusses the importance of keeping your word. Let your “Yes” mean yes and your “No” mean no. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhe-02htP1A&list=PLqXPXGGcbW9e3LOL4pjZ_iN2I9KBx8qX-&index=32 To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit: https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews a video by Hana Kimberlyy and discusses the importance of keeping your word. Let your “Yes” mean yes and your “No” mean no. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhe-02htP1A&list=PLqXPXGGcbW9e3LOL4pjZ_iN2I9KBx8qX-&index=32 To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit: https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews a video by Isaac David on why getting married fast might beat out long engagements. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXb34GPw_G8 To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit: https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews a video by Isaac David on why getting married fast might beat out long engagements. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXb34GPw_G8 To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit: https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews a video by Dr. John Delony and discusses the dos and don'ts of engagements. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ce0sjYMrqnQ&list=PLqXPXGGcbW9e3LOL4pjZ_iN2I9KBx8qX-&index=29 To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit: https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews a video by Dr. John Delony and discusses the dos and don'ts of engagements. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ce0sjYMrqnQ&list=PLqXPXGGcbW9e3LOL4pjZ_iN2I9KBx8qX-&index=29 To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit: https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews an interview between Matt Fradd and Nick Freitas and discusses what motivates men, as well as why men should pursue the goal of marriage again. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_3OJyRwXpM&t=5222s https://homeschoolerponderings.blogspot.com/2020/08/why-marriage-should-be-standard-practice.html To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit: https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews an interview between Matt Fradd and Nick Freitas and discusses what motivates men, as well as why men should pursue the goal of marriage again. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_3OJyRwXpM&t=5222s https://homeschoolerponderings.blogspot.com/2020/08/why-marriage-should-be-standard-practice.html To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit: https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth breaks down the Spotify Wrapped for the show and discusses the breakthroughs of the past year. To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit: https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth discusses the life of Saint Nicholas of Myra, as well as a well-known legend surrounding his generosity to those seeking to be married. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb2FuBNSnyg https://www.vaticannews.va/en/saints/12/06/saint-nicholas-of-bari--bishop-of-myra.html To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit: https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews a video by Mike Winger on how to be a peacemaker in a marriage and uphold respect no matter what. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSHQasVLWNw&list=PLqXPXGGcbW9e3LOL4pjZ_iN2I9KBx8qX-&index=22 To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit: https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews a video by Mike Winger on how to be a peacemaker in a marriage and uphold respect no matter what. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSHQasVLWNw&list=PLqXPXGGcbW9e3LOL4pjZ_iN2I9KBx8qX-&index=22 To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit: https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews a video by the Beveres and discusses why some regret marriage, leaving and cleaving, and boundaries with family. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8AesPHgkRs&t=996s To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit: https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews a video by the Beveres and discusses why some regret marriage, leaving and cleaving, and boundaries with family. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8AesPHgkRs&t=996s To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit: https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews a video by pastor Steven Furtick and discusses being led by the Lord in your dating life and whether or not it is possible to “know” if your marriage will succeed. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ufhiace_f4&t=796s To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit: https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews a video by pastor Steven Furtick and discusses being led by the Lord in your dating life and whether or not it is possible to “know” if your marriage will succeed. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ufhiace_f4&t=796s To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit: https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe
In this episode, Seth reviews an interview between Chris Williamson and Brett Cooper on the subject of what men can do to find a woman and shares the best method of finding a spouse in the modern world. To access the sources for this episode, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFMHYtOeA3g&t=361s To become a subscriber of this podcast, visit: https://anchor.fm/seth-hensley/subscribe