Podcasts about christian relationships

Send us Fan MailDiscover why vulnerability isn't sharing more information- it's revealing what's true, and why that is the foundation of intimacy, connection, and oneness.You can talk for hours and still feel disconnected.You can share your schedule, your plans, your frustrations, and everything that happened during your day… while never revealing your heart.In this episode, Chelsey  unpacks one of the most misunderstood concepts in marriage: vulnerability. Learn why intimacy requires more than communication, how hiding began in the Garden, and why vulnerability is less about sharing everything and more about revealing what is true.Because information doesn't create intimacy.Revelation does. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."First step? Grab the 30 Day Guide: War Room RESET: daily action to regulate, realign, and reconnect. 

Send us Fan MailMost couples think conflict is what destroys intimacy.It's not.Self-protection is.A husband jokes instead of admitting he feels rejected.A wife withdraws instead of admitting she feels hurt.One pursues. One avoids.Different behaviors. Same root.Self-protection.In this episode, Chelsey unpacks the hidden ways self-protection shows up in marriage, why God often uses marriage to expose the wounds and fears He wants to heal, and how our identity in Christ gives us the security to stop hiding and start moving toward one another.Because intimacy was never built on performance, control, or self-preservation.It was built on vulnerability, truth, and trust.And self-protection and intimacy cannot coexist. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."First step? Grab the 30 Day Guide: War Room RESET: daily action to regulate, realign, and reconnect. 

Send us Fan MailMany couples think they have a communication problem when they actually have an ownership problem.When hurt, frustration, loneliness, and disappointment go unnamed, it's easy to fall into blame, defensiveness, criticism, and distance. But emotional intimacy grows when two people learn to take ownership of what they're feeling, anchor themselves in truth, and move toward one another with a shared path forward.In this episode, I'm sharing a simple framework to help couples reignite emotional connection through honesty, responsibility, repentance, and oneness.Because emotional intimacy isn't built through winning arguments.It's built through being known, speaking truth, and choosing to move toward one another again. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."First step? Grab the 30 Day Guide: War Room RESET: daily action to regulate, realign, and reconnect. 

What do you do with all the emotions that linger after a fight with your spouse? Even when the argument is over, the hurt, disappointment, frustration, and unmet expectations can continue to swirl around in your mind and heart. In this episode, I sit down with Dave and Ann Wilson from FamilyLife Today to talk about what happens after marriage conflict and how to process those emotions in a healthy, Christ-centered way. We discuss recurring arguments, unmet expectations, disappointment in marriage, and practical ways to bring your emotions to God so resentment doesn't quietly take root. If you've ever felt stuck in the same marriage conflict over and over again, this conversation will remind you that healing and hope are possible. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN [00:00] Why Marriage Often Brings Our Deepest Emotional Triggers to the Surface [04:00] How to Find the Real Issue Underneath the Argument [15:00] The Hidden Wounds We Bring Into Marriage [20:00] Grieving the Marriage You Thought You Would Have [27:00] Help for Managing Emotions in Marriage: Tip #1: Asking God Before You Speak [32:00] Help for Managing Emotions in Marriage: Tip #2: Own Your Mistakes [35:00] What to Do When You Feel Hurt But Your Spouse Doesn't Understand [40:00] Protecting Hope During Long-Term Marriage Struggles [44:00] Using the A.D.D. Method to Process Marriage Emotions RESOURCES: Vertical Marriage: The One Secret That will Change Your Marriage by Dave and Ann Wilson How to Speak Life to Your Husband When All You Want to Do Is Yell at Him by Ann Wilson FamilyLife Today Podcast RELATED EPISODES: Ep 299: Emotions in Marriage: When Should You Share (and When Should You Not)? Ep 301: What to Do When Your Husband Shuts Down Emotionally with Sathiya Sam Ep 342: Help for Emotional Overreaction in Relationships Ep 328: When Your Husband Is Driving You Crazy with Ann + Dave Wilson   Send us Fan Mail

Send us Fan MailWhen was the last time you had that desire for your husband as an overflow from that desire for God, your Father, your Creator, your Maker? The maker of everything? Where you heart is, there also is your treasure.  Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."First step? Grab the 30 Day Guide: War Room RESET: daily action to regulate, realign, and reconnect. 

Long-distance Christian relationships present unique joys and challenges for singles seeking godly marriage. In an era of online Christian dating, apps, and mobility for work or ministry, many believers find themselves connecting with a potential spouse hundreds or thousands of miles away. The question arises: Can a long-distance relationship honor God and lead to a healthy covenant marriage? The answer is yes—with intentionality, biblical wisdom, and reliance on the Holy Spirit. This article offers practical, Scripture-based guidance for navigating long-distance […] The post Navigating Long-Distance Christian Relationships Biblically appeared first on Christian Singles Advice | Christian Dating Advice Tips. Related posts: Biblical Marriage Principles for Christian Singles: A Guide to Godly Relationships Christian Advice for Singles: Navigating Life and Relationships with Faith Navigating AI Boyfriends and Girlfriends as a Christian Single Navigating Cultural Differences in Intercultural Christian Dating Navigating Family Pressure to “Settle Down”

Send us Fan Mail"I believe, Lord, Help my unbelief!" Learn how to move from "I know" but don't really believe deep down TO "I believe with every cell in my body and so I live like it's already done!" And that belief changes everything. Starting with YOU. But it has to start with the SOURCE. The ONLY Source. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."First step? Grab the 30 Day Guide: War Room RESET: daily action to regulate, realign, and reconnect. 

Send us Fan MailBuild on purpose with discipline and consistency! Break free from the "hard" of marriage and actually like each other again.  Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."First step? Grab the 30 Day Guide: War Room RESET: daily action to regulate, realign, and reconnect. 

Many Christian singles wonder: Can a relationship work if you and your potential partner vote differently? Political differences in Christian dating have become one of the biggest challenges for believers seeking godly marriage. With heated elections, social media echo chambers, and cultural flashpoints, it's easy to feel like politics could derail God's will for your love life. The good news? Scripture offers clear wisdom. Unity in Christ transcends political parties, yet wisdom and discernment remain essential when considering a lifelong […] The post Political Differences in Christian Dating Relationships: Can Love Survive Different Views? appeared first on Christian Singles Advice | Christian Dating Advice Tips. Related posts: Dating People From Different Political Views How Christian Singles Can Remain Loving and Peaceful Amidst Political Polemics Marrying Someone With Different Political Views Navigating Cultural Differences in Intercultural Christian Dating Understanding the Five Love Languages in Christian Relationships

https://www.patreon.com/breakingsocialnorms/posts/does-marriage-w-160760285?pr=true (*UNLOCK FULL 90 MINUTES ON PATREON!)We're doing the June Supporters-Only BONUS show called "After Dark with the Weishaupts!" Today we're debating and discussing an analogy about being in a relationship like building a puzzle. We'll discuss the western ideas of being "whole" in a marriage by finding the perfect puzzle piece, versus the realities of marriage and the age of self-worship along with some words from Father Abbot Tryphon on the ego!Unlock the full 90 minute version on Patreon.com/BreakingSocialNorms or Apple Podcast Premium! FULL SHOW NOW UP AD-FREE with early access on Patreon.com/BreakingSocialNorms and Apple Podcast Premium; free feed gets a preview! You can now sign up for our commercial-free version of the show with a Patreon exclusive bonus show called “Morning Coffee w/ the Weishaupts” at Patreon.com/BreakingSocialNorms  OR subscribe on the Apple Podcasts app to get all the same bonus “Morning Coffee” episodes AD-FREE with early access! (*Patreon is also NOW enabled to connect with Spotify! https://rb.gy/r34zj)Want more?…Index of all previous episodes on free feed: https://breakingsocialnorms.com/2021/03/22/index-of-archived-episodes/Leave a review or rating wherever you listen and we'll see what you've got to say!Follow us on the socials:instagram.com/theweishaupts2/Check out Isaac's conspiracy podcasts, merch, etc:AllMyLinks.com/IsaacWOccult Symbolism and Pop Culture (on all podcast platforms or IlluminatiWatcher.com)Isaac Weishaupt's book are all on Amazon and Audible; *author narrated audiobooks*STATEMENT: This show is full of Isaac's and Josie's useless opinions and presented for entertainment purposes. Audio clips used in Fair Use and taken from YouTube videos.

Send us Fan MailWhat if intimacy isn't gone…just buried under years of pain, fear, resentment, disappointment, betrayal, or self-protection?In this episode, Chelsey shares 10 practical ways to restore intimacy God's way—not through pressure, pretending, or rushing healing, but through surrender, safety, grief, openness, and intentionally moving toward one another again.Because God's design for intimacy was never simply physical.It was always:to be fully known…and fully loved. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."First step? Grab the 30 Day Guide: War Room RESET: daily action to regulate, realign, and reconnect. 

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Send us Fan Mail“Intimacy will never be the same.”Maybe you've heard that.Maybe you've even believed it.In this episode, Chelsey confronts one of the most hopeless messages surrounding marriage after betrayal, wounds, and broken trust—and asks a different question:What if God actually restores?This episode explores intimacy through the lens of surrender, healing, softness, trust rebuilding, and God's design for delight within marriage.Because what feels impossible to us…rarely limits God. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."First step? Grab the 30 Day Guide: War Room RESET: daily action to regulate, realign, and reconnect. 

Send us Fan MailMany wives are carrying burdens they were never meant to carry.Trying harder. Fixing more. Worrying constantly.But what if God never asked you to carry your husband?What if He invited you to pray for him instead?In this episode, Chelsey shares 10 powerful prayers wives can pray over their husbands to move from control into intercession and create space for God to move powerfully.Because prayer changes more than circumstances.It changes us too. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."First step? Grab the 30 Day Guide: War Room RESET: daily action to regulate, realign, and reconnect. 

Why is church hurt so hard to sort through—even when you're trying to approach it thoughtfully?In this episode, Jill begins a new series exploring the complexity of disappointment and tension within church communities. Not every situation is clear-cut. Sometimes something feels off, but there isn't full agreement on what's right or wrong—and that's where it becomes difficult to process.Rather than rushing to conclusions, this episode slows things down and looks at what may be happening underneath the experience. Jill walks through why these situations feel heavier than other types of conflict, why it's hard to talk about concerns without feeling like you're causing division, and how quickly our interpretations can start to shape what we believe is true.This episode isn't about assigning blame or figuring out who's right. It's about understanding the layers—so you can respond with more clarity, humility, and steadiness.In This Episode:Why church experiences often carry more emotional and spiritual weightThe tension between wanting to be careful and needing to process something that doesn't sit rightHow internal processing can shift into certainty without realizing itWhy these situations are rarely as simple as they first appearThe layers involved: leadership, culture, interpretation, and your own internal responseKey Takeaways:Church hurt often feels heavier because it involves trust, belonging, and shared faithNot every situation is clear—many involve differing perspectives rather than obvious right and wrongIt's possible to move too quickly toward silence or certainty without fully understanding what's happeningSlowing down your thinking creates space for clarity and wisdomYou don't have to resolve everything immediately to begin moving forward thoughtfullySeries Note:This episode is part of a four-part series on church hurt. In the coming weeks, we'll look more closely at leadership, hear from women who have walked through these experiences, and explore how to process what's happening in your own heart.Keywords:church hurt, Christian relationships, church conflict, spiritual discernment, emotional processing, Christian growth, navigating disappointment, faith and relationships, church leadership, Christian mindset CLICK HERE to learn more and join me for Wholehearted live virtual workshop June 27, 10-1 pm CT.  Come by yourself or register with the women in your world. Discover ways to work with me at www.thehappiestlives.com or www.myhappyvault.comQuestions? Email Jill directly at Jill@thehappiestlives.com

Should Christians Swipe Right? Dating Apps, “The Wild,” and God's Timing Episode Description Live from Crown College, Micah and Josiah sit down with a room full of college students to tackle some of the most honest questions about dating, doctrine, and discernment. From “Are dating apps bad?” to “What if my girlfriend and I disagree theologically?”—this episode will help young adults navigate love, relationships, and faith in a swipe-right culture. You'll also hear about the Worth the Weight Journal and how it can help you invite Jesus into your season of singleness, dating, or engagement. Order copies of Micah's Worth The Wait Journal: https://www.micahkennealy.com/products-1 More about us: www.fyi-podcast.com  | www.youngadults.today   More about Crown College: https://www.crown.edu   Follow youngadulting.today on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadulting.today/ 

Send us Fan MailForgiveness is one of the most misunderstood concepts in marriage.Many Christians believe forgiveness means forgetting, pretending it didn't hurt, immediately restoring trust, or never struggling again.Others stay trapped waiting to forgive until the pain completely disappears.In this episode, Chelsey dives into what biblical forgiveness actually is, what it isn't, and how surrendering the healing process to God often looks very different than we expect.Because forgiveness may happen in a moment.But walking out healing, rebuilding trust, and learning to live differently may take much longer. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."First step? Grab the 30 Day Guide: War Room RESET: daily action to regulate, realign, and reconnect. 

If you've ever felt anxious around someone because you're constantly trying to keep the peace, this episode is for you.Maybe you're choosing your words carefully. Replaying conversations afterward. Walking on eggshells because you're worried they'll take something the wrong way. The harder you try to keep the peace, the more anxious you become.In this episode, friendship coach Zoe Asher shares the mindset shift that helped her break free from years of people-pleasing, peacekeeping, and relational anxiety. Through a powerful story, biblical wisdom from Romans 12:18 and 1 Peter 3:16, and practical insights on integrity, boundaries, and self-control, you'll learn the difference between keeping the peace and living at peace.Get your "12 Questions to Ask Before You End the Friendship" Guide for FREE here!Support the showWant to work with Zoe 1-on-1 for personalized friendship coaching for that extra push and source of accountability? Zoe has limited slots available on a rolling basis, so please email contact@accidentallyintentional.com (subject line: COACH ME) and the team will be in touch with next steps!Subscribe to the Leveled Up Friendships YouTube channel!

One of the most subtle and dangerous traps is dating someone who identifies as a “Christian” but isn't actively following Christ. They may attend church occasionally, post inspirational quotes, or even pray before meals — yet their daily life shows little evidence of genuine faith. This situation, often called being “unequally yoked,” causes countless Christian singles heartbreak, confusion, and spiritual setbacks. If you're a Christian single in 2026 navigating dating apps, church groups, or mutual friends, this article will help […] The post Dating a “Christian” Who Isn't Really Following Christ appeared first on Christian Singles Advice | Christian Dating Advice Tips. Related posts: Christian Relationships – Love As Christ Loves Do Not Be Unequally Yoked Meaning in Christian Dating Embracing Your Identity in Christ as a Christian Single Is It Sinful to Date a Non-Christian? A Biblical Perspective on Christian Dating Self-Worth in Christ: Overcoming Insecurities as a Single Christian

Have you ever found yourself replaying someone else's words, assuming they were judging you? Or maybe you've caught yourself criticizing someone in your mind, convinced you're seeing the situation clearly. If so, you're not alone. This week on The Love Offering Podcast, I sat down with my friend Shannon Popkin to discuss her new book, Kinda Judgy: Finding Mercy for Myself and Others in Six Stories of the Bible. Together, we explored a topic that many of us struggle with but rarely talk about openly—judgment. What if the criticism we feel from others is often rooted in our own insecurities? What if the harsh standards we apply to others reveal places in our own hearts that need God's healing mercy? Through powerful stories like Jonah, the thief on the cross, and the woman caught in adultery, Shannon reminds us that while God is a righteous Judge, He is also abundantly merciful. His mercy changes how we see ourselves and how we see others. One of my favorite takeaways from our conversation was this: we often feel judged and become judgy in response. But Jesus shows us a different way. Though He was wrongly judged, He responded with compassion, forgiveness, and grace. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why judgment and insecurity are often connected• How contempt quietly damages our relationships• What Jonah's story reveals about our own hearts• How God's mercy transforms the way we treat others• Why the cross is the ultimate picture of love and compassion Friend, if you've ever struggled with being critical of yourself or others, this conversation will encourage you and point you back to the heart of God. With love, Rachael Adams Connect with Shannon Popkin Website: https://www.shannonpopkin.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonpopkin Book: Kinda Judgy: Finding Mercy for Myself and Others in Six Stories of the Bible Connect with Rachael Adams Website: https://www.rachaelkadams.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachaeladamsauthorSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Send us Fan MailYou study business.You study parenting.You study nutrition.But do you intentionally study your husband?In this episode, I'm teaching wives how to become students of their husbands—not to control them or fix them—but to understand, support, and build the kind of marriage where both people flourish.You'll learn practical ways to understand how your husband thinks, what creates safety and connection for men, and how intentional curiosity creates stronger marriages than assumption ever will.Because high level marriages are built by spouses who never stop learning each other. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.

Send us Fan MailYou love your spouse.But do you actually like them? This reel sparked a HUGE reaction!In this episode, Chelsey Holm unpacks why so many marriages slowly drift from friendship, fun, and genuine enjoyment—and why simply staying married is not the same thing as flourishing together.You'll learn why resentment quietly kills friendship, how survival mode changes connection, and what creates the kind of marriage where you genuinely enjoy being together again.Because marriage was never meant to be endured.It was meant to reflect something much deeper. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.

What if the biggest problem in your marriage isn't the argument… but the way you argue? In this episode of Married AF, we celebrate a huge milestone, 500,000 downloads, and then dive straight into one of the most important relationship communication conversations we've ever had: why so many couples are trying to win arguments instead of understanding each other.We break down the hidden communication habits quietly damaging marriages, emotional intimacy, dating relationships, friendships, and even faith conversations. From shutting down emotionally to mentally preparing your comeback while your spouse is still talking, we unpack why modern conflict resolution feels more exhausting than productive and what healthy communication actually looks like.We also walk through five practical tools for better marriage communication and healthier relationships:How to stop treating conversations like competitionsWhy undistracted presence changes everythingThe power of asking better questionsHow to find common ground even during disagreementWhy grace and truth matter in every hard conversationIf you're struggling with marital issues, emotional disconnect, intimacy challenges, recurring fights, or feeling unheard in your relationship, this episode offers practical marriage advice and support you can actually use. Whether you're newly married, dating, navigating relationship challenges, or simply trying to communicate better with the people you love, this conversation will challenge the way you think about conflict, happiness, love, and connection.This episode is packed with:Marriage adviceRelationship communicationConflict resolution toolsChristian marriage coachingEmotional intimacy insightsCommunication strategiesDating and newlywed adviceBiblical perspectives on relationships and ChristianityPractical support for healthier marriagesBecause sometimes the strongest marriages aren't the ones that never fight… they're the ones that learn how to fight without destroying each other.

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! Join us this week as we tackle the topic of false prophets. What does it mean to enter the Kingdom of God by the narrow gate? And how should we respond to any false teaching we encounter? Tune in today to hear more! Mentioned in this episode – Little Pilgrim's Big Journey: https://lithoskids.com/products/little-pilgrims-big-journey-complete-boxed-set We are using John Stott's The Message of the Sermon on the Mount to guide our conversation this season — click here to purchase a copy of your own: https://bit.ly/4bzYgZI

Send us Fan MailWhat if the pain you've been avoiding is actually the doorway to healing? Discover how godly grief, honest repentance, and the grace of Jesus can restore what bitterness, pride, and brokenness have damaged. HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Series: EphesiansScripture: Ephesians 5:21-23 33; 1 Peter 3:1-6May 17, 2026 - Worship Service

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! Join us this week as we discuss how Jesus instructs us to relate to one another and to our Heavenly Father. What does Jesus mean when he says not to judge others? And why does he invite us to persist in prayer to the Father? Tune in today to hear more! We are using John Stott's The Message of the Sermon on the Mount to guide our conversation this season — click here to purchase a copy of your own: https://bit.ly/4bzYgZI

God's desire is for His family to live in unity and harmony. Throughout Scripture, He shows us how to deal rightly with one another so that our relationships can be loving, healthy, and at peace. Honor all people – Romans 12:9-10; 1 Corinthians 12:23; 1 Peter 2:17; John 3:16 Honor involves action, this includes: listening instead of dismissing elevating others rather than competing speaking respectfully meeting needs when possible acknowledging others' contributions Philippians 2:1-3 Wives – Ephesians 5:21, 22, 33 Husbands – 1 Peter 3:7 Children with parents – Ephesians 6:1-3; Matthew 15:1-9; 1 Timothy 5:4, 8 Parents to children – Ephesians 6:4; Colossians 3:21 Governing authorities – Romans 13:1, 7; 1 Peter 2:17 Employees and employers – Ephesians 6:5-9 Church Elders – 1 Timothy 5:17 Romans 14:1; 15:7 Acceptance not controlling Matthew 6:12, 14-15 Forgive Matthew 5:22-26; 18:15-16 Dealing quickly The post Practical Christianity 4: Christian Relationships first appeared on Living Hope.

Send us Fan MailI thought this would be the shortest episode ever because I wanted to go all Truth, no love of: "If you refuse to forgive others, your Father in heaven will not forgive you." And then the Holy Spirit gently nudged me (punched me in the face) and reminded me of the love part...So let's dive into forgiveness and letting go God's way wrapped in both Truth and love. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Feeling insecure as a single Christian is more common than many admit. In a world that ties worth to relationship status, appearance, career success, or social media likes, it's easy to question your value when marriage hasn't arrived yet. But God's Word offers a rock-solid foundation for self-worth in Christ that no dating season can shake. If you're battling feelings of “not enough,” “too much,” or “left behind,” this article is for you. Discovering your true identity in Christ is […] The post Self-Worth in Christ: Overcoming Insecurities as a Single Christian appeared first on Christian Singles Advice | Christian Dating Advice Tips. Related posts: Christian Relationships – Love As Christ Loves Embracing Your Identity in Christ as a Christian Single Overcoming Christmas Blues as a Single Christian Overcoming Relationship Anxiety as a Christian Single Woman Overcoming Societal Pressures to Marry as a Christian Single

“We and He are one!” That is Paul's message in this beautiful but misunderstood passage in Ephesians 5:22-6:9. The center of Paul's message is 5:32 yet people get off track looking for subordination of wives in the home. Here we focus on the patterns and implications of Paul's message in the Greek text of this famous passage. We see three three verse numbers in Ephesians 5:19-21 but this is actually a parallelism of four parts: A and A prime are in 19a and 21. B and B prime are in 19b and 20. WE MUST TAKE THE TWO A SECTIONS TOGETHER. WHEN WE DO WE SEE THAT BELIEVERS SUBMIT TO THE TEACHING AND ADMONITION THEY RECEIVE FROM ONE ANOTHER. In the same way we insert this reciprocal action of building up one another into verse 22 where Paul is speaking about both spouses in a Christian home building up one another! Go deeper? Read the book "Beyond Eden" with more details and study guides as well for group work.   https://a.co/d/02oo5Rrk The Tru316 Foundation (www.Tru316.com) is the home of The Eden Podcast with Bruce C. E. Fleming where we “true” the verse of Genesis 3:16. The Tru316 Message is that “God didn't curse Eve (or Adam) or limit woman in any way.” Once Genesis 3:16 is made clear the other passages on women and men become clear too. You are encouraged to access the episodes of Seasons 1-11 of The Eden Podcast for teaching on the seven key passages on women and men. Are you a reader? We invite you to get from Amazon the four books by Bruce C. E. Fleming in The Eden Book Series (Tru316.com/trubooks). Would you like to support the work of the Tru316 Foundation? You can become a Tru Partner here: www.Tru316.com/partner

Send us Fan MailRide the wave of God's consistent, never-failing goodness to speak WEEK after WEEK without fail inside HLW! Come, taste and see the Lord's goodness!! Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Send us Fan MailWhen you're growing, the navigational systems that once protected you eventually don't fit the new direction. But the brain prefers the known discomfort rather than the unknown discomfort of what is not familiar to you....yet.In this episode, Chelsey explores the pull of reverting back to old patterns of self-protection and how to steer-clear of returning to your vomit again (as Proverbs 26:11 so aptly warns us). Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Send us Fan MailRight now, your strongest thoughts are driving the direction of your life. What you're looking for, you're finding. In this episode, Chelsey unpacks how all of your thoughts are impacting you and what to do about it. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Send us Fan MailI didn't know what I didn't know. In this episode, I unpack several things I learned the hard way, things that I needed to unlearn, and things that I now share with you. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Send us Fan MailIs God revealing areas where you need to implement daily discipline? Are there areas He is showing you that your heart posture is wrong? What about areas where He wants you to take discipline even deeper?In this episode, Chelsey dives into discipline of the body and the spiritual act of worship to discipline your body as a command of stewardship. Buckle up! This one is likely to bring that Holy Spirit fire of conviction. Good news- conviction leads to repentance which brings freedom, not condemnation and shame. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Send us Fan MailThe divorce rate among Christians right now is 50% or more- that's out of every 2 marriages, at LEAST 1 will end in marriage. Woof. In this episode, Chelsey shares with you the ONE daily habit that drops that statistic DRASTICALLY from 1 in 2 couples ending in divorce to 1 in 1,152! It's completely free and you can start right now. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Send us Fan MailIntimacy doesn't start in the bedroom. Marriages don't end because of intimacy issues- they are simply early warning lights of deeper problems. In this episode, Chelsey gives you 4 ways to deepen intimacy (outside of the bedroom that improves intimacy INSIDE the bedroom) that ANYONE can do no matter where you are in marriage right now. These are practical, powerful, and meant to be done consistently and DAILY. One of these divorce-proofs your marriage unlike anything else! Less than 1% of divorces happen when you do just this one thing DAILY! Drop a review when with the one you're implementing first.  Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Send us Fan MailRight now your marriage is a liability to God's Kingdom work, a stumbling block to the good works God has predestined you to walk in, a hindrance to the preaching of His gospel.In this episode, you'll find 3 ways to turn your marriage into an asset for the Lord and not the liability it is right now. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Send us Fan MailYou don't need a perfect plan—you need a daily return to alignment.In this final episode of the Identity series, Chelsey Holm brings everything together and shows you what it actually looks like to live this out in real life.Not in theory. Not in a perfect environment. But in the middle of triggers, tension, busy days, and real marriage dynamics.This episode will help you move from understanding identity… to embodying it through small, daily decisions rooted in obedience, surrender, and alignment with God.Because this isn't about getting it right once.It's about returning—again and again. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Send us Fan MailMost women don't realize they've made this shift… until they feel the distance in their marriage.In this episode, Chelsey Holm confronts one of the most culturally accepted—but quietly destructive—patterns in modern families: putting kids before the marriage.It feels loving. It feels noble. But it slowly erodes connection, creates disunity, and leaves marriages running on leftovers.God's design is clear—marriage is the foundation of the home, not an afterthought.This episode will challenge you to reconsider what you've normalized and begin restoring the order that actually protects your family long-term. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Send us Fan MailYou keep trying to fix your marriage… but God is trying to restore you.In this episode, Chelsey Holm exposes a hard but freeing truth: your marriage cannot be healthy if you are operating from depletion, dysregulation, and disconnection from God.Many women abandon themselves in the name of being a “good wife”—overgiving, overfunctioning, and losing their peace in the process.But God's design is clear: He works through a wife who is aligned, filled, and led by the Spirit—not one who is exhausted and reactive.This episode will challenge you to stop bypassing your own alignment and start stewarding your mind, body, and spirit so you can show up with clarity, peace, and authority in your marriage. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Send us Fan MailYou say God is first… but does your life actually reflect it?In this episode, Chelsey Holm unpacks what it truly means to put God first—not just in belief, but in your daily reactions, decisions, and emotional responses.Many women claim God as their foundation, yet still live led by feelings, fear, and control. This misalignment creates instability, anxiety, and disconnection in marriage.When God is not first, something else always takes the lead.This episode will help you identify what's actually leading you—and how to realign your life so everything else can stabilize. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Send us Fan MailYou know what God says… but are you actually living it out?In this episode, Chelsey Holm exposes the gap between knowing truth and obeying it—and why that gap is where frustration, disconnection, and control take root in marriage.Many women have knowledge of Scripture, desire to grow, and a heart for God… but are still reacting, striving, and trying to manage outcomes instead of walking in simple, Spirit-led obedience.If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or like nothing is shifting—this episode will show you why.Transformation doesn't come from what you know. It comes from how you respond. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Send us Fan MailYou don't need a better marriage strategy—you need a right response to a holy God.In this episode, Chelsey Holm reframes identity as a wife through the lens of God's holiness, obedience, and reverence. Walking from Genesis through the New Testament, she unpacks the difference between knowing what God says and actually living in alignment with it.Many women love God but are unknowingly striving, controlling, and reacting—trying to produce righteousness through effort instead of surrender.This episode will challenge you to stop bringing “strange fire” into your marriage and instead return to simple, Spirit-led obedience that leads to peace, alignment, and transformation. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Send us Fan MailYou are not powerless in your marriage—you've just been undertrained. Ep 6In this final episode of the Spiritual Warfare Within Marriage series, Chelsey Holm brings everything together and equips you to step fully into the authority you've been given through the Holy Spirit.This is not about control, manipulation, or position. This is about alignment, prayer, and walking in Spirit-led power.You'll learn what biblical authority actually is, how to cover your marriage in prayer without striving, and how to lead from a place of surrender and strength.This episode will shift how you see your role—and activate how you show up. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Send us Fan MailWhat do you do when you're trying… and he's not? Ep 4When there's distance, disconnection, or you feel like you're the only one carrying the weight of your marriage?In this episode of the Spiritual Warfare Within Marriage series, Chelsey Holm walks you through how to fight for your marriage without controlling your husband—and how to step into spiritual authority even when unity isn't present.You'll learn how to shift the atmosphere of your home, break cycles, and lead from alignment, not pressure.Because you are not powerless—even if you feel alone. Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

Palm Sunday reveals a choice: follow the crowd or follow King Jesus. This message invites us to build unlikely relationships and become agents of reconciliation in a divided world.

Every marriage faces moments of hurt—some small, some storm-level. What determines whether those moments become distance or deeper unity? Forgiveness. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef teaches from Jesus' words in Matthew 18:21–22, where Christ calls believers to forgive “seventy-seven times”—not as a number to track, but as a lifestyle of grace. Dr. Youssef explains why the world may talk about forgiveness, but only those who know they've been forgiven much can extend forgiveness freely—especially in the most personal relationship of all. You'll learn three practical, biblical ways to cultivate forgiveness in marriage: Attack the insignificant: train your heart to forgive small offenses so you're prepared for bigger trials, Arrest the incompatible: after choosing forgiveness, take lingering grudges captive before they gain a foothold, Hold fast to your true identity: remember how Christ forgives you again and again—and let that mercy shape how you respond to your spouse. If bitterness has been building, if old wounds keep resurfacing, or if you're trying to rebuild trust, this devotional will point you back to the only source of lasting freedom: forgiving as the Lord forgave you. Today's MY Devotional has been provided by Leading The Way. The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.