Podcasts about marriage on the rock

Send us a textToday is part 2 of our deep dive into the bestselling marriage book Marriage On The Rock by Jimmy Evans. Today, we're talking about the four core needs of a wife and a husband and the four types of destructive spouses. Enjoy. 

Send us a textJoin us as we dive into the four pillars of a strong marriage taken from the best-selling book "Marriage On The Rock" by Jimmy Evans. These keys are taken directly from Scripture and are pivotal if you want a thriving relationship. Enjoy. 

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Welcome to the audio podcast of Valley Family Church located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. We pray you'll be encouraged as you listen to this podcast. For more information on Valley Family Church, visit valleyfamilychurch.org.

This week's message from Pastor Nick about the foundation of marriage. This message was recorded live on April 21st, 2024.

In this message Pastor James delves into the timeless wisdom of the Sermon on the Mount, unraveling five essential habits for building enduring marriages. From prioritizing Jesus as the foundation to embracing purity, humility in confrontation, managing anger, and practicing forgiveness, listeners embark on a transformative journey toward marital resilience. Discover practical insights and profound truths that empower couples to cultivate relationships grounded in commitment, love, and faith, ultimately laying the groundwork for a lifetime of shared devotion.Support the show

In this episode we talk to "Dr. Love" Ralph Delgado about what makes a for marriage that is built on the rock.

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In this episode, we examine the crucial role that Jesus plays in building a strong and lasting marriage. Our lead pastor, Casey Hough, shares biblical insights and personal experiences on how to make Jesus the foundation of your relationship from the Sermon on the Mount. We explore the importance of putting God first in your marriage, developing a deeper spiritual connection, and how to navigate the challenges that come with building a marriage on Jesus. Join us for a powerful and uplifting conversation that will give you the tools you need to strengthen your marriage and make it a reflection of God's love.This sermon was preached on January 15th, 2023, at Copperfield Church in Houston, TX. For more details, check out http://www.Copperfield.Church

Roles in marriage are misunderstood.  The Bible is clear on what the roles are, and when we do things God's way, the family and marriage work best for everyone.  Jesus's plan for the roles of the husband and wife bring freedom and abundant life into marriage, not bandage and frustration. Find out the truth about the role of the wife in this podcast.   Thanks for listening and please share this podcast with others!  Since 1994, Rick and Rebekah Porterfield have used Biblical relationship principals to help many couples around the world find success and happiness in marriage.  We know firsthand that even the best marriages can get better, and the worst marriages can be saved.   For free resources and information about upcoming events, click here to visit our website www.marriagebythebook.org Or, click here to check out our products on Amazon 

Thanks for listening!  Please support the Rob Skinner Podcast on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/robskinner. In this series, my wife, Pam, and I share what we've learned about how to have a happy marriage.  In this first episode, Building a Marriage on the Rock,  we lay the foundation for successful marriages.  Join us as we talk about: Building on Christ and his teachings Spotting the signs of a marriage headed for divorce Spiritual Stepping Stones How Growth, not Happiness Should be Your Goal All this and more on the Rob Skinner Podcast! Transcript: One of the questions you've asked me is how to make marriage work. I've asked Pam to join me for a three-part series on marriage. Pam, welcome to the program!   How Pam and I got together Rob: Parents married 53 years 5 siblings with 11 divorces I was looking for a rock-solid foundation for marriage God helped me to become a Christian and build on the Rock We've been married 30 years, 10 lived overseas. Pam: Build on the Rock Build on Christ: 1 Corinthians 10:4 For they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ. He is who meets our needs, gives us the water of life and refreshment. Build on Christ's teachings Matthew 7:24-27 24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. 26 But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.” Those who build rock-solid marriages: Look to Christ as their source of life and refreshment Build on Christ's teaching as their foundation Signs of a Rocky Marriage Tension Yelling Lack of patience Constant, close proximity issues Pam The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse John Gottman's study of divorces He was 91% accurate in predicting a divorce Contempt Sarcasm, rolling the eyeballs, sneering, laughing at the person Criticism Addressing the issue not the person. The difference between a complaint and a criticism. Flooding Going past the “reasoning” side to the primitive side of our brain Stonewalling The silent treatment How are you doing? Pam You might have gotten into a fight this week. It happens! Share Spiritual Stepping Stones: Marriage is temporary Matthew 22:30 At the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven. For some this is good news, for others bad! You choose how you live your life and marriage Let's focus on helping one another get to heaven. Goddard List Give each other a hug knowing that it's not going to last forever. Marriage is a gift from God in a dark world Ecclesiastes 9:9 9 Enjoy life with your wife, whom you love, all the days of this meaningless life that God has given you under the sun—all your meaningless days. For this is your lot in life and in your toilsome labor under the sun. Pam Smile at your wife or husband Marriage takes humility. John 8:7-9 7 When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, “Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.” 8 Again he stooped down and wrote on the ground. 9 At this, those who heard began to go away one at a time, the older ones first, until only Jesus was left, with the woman still standing there. Build with stones, don't throw them. Remember, you are a sinner too We can't directly change our partner The only thing we can change is ourselves We can get caught in “Knots” “I'll change when they do this, but they won't do this, so I'm not going to change.” Pam shares: Make growth, not happiness, your goal 3 “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? 4 How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,' when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? 5 You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye. Matthew 7:3 Happiness is a bad goal and very elusive. Happiness and satisfaction is a product of personal growth What makes a great friendship is a common purpose or goal for the marriage. Francis Chan book Pam shares: We see through the same window. It is our relationship with God and the purpose he gives our lives that enables the love and deepens our relationship. Personal growth Are you growing as a person and as a disciple? That is the only thing you can really control. Some of us have spouses that don't seem to be interested in changing or growing. We get so upset with our partners about: Their spirituality Their weaknesses, quirks Their weight Their problems with money What not to do: Share: Financial mistake:  Pam forgiving and cooperating Pam shares Mission growth Saving souls puts your problems in their proper perspective It gives your marriage a larger purpose rather than simply living for the pleasure of this world. Don't neglect your gift. Take risks for God, get back into the battle. Runners speed up in the second half, not slow down. Roger Bannister Share: Japan, Ashland, Tucson   Discussion with your spouse: How are you doing? What warning signs are you seeing? Is there anything that needs to be apologized for? How are you trying to grow? Join us next time as we talk about building a Rock-Solid Friendship.

 The roles of husband and wife are largely misunderstood and often mistaught.  This causes friction and resentment in marriage rather than the abundant life Jesus came to give us (see John 10:10).  In this episode, I start talking about the husband and wife roles, starting with the role of the husband.  What does it really mean to be the head of a relationship?  Find out what the Bible says in this podcast.Thanks for listening and please share this podcast with others!Since 1994, Rick and Rebekah Porterfield have used Biblical relationship principals to help many couples around the world find success and happiness in marriage.  We know firsthand that even the best marriages can get better, and the worst marriages can be saved.   For free resources and information about upcoming events, click here to visit our website www.marriagebythebook.org Or, click here to check out our products on Amazon

The Bible tells us how to treat a covenant partner, and your spouse is your covenant partner.  Brace yourself -- you have a covenant relationship with your spouse that you don't even have with your kids.  That places your spouse in a pretty special position.  In today's podcast you'll learn seven concepts that illustrate how you should treat our spouse.  (Important hint - how you treat them isn't based on how they treat you).Thanks for listening and please share this podcast with others!Since 1994, Rick and Rebekah Porterfield have used Biblical relationship principals to help many couples around the world find success and happiness in marriage.  We know firsthand that even the best marriages can get better, and the worst marriages can be saved.   For free resources and information about upcoming events, click here to visit our website www.marriagebythebook.org Or, click here to check out our products on AmazonSpecial Note: Marriage By The Book has been censored for about two years on social media because we teach Biblical marriage.  Because of that, we have begun posting on Truth Social.  if you are Truth Social, find us, follow us, and share.  Our Truth Social handle is @mbtbook  

Marriage is a covenant, and that isn't the same as a contract - not even close.   In this episode, find out - What it means when we say marriage is a covenantHow a covenant differs from a contractAnd hear an awesome story that illustrates the power of covenantThanks for listening and please share this podcast with others!Since 1994, Rick and Rebekah Porterfield have used Biblical relationship principals to help many couples around the world find success and happiness in marriage.  We know firsthand that even the best marriages can get better, and the worst marriages can be saved.   For free resources and information about upcoming events, click here to visit our website www.marriagebythebook.orgOr, click here to check out our products on Amazon

Communication is important to intimacy.  So is sex.  They are the topics of today's podcast.  In this episode, get practical, Biblical advice on - How to communicate without losing your coolWhat to do with what you learn during communicationThe key to making the sexual relationship good for both people!Thanks for listening and please share this podcast with others!Since 1994, Rick and Rebekah Porterfield have used Biblical relationship principals to help many couples around the world find success and happiness in marriage.  We know firsthand that even the best marriages can get better, and the worst marriages can be saved.   For free resources and information about upcoming events, click here to visit our website www.marriagebythebook.orgOr, click here to check out our products on Amazon

Intimacy.  We all want it.  We want to be close to our spouse, and accepted by them.  No matter how intimate you are, you can always grow closer. In this podcast you'll find out - Why intimacy is so important?  What are practical ways to grow in intimacy?Thanks for listening and please share this podcast with others!Since 1994, Rick and Rebekah Porterfield have used Biblical relationship principals to help many couples around the world find success and happiness in marriage.  We know firsthand that even the best marriages can get better, and the worst marriages can be saved.   For free resources and information about upcoming events, click here to visit our website www.marriagebythebook.orgOr, click here to check out our products on Amazon

What is intimacy?  Is it just sex? That's part of it, but there is a lot more to intimacy than sex.  Intimacy involves knowing your spouse - truly knowing their deepest nature.  We all want intimacy - we want to be truly know, and accepted.  That is possible in marriage! Learn more about intimacy and being one in today's podcast.  Thanks again for listening!  Please subscribe and share this podcast with others.  Since 1994, Rick and Rebekah Porterfield have used Biblical relationship principals to help many couples around the world find success and happiness in marriage.  We know firsthand that even the best marriages can get better, and the worst marriages can be saved.   For free resources and information about upcoming events, click here to visit our website www.marriagebythebook.orgOr, click here to check out our products on Amazon

Forgiveness is step one in removing walls, but forgiveness alone does not result in reconciliation.  A second step is required.  This week and next week, we will cover step 2 and you will learn how to remove walls in relationships, including your own, and how to bring reconciliation full circle. Thanks again for listening.  Since 1994, Rick and Rebekah Porterfield have used Biblical relationship principals to help many couples around the world find success and happiness in marriage.  We know firsthand that even the best marriages can get better, and the worst marriages can be saved.   For free resources and information about upcoming events, click here to visit our website www.marriagebythebook.orgOr, click here to check out our products on Amazon

Forgiveness is one key to removing emotional walls in relationships.  We continue the topic in this episode where you will find out - What do you do if they never apologize (i.e., repent!.). An exercise that will help you to forgive, in a practical way, once and for allThanks again for listening.  Since 1994, Rick and Rebekah Porterfield have used Biblical relationship principals to help many couples around the world find success and happiness in marriage.  We know firsthand that even the best marriages can get better, and the worst marriages can be saved.   For free resources and information about upcoming events, click here to visit our website www.marriagebythebook.orgOr, click here to check out our products on Amazon

Emotional walls in marriage are real.  Offense builds them and unforgiveness maintains them.  forgiveness is step one in removing the walls and restoring intimacy and unity. In this epiosde find out - How much to forgiveWhat to forgiveWho to forgiveRebekah and I had walls in our relationship - really they were more like mountains.  Maybe the same thing has happened in your marriage.  Those walls can be removed, once and for all.  In this episode of the Marriage By the Book podcast start removing the walls in your marriage by learning - What causes walls between us in marriage A key to removing the walls (hint, it's forgiveness!). The consequences of not forgiving.Thanks for listening!Since 1994, Rick and Rebekah Porterfield have used Biblical relationship principals to help many couples around the world find success and happiness in marriage.  We know firsthand that even the best marriages can get better, and the worst marriages can be saved.   For free resources and information about upcoming events, click here to visit our website www.marriagebythebook.orgOr, click here to check out our products on Amazon

Rebekah and I had walls in our relationship - really they were more like mountains.  Maybe the same thing has happened in your marriage.  Those walls can be removed, once and for all.  In this episode of the Marriage By the Book podcast start removing the walls in your marriage by learning - What causes walls between us in marriage A key to removing the walls (hint, it's forgiveness!). The consequences of not forgiving.Thanks for listening!Since 1994, Rick and Rebekah Porterfield have used Biblical relationship principals to help many couples around the world find success and happiness in marriage.  We know firsthand that even the best marriages can get better, and the worst marriages can be saved.   For free resources and information about upcoming events, click here to visit our website www.marriagebythebook.orgOr, click here to check out our products on Amazon

God's love is the answer to every relationship problem.  It is truly the overlooked key to making marriage (and everything else) work; as it says in 1 Cor 13:8, His love never fails.  In this podcast episode, find out  - 7 big benefits of applying God's love in your marriageHow to apply God's love in marriageHow to restore lost feelings of loveThanks for listening!Since 1994, Rick and Rebekah Porterfield have used Biblical relationship principals to help many couples around the world find success and happiness in marriage.  We know firsthand that even the best marriages can get better, and the worst marriages can be saved.   For free resources and information about upcoming events, click here to visit our website www.marriagebythebook.orgOr, click here to check out our products on Amazon

I love how God makes things simple.  Just as there is one problem in relationships, so there is one answer.  And as with all of God's answers, this one is super powerful. It will change your marriage and bring success to so many areas of life.  Listen to this episode to find out the answer and begin applying it to your life today.  Since 1994, Rick and Rebekah Porterfield have used Biblical relationship principals to help many couples around the world find success and happiness in marriage.  We know firsthand that even the best marriages can get better, and the worst marriages can be saved.   For free resources and information about upcoming events, click here to visit our website www.marriagebythebook.orgOr, click here to check out our products on Amazon

Self-centeredness is THE problem in relationships (ouch!).  The Bible is clear on that point, but it is also clear that you can crush the problem.  In this episode, learn how,Thanks for listening!Since 1994, Rick and Rebekah Porterfield have used Biblical relationship principals to help many couples around the world find success and happiness in marriage.  We know firsthand that even the best marriages can get better, and the worst marriages can be saved.   For free resources and information about upcoming events, click here to visit our website www.marriagebythebook.orgOr, click here to check out our products on Amazon   

I was floored when I found out there was just ONE problem in relationships, including in my marriage.  And that problem is self-centeredness.  All the things we fight about are just symptoms of THE problem.  The more I learned about it, the more I learned to overcome it and have a better relationship.  You will do the same! In this episode, find out - The characteristics of self-centerednessIts deceptivenessThe burden it causesOur secret weapon against "The Problem"Thanks for listening!Since 1994, Rick and Rebekah Porterfield have used Biblical relationship principals to help many couples around the world find success and happiness in marriage.  We know firsthand that even the best marriages can get better, and the worst marriages can be saved.   For free resources and information about upcoming events, click here to visit our website www.marriagebythebook.orgOr, click here to check out our products on Amazon

There is just one problem in relationships!  We introduced it last week, and continue talking about it this week.  In this episode, you'll learn the effects of The Problem!It destroys relationshipsIt hinders success in lifeIt leads to manipulationIt creates symptoms (all of the other "problems" in marriage!)Thanks for listening!Since 1994, Rick and Rebekah Porterfield have used Biblical relationship principals to help many couples around the world find success and happiness in marriage.  We know firsthand that even the best marriages can get better, and the worst marriages can be saved.   For free resources and information about upcoming events, click here to visit our website www.marriagebythebook.orgOr, click here to check out our products on Amazon

There is just one problem in relationships!  That may seem hard to believe.  But it's true.  All of the things that cause tension, disagreements, or even arguments in marriage are just symptoms of the one true problem.  In this episode find out from the Bible what THE problem is and the effects it has on relationships. Since 1994, Rick and Rebekah Porterfield have used Biblical relationship principals to help many couples around the world find success and happiness in marriage.  We know firsthand that even the best marriages can get better, and the worst marriages can be saved.   For free resources and information about upcoming events, click here to visit our website www.marriagebythebook.orgOr, click here to check out our products on Amazon

Do you believe you'll achieve greatness in your marriage? If not you, then who? I believe greatness in marriage is possible and it should be on our radar.  It should be a goal.  It really is possible because all things are possible with God (Matt 19:26).   Greatness in marriage isn't going to happen accidentally.  There is a gap between where we are now, and where we can be in marriage.  We have the ability to close that gap between where we are and where we are capable of being.     One step toward greatness in marriage is to adopt God's view of marriage above that of society and culture.   In this episode, learn how God views and defines marriage, and how you can begin the journey to greatness in your marriage!Do you believe you'll achieve greatness in your marriage? If not you, then who? Since 1994, Rick and Rebekah Porterfield have used Biblical relationship principals to help many couples around the world find success and happiness in marriage.  We know firsthand that even the best marriages can get better, and the worst marriages can be saved.   To go deeper, click here to visit our website www.marriagebythebook.orgOr, click here to check out our author page and products on Amazon

Strife is destructive.  We all know that.  But it doesn't have to be that way.  In this episode, Rick teaches on how to eliminate strife in your marriage so that you can enjoy the favor of God and the blessing that He has placed on marriage.    The peace of a strife free life is well worth the effort it takes.   Listen and you will find out, What strife isWhat causes strifeHow to avoid strifeSince 1994, Rick and Rebekah Porterfield have used Biblical relationship principals to help many couples around the world find success and happiness in marriage.  We know firsthand that even the best marriages can get better, and the worst marriages can be saved.   To go deeper, click here to visit our website www.marriagebythebook.orgOr, click here to check out our author page and products on Amazon

The Two Daves have a discussion with Rich and Tanya Hooper about their marriage went from being on the rocks to on the Rock. Don't miss this incredibly powerful testimony!