BUILD OR BREAK: 7 HABITS THAT CAN RUIN YOUR MARRIAGE IF LEFT UNCHECKED

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Segment 1:

• Break the Cycle: Not praying together, fighting dirty, and shutting down communication will tear a marriage apart.

• Prioritize Connection: Make your spouse your chief confider, not your friends or family.

• What to Avoid: Bringing up the past, prioritizing being “right,” and putting conditions on love/respect can wreck intimacy.

Segment 2:

• Quick Forgiveness: No one sins against you more than your spouse, but as a Christian, you’ve been forgiven a mountain—extend that grace.

• Watch Your Words: Speak positively about your spouse to others—disparaging them diminishes both of you.

• Reality Check: Your family knows you’re a sinner—humility and forgiveness are the lifeblood of a healthy marriage.

Segment 3:

• Debunking the Myth: Tim Challies challenges the idea that you must be “well-established” before marriage.

• Flexibility Matters: Financial strain is real, but godly goals and Christian character are far more important.

• Be Faithful: Don’t trade your family for career success—work is important, but it’s just a vehicle for serving God and others.

Segment 4:

• Trust Jesus First: The Bible commands trust in only one person—Jesus. Trust in marriage is important but not absolute.

• When Trust Is Unwise: In cases of abuse or verifiable sin, trust must be approached with wisdom and discernment.

• Church Response: How your church handles broken trust and abuse matters—Christians must model God’s grace and truth.

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