Building strong marriages under pressure
Introducing Timeless Parenting Episode 28.
It's no secret that modern marriages are under pressure—even the Christian ones. Parents are often tired, busy and stressed by the challenges of keeping our families afloat. So it's natural for couples to experience times of tension, conflict and disconnection. But the good news is that there are many simple things we can do to strengthen our connection and build a relationship that can bounce back. By God's grace, we can see transformation and growth.
In this episode, we spoke with Keith and Sarah Condie, founders of the Mental Health and Pastoral Care Institute, about the everyday things we can do to strengthen our marriages to help them withstand—and grow through—the inevitable challenges that come. Keith and Sarah shared openly about the challenges they faced within their own marriage and the lessons they have learnt and passed on to others along the way. They bring a perspective that is shaped both by the gospel and the latest research.
We talked about:
Why are modern marriages under pressure?
Why are the years of raising children so hard on marriages?
What are the simple, everyday things we can do to strengthen our marriages for the hard times?
What kinds of habits and attitudes characterise marriages that last?
What role can our Christian friends and community play?
Where can we get help if our marriage connection feels weak?
This episode will equip Christian couples with some simple ways to build a stronger connection.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Parenting in God's Family Volume 2, which includes a chapter by our guests on 'Keeping our marriages healthy'.
Building a Safe and Strong Marriage course created by Keith and Sarah Condie.
Timeless Parenting Episode 12: 'How conflict offer us opportunities for growth'.
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Mothers Union Sydney runs an annual seminar about Christian life and parenting. Listen to talks from previous seminars on Soundcloud.
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