The Effective Way to Change Your Spouse
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Olushile and Dr. Latifat dive into a tough yet essential question many married couples face: Can your spouse change after marriage? They explore common myths, pitfalls, and practical strategies for creating positive change in your marriage.
In this episode, they explore how to navigate behaviors, habits, or personality traits in marriage that may not align with your hopes and expectations, offering biblical insight and relationship wisdom on handling change.
Key Takeaways:
- Affirm your spouse to nurture change.
- Pray for their mind.
- Embrace discomfort and patience.
Timestamps:
00:00 – The importance of intentional effort in marriage
03:22 – The slow-cooked meal analogy: Patience and effort in marriage
04:23 – Farming analogy: Marriage requires nurturing and waiting for growth
06:48 – Mastery in marriage: Effort and repetition lead to effortless outcomes
12:10 – Jesus' love as an example for unconditional commitment in marriage
17:03 – Forbearance: Enduring tough seasons with patience and faith
19:30 – Let your joy come from the Holy Spirit, not circumstances
23:06 – Marriage requires work—there’s no escape from it
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