In this course, Stephen Arterburn considers biblical misinterpretations, common misconceptions about marriage, and the tragedy of divorce, before discussing tools you can begin using right now to strengthen your marriage. You’ll get practical tips on what to do and what not to do. Whether you’re struggling with issues in your marriage or looking for ways to improve it, you’ll appreciate these clear steps.
Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
2m
Introducing the Speaker and the Course
3m
The Christian Marriage
Biblical Misinterpretations That Hurt Marriages
3m
More Biblical Misinterpretations That Hurt Marriages
6m
Defining a Christian Marriage
6m
The Impact of Divorce
5m
The Power of Godly Marriages
7m
Three Elements of a Great Marriage
4m
Willingness Ensures a Strong Foundation
5m
Performing a Sense Search for “Courage” and Using Visual Copy
4m
Seven Things to Stop for a Better Marriage
1. Stop Thinking Only about Yourself
9m
2. Stop Tolerating Compulsions, Addictions, and Dependency
10m
3. Stop Holding on to Anger and Resentment
10m
Differentiating between Words for Anger in the Bible
7m
4. Stop Trying to Fix or Change Your Mate
11m
5. Stop Drowning in Suspicion and Jealousy
8m
6. Stop Clinging to Unrealistic Expectations
12m
7. Stop Obsessing over the Past and Past Mistakes
6m
Review of the Seven Things to Stop Doing
1m
Seven Things to Do for a Better Marriage
1. Start Showing Respect to Your Spouse
9m
Discovering the Meaning of a Greek Word in Logos
6m
What If Your Spouse Does Not Respect You?
3m
2. Start Practicing Lifetime Vows
7m
Finding Practical Applications with Thematic Outlines
7m
What If Your Spouse Does Not Honor the Lifetime Vow?
5m
3. Start Affirming Your Spouse’s Strengths
4m
What If Your Spouse Does Not Affirm Your Strengths?
2m
4. Start Focusing on Celebrating and Having Fun
6m
5. Start Responding Romantically to Your Mate
6m
Sexual Satisfaction and Competency
8m
What If Your Spouse Does Not Respond Romantically?
4m
6. Start Expressing Grace and Forgiveness
5m
What If Your Spouse Does Not Express Grace or Forgive You?
6m
7. Start Spending Money More Responsibly: Seven-Point Plan