Sex, Nakedness, and Russian Roulette

We received a really thought provoking question from a viewer a couple of weeks ago that we wanted to address in a full podcast.  This is that podcast.  Is it wrong to watch television shows or movies with "just a little bit of sex/explicit content in them?  I mean, it isn't exactly porn, right? Let's get into that!
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Owner vs. Steward. Which type of parent are you?

Parenting is one of the most difficult parts of marriage. It is difficult to know what our attitude towards our kids should be. What does God say about the having and raising of children? What does that tell us about how we should be raising our children? Let's get into that!
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Marriage & The Gospel, Part 4: Your Response is Your Responsibility

Final episode in the kick-off series to Season 5 of the Marriage By Design Podcast. Men and women respond very differently to feeling injustice in their marriage. Either way, our response is our responsibility. What does this look like within the context of marriage? Let's get into that!
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Marriage & The Gospel, Part 3: The Selfless Gospel

On to episode #3 discussing how the Gospel relates to marriage.  This is the one where we dig into what the Gospel message really is - and why it is simply incompatible to claim understanding and submission to the Gospel while failing to submit yourself to your spouse in your marriage. Let's get into that!
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Marriage & The Gospel, Part 2: Identifying The Problem

We continue where we left off last week when we recognized together that our marriages - and our lives generally - are not about us!  We are created to give glory to God through the way that we live our lives and that should show through in our marriages.  So, how do we recognize when that "me mentality" is creeping into our relationships?  Let's get into that!
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Marriage & The Gospel, Part 1: The Hard Truth About You

We are kicking off Season 5 by diving into a new series all about how our mindsets as Christian individuals should be intimately weaved into our mindsets as Christian spouses......but we have found that is tragically rarely the case.  Lots of people say they understand the Gospel and believe in it fully, but their marriages suggest differently.  Where is the disconnect?  Spoiler.....it is tied to that human monster that live within each of us.  Let's get into that!
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Welcome to Marriage By Design, Season 5!

The onset of autumn means it is time for Marriage By Design, Season 5!  We are so excited for the next few months of considering God's design for marriage and encouraging you in your relationships.  Please join us as we champion marriages together.  Let's get into that! 
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You CANNOT "Will" Happiness Into Your Life.....or Your Marriage! Stop Doing This "Popular" Thing That Prevents Growth In Your Relationship!

Last episode for Season 4 of the Marriage By Design Podcast!  So many people have bought into the modern lie that "if you believe it then it will be so."  All experiential evidence around us refutes this believe and tries to convince us that we can change our emotions by just desiring or willing them to change.  But that won't change your emotions and it certainly won't change your marriage.  It is time to commit to the real work - the hard work - in marriage.  Let's get into that!
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Our Mother's Day Special: Why Motherhood Should Be Valued, Protected, and Celebrated

Mother's Day is past (for this year) but motherhood should never be forgotten!  Yet all too aften is not only forgotten, but looked down upon.  Shame on us!  Motherhood should be valued, protected, and celebrated.  Let's get into that!
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Marriage: What Did I Actually Commit To What I Got Married? Who Is The Object Of My Commitment?

We all know that marriage is this amorphous idea we refer to as "commitment".  But what even is that?  Is it like an advanced version of a "pinky swear"?  Or is it something more?  And who are we are actually committing to when we get married?  Commitment questions abound! Let's get into that!
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A Practical Guide To Getting To Deeper Levels Of Conversation

We have spoken to SO MANY couples that really struggle with overcoming "surface level" communication and getting to talking about the deeper things of themselves and their relationship.  Today we talk practically about the things that we have found lead to deeper levels of communication.  Let's get into that!
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Emotions - Why They Attempt To Control Us And How We Can Take Back Control

We all have emotions.  God has put those emotions into our psyche and they can be helpful.  But o often we allow them to get the better of us and our emotions wreck havoc on our relationships.  Why?  What does it look like to take back control?  Let's get into that!
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Top 5 Things We Have Learned In 40 Years Of Life

In honor of both Nathan and Andrea turning 40 this year, they take a look at their top 5 things that they have learned during their first 40 years. Hopefully you are able to take what they have learned and build on that in your life! Let's get into that!
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Enemies of the State of Marriage, Part 5 - ME!

On today's Marriage Monday, Nathan and Andrea finish their series by digging into the biggest enemy of marriage - our own selfish desires!  Let's get into that!
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Enemies of the State of Marriage, Part 4 - Social Media

On today's Marriage Monday, Nathan and Andrea continue their series taking a look at some of the influences around us that can be the most destructive forces on our marriages.  This week they take a look at social media - a sneaky tool the devil uses kill, steal, and destroy marriages.  Let's get into that!
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Enemies of the State of Marriage, Part 3 - Reality T.V.

On today's Marriage Monday, Nathan and Andrea continue their series taking a look at some of the influences around us that can be the most destructive forces on our marriages.  This week we take a look at non-fictional media - so called "Reality T.V." Is it real?  Obviously not.  Is it really wrecking marriages?  Absolutely.  Let's get into that!
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Enemies of the State of Marriage, Part 2 - The Church & Christian Organizations

On today's Marriage Monday, Nathan and Andrea continue their series taking a look at some of the influences around us that can be the most destructive forces on our marriages.  The second one in this series is a troubling one.  Can Christian organizations - and even the Church itself be destructive for marriages?  Let's get into that!
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Enemies of the State of Marriage, Part 1 - Hollywood

On today's Marriage Monday, Nathan and Andrea begin on series taking a look at some of the influences around us that can be the most destructive forces on our marriages.  The first one did not take long to decide on - Hollywood.  What is the problem with the movies, television shows, and music that get pumped out day in and day out?  Let's get into that!
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The Importance Of The Wife's Submission Role In Marriage

On today's Marriage Monday, Nathan and Andrea consider the role of submission that the Lord has gifted to wives - and how critical that role is in keeping your husbands following after the Lord.  So much is made of "submission" but it is such a privilege to live this out practically in marriage.  Andrea and Nathan lay out 4 specific points that highlight the importance of submission.  Let's get into that!
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The Husband's Leadership Role In Marriage

On today's Marriage Monday, Nathan and Andrea consider the leadership role of the husband in marriage.  God has specifically given this role to the husband, but what does it actually look like to lead well in marriage.  Nathan and Andrea lay out 6 specific things that Godly men do to lead in their marriages and families.  Let's get into that!
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