Episode Details

Josh and Sam have a personal conversation about the ways they are intentionally working to keep their marriages healthy.

1. 1. Relationships often fail because of unmet expectations.
   2. Success as a pastor is not the same as being a successful spouse or parent.
   3. The “Top Ten” list idea: Let your spouse tell you what’s best.
   4. The big question: Do you tell your spouse a lot about church happenings or not?
   5. The “First Lady” of the church: Good thing or not?
   6. Friends in the church: Helpful or dangerous?

Resources:

• Doctor of Ministry, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

• Church Equip

• “Right from the Start” by Lisa Frisbie and David Frisbie (affiliate link)

• FREE Research Report! New Surprising Insights

• Church Answers Central

• The Hope Initiative

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