018 - The Journey to Oneness In Marriage (Highlights From a 3-Day Marriage Conference - Part 2)

In this episode of the Impact Marriage Podcast, Allan and Nicole Blain recap highlights from the 'A Weekend to Remember' conference, focusing on the importance of oneness in marriage. They discuss three key ways to experience oneness: pursuing lifelong companionship, modeling the unity of God, and being a marriage on a mission. The conversation emphasizes the significance of embracing differences, the power of communication, and the impact of a unified marriage on family and community.Who are Allan & Nicole Blain?We’re Allan and Nicole Blain — college sweethearts, now married 33 years, parents of six amazing grown kids, and co-leaders of a thriving, purpose-driven business and ministry. We met as student-athletes (she played volleyball and I played baseball), just 5 days after Nicole's 19th birthday. We were married one year later, five days after she turned 20, on September 12, 1992.Connect with us:Email: [email protected] https://AllanAndNicole.comInstagram @ImpactMarriagePodcastYouTube @ImpactMarriagePodcastTikTok @ImpactMarriagePodcastOrder Allan's book "Life's Hard Succeed Anyway” Takeaways:Remember the things that attracted you to your spouse.The goal of marriage is oneness, moving together as a team.No marriage is stagnant; it's either moving towards oneness or isolation.Communication levels matter; aim for deeper connections.Choose to believe God brought you together for His purposes.Receive your spouse as God's companion for you.Oneness doesn't mean sameness; embrace differences.Covenant relationships require sacrifice, unlike contracts.Your marriage impacts your children and community.Be a marriage on a mission, starting with your family.Chapters:00:00 Recap of A Weekend to Remember Conference02:41 Exploring the Concept of Oneness11:57 Embracing Differences in Marriage20:23 Being a Marriage on a MissionKeywords: marriage, oneness, communication, companionship, unity, covenant, family, mission, differences, relationship