Chapter 4: Marriage or Mayhem: A Case for Suffering

Marriage is hard. That may not sound spiritual, b…

An episode of the Life Over Coffee podcast, hosted by Rick Thomas, titled "Chapter 4: Marriage or Mayhem: A Case for Suffering" was published on January 18, 2026 and runs 21 minutes.

January 18, 2026 ·21m · Life Over Coffee

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Summary

Marriage is hard. That may not sound spiritual, but it’s certainly biblical. From the moment sin entered the garden, marriage has been both a battlefield and a blessing. And if you’ve ever tried to love someone as much as you love yourself, you know the cost. That’s why this book matters. In Marriage or Mayhem?, I oﬀer more than principles—I oﬀer a framework, a theology, and a map. With years of experience counseling couples in crisis and equipping churches to disciple well, I learned a few things about getting beneath the surface. I name the real problems—idolatry, self-centeredness, functional theology—and bring the only real solution: Christ at the center. Read, Watch, Listen: lifeovercoffee.com/chapter-four-ma…-for-suffering/ Will you help us to continue providing free content for everyone? You can become a supporting member here lifeovercoffee.com/join/, or you can make a one-time or recurring donation here lifeovercoffee.com/donate/