EPISODE · Nov 10, 2025 · 1H 5M
Ep. 7 – Tackling Bitterness ft. Tim Bassett, Shayla Bassett, Stephanie TeSlaa
from The Marriage Huddle · host Crossroads Bible Church
Bitterness can quietly take root in any marriage—and Tim and Shayla Bassett know this firsthand. In this episode, they share how it distorted their view of each other and, with Stephanie TeSlaa, discuss how the stories we tell ourselves can fuel conflict and how to reset those narratives. They remind us that even painful struggles can become a pathway to a stronger, Christ-centered marriage.DQ1: When have you noticed bitterness or resentment creeping into your marriage? How did it show up in your words, actions, or thoughts?DQ2: What stories or assumptions do you catch yourself telling about your spouse that might not be true? How could challenging those narratives change your perspective?DQ3: How do you usually respond when conflict arises—do you lean toward avoidance, arguing, or something else? How could you try a different approach next time?DQ4: When you reflect on your own heart, what is one area where pride or selfishness might be fueling tension? How could you invite God to work there?DQ5: Can you think of a time when you and your spouse were able to restore connection after conflict? What helped most in that moment?DQ6: What’s one small step you could take this week to address bitterness in your heart or in your marriage?
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Bitterness can quietly take root in any marriage—and Tim and Shayla Bassett know this firsthand. In this episode, they share how it distorted their view of each other and, with Stephanie TeSlaa, discuss how the stories we tell ourselves can fuel conflict and how to reset those narratives. They remind us that even painful struggles can become a pathway to a stronger, Christ-centered marriage.DQ1: When have you noticed bitterness or resentment creeping into your marriage? How did it show up in your words, actions, or thoughts?DQ2: What stories or assumptions do you catch yourself telling about your spouse that might not be true? How could challenging those narratives change your perspective?DQ3: How do you usually respond when conflict arises—do you lean toward avoidance, arguing, or something else? How could you try a different approach next time?DQ4: When you reflect on your own heart, what is one area where pride or selfishness might be fueling tension? How could you invite God to work there?DQ5: Can you think of a time when you and your spouse were able to restore connection after conflict? What helped most in that moment?DQ6: What’s one small step you could take this week to address bitterness in your heart or in your marriage?
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