EPS 53 How to Follow Gods Word in Marriage

 Today Pastor Brian joins me as we journey through his saying I do, figuring out how to be a better spouse and following Gods word. Pastor Brian lives in Fayetteville GA with his wife Codie and 5 children. Hi I'm Connie Durham, the Host of this podcast and Brian is my pastor. May I say he's passionate, transparent, and also dedicated to his family and church. My mission is to cultivate connection & lasting love for an Extraordinary Marriage. Often our past experiences color our future and we loose our way, in finding love that last. Our personalities conflict, hurt and crush the ones we love and we don't know how to change that. Follow Brian's words and put God in the center of your marriage. Then go to my web page and get my Marriage Starter Kit Free. Take notes and list the first 3 things to work on. If you keep doing the things you're doing... you'll keep getting the same thing you're getting. Ready for change?    🎁Here's my FREE page with multiple ways to enrich your Marriage https://www.theextraordinarymarriage.com/free-gifts  Key Takeaways:     Marriage as an attack on selfishness: Discover how selflessness and serving each other can transform your relationship.     The foundation of God's word: Learn how biblical principles can guide and strengthen your marriage.     Communication is key: Practical advice on how to talk to each other, not at each other, and the importance of respectful dialogue.     Value and respect: The significance of valuing your spouse and showing respect through actions and words.     Intentional love: Understanding and catering to each other's love languages to foster a deeper connection.     Brian also opens up about the challenges he faced growing up in a divorced family and how it shaped his approach to fatherhood and marriage. This episode is packed with wisdom, real-life stories, and actionable advice to help you build a stronger, more loving relationship. (00:00) Discover real life stories and a path to overcome the pitfalls every marriage encounters (01:09) Connie Durham welcomes Brian Parrish to the extraordinary marriage (02:14) Brian and Cody got married in 2010; it's been 13 years now (03:27) Brian says the biggest need in a healthy marriage is communication (04:30) Jeff and I had unrealistic expectations when we got married about communication (06:21) Brian and Cody both come from divorced families. So how does that feel as a kid (12:01) Brian and his wife were married nine days when their first child was born (15:43) Tennessee Knox says marriage is an attack on selfishness (21:06) That selfishness is so hard to fight. It's steady, it's constant (21:21) Brian: Whenever we blow up, our partner has three choices (22:58) I think how selfish we are when we first get married starts with selfishness (30:20) In marriage, sometimes you get tired, and it's about what you do (36:36) Brian: Where does respect come from? Value. I mean, you respect something based on its value (39:45) Jeff: There are roles to marriage, and there are responsibilities (46:34) By knowing your partner's love language, you can serve them (49:01) Connie Durham: Brian, thank you so much for sharing today 🌟  Don't forget to subscribe to The Extraordinary Marriage podcast on Apple, Spotify, and Amazon for more insights and practical tips on building a happy, healthy, and extraordinary marriage. #Marriage #RelationshipAdvice #Communication #Love #theextraordinarymarriage #Podcast #ConflictResolution #Understanding #ConnieDurham #BrianParrish   It's a Journey... not a destination. I am moving toward the Goal! EPS 18 - The Crazy Cycle https://www.theextraordinarymarriage.com/podcasts/the-extraordinary-marriage/episodes/2148450564  FREE 5 Day Challenge... Get your Husband to Listen to you EPS 39 - Day 1 of Honey Listen Up https://www.theextraordinarymarriage.com/podcasts/the-extraordinary-marriage/episodes/2148696139