Honor Your Parents, But Protect Your Peace: Boundaries, Holidays, & Parents, Oh My ft Ashley Odom-Rodrigues

Genesis 2:24 tells us, “That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.”But somewhere along the way, a lot of parents—and even some churches—forgot that verse applies after the wedding too.The holidays can magnify the tension between wanting to honor your family and needing to protect your peace. From unspoken expectations to guilt trips about where you spend Christmas morning, too many Christian couples find themselves fighting each other instead of standing together.In this episode, Angela (The Christian Sexpert) is joined by Ashley Odom Rodrigues, a licensed therapist, certified sex therapist, and PhD student studying generational resiliency in women’s intimate lives. They unpack the difference between boundaries and ultimatums, how to practically set boundaries as a united couple, and what to do when your parents get mad.Because loving your family doesn’t mean letting them run your marriage—and peace is holy, too.To connect with Ashley:WebsiteFacebookInstagramTikTokAs mentioned in the episode:Calling HomeTo support me, The Christian Sexpert, make sure you are checking out all of my resources, and of course, a Cash App gift helps me do all these things you love! ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠Book Coaching with Angela Facebook TikTok Instagram YouTube Podcast Patreon CashApp⁠⁠ $TheChristianSexpertNote: These show notes contain external links to products and services. The Christian Sexpert may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.