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EPISODE · Oct 10, 2025 · 21 MIN

Put Down the Phone, Pick Up Your Spouse

from The American Soul · host Jesse

Drop us a note about the podcast. We pray through Scripture, confront the weight of folly, and argue that marriage should look unmistakably faithful—so faithful it seems “too clingy” to a watching world. From Song of Solomon and Melchizedek to boredom’s hidden gift and early American sources, we tie devotion to daily habits that renew homes and civic life.• cleaving in marriage as a living witness of Christ and the Church• practical calls to pray, read Scripture, and be still• Song of Solomon’s pursuit and protection of love• Melchizedek and Christ’s enduring priesthood• Psalm 105 on provision leading to obedience• Proverbs on the heavy cost of foolishness• boredom as a path to reflection and renewal• Churchill’s daily quiet as an example of mental rest• Medal of Honor courage as a model of faithfulness• founding-era texts tying faith to public virtue• closing prayer and blessings for families and nationsIf you are looking for a family-friendly, middle grade fantasy read, kind of along the lines of Narnia or The Hobbit, if you would check out Countryside, I would be gratefulAnd if you enjoyed, if you'd leave a review, I would be very gratefulAnd if you are getting something out of the podcast, uh, if you'd share it with other people, y'all help it to spreadAnd B, there's a donation page on the Buzz Sprout website associated with the podcastIf you can donate three bucks a month, five bucks a month, that would be wonderfulSupport the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribeCountryside Book Serieshttps://www.amazon.com/Countryside-Book-J-T-Cope-IV-ebook/dp/B00MPIXOB2 America's Christian Heritage Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2622483

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Drop us a note about the podcast. We pray through Scripture, confront the weight of folly, and argue that marriage should look unmistakably faithful—so faithful it seems “too clingy” to a watching world. From Song of Solomon and Melchizedek to boredom’s hidden gift and early American sources, we tie devotion to daily habits that renew homes and civic life. • cleaving in marriage as a living witness of Christ and the Church • practical calls to pray, read Scripture, and be still • Song of S...

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