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EPISODE · Dec 17, 2025 · 22 MIN

Stop Bingeing Shows And Start Bingeing Your Spouse

from The American Soul · host Jesse

Drop us a note about the podcast. Strong marriages don’t happen by accident—they’re built hour by hour with the choices we make when no one is watching. We open with gratitude and prayer, then press into a simple, challenging idea: if you can find time for screens, sports, or scrolling, you can find time to invest in your spouse. Drawing from Kobe Bryant’s “simple math,” we talk about compounding effort in relationships and how a steady, willing spirit creates a home that can weather stress and change.We ground that vision in Scripture. 1 Peter 3 calls us to the hidden work of the heart—gentleness, understanding, and honor—over vanity and pride. Revelation 22 widens our horizon with a river of life and the promise of Christ’s return, giving couples a durable hope that reframes daily friction. Psalm 150 and Proverbs 31 add a rhythm of praise and diligence, showing how worship and wise effort shape a household that blesses everyone inside it.To anchor these ideas in real courage, we share the Medal of Honor story of Robert M. Booty and reflect on President Truman’s Christmas message about peace, patience, and the spirit of the Prince of Peace. The through line is clear: faith forms character, character shapes marriage, and marriage strengthens families and nations. If you’re ready to reallocate your hours and rebuild what matters most, this conversation will give you clarity, conviction, and a path forward.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review to help others find us. Then tell us: which hour this week will you reclaim for your marriage?Support 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. Strong marriages don’t happen by accident—they’re built hour by hour with the choices we make when no one is watching. We open with gratitude and prayer, then press into a simple, challenging idea: if you can find time for screens, sports, or scrolling, you can find time to invest in your spouse. Drawing from Kobe Bryant’s “simple math,” we talk about compounding effort in relationships and how a steady, willing spirit creates a home that can weather stress...

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