"Yoked" - Pull together

Send us Fan MailClick here to support Wedded WednesdayBuy us a Sweet Tea and a Little Debbie Snack CakeFor more information or booking details, visit www.donmsmith.comIn this episode of Wedded Wednesday, Pastor Don and Lisa Smith dive into the powerful biblical concept of being "yoked" together in marriage. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 6:14, they explore how the same yoke that can feel like a burden or forced submission can become a source of extraordinary strength when a couple pulls in the same direction.Lisa shares that being yoked isn't inherently good or bad—it all depends on who you're yoked to and whether you're walking in unison. The couple gets real about everyday friction points where many spouses end up pulling against each other: parenting styles, finances, household expectations, even where to put the shoes. Over time, these "little bitty things" accumulate, leaving spouses feeling like they're dragging their partner or being dragged themselves.Don shares a simple farming illustration: one horse struggles alone, but two horses yoked together can pull the same load with "extraordinary ease." The same is true in marriage. The key isn't avoiding the yoke but learning to pull together.The episode also explores why couples drift apart—often because expectations go unspoken, personal views change without being communicated, and partners slowly submit to a "yoke of independence" instead of interdependence. The good news? It's never too late to re-hitch.Practical Challenge"When you feel like you're pulling against each other, instead of asking 'Why are you pulling against me?'—stop and ask each other: 'What do you think I could do to help us pull the cart forward together?' And don't be frustrated. Just listen."Don and Lisa encourage couples to sit down, identify one area of struggle, and have that honest conversation. They remind listeners that most marital tension doesn't come from the devil or major crises—it comes from accumulated small frustrations that were never addressed.As Lisa puts it, the main ingredients for pulling together are communication and servanthood.🎙️ Episode HighlightsBeing yoked can be negative (pulling against each other) or positive (pulling together)Marriage is about enabling each other to reach your dreams together—not just solitary fulfillmentSmall, unaddressed frustrations accumulate over timeYou're either pulling together or pulling against each other—there is no neutralNext week: Don and Lisa record from Mexico as they celebrate 34 years of marriage!🎧 Tune inPull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee, and join Pastor Don and Lisa for this week's Wedded Wednesday—a weekly coffee date for your marriage.Support the show