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Summary:
In episode two of our series on couples leading and discipling together, Todd and Cynthia open up about the real challenges they’ve encountered. Through honest reflection, they share principles and solutions that helped them move forward in a healthy way. No matter your situation, you’ll find this episode relatable, encouraging, and hope-filled.
Key Points From This Episode:
- It makes a big difference when you have shared vision both for parenting well and for the ministry/disciple-making you are doing together.
- When kids are small, it’s a unique season. As things change so can the way you handle this issue.
- Many factors are at play as you navigate this issue; biblical understanding, cultural backgrounds, family backgrounds, egos, etc.
- It takes time to sort through it and this usually happens in the context of problems that arise
- Pride and selfishness are also factors where we have to be willing to grow, repent and be changed by God
- Theological issues can come from taking scripture out of context. Todd and Cynthia advocated for a wholistic view of all the Bible says rather than just viewing one or two verses as your basis.
- Mutual submission, respect and honoring are all spoken about in scripture (Eph 5:21)
- Communication and how you communicate is really important
- What is important for my spouse is important for me, make it your goal to help the other person get their desires fulfilled
- God will help you as you allow Him to mold and shape you as a couple into the team He wants you to be
Action Step
What is your biggest challenge? Take time to communicate about it and listen to one another’s perspective. Pray together in faith that God will show you the right solutions where both people feel loved, valued and respected and you are an example to those you are discipling.
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