The Mark Driscoll Podcast Does Your Marriage Need Help?
Nov 18, 2025
Navigating the complexities of marriage can be tough! Discover key insights on when to seek outside help and why couples often resist it. Learn about the value of choosing the right Christian counselor and the importance of mutual agreement in seeking guidance. Explore how maintaining your marriage is like vehicle maintenance and why ongoing spiritual growth matters. Mark and Grace share their journey, emphasizing the power of repentance and service as tools to strengthen marital bonds.
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Crisis Marriages Avoid Seeking Help
- Marital crisis rises while help-seeking falls; the direst marriages are least likely to get help.
- Isolation increases as marriages worsen, making early intervention crucial.
Use Temporary Triangles Wisely
- Use a temporary third person (a therapist or mentor) only to diagnose and equip, not to be permanent.
- Aim to gain tools so the two of you no longer need a 'third wheel' in your marriage.
Prefer Christian Clinicians With Spiritual Skill
- Seek Christian professionals who combine clinical skill with spiritual wisdom when needed.
- Prioritize diagnosis of root issues like trauma, depression, or family-of-origin problems.
