RiverGlen Christian Church Podcast Generous with Grace // Generous Marriage - Jason VanderPal
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Feb 24, 2025 Dive into the complexities of marriage as the importance of generosity in relationships takes center stage. Learn about four detrimental behaviors that can jeopardize marital harmony. Discover the vital role of grace in fostering strong connections, contrasting it with the concept of karma. Through personal stories, find out how embracing grace can transform relationships and encourage a nurturing environment. The journey of marriage is explored, emphasizing vulnerability and the power of understanding for lasting love.
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Four Horsemen Predict Divorce
- The Gottman Institute identified "four horsemen" behaviors that predict marriage failure.
- Criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling strike at marriage health and longevity.
Grace Is Unmerited Favor
- Grace is defined as unmerited favor: kindness and love we do not earn or deserve.
- It's the universal love language and antidote to destructive marital behaviors.
Grace in a Traffic Stop
- Jason VanderPal shares a story of being given grace by a police officer who let him off a speeding ticket.
- This illustrates experiencing kindness despite deserving punishment.