The Intentional Parents Podcast Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Leadership + Highlighting Negative Patterns in Your Spouse (Marriage Q+R)
Jun 18, 2025
Dive into the enriching world of spiritual intimacy in marriage. Discover how to nurture faith conversations and support your partner's spiritual journey, even when resistance arises. Learn practical tips to encourage spiritual leadership at home while navigating past emotional wounds together. Explore the unique challenges introverts may face in connecting spiritually. The discussion is laced with humor and insights, making it a valuable resource for couples looking to deepen their relationship and grow together in faith.
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Introverts Sharing Spiritual Growth
- Introverts can grow spiritually alone yet share insights through meaningful conversations, like walking together and discussing Scripture reflections.
- Elizabeth and Diane illustrate that sharing spiritual growth doesn't require identical habits but mutual invitation and understanding.
Use Sweet Speech for Change
- Use gentle, wise, and timely speech when addressing your spouse's negative patterns.
- Sweet, encouraging words build safety, increasing openness rather than triggering defensiveness or rejection.
Pray and Live Growth Gracefully
- Spiritual growth readiness varies; praying for your resistant spouse and living a godly life is crucial.
- Nonverbal witness and a gentle spirit can win over resistant spouses over time.
