

S1E10 - BONUS Q&R: Substance Reliance, Phone Addiction Conflict, Failure in Spiritual Leadership, and Establishing Covenant Friendships Q+R
Sep 23, 2025
Explore the balance between substance use and healthy coping strategies, emphasizing honesty and accountability within marriages. Discover how to address phone addiction with empathy, fostering connections rather than conflict. Dive into the journey of deepening friendships through vulnerability, alongside practical tips for spiritual leadership at home. Challenge generational patterns in parenting, aiming for new legacies filled with grace and honesty. Each topic encourages listeners to cultivate a more intentional and connected family life.
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Choose Moderation Over Extremes
- Practice moderate rhythms instead of oscillating between abstinence and excess.
- Involve your spouse in setting limits and keep vices in plain sight for accountability.
Talk With Curiosity, Not Shame
- Avoid shaming or nagging when confronting a spouse about phone use.
- Ask curious questions, set shared boundaries, and propose family rhythms to change habits.
Use Shared Media To Build Consensus
- If you disagree about phone problems, read and discuss a book or podcast together.
- Use shared resources to name issues and reach consensus on tech boundaries.