Dad Tired How to Confess Secrets to Your Spouse (Without Destroying Your Marriage)
Jan 5, 2026
Secrets can harm intimacy and joy in marriage. The conversation focuses on how to confess thoughtfully without wreaking havoc. It emphasizes the importance of sharing with others first, like friends or counselors, before approaching your spouse. There's a heartfelt message for wives, promoting compassion and understanding during tough times. Listeners are encouraged to weigh the risks of secrecy against the healing power of honest communication, all while seeking support and developing a plan.
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Secrets Block Gospel-Shaped Intimacy
- Secrets keep you from being fully known and therefore block the deepest intimacy marriage promises.
- Jerrad Lopes ties being fully known in marriage to experiencing the gospel tangibly on earth.
Joy Is Muted By Hidden Shame
- Hidden sin robs you of full joy because you can't be fully present during peak moments.
- Jerrad explains that nagging secrets keep joy muted even in otherwise happy seasons.
Secrets Steal Peace And Energy
- Carrying secrets destroys inner peace and creates constant fear of exposure.
- That chronic stress fuels exhaustion, irritability, and numbing behaviors in men.
