The Leadership Roundtable Podcast Defending Your Marriage - The Leadership Roundtable Podcast w/ Dr. Conway Edwards (S1, Ep. 8)
Aug 7, 2019
Tim Muehlhoff, a communication professor at Biola University and author of 'Defending Your Marriage,' joins the discussion on navigating spiritual battles in relationships. He outlines five signs of a spiritual struggle affecting marriages and shares strategies for fortification against these challenges. Drawing from personal anecdotes and biblical teachings, he emphasizes the importance of community support and proactive communication. The conversation also highlights the need for open discussions within the church about the spiritual dimensions of marital conflict, especially in today's world.
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Spiritual Battle Often Ignored
- Spiritual battle is real but often ignored or minimized in Western Christianity.
- 25% of Jesus' words and all New Testament writers address this reality, yet many never hear sermons on it.
Hotel Room Spiritual Encounter
- Dr. Muehlhoff experienced a tangible spiritual presence in his hotel room that disturbed his sleep.
- This rare, intense encounter helped him recognize how subtle most spiritual battles actually are.
Cultural and Tech Distractions
- Satan traffics in cultural shifts and big ideas to mislead and set up unrealistic marriage expectations.
- Technology can be used to distract and disrupt solitude, hindering spiritual connection.
