M.H. Ep. 3 - Counselors In the Huddle: Matt Kenney, Aaron Goodrich, Stephanie TeSlaa

In this episode of The Marriage Huddle, Stephanie TeSlaa is joined by counselors Matt Kenney and Aaron Goodrich for the first installment of “Counselors in the Huddle.” Together, they take an honest look at both the encouragements and the challenges they see in marriages across West Michigan today. From navigating the pull of busyness to rebuilding healthy rhythms and finding deeper emotional intimacy, Matt and Aaron share practical insights and gospel-centered wisdom for couples longing to strengthen their connection.

DQ1: How have you seen busyness–or a frantic pace–negatively affect your marriage? What would it look like to begin practicing the “pace of creation”?

DQ2: Which area of your marriage—relational, emotional, physical, or spiritual—needs a better rhythm? What is one new rhythm you could begin practicing weekly?

DQ3: Self reflect on the concept of ‘differentiation’–emotional diminishment (too far from emotions), or emotional domination (too close and dominating). Which “ditch” do you think you typically fall into? What about your spouse?

DQ4: How might your differences actually serve as a provision or gift in your marriage?

DQ5: Studies show prayer together is one of the strongest predictors of lasting marriages. What holds you back from praying with your spouse weekly? What is one commitment you can make to begin?

DQ6: Kurt Thompson writes that in major conflict, 80% comes from the past and only 20% from the present. How does this change the way you see conflict in your marriage?