The Crossway Podcast

On Marriage: The Best of The Crossway Podcast

Jun 17, 2024

Discover insights on marriage from authors like Paul David Tripp and Justin Buzzard, emphasizing the importance of intentional pursuit, handling disagreements with patience and communication, exploring nuances of authority in different spheres of life, and advocating for love-based authority in marriage and the church.

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Quick takeaways

Prioritizing gospel foundations in marriage resolves conflicts through grace and identity in Christ.

Intentional habits like regular dates and meaningful communication enhance marital dynamics and love cultivation.

Deep dives

Impact of Gospel in Marriages

Understanding the gospel's foundational role in marriages is crucial. The gospel narrative of sin, selfishness, and idolatry mirrors marital challenges. Sin, selfishness, and idolatry often trigger disagreements in marriages, leading to conflicts. Embracing rescuing grace, identity in Christ, and continuous forgiveness fosters a healthier marital relationship.

Intro

6min

Intentionality in Marriage

5min

Importance of Handling Disagreements in Marriage

10min

Exploring the Nuances of Authority in Different Spheres of Life

3min

Exploring Authority within Marriage and the Church

3min

In today's very special episode, we take a look back into The Crossway Podcast archives and put together our favorite clips of authors talking on the topic of marriage.

Check out the interviews featured in the episode below:

❖ What Your Marriage Needs Most (Paul David Tripp) | Apple Podcasts | Spotify

❖ How to Date Your Wife (Justin Buzzard) | Apple Podcasts | Spotify

❖ Marriage Questions about Sex, Submission, and In-Laws (Chad and Emily Van Dixhoorn) | Apple Podcasts | Spotify

❖ Q&A: Paul Tripp Answers Your Questions about Marriage | Apple Podcasts | Spotify

❖ When Authority Fails to Reflect God’s Good Design (Jonathan Leeman) | Apple Podcasts | Spotify

Authors featured in this episode:

❖ Paul David Tripp is a pastor, an award-winning author, and an international conference speaker. He has written numerous books, including 'Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to Make'.

❖ Justin Buzzard is the founder and lead pastor of Garden City Church in Silicon Valley. Justin writes regularly at JustinBuzzard.net, speaks widely at conferences nationwide, and is part of the Acts 29 Church Planting Network. He is the author of many books, including 'Date Your Wife'.

❖ Chad Van Dixhoorn is a professor of church history at Westminster Theological Seminary and a former pastor in the United Kingdom and Virginia. Emily is a stay-at-home mom who leads and loves Bible studies and women’s retreats. Chad and Emily have five children. They are also co-authors of 'Gospel-Shaped Marriage: Grace for Sinners to Love Like Saints'.

❖ Jonathan Leeman is the editorial director for 9Marks and cohost of the Pastors’ Talk podcast. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books and teaches at several seminaries. His newest book with Crossway is 'Authority: How Godly Rule Protects the Vulnerable, Strengthens Communities, and Promotes Human Flourishing'.

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