M.H. Ep. 4 - Rewriting the Playbook ft. Tony Schmid, Jen Schmid, Stephanie TeSlaa

From pornography and isolation to redemption and togetherness, Tony and Jen Schmid share how God rewrote the playbook of their marriage. In conversation with Stephanie TeSlaa, they unpack the burden of addiction, the gift of authentic community, and the miraculous healing that comes through confession.

DQ1: Where might God be inviting you to pursue wholeness and restoration in your vertical relationship with Him? How could that impact your horizontal relationship with your spouse?

DQ2: In what ways are you looking to your spouse as a functional savior—for security or safety? How might you release that expectation and instead hold on to Christ, the one true Savior?

DQ3: What things in your life give you a sense of identity outside of Christ (titles, roles, appearance, accomplishments, etc.)? Share them with your spouse.

DQ4: How might God be using a current struggle to bring you to the end of yourself, so He can bring light and redemption?

DQ5: Confession is hard, but its benefits far outweigh the risks of exposure. What is one thing—big or small—that may need to be confessed in your marriage?

DQ6: Who do you walk with? If you were in a crisis, who would you call? If no one comes to mind, how might fear of vulnerability be holding you back?