M.H. Ep. 2 - Unity: The Path to Oneness ft. Bruce Osterink, Sue Osterink, and Stephanie TeSlaa

When Bruce and Sue first met, they carried the weight of second marriages—but 38 years later, their marriage tells a different story. In this episode of The Marriage Huddle, Stephanie sits down with the Osterinks to share how God reshaped their marriage through the pursuit of unity. Together, they talk about breaking free from old patterns of control and codependency, learning to seek God first, and discovering how their differences became gifts that deepen their life together.

DQ1: How does choosing unity over compromise change the way you approach your marriage?

DQ2: When are you tempted to take “the narrow road” and push for your way instead of seeking to understand your spouse’s perspective?

DQ3: How does seeing your spouse’s differences as God’s provision and protection shape the way you value them?

DQ4: If a husband’s role is not about authority but about leading the way in unity, how could that shift impact your marriage?

DQ5: Praying together can result in softer hearts, better listening, and safe spaces. What is one way you can begin incorporating prayer into your marriage this week?

DQ6: What “automatic” or “default” responses might be causing disunity in your marriage, and how can you begin to shift them?

DQ7: What current decision or situation in your marriage is creating pressure because of timetables or deadlines, and how could you bring the mindset of unity into that decision instead?