Lakepointe Church with Josh Howerton

6 Rules to Fight FOR Your Marriage (Not in It) | Love Life | Pastor Josh Howerton

Sep 7, 2025
Learn how to turn conflicts into collaboration with practical strategies for a stronger marriage. Discover foundational insights from Genesis and research by John Gottman that frame spouses as allies against a common enemy. Explore six essential rules for healthy arguments and the danger of harboring unmet expectations. Uncover how quick forgiveness can revive intimacy, supported by personal stories of reconciliation. Join a heartfelt call for healing and unity, reminding couples to support each other through the tough times.
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INSIGHT

Marriage As A Kingdom Strategy

  • Marriage is a primary way God advances His purposes when spouses align around a calling.
  • Satan attacks marriages to create division and turn spouses into enemies instead of allies.
ADVICE

Practice Active Listening First

  • When conflict arises, be quick to listen and repeat back what your spouse just said to show understanding.
  • Use calm active listening phrases like, "What I hear you saying is when I do X, that makes you feel Y."
ADVICE

Choose Silence Over Reactive Speech

  • Be slow to speak and resist filling emotional moments with many words.
  • Remember Proverbs: "Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut."
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