

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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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.
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."
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."