In the fourth episode of our biblical counseling series, Josh Squires answers the question, “How do I honor God when marriage gets tough?” He addresses:
- Common questions about marriage (0:25)
- Functionality in marriage (1:20)
- Complementary marriage (1:40)
- When the husband doesn’t lead (5:28)
- Engaging a spiritually apathetic spouse (9:46)
- Apathy and the stages of change (12:22)
- Helping your spouse move on from apathy (16:48)
- The biggest challenge in marriage (18:30)
- Marriage game theory (19:40)
- Finding a way to health in a troubled marriage (26:10)
Find more from TGC on marriage:
Josh’s recommended reading list:
- When Sinners Say “I Do” by Dave Harvey
- Marriage Matters by Winston T. Smith
- The Meaning of Marriage by Tim and Kathy Keller
- What Did You Expect? by Paul Tripp
- This Momentary Marriage by John Piper
- The Mystery of Marriage by Mike Mason
- Why Marriages Succeed or Fail by John Gottman
How Do I Honor God When Marriage Gets Tough?