34 episodes
Marriage By The Book Rick and Rebekah Porterfield
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Maybe all your marriage needs is a little adjustment. Maybe it needs a complete overhaul. Whatever condition your relationship is in, the Marriage by the Book Podcast brings the answers you need. We draw on over 25 years of marriage ministry experience, as well as our personal experience in restoring and maintaining our own relationship, to bring you practical, Biblical guidance that makes a real difference. If you are looking for a “God answer” to what you are facing, this book is for you. Here’s a small sample of what you’ll learn:• How to resolve conflict non-destructively• Biblical keys to effective communication• How to remove the “walls” in your relationship.• How to restore lost love.• How to grow in intimacy.• And so much more!Rick and Rebekah Porterfield have been in marriage ministry since 1994. They have helped hundreds of couples restore and strengthen their relationships. They are the founders of Marriage By The Book, a ministry based in South Carolina.
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The Roles of the Husband and Wife in Marriage Pt 2: The Wife's Role
Roles in marriage are misunderstood. The Bible is clear on what the roles are, and when we do things God's way, the family and marriage work best for everyone. Jesus’s plan for the roles of the husband and wife bring freedom and abundant life into marriage, not bandage and frustration. Find out the truth about the role of the wife in this podcast. Thanks for listening and please share this podcast with others! Since 1994, Rick and Rebekah Porterfield ha...
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The Roles of the Husband and Wife in Marriage Pt 1: Headship
The roles of husband and wife are largely misunderstood and often mistaught. This causes friction and resentment in marriage rather than the abundant life Jesus came to give us (see John 10:10). In this episode, I start talking about the husband and wife roles, starting with the role of the husband. What does it really mean to be the head of a relationship? Find out what the Bible says in this podcast.Thanks for listening and please share this podcast with others...
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Covenant Part 2: How To Treat Your Spouse
The Bible tells us how to treat a covenant partner, and your spouse is your covenant partner. Brace yourself -- you have a covenant relationship with your spouse that you don’t even have with your kids. That places your spouse in a pretty special position. In today’s podcast you’ll learn seven concepts that illustrate how you should treat our spouse. (Important hint - how you treat them isn't based on how they treat you).Thanks for listening and please share this podca...
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Covenant Part 1: What the Heck is a Covenant Anyway??
Marriage is a covenant, and that isn't the same as a contract - not even close. In this episode, find out - What it means when we say marriage is a covenantHow a covenant differs from a contractAnd hear an awesome story that illustrates the power of covenantThanks for listening and please share this podcast with others!Since 1994, Rick and Rebekah Porterfield have used Biblical relationship principals to help many couples around the world find success and happiness in marriage.&nb...
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Intimacy Pt 3: Communication and Sex
Communication is important to intimacy. So is sex. They are the topics of today's podcast. In this episode, get practical, Biblical advice on - How to communicate without losing your coolWhat to do with what you learn during communicationThe key to making the sexual relationship good for both people!Thanks for listening and please share this podcast with others!Since 1994, Rick and Rebekah Porterfield have used Biblical relationship principals to help many couples aroun...
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Intimacy Pt 2: How to Grow in Intimacy
Intimacy. We all want it. We want to be close to our spouse, and accepted by them. No matter how intimate you are, you can always grow closer. In this podcast you'll find out - Why intimacy is so important? What are practical ways to grow in intimacy?Thanks for listening and please share this podcast with others!Since 1994, Rick and Rebekah Porterfield have used Biblical relationship principals to help many couples around the world find success and happiness in ma...