Keeping It Young

Dave Young, Bethlie Young
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A weekly podcast hosted by Dave and Bethlie Young who have spoken to thousands of people across America and around the world. Their heart is to encourage, direct, and strengthen your marriage, family, and ministry life. You will find humor, helpful teaching, and great encouragement. Join them each week as together they share Biblical and practical insights.

  1. Overcoming A Bad Marriage Part 2

    1D AGO

    Overcoming A Bad Marriage Part 2

    Is your marriage struggling? In Part 2 of this series Overcoming A Bad Marriage, Dave and Bethlie share biblical steps for overcoming a bad marriage and restoring what God intended for your relationship.   Learn to love again Define it Love and feelings are not the same thing Love is about pleasing God Love is being willing to give another whatever it is that they need because you know it is what God commands you to do. Biblicize it Ephesians 5:25 Husbands love your wives as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her Older women teach the younger women to love their husbands Love your neighbor  Your spouse is your closest neighbor so you have to love them Matthew 5:44. Love your enemy The lowest level of love Determine to please God Get very close to Him James 4:8 The closer you are to God the healthier you will be The closer you are to God the stronger you will be Honor God in the decisions you make and your marriage will be amazing Take steps to love Learn to give.  John 3:16 Gal 2:20 Proverbs 25:21 Learn to forgive Forgiveness promises not to use another's wrongdoings against them in the future Forgiveness promises not to talk to other people about another's wrongdoings Forgiveness promises not to dwell on the other's wrongdoings Learn to meet each other's needs

    26 min
  2. Overcoming a Bad Marriage [Part 1]

    FEB 16

    Overcoming a Bad Marriage [Part 1]

    Join Dave and Bethlie as they continue this overcoming series with this first in a two part series about Ovecoming A Bad Marriage. Part 1 What is a bad marriage? Typically marriages don't start badly We meet We talk We spend time together We "fall in love" We propose We make plans We get married.   Marriage can become bad It happens in a process of time We don't love each other anymore We aren't compatible We are miserable  We allow hurt feelings to become BIG problems We allow little things to become bigger things What do you do about it? Remember your vows For better or for worse A verbal commitment to honor God and His Word  Divorce is only permitted in a few select cases Divorce is rarely the best option Divorce opens the door to more divorce Repent at the thought of ending it

    25 min
  3. Love Overcomes

    FEB 10

    Love Overcomes

    Happy Valentine's week! Join Dave and Bethlie as they discuss how love overcomes!

    25 min
  4. Overcoming Misunderstandings In Marriage

    FEB 2

    Overcoming Misunderstandings In Marriage

    Every marriage faces misunderstandings, but it's how we handle them that determines whether our relationship thrives or struggles. In this episode of Keeping It Young, Dave and Bethlie share practical, biblical wisdom on overcoming misunderstandings in marriage before they grow into bigger problems. Learn how to approach difficult conversations with humility and kindness, share your needs in ways your spouse can receive them, and present issues without tearing down your spouse. Dave and Bethlie discuss the difference between minor miscommunications and deeper misunderstandings that need addressing. Whether you're newlyweds or have been married for decades, this episode provides actionable application for maintaining intimacy, avoiding resentment, and growing together as co-laborers in Christ. What You'll Learn: The difference between simple miscommunications and destructive misunderstandings How to approach issues with humility, kindness, and grace Why making demands always leads to failure in marriage How to share needs in a way your spouse can process Practical communication strategies for husbands and wives The spiritual foundation for overcoming relational challenges Episode Notes: What do we mean by misunderstandings? Desires that aren't met Issues that won't go away Failure to meet each others needs How do you overcome them? Approach issues in a right way Recognize the value of humility and kindness allows us to be vulnerable allows us to develop intimacy (even if it is small) Recognize that making demands equal failure These usually are accusations that are selfish They build walls rather than intimacy Share your needs in the way that your spouse processes Have a right motivation That your spouse will grow spiritually and have God's blessings Use a  right presentation Don't belittle Be honest but build A husband especially needs this: I know you are better than this For a wife - don't process everything with him  plan how to be kind and to the point For a husband Be kind and loving in your words Ask her to pray about the matter Share it with her and ask her to consider it and talk about it later Don't be frustrated by her processing Determine to grow (prefereably together) Know you you are in Christ Know who your spouse is in Christ Know that your are co-laborers for Christ You are in this together Pray for and help each other

    25 min
  5. Overcoming Anger Part 3

    JAN 26

    Overcoming Anger Part 3

    Dave and Bethlie wrap up this first section of the Overcoming series focused on the subject of anger.  We're also celebrating and praising the Lord for our 300th episode!   What do you do with a child who has a tendency to anger Correct them Punishment - Every time anger has to be confronted with a negative consequence We recommend a spanking - every time Teach them keep it simple This is wrong This is how you should respond Disciple them Your child will need the power of God's Word and God's Spirit Your child will need to walk with God Model for them You must do right first You must learn to have peace in your heart  You have to model right responses to irritations and issues and life itself

    26 min
  6. Overcoming Anger Part 2

    JAN 19

    Overcoming Anger Part 2

    Dave and Bethlie continue their series on overcoming with this part 2 of Overcoming Anger. How do you overcome anger in your marriage and family Start with confession Eph 4:30. Confess it as sin Control your anger - better - confess your anger Jesus got angry - you aren't Jesus Meditate on Scripture Proverbs 15:1-3 A soft/gentle answer turns away wrath Recognize that you are most vulnerable to sin when you are sinned against the tongue of the wise uses knowledge aright Recognize that your words evidence your heart the eyes of the Lord are in every place beholding the evil and the good Recognize that God is always present and always holding us accountable  Proverbs 17:19 Ecclesiastes 9:17 Start with some growth/spiritual steps If you have an anger issue this is the answer You have to grow Confess it as sin Pray about it every day Ask forgiveness Secure accountability Respond immediately to any failure You have to sow As you sow the right seeds, you will begin to see fruit You have to love and honor Your wife matters Your husband matters If you are married to someone with an anger problem, this is the answer. You have to grow too In order to confront your spouses anger, you have to put your spiritual house in order essential to have the strength, courage, perspective, and ability to help your spouse Pray about how to respond in a right way Practice how to respond in a right way That was a very angry way to say that, can you say it differently so I don't feel so defensive You have to allow time for fruit Anger is usually a learned behavior that is habitual When you respond to your spouse with gentleness and a request for a different response, allow your spouse to process that It makes them aware It give the Spirit time to work Separate as a last resort. I can't (with a clear conscience) believe that anger is a grounds for divorce Separation however, may be needed if a man's anger is making him abusive

    27 min
  7. Overcoming Anger Part 1

    JAN 12

    Overcoming Anger Part 1

    In this first episode of our Overcoming series, Dave and Bethlie discuss the topic of Anger.   Overcoming Anger Quote:  We are a society addicted to outrage. Martin Wickens In the social media world, outrage generates more "clicks" and ad revenue than anything else What does the Bible say about anger? Various words are used Anger Angry Wrath Be ye angry and sin not, let not the sun go down on your wrath Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamour and evil speaking be put away from you with all malice A soft answer turns away wrath Fathers provoke not your children to anger   What does anger look like? an outward explosion a simmering resentment harsh words Rage An angry person is churlish, mean, unkind Illustration of Nabal churlish - difficult, fierce, intense Evil - bad, disagreeable, giving pain, unhappiness, or misery) An angry person is difficult to get along with Anger leads to bitterness and poisons an individual as well as everyone close to them - especially one's spouse and kids    What do we know about anger?  Some things to understand: If you are single, know this:  an anger issue always gets worse after marriage. "with a furious man you shall not go . . ." It is impossible to live with an angry man without making him angry Same is true for an angry woman The target of anger is not the cause You are not to carry the responsibility for a spouses anger or a parents anger  It is not your fault if your spouse is angry It is not your fault if your parents are angry Regarding men: anger is fueled by testosterone and is different than a woman's anger Anger is physical often before it is processed (think of punching a wall) Crying is a woman's response to feeling unloved; anger is a man's response to feeling disrespected Talking things out will not make things better A man has to process his anger before he can talk Talking about it in the moment will only increase his anger  give him time to golf, piddle in the garage, or whatever  This is how he processes his emotions Very few men process their emotions by talking Regarding women:   Anger is fueled by emotions and wounds Anger is often a result of unresolved conflicts  Anger is sometimes the result of unmet expectations

    27 min
  8. Overcoming - An Introduction

    JAN 5

    Overcoming - An Introduction

    Overcoming   1 John 5:4 This is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith.   2 Corinthians 2:14 But thanks be unto God, who always causes us to triumph in Christ   Introduction:  As we enter 2026, we are going to explore the word Overcoming! How do you overcome (fill in the blank)?   Henry Ford "Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently"   Proposition:  It is God's plan that we overcome every issue we face in our marriage and family and minstry. Here are four essentials The Word of God - what does the Bible say Use of proven methods but is not a proven method  and is a failed method but is a failed method Gentle parenting sounds so "cool"  Cohabitation sounds plausible  Use of proven resources Connection classes, Sunday School, life groups, etc Worship Preaching Counseling Books are a gift from God that most people never take advantage of When it comes marriage and family issues, you cannot get the help you need in video snippets and fast-paced graphics The church The investment of right steps over a long period of time Time is required to do the work Time is required to seek God through His Word in prayer Time is required for a continual application of right steps Time is required to develope new habits Time is required to make changes Time is required to sow seeds that can grow and bring fruit

    16 min
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A weekly podcast hosted by Dave and Bethlie Young who have spoken to thousands of people across America and around the world. Their heart is to encourage, direct, and strengthen your marriage, family, and ministry life. You will find humor, helpful teaching, and great encouragement. Join them each week as together they share Biblical and practical insights.

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  • Creator
    Dave Young, Bethlie Young
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    306
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Keeping It Young

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