Stronger Together Closer to God

Vernon and Anya Myers

Stronger Together, Closer to God podcast is a relationship focus discussion hosted by Vernon and Anya Myers, Founders of Stronger Together Closer to God Ministry and Marriage Coaches for Elevation Church Online Marriage eGroups. We all are searching for guidance when it comes to our relationship. Whether you are dating, courting, engaged, newly married, or been married for some time, it is a great idea to find the right people to give you the right counsel for your relationship. Each podcast will contain common sense wisdom and guidance on maximizing and applying God's word and the Holy Spirit to fulfill God's calling for you and your significant other's everyday life. If you wish to partner with us to continue spreading messages like these, please email us at s2c2gpodcast@gmail.com. If you desire to deepen your prayer life, we invite you to access our 52-Week Marriage Prayer Guide. Simply follow the link provided in our show notes to connect with our prayer community and Sign Up Today.

  1. Jul 29

    109. Words of Gratitude -- What Familiarity Makes Us Overlook

    Why do we notice the one time our spouse doesn’t do something faster than the hundred times they did? The breakfast, morning kiss, daily text, prayer, household task, or simple act of care that once meant so much can gradually become familiar. Appreciation becomes expectation, and we may stop recognizing the love behind what our spouse faithfully does. In Episode 109 of Stronger Together, Closer to God, Vernon shares a personal experience involving his wife’s Sunday breakfast tradition—and how he learned that he was seeing breakfast while she was expressing love, service, sacrifice, and family legacy. Grounded in Colossians 3:15–17, this episode explores how Christ’s peace changes the posture of our hearts so gratitude can help us notice and express the appreciation familiarity has taught us to overlook. You’ll also receive practical tools for encouraging your spouse, recognizing how they communicate love, examining your tone through the “Jesus-name check,” and completing a seven-day gratitude challenge. Relationship Reflection: What does your spouse do so regularly that you’ve stopped seeing the love behind it? Gratitude does not require overlooking mistreatment, harmful behavior, or necessary boundaries. It invites us to recognize and express appreciation for the genuine love, sacrifice, and service we may have begun taking for granted. Primary Scripture: Colossians 3:15–17 Supporting Scriptures: John 14:27; Philippians 1:3–5; 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 16–18 Let Christ’s peace rule your heart so gratitude can reopen your eyes to the person you’ve grown accustomed to loving. #WordsOfGratitude #GratitudeInMarriage #AppreciateYourSpouse #ChristianMarriage #ChristCenteredMarriage #MarriageEncouragement #BiblicalMarriage #RelationshipGrowth #CouplesInChrist #Colossians3 #BuildEachOtherUp #SevenDayGratitudeChallenge #StrongerTogetherCloserToGod If you desire to deepen your prayer life, we invite you to access our 52-Week Marriage Prayer Guide. Simply follow the link provided in our show notes to connect with our prayer community and Sign Up Today.

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Stronger Together, Closer to God podcast is a relationship focus discussion hosted by Vernon and Anya Myers, Founders of Stronger Together Closer to God Ministry and Marriage Coaches for Elevation Church Online Marriage eGroups. We all are searching for guidance when it comes to our relationship. Whether you are dating, courting, engaged, newly married, or been married for some time, it is a great idea to find the right people to give you the right counsel for your relationship. Each podcast will contain common sense wisdom and guidance on maximizing and applying God's word and the Holy Spirit to fulfill God's calling for you and your significant other's everyday life. If you wish to partner with us to continue spreading messages like these, please email us at s2c2gpodcast@gmail.com. If you desire to deepen your prayer life, we invite you to access our 52-Week Marriage Prayer Guide. Simply follow the link provided in our show notes to connect with our prayer community and Sign Up Today.