What to Say & How to Say It

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Nina Roesner teaches us how to STOP REACTING in conflict situations, and discover how to RESPOND instead! Conquer people-pleasing, establish boundaries - create authentic relationships! This is how we learn "What to Say & How to Say It".

  1. Oct 5

    318: Emotional Abuse in Marriage: Recognize the Signs, Set Boundaries & Heal

    Are you walking on eggshells in your marriage, questioning your own reactions, or wondering whether conflict has become emotionally harmful? In this episode of What to Say and How to Say It, Shai Lewis and Nina Roesner discuss emotional abuse and harmful patterns in Christian marriage. They explore verbal aggression, contempt, controlling behavior, stonewalling, emotional withdrawal, and using silence or affection as punishment. Through the "Look in Both Directions" exercise, you'll learn how to recognize the behavior affecting you while also honestly examining how your own words and reactions may be hurting your spouse. This conversation is not about condemnation or assigning permanent labels. It is about clarity, accountability, healthy boundaries, healing, and allowing God to transform the way you respond to conflict. In this episode: • How harmful marriage patterns develop and escalate • Why both spouses must examine their behavior honestly • The emotional effects of living in a harsh environment • How to set boundaries without creating more conflict • Why healing must happen before healthy communication • How identity in Christ changes your response • What it means to take responsibility and go first Download the free PDF, "5 Tools for How to Stop Walking on Eggshells," and take the free marriage assessment at GreaterImpactCouples.org. Important: This episode is intended for couples who both want to grow and change. It is not a substitute for a professional safety assessment. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, contact emergency services. In the United States, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), text START to 88788, or visit TheHotline.org. #EmotionalAbuse #ChristianMarriage #MarriageConflict

  2. Sep 7

    314: What to Say When You're Angry: Communication Secrets for Christian Couples

    Is hidden resentment hurting your marriage? Your words may sound loving, but your facial expressions and body language can reveal unresolved anger, disappointment, and pain to your spouse. In this Christian marriage podcast episode, Shai Lewis and Nina Roesner explain how unhealed wounds affect communication, emotional intimacy, trust, commitment, and forgiveness in marriage. You'll discover why saying the right words is not enough when your heart and facial expressions are communicating something different. In this episode, you'll learn: • How hidden resentment damages marriage • What your facial expressions communicate to your spouse • How to rebuild trust after betrayal or broken promises • Why forgiveness does not eliminate boundaries or consequences • How commitment to God strengthens your marriage • How to stop bringing past wounds into present conflicts • How to encourage your spouse's growth and create emotional safety • Why healing your heart can transform your communication Marriage restoration takes time. Trust is rebuilt through consistent honesty, reliability, integrity, grace, and Christ-centered inner healing. When God heals what is happening inside your heart, the way you speak, respond, and connect with your spouse begins to change. What to Say & How to Say It is a Christian marriage podcast helping husbands and wives navigate conflict, improve communication, rebuild emotional connection, and create a thriving, Christ-centered marriage. Visit greaterimpactcouples.org to download the free guide, 5 Tools for How to Stop Walking on Eggshells, and take the free marriage assessment.

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Nina Roesner teaches us how to STOP REACTING in conflict situations, and discover how to RESPOND instead! Conquer people-pleasing, establish boundaries - create authentic relationships! This is how we learn "What to Say & How to Say It".

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