Her Renewed Strength Podcast | Episode 61

Hey sister!

In today’s episode, I am sharing the second half of the conversation I had with my special guest, Lydia Santos. We dive into the real truth bombs for Christian wives of why your marriage gives you anxiety.

If you haven’t listened to part one, you will be confused. I suggest that you press pause here, and go to Episode 60 for part one of my conversation with Lydia.

Let’s dig into part 2. I pray that this episode encourages and brings you back to God.

About Our Guest

Lydia is a certified teacher turned homeschool mama to her two boys. She and her husband have been married for 13 years and have weathered the storms of separation, divorce papers, and reconciliation. Lydia shares how she overcame shame, worked through difficult times in her marriage, reclaimed her identity in Christ, and helps other wives to do the same over at The Jar Podcast each week.

Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode:

• Learn what causes anxiety in marriage and how you can prevent it.

• Discover 3 steps you can take to make your marriage a healthy, loving, and lasting one.

• Understand how being in the Word and with the right community helps you keep your heart right and preserve your marriage.

“When you are confronted with ugliness, you have to be willing to admit that it is something that needs to be resolved.”

Listen To The Episode

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Check out these episode highlights (Q & A style!):

04.19 – What led you to be in a space where you could receive biblical encouragement without scoffing at it?

08.31 – How do you encourage a person who is going through a really difficult time in their marriage?

3 Steps That Can Make A Big Difference In Your Marriage

Step 1: Perspective Shift – Being in the word and reminding yourself of who God is.

10.31 Step 2: Asking God to reveal any pride in your heart so you can get rid of it.

11.43 – Step 3: Have Humility – If you want something to change in your marriage, it must be driven by your desire to be a better partner not to have a better partner.

12.31 – How do you submit to the Lord and be humble so that you can submit to your husband and be humble?

15.34 – What is your parting advice or words of encouragement for the wives who are going through a hard time in their marriages?

15.01 – When you had gone through the first part of your reconciliation, would you say that you were in that mindset of “We’ve tried everything!”?

16.17 – What’s the best way to connect and engage with you more intimately?

Key Takeaway:

• Keeping humility and surrender in your heart will keep you close to God and your spouse.

Resource:

• Check out Lydia’s show, The Jar Podcast

• Join Lydia’s The Christian Wife and Marriage Community on Facebook.

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