Love How Deep Marriage

Auteur(s): Brian Mayer & Heather Mayer
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  • Résumé

  • Love How Deep is a podcast designed to equip married couples like you with resources that rely on the transformative power of God's Word to strengthen your relationship. The hosts, Brian & Heather Mayer desire is to connect couples more deeply to each other. They do this by offering episode content that can help couples communicate better, resolve conflict, understand each other more, tackle roles and responsbilities, parent in better ways, control their finances more, and increase emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual parts of their lives. Engaging guests from married couples, pastors, therapists, authors, and other experts in the field offer great advice.
    2024
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Christianisme Pastorale et évangélisme Relations Sciences sociales Spiritualité
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  • Psalm 23 for Your Marriage: Finding Refreshment and Guidance | 82

    Psalm 23 for Your Marriage: Finding Refreshment and Guidance | 82
    May 7 2025
    Psalm 23 for Your Marriage: Finding Refreshment and Guidance Introduction Welcome back to Love How Deep.Introduction of the topic: How Psalm 23 can positively benefit marriage.Heather's love for and the refreshing nature of Psalm 23. Verse 1: The Lord is My Shepherd; I Shall Not Want Brian introduces the "Shepherd's Psalm."The comforting and soul-restoring nature of the passage.Sheep knowing the shepherd's voice and listening for God's guidance in marriage."I shall not want" - lacking nothing in God's care.Needs vs. wants and trusting God's provision for your marriage.Examining intentions behind desires in the context of marriage. Verse 2: He Makes Me Lie Down in Green Pastures; He Leads Me Beside Quiet Waters The idea of God "making" us rest – not forceful, but knowing what's best.Finding rest and refreshment together as a couple.The peaceful imagery of quiet waters and God's presence amidst chaos.Connecting with God's beauty for refreshment (Shenandoah example).Simple acts of finding peace together (neighborhood walks). Verse 3: He Restores My Soul; He Leads Me in Paths of Righteousness for His Name's Sake Continuing the theme of refreshment for the soul.God guiding along the right path, allowing free will but offering direction.God as the roadmap for making the best decisions in life and marriage.The concept of God ordering our steps. Verse 4: Even Though I Walk Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death, I Will Fear No Evil, for You Are With Me; Your Rod and Your Staff, They Comfort Me Facing trials and difficulties in marriage.God's promise to be with us – Emmanuel, God with us.Times of feeling distant from God and trusting His constant presence.Understanding the comfort of the rod and staff:Boundaries for protection and training (children analogy).Consequences as a form of protection.The freeway guardrail analogy. Deeper explanation of the staff: Gentle guidance and the crook for rescue.Deeper explanation of the rod: Warding off enemies and providing consequences. Verse 5: You Prepare a Table Before Me in the Presence of My Enemies; You Anoint My Head with Oil; My Cup Overflows God preparing a table – provision and sustenance in the face of challenges.A table as a form of protection and a symbol of celebration.Marriage as an oasis and a place of refuge.Anointing with oil: Representing the Holy Spirit, refreshing, healing, and covering.The desire for home to be a place of rest and refreshment for both spouses. Verse 6: Surely Goodness and Mercy Shall Follow Me All the Days of My Life, and I Will Dwell in the House of the Lord Forever God's promise to stay with us forever.The desire for lasting commitment in marriage.A declaration of knowing God is with you and choosing to be with Him.The parallel between the beginning and end: The Lord as our shepherd always. Conclusion Hope that Psalm 23 brings refreshment to marriages.Encouragement to read and discuss this passage together during difficult times.Seeking ways to apply the principles of Psalm 23 for a stronger marriage.Finding refreshment and a new pathway with the Lord at the center. Call to Action (33:00-35:00) Reminder of the online forgiveness course at lovehowdeep.com/forgiveness with a special code - fg19 to get the course for $19Closing remarks and farewell.
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    18 min
  • Martha vs. Mary: Finding Focus in Your Marriage | 81

    Martha vs. Mary: Finding Focus in Your Marriage | 81
    Apr 30 2025

    Podcast Outline Show Notes Page: Episode 81 - Martha vs. Mary: Finding Focus in Your Marriage

    Introduction

    • Welcome and Episode Introduction
    • Encourage liking, following, subscribing, and sharing.
    • Heather poses the question: If Jesus were coming for dinner, what would your focus be?

    The Story of Martha and Mary

    • Reading of Luke 10:38-42.
    • The universality of the story: We are all Martha and Mary at different times.

    Martha: The Hostess with the Mostess

    • The pressure of preparations: Planning, purchasing, preparation (the 3 P's!).
    • Cleaning and cooking and the desire for perfection.
    • The impact of busyness on brain space.
    • Wanting to impress Jesus.
    • Identifying with Martha's desire to do things well.

    The Impact on Your Spouse

    • What happens to your spouse when you're in "Martha mode"?
    • Feeling forgotten and the potential for snapping.
    • The "hurry and scurry" hindering connection.

    Considering Martha's Actions

    • Why weren't some tasks done beforehand? (A moment of reflection, not judgment).

    Mary: Sitting at Jesus' Feet

    • Mary's awe and reverence for Jesus.
    • Absorbing His teachings and the importance of listening to the Holy Spirit.
    • "God moments" of feeling present with Jesus.
    • Avoiding judgment of Mary's seemingly "lazy" behavior.
    • Mary's priority: Being in the presence of Jesus.

    The Contrast and Jesus' Response

    • Martha's frustration and request for Mary to help.
    • Jesus' gentle response focusing on priorities.
    • Martha's good intentions vs. Mary's pure intentions.
    • Jesus wants us to sit at His feet, worship, rest, and learn.

    The Daily Grind and Our Focus

    • The shift from party preparations to the everyday busyness of life.
    • Work, errands, bills – where does our focus lie?
    • The importance of prioritizing Jesus amidst the daily tasks.

    A Personal Anecdote

    • Heather's experience at a party: Choosing presence over tasks.
    • The impact of a few minutes of intentional connection.

    The Danger of Overlooking Loved Ones

    • Spouses and children feeling forgotten in the busyness.
    • The importance of setting aside tasks for moments of connection.
    • Temporal vs. eternal priorities.
    • Putting Jesus first helps in managing everything else.

    Conclusion

    • Recap: It's okay to be Martha sometimes, but prioritize being Mary when your spouse needs you.
    • Encouragement to take a breath, pause, and spend quality time together and with Jesus.

    Call to Action

    • Reminder of the free communication packet at lovehowdeep.com. Click Here: 10 Practical Communication Strategies
    • Closing remarks and farewell.
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    13 min
  • 5 More Communication Strategies - Part 2 (Episode 80)

    5 More Communication Strategies - Part 2 (Episode 80)
    Apr 23 2025

    Welcome Back to the Love How Deep Podcast.

    We are continuing to talk about communication in this second of a 2 part episode.

    • Continue strengthening your marriage communication!
    • In this episode, we dive into 5 more practical strategies to help you and your spouse connect on a deeper level.
    • Strategies discussed:
      • Avoiding blame and criticism.
      • Maintaining eye contact.
      • Practicing patience.
      • Managing your tone.
      • Agreeing to move forward.
    • These tips build on our previous episode, offering a complete set of 10 strategies to transform your communication.
    • Get access to our FREE resource, "10 Practical Communication Strategies for Married Couples," to help you and your partner work on these skills together.
    • Key Takeaways:
      • Avoid blame and criticism to foster a positive environment.
      • Eye contact and physical presence are crucial for connection.
      • Patience is key during difficult conversations.
      • Tone of voice greatly impacts communication.
      • Agreeing to move forward helps resolve conflicts.
    • Mentioned Resources:
      • Free PDF "10 Practical Communication Strategies for Married Couples"
    • Call to action: Like, subscribe, and share this episode.
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    21 min

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