JED BREAKS BREAD

Many people want better intimacy in their marriage - and sadly, too many of them turn to gimmicks to try to achieve it. This episode examines some of the external and internal causes for the difficulties we experience in intimacy and it will suggest specific areas of improvement for both husbands and wives. 

In this episode, I discuss four purposes for intimacy given to us by God from His Word. 

This episode begins by tackling some of the misconceptions regarding intimacy that have been taught in Christianity then seeks to define and discuss why the "one flesh" relationship is unique, precious, and is worthy of cultivation. 

I explain four Biblical principles that ought to govern the thinking of Christians as they consider how to spend the resources that God has entrusted to them. 

Two parts in this episode: 1) Your money management often reveals how you have applied other Biblical principles in marriage, such as your practice of headship/submission and communication and 2) What is the foundational principle that couples should use when determining how to manage their money? 

Though aimed at married couples, the Biblical principles in this podcast can apply to any relationship. May you be blessed and challenged by the truth of God's Word! 

Six reflections on a challenging year. 

Just like husbands, wives need to also work on speech transformation. 

This episode covers one of the reasons why speech transformation is critically important for wives, as well as two Biblical commands that will aid wives in speaking in a God-honoring manner. 

Remember, whether you think your husband deserves "nice" speech or not, your speech must always be pleasing to Christ first! 

Men, we are leaders in our speech whether we realize it or not (and whether we like it or not!)

Our wives and our children are learning from our speech patterns - therefore, we must be diligent to cultivate godly and god-honoring speech habits. 

This episode will focus specifically on three areas where you can become more Christlike in your speech with your wives. 

Our speech says much about us - and God has much to say about our speech! 

A quick survey of the NT reveals that "speech acts" - whether sinful or godly - are a common topic in the Epistles. The NT authors focus on changing our speech, from that which is wicked to that which is righteous. 

Today's episode examines Ephesians 4:24-30 and two specific ways that we can be more Christ-like in our speech.