Forever Marriage Podcast
139 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsWelcome to the Forever Marriage Podcast! Forever Marriage at Lakewood exists to strengthen families by helping couples discover God’s design for marriage. One of our hopes for the FM Podcast is to provide Biblically based marital advice from experienced marriage counselors, Scott and Dawn Smith, who have been working with couples for 20+ years!
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S4E16: Love’s Empowerment and Love’s Teacher
April 19, 2024 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIn Season 4 Episode 16 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we continue to talk about Scripture's imperative to love one another, and specifically about love's empowerment and love's teacher. 1 Thessalonians 3:12 says, "and may the Lord cause you to increase and abound in love for one another, and for all men, just as we also do for you." Can you recall a time when you knew with certainty that God was empowering your ability to love someone that was unlovely? Love is based on His love for us...
S4E15: Love One Another (Pt. 2)
April 04, 2024 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBIn Season 4 Episode 15 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we continue our talk about Scripture's imperative to love one another. We started this conversation in the previous episode, but we pick back up with it in today's episode. As we can see in Scripture, love is a command and not a suggestion. Why would Jesus command us to love one another? What does this mean for marriage? We talk about how it can be a challenge to love sometimes. But love is based on Christ's example, and not whether t...
S4E14: Love One Another
March 21, 2024 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBIn Season 4 Episode 14 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we talk about Scripture's imperative to love one another. But first, by way of teaser for tomorrow night's event, Forever Marriage LIVE, we talk about what romance is and what it is not. We will gather tomorrow night at 6PM at Lakewood Baptist Church to hear Scott & Dawn talk about how to Rekindle R.O.M.A.N.C.E. It's not too late to register! We hope you will join us for this fun filled date night experience, where you will be equipped...
S4E13: Seeking the Good for One Another
March 07, 2024 14:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBIn Season 4 Episode 13 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we cover the last 3 ways of the 10 ways to outdo one another in showing honor. First, we talk about seeking the good for one another. Out of honor for God and honor for your spouse, can you seek their good? Next, we talk about stimulating one another to love and good deeds. Familiarity in marriage can breed complacency and indifference, so we must give some forethought for how we can stimulate, or spur on, one another. Finally, w...
S4E12: Do Not Judge One Another
February 22, 2024 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBIn Season 4 Episode 12 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we talk about not judging one another. In Romans 14:13, Paul says, "Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather determine this - not to put an obstacle or a stumbling block in a brother's way." We tend to judge those who don't think, believe, feel, act or behave the way we do. Why is that? Oftentimes, we are uncomfortable with differences. We also talk about praying for one another. James 5:16 says, "Therefore, confess ...
S4E11: Be Hospitable to One Another
February 08, 2024 16:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBIn Season 4 Episode 11 we talk about being hospitable to one another and how hospitality is a way of honoring one another. 1 Peter 4:9 says, "Be hospitable to one another without complaint." So, why would hospitality evoke complaints from us? The nature of hospitality is driven by a spirit of generosity - of heart, home, friendship, etc. Oftentimes, it takes effort, time, and energy to welcome someone with open arms into your space. We have to fight against our natural sin tendencies of "I d...
S4E10: Comfort One Another
January 25, 2024 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBIn Season 4 Episode 10 we pick up with comfort one another. Our comfort of others will often come from God's grace, mercy and healing of our own personal pain. The gift of having a spouse is the comfort they can bring to us in marriage like no one else can. Questions to consider as you listen to today's episode: 1. Are you more concerned about your own pain? Or are you looking to your spouse's needs as more important than your own? 2. How are you doing in comforting your partner? Rate you...
S4E9: How to Show Honor
January 11, 2024 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBIn Season 4 Episode 9 we are continuing the conversation of what it means to be devoted to one another and we are unpacking 10 ways to outdo one another in showing honor. We began this conversation in S4E8 where we covered the first way, and we continue on with the second and third ways in this episode: 1. Bearing One Another's Burdens (S4E8) 2. Building One Another Up 3. Caring for One Another Questions to consider as you listen to today's episode: 1. How are you and your spouse building ...
S4E8: Be Devoted to One Another
December 28, 2023 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBIn Season 4 Episode 8 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we talk about what it means to be devoted to one another. Devotion is somewhat of a mixture of affection and commitment. In the early church, devotion was a binding element. And in marriage, this concept of being devoted to one another is crucial. Romans 12:10 says, "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to now another in honor." (NASB) The ESV renders it this way, "Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo...
S4E7: Peacekeepers VS. Peacemakers
December 14, 2023 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBIn Season 4 Episode 7 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, we continue to talk about the pursuit of peace and the 'so far as it depends on you' portion of Romans 12:18. We must ask ourself this question: What part do I play in the pursuit of peace? And the answer is 'My part. Not the other person's part.' We also take a look at Matthew 5:9 where Jesus says, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God." Notice, he didn't say 'peacekeepers.' There is an important differe...
S4E6: The Pursuit of Peace
November 30, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBIn Season 4 Episode 6, we talk about the pursuit of peace. Paul says in Romans 12:18, "If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men." Notice in this verse, Paul gives two conditions to the pursuit of peace - 1)If possible and, 2) So far as it depends on you. We consider the 'if possible' portion of the verse and talk about how at times in may be impossible to be at peace with another person. You may have done everything God ask of you to make things right, but the pers...
S4E5: Be at Peace with One Another
November 16, 2023 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBIn Season 4 Episode 5, we talk about what it means to be at peace with one another. Paul says in Romans 12:18, "If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men." What is peace? And why do you believe peace is such a crucial part to marriage? What effect does a person not being at peace with God have on their marriage? We talk about these things and more on this week's episode of the FM Podcast. Mentioned in this episode: Romans 12:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:13, Philippians ...
S4E4: Humility of Mind
November 03, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIn Season 4 Episode 4, we continue our discussion of what it means to regard one another. We specifically talk about the mindset required to properly regard one another in the way God would have us - and this has everything to do with humility. What is humility of mind? And what is not humility of mind? Mentioned in this episode: Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4, John 1:13, Proverbs 16:2, Colossians 2:10, 1 Peter 5:6; Not mentioned, but for further study: Romans 15:7, 1 Corinthians 11:33, 12...
S4E3: Regard One Another
October 19, 2023 14:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBIn Season 4 Episode 3, we discuss what it means to regard one another. Within each one of us runs an unconscious refrain of, " I want what I want, when I want it, no questions asked..." So how do we move from selfishness to selflessness? How do we honor our spouse? How can we practically consider our spouse more important than ourself? In this episode we take a deep dive into Paul's instruction in Philippians 2:3-4 where he says, "Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humi...
S4E2: We are SO different! (Accept continued)
October 06, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBIn Season 4 Episode 2, we continuing discussing what it looks like to accept one another. In marriage though, it doesn't take long to figure out the many differences you may have with your spouse. If differences aren't handled wisely, they can divide you. Differences are intended by God to create bridges between you, not barriers. They can actually be used by God to strengthen your marriage, not weaken it. Mentioned in this episode: Scripture: Romans 15:7, Romans 5:5, Ephesians 5:25, Gala...
S4E1: Accept One Another
September 21, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBIn this episode, we kick off Season 4 of the Forever Marriage Podcast! This season Scott and Dawn are talking about the "One Anothers of Scripture." These statements from Jesus, Paul, John, Peter, Luke, Mark and James were both descriptive and to some extent prescriptive of how our life together as a body of believers should be formed and lived out. As a Christian, married couple, your spouse is the first believer you wake up to and have the opportunity to practice these "One Anothers of S...
S3E17: FINISH WELL - LEARN for All of Life & LIVE with the End in Mind
September 07, 2023 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBIn Season 3 Episode 17, we bring Season 4 to a close. In our FINISH WELL acrostic, we look at the last to 'Ls' - Learn for All of Life and Live With the End in Mind. Those who want to FINISH WELL never stop learning and have a teachable spirit. They learn from reading, from watching and listening to others, and from life itself. Keys to maintaining a teachable spirit are humility and responsive obedience. They also live with the end in mind. They live each day with a lifelong perspective...
S3E16: FINISH WELL - Establish Sustainable Habits (Pt. 3 Physical & Financial)
August 24, 2023 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBIn Season 3 Episode 16, we continue talking about how those who want to FINISH WELL establish sustainable habits. In our previous 2 episodes we talked about spiritual, relational & vocational habits and in this episode we talk about physical and financial habits. Those who want to FINISH WELL, establish healthy physical habits which include getting adequate sleep, eating wisely, and engaging in regular exercise. Good financial habits to establish include regularly giving the Lord's tithe, ...
S3E15: FINISH WELL - Establish Sustainable Habits (Pt. 2 - Relational & Vocational)
August 10, 2023 16:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBIn Season 3 Episode 15, we continue talking about how those who want to FINISH WELL establish sustainable habits. In our previous episode we talked about spiritual habits and in this episode we talk about relational and vocational habits. In our relationships we must seek to 1) be intentional about connections and conversations, 2) give each other the benefit of the doubt, 3) make every effort to make your wrongs right, and 4) keep short accounts. In our vocations we must seek to 1) leave...
S3E14: FINISH WELL - Establishing Sustainable Habits
July 27, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBIn Season 3 Episode 14, we talk about how those who want to FINISH WELL establish sustainable habits. Ask yourself, what is a habit? What would you say are your habits? Habits create the current of your life and establish the direction you're going. Habits can be both positive and negative. Are any of your habits damaging and destructive? If you want to overcome these, you have to replace it with a good habit. The first area we talk about is the Spiritual area of our lives, which include t...
S3E14: FINISH WELL - Establish Sustainable Habits (Pt. 1 - Spiritual)
July 27, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBIn Season 3 Episode 14, we talk about how those who want to FINISH WELL establish sustainable habits. Ask yourself, what is a habit? What would you say are your habits? Habits create the current of your life and establish the direction you're going. Habits can be both positive and negative. Are any of your habits damaging and destructive? If you want to overcome these, you have to replace it with a good habit. The first area we talk about is the Spiritual area of our lives, which include t...
S3E13: FINISH WELL - Walk in A Manner Worthy of the Lord
July 13, 2023 16:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBIn Season 3 Episode 13, we talk about how those who want to FINISH WELL walk in a manner worthy of the Lord. So, how do we do that? What does a life that pleases the Lord look like? We must consider if there is any duplicity in our life by asking if our private life lines up with our public life. Questions to consider: When would you say you are most susceptible to your reputation and your character not being in alignment? When are you tempted to be "two-faced" or hypocritical? Mentione...
S3E12: Have a Focused Life
June 28, 2023 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBIn Season 3 Episode 12, we talk about how those who want to FINISH WELL have a focused life. You need to not only know the purpose of your life, but you also need to know God's purpose for your life. It's important to know with certainty what God has called you to do. Consider these questions as you listen - Do you know God's specific calling and purpose for your life? Why is it important that we know this? Is there anything or anyone in your life requiring an inordinate amount of time and...
S3E12: FINISH WELL - Have a Focused Life
June 28, 2023 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBIn Season 3 Episode 12, we talk about how those who want to FINISH WELL have a focused life. You need to not only know the purpose of your life, but you also need to know God's purpose for your life. It's important to know with certainty what God has called you to do. Consider these questions as you listen - Do you know God's specific calling and purpose for your life? Why is it important that we know this? Is there anything or anyone in your life requiring an inordinate amount of time and...
S3E11: FINISH WELL - Set Up Hedges of Protection
June 15, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBIn Season 3 Episode 11, we talk about setting up hedges of protection around your marriage. As we have worked through some of these hedges in Season 2 of the podcast, Scott and Dawn aim to coach you through how to develop these protections. Take some time to consider what "policies or procedures" you can develop for yourselves to protect your marriage and family. They explain how it's important to go ahead and talk about these things now, not because you don't trust each other, but because y...
S3E10: FINISH WELL - How to Invest in Others
June 01, 2023 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBIn Season 3 Episode 10, we talk about how those who want to FINISH WELL invest in others by giving away to others what God has given to them. In the previous episode we talked about WHAT to invest in others and in this episode we talk specifically about HOW to do that. We invest in others through our S.H.A.P.E. - Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, and Experiences. Mentioned in this episode: Spiritual Gifts Inventory Scripture References: 1 Peter 4:10, Rom. 12:4-8, 1 Cor. 12:1...
S3E9: FINISH WELL - What to Invest in Others
May 18, 2023 17:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBIn Season 3 Episode 9, we talk about how those who want to FINISH WELL invest in others by giving away to others what God has given to them. In this episode we talk specifically about WHAT to give away (i.e., financial capital, intellectual capital, physical capital, etc.) and in the next episode we will talk about HOW to do that. Mentioned in this episode: Proverbs 11:25, 2 Timothy 2:2, James 4:17, 1 Thessalonians 2:8 Building a Discipling Culture by Mike Breen It's a New Day For Finan...
S3E8: Habits of Engagement (Submission)
May 04, 2023 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBIn Season 3 Episode 8, we conclude our discussion of the habits of grace and talk specifically about submission. What is submission and what does it look like? Our culture views submission negatively and is often seen as "lording over someone to press them down." But what does the Bible say? Paul says in Ephesians 5:21, "Out of reverence for Christ, submit to one another." In this episode, we take a closer look at biblical submission and what it looks like to submit to one another. Mention...
S3E8: FINSIH WELL - Habits of Engagement (Submission)
May 04, 2023 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBIn Season 3 Episode 8, we conclude our discussion of the habits of grace and talk specifically about submission. What is submission and what does it look like? Our culture views submission negatively and is often seen as "lording over someone to press them down." But what does the Bible say? Paul says in Ephesians 5:21, "Out of reverence for Christ, submit to one another." In this episode, we take a closer look at biblical submission and what it looks like to submit to one another. Mention...
S3E7: FINISH WELL - Habits of Engagement (Service & Confession)
April 20, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBIn Season 3 Episode 7, we continue talking about how to nurture the habits of grace (or spiritual disciplines) in your personal life. We continue to discuss the habits of engagement, and talk specifically about service and confession. Mentioned in this episode: Galatians 5:13, Matthew 20:28, Matthew 20:26, Psalm 51:4, Ephesians 5:13, Psalm 32:3, Proverbs 28:13, 1 Peter 5:7, James 5:16, Psalm 139:23-24, Psalm 26:2, Ephesians 4:32, 1 John 1:5
S3E7: Habits of Engagement (Service & Confession)
April 20, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBIn Season 3 Episode 7, we continue talking about how to nurture the habits of grace (or spiritual disciplines) in your personal life. We continue to discuss the habits of engagement, and talk specifically about service and confession. Mentioned in this episode: Galatians 5:13, Matthew 20:28, Matthew 20:26, Psalm 51:4, Ephesians 5:13, Psalm 32:3, Proverbs 28:13, 1 Peter 5:7, James 5:16, Psalm 139:23-24, Psalm 26:2, Ephesians 4:32, 1 John 1:5
S3E6: FINISH WELL - Habits of Engagement
April 06, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIn Season 3 Episode 6, Scott and Dawn continue the conversation of nurturing the habits of grace (or spiritual disciplines) in your personal life. In this episode we move on to the habits on engagement, which are prayer, fellowship, worship, study, service, confession and submission. Mentioned in this episode: Scripture: Heb. 3:7-8, Heb. 3:15, Heb. 4:7, Matt. 11:15, Matt. 13:43, Acts 2:42-47, Heb. 13:16, 1 Cor. 10:13, Ps. 115:1, Rom. 12:1-2, 1 Cor. 10:31, Jn. 4:23-24, Acts 17:11, 2 Tim. 2...
S3E5: FINISH WELL - Nurture the Habits of Grace in Your Personal Life (Pt. 2)
March 08, 2023 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBIn Season 3 Episode 5, Scott and Dawn continue talking about the importance of nurturing the habits of grace (or spiritual disciplines) in your personal life. We began the discussion of these habits, particularly habits of abstinence, in episode 4, and in today's episode we talk specifically about frugality, sacrifice, and chastity. Mentioned in this episode: Galatians 5:22-23 John 15:13 Romans 12:10 Phil. 2:3-4 1 Corinthians 7:5 2 Timothy 2:22 Proverbs 13:20 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 ...
S3E4: FINISH WELL - Nurture the Habits of Grace in Your Personal Life
February 23, 2023 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBIn Season 3 Episode 4, Scott and Dawn talk about the importance of nurturing the habits of grace (or spiritual disciplines) in your personal life. These habits can be broken down into two categories - habits of abstinence and habits of engagement. Habits of abstinence are the ones where we push the things of this world away or set something aside in order to pull the things of God into you. The habits of abstinence include fasting, silence, solitude, frugality, sacrifice, and chastity. Men...
S3E3: FINISH WELL - Invite Others Into Your Life
February 08, 2023 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBIn Season 3 Episode 3, Scott and Dawn unpack the second characteristic of those who FINISH WELL: Invite Others Into Your Life Relationships are very important and our willingness to invite other people into our life is key to finishing well. Success in finishing well depends upon a network of key relationships which fall within these three categories: upstream relationships, walking buddies, and downstream relationships. Questions to consider: Who do you have in your life, beyond your par...
S3E2: FINISH WELL - Fix Your Eyes on Jesus
January 25, 2023 17:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBIn the second episode of season 3, Scott and Dawn unpack the first characteristic of those who FINISH WELL: Fix Your Eyes on Jesus. Christ is the source of our life and is worthy to be the center of our affections. We talk about some means and methods that we have found to be helpful in centering our affections on Jesus. We talk about how, as Christians, we are saved by grace alone, in Christ alone, and only by his grace will we FINISH WELL. Mentioned in this episode: Hebrews 12:1-2 Col...
S3E1: FINISH WELL - Introduction
January 11, 2023 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBAs we kick off Season 3 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, Scott & Dawn discuss what it means to FINISH WELL. How we start in life is important. Athletic races are often won and lost at the starting blocks. But, even more important than a good start is a great finish. The older we get, the less impressed we are with the “shooting stars” of today who have a great start. It’s common nowadays for “shooting stars” to become “flashes in the pan” who either finish poorly or don’t finish the rac...
S3E1: Finish Well Introduction
January 11, 2023 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBAs we kick off Season 3 of the Forever Marriage Podcast, Scott & Dawn discuss what it means to FINISH WELL. How we start in life is important. Athletic races are often won and lost at the starting blocks. But, even more important than a good start is a great finish. The older we get, the less impressed we are with the “shooting stars” of today who have a great start. It’s common nowadays for “shooting stars” to become “flashes in the pan” who either finish poorly or don’t finish the rac...
S2E16: Remove Any Barriers to Sexual Satisfaction
July 27, 2022 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBSeason 2: Six Keys to Better Sex in Marriage Episode 16: Remove Any Barriers to Sexual Satisfaction In this final episode of Season 2, the Smiths encourage couples to be purposeful in removing any barriers to sexual satisfaction, which include: 1. Inability to discuss openly and honestly sexual desires and needs. 2. When one partner makes requests that makes another partner uncomfortable. 3. Decisions regarding birth control. Mentioned in this episode: 1 Corinthians 13:5 5 Keys to a Saf...
S2E15: 3 Ways to Fan the Flame of Longing for One Another
July 14, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBSeason 2: Six Keys to Better Sex in Marriage Episode 15: 3 Ways to Fan the Flame of Longing for One Another In this episode the Smiths finish discussing Key 5 - Pray with and for One Another. In this key, the Smiths talk about these 3 ways to fan the flame of longing for one another: 1. Be loving to your spouse. 2. Treat your spouse as desirable. 3. Remember that sex in the head erodes sex in the bed. Mentioned in this episode: Romans 12:9 Proverbs 11:27 Blogpost - You Will Always Find...
S2E14: Pray with and for One Another
June 30, 2022 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBSeason 2: Six Keys to Better Sex in Marriage Episode 14: Pray with and for One Another In this episode the Smiths kick off Key 5 - Pray with and for One Another. In this key, the Smiths talk about how they believe prayer is the master key that has the potential to unlock all the doors of biblical intimacy for you and your spouse. Paul says in Philippians 4:6, " Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." We c...
S2E13: 8 "Hedges of Protection" to Place Around Your Marriage (Pt. 2)
June 15, 2022 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBSeason 2: Six Keys to Better Sex in Marriage Episode 13: 8 "Hedges of Protection" to Place Around Your Marriage (Pt. 2) In this episode the Smiths discuss Key 4 - Fiercely Protect Emotional Intimacy with and for One Another. In this key, the Smiths continue to share the "hedges of protection" they have placed around themselves to protect the fidelity of their marriage. The first 4 were covered in episode 12 and the last 4 are covered in this episode. 5. Be cautious of social media interac...
S2E12: 8 "Hedges of Protection" to Place Around Your Marriage (Pt. 1)
June 01, 2022 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBForever Marriage at Lakewood exists to strengthen families by helping couples discover God's design for marriage. Season 2: Six Keys to Better Sex in Marriage Episode 12: 8 "Hedges of Protection" to Place Around Your Marriage In this episode the Smiths kick off Key 4 - Fiercely Protect Emotional Intimacy with and for One Another. In this key, the Smiths share the "hedges of protection" they have placed around themselves to protect the fidelity of their marriage. The first 4 are covered in ...
S2E11: 4 Experiences to Live with Your Spouse in an Understanding Way
May 19, 2022 12:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBForever Marriage at Lakewood exists to strengthen families by helping couples discover God's design for marriage. Season 2: Six Keys to Better Sex in Marriage Episode 11: 4 Experiences to Live with Your Spouse in an Understanding Way In this episode the Smiths conclude Key 3 - Regard Each Other's Needs as More Important than Your Own. They talk about how at various seasons of marriage and as you and your spouse age, you may have to deal with issues that can potentially affect your sexual i...
S2E10: Is She a Red Solo Cup or a Crystal Goblet?
May 05, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBForever Marriage at Lakewood exists to strengthen families by helping couples discover God's design for marriage. Season 2: Six Keys to Better Sex in Marriage Episode 10: Is She a Red Solo Cup or a Crystal Goblet? In this episode the Smiths continue discussing Key 3 - Regard Each Other's Needs as More Important than Your Own. We compare a red solo cup and a crystal goblet. We describe the two and explain how this is a helpful visual comparison for husbands and how they consider their wive...
S2E9: 3 Ways to Become a Student of Your Spouse
April 18, 2022 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBForever Marriage at Lakewood exists to strengthen families by helping couples discover God's design for marriage. Season 2: Six Keys to Better Sex in Marriage Episode 9: 3 Ways to Become a Student of Your Spouse In this episode the Smiths jump into Key 3 - Regard Each Other's Needs as More Important that Your Own. The idea explained in this key is that you and your spouse will experience better sex in marriage as you embrace the selfless nature of biblical sexuality. The Smiths unpack the...
S2E8: 10 Necessary Practices for Restoration (cont.)
March 31, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBForever Marriage at Lakewood exists to strengthen families by helping couples discover God's design for marriage. Season 2: Six Keys to Better Sex in Marriage Episode 8: 10 Necessary Practices for Restoration (continued) In this episode the Smiths continue to discuss the 10 necessary practices for restoration if there has been sexual sin in marriage. In episode 7, the Smiths covered the first three steps and in this episode, they cover steps 4-10, which are as follows: 4. Give your spouse...
S2E7: Adultery & 10 Necessary Practices for Restoration
March 16, 2022 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBForever Marriage at Lakewood exists to strengthen families by helping couples discover God's design for marriage. Season 2: Six Keys to Better Sex in Marriage Episode 7: Adultery in Marriage & 10 Necessary Practices for Restoration In this episode the Smiths continue to discuss Key 2 and talk about what to do if there has been adultery in marriage. They then begin discussing the first 3 of the 10 necessary practices for restoration: 1. Seek the guidance of a trusted and biblically wise ma...
S2E6: 3 Steps to Consider When Dealing with Sexual Sin
March 04, 2022 17:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBForever Marriage at Lakewood exists to strengthen families by helping couples discover God's design for marriage. Season 2: Six Keys to Better Sex in Marriage Episode 6: 3 Steps to Consider When Dealing with Sexual Sin In this episode the Smiths continue to discuss Key 2 and talk specifically about these 3 steps to consider when dealing with sexual sin: Agree on what is "need to know" information versus "want to know" information. Confess sexual sins you may have committed (i.e., pornog...
S2E5: Intro to Key 2 - Deal with Sexual Sin
February 18, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBForever Marriage at Lakewood exists to strengthen families by helping couples discover God's design for marriage. Season 2: Six Keys to Better Sex in Marriage Episode 5: Key 2 - Deal with Sexual Sin - Past or Present In this episode the Smiths discuss how sexual immorality of any sort is never to be tolerated - in or outside of marriage. A crucial aspect to experiencing a mutually fulfilling sex life inside of marriage is to ensure there is not past or present sin yet to be dealt with. The...