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Marriage Monthly

Marriage Monthly

Written by: Westside Community Church
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Marriage Monthly is a monthly boost for your marriage, intended to give guidance, point out landmines, provide tips and encourage community as you navigate your most important relationships.

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  • Staying United in a Divided World
    Jan 23 2026

    Division is everywhere—politics, social media, opinions, and constant noise competing for our attention. And if we’re not careful, that division doesn’t just stay “out there”… it finds its way into our marriages.

    In this January 2026 episode of Marriage Monthly, we talk honestly about how couples can stay united in a divided world. We explore why so many marriages are being discipled more by headlines than Scripture—and how refocusing on shared values, respect, and intentional connection can bring strength, peace, and unity back into your relationship.

    This conversation is practical, faith-filled, and deeply encouraging for couples navigating today’s cultural tension together.

    In this episode, you’ll discover:

    • Why division outside your marriage often creates division inside it
    • How shared values matter more than shared preferences
    • Practical ways to respect differences without letting them divide you
    • Ground rules for healthy conflict that protect unity
    • Why bonding memories are one of the most powerful tools for marriage
    • How to be proactive instead of reactive in strengthening your relationship


    What is one step you and your spouse can take this week to focus more on what unites you than what divides you?

    If this episode encouraged you, take a moment to like, subscribe, and share it with another couple who could use it. And let us know in the comments—what helps your marriage stay united in a divided world?

    #MarriageMonthly #ChristianMarriage #MarriageAdvice #FaithBasedMarriage #MarriageUnity #HealthyMarriage #BiblicalMarriage #StrongMarriages #MarriagePodcast

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    30 mins
  • Help! I Need to Change (Marriage Growth Part 2)
    Jan 23 2026

    What happens when you are the one who needs to change in your marriage?

    In part two of this Marriage Monthly mini-series, we shift the conversation to the spouse who knows something needs to change—and isn’t sure where to start. This episode offers encouragement, clarity, and practical next steps rooted in biblical truth, personal responsibility, and hope for the future.

    Marriage is one of God’s greatest tools for growth, and even the hardest seasons can lead to restoration, deeper connection, and renewed trust.

    In this episode, you’ll discover:

    • Why daily recommitment is the foundation of real change
    • How to stop fixating on the problem and start seeing the future
    • What it looks like to move from good intentions to real action
    • Why accountability matters—and how to choose it wisely
    • How celebrating small wins can rebuild trust and joy over time


    Bible Verses Mentioned:

    • James 1:2–4
    • Luke 9:23
    • Song of Solomon 8:6–7
    • James 1:22
    • Genesis 2:24
    • Ecclesiastes 9:9


    If you’re feeling discouraged, ashamed, or overwhelmed by the work ahead, this episode is a reminder that change is possible—and worth it. God is not finished with you or your marriage.

    💬 Question for you:
    What is one small step you can take this week to move toward change?

    👉 Call to Action:
    Like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement today.
    Leave a comment and tell us what step you’re committing to next.

    #MarriageMonthly #ChristianMarriage #MarriageGrowth #FaithBasedMarriage #BiblicalMarriage #MarriageHelp #MarriageAdvice #HealthyMarriage #Commitment #ChristmasReflection

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    21 mins
  • When Your Spouse Won’t Change (Part 1)
    Nov 22 2025

    Does it feel like you’re waiting… and waiting… for your spouse to make a change?

    Maybe it’s a job decision, a health issue, an addiction, or something you’ve talked about a hundred times. This month’s episode is all about your side of that frustration—what to do, how to stay grounded, and how to walk through this season with faith, patience, and strength.

    In Part 1, we speak directly to the spouse who is watching, waiting, and hurting… but still wants to honor God, love their spouse well, and approach this season with wisdom.


    What You’ll Learn in This Episode

    • How to recommit your heart and remember your marriage vows
    • Why praying until your heart softens is essential
    • How to reassure your spouse without enabling unhealthy patterns
    • How to have the hard conversation the right way (not the angry way)
    • Why you should champion your spouse, not control them
    • The role boundaries and consequences must play in real change
    • How spiritual growth can create a gap—and how God bridges it


    Key Scriptures Mentioned

    • Ephesians 4:2 – Be humble, gentle, patient, bearing with one another in love
    • Ecclesiastes 5:4–5 – Fulfill the vows you’ve made before God
    • Matthew 19:6 – What God has joined together, let no one separate
    • 1 John 4:18 – Perfect love drives out fear
    • Song of Solomon 8:6 – Love is as strong as death
    • Philippians 4:6–7 – Present your requests to God with thanksgiving
    • Ephesians 4:15 – Speak the truth in love
    • Proverbs 27:6 – Wounds from a friend can be trusted
    • James 1:19 – Quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger
    • Galatians 6:1 – Restore gently
    • Philippians 2:3–4 – Value others above yourselves
    • Proverbs 4:23 – Guard your heart


    Discussion Question for You

    What’s one step you can take this week to champion—not control—your spouse as they work through something difficult?

    Share your thoughts in the comments below—we’d love to hear from you!


    Call to Action

    👍 Like this episode

    💬 Comment below with how this encouraged you

    🔔 Subscribe for next month’s Part 2

    ❤️ Share this with another couple who could use the encouragement


    #MarriageMonthly #ChristianMarriage #FaithBasedMarriage #MarriageAdvice #MarriageHelp #SpiritualGrowth #HealthyMarriage #ChristianPodcast #MarriageTips #RelationshipWisdom #WaitingOnSpouse #MarriageStruggles

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    36 mins
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