Digging in the Dirt, with Jonathan Trotter

Marriage: Sex and Sexuality

In this episode, Elizabeth and I talk candidly about sex and married sexuality. Resources: Sex and the Married Missionary [https://www.alifeoverseas.com/sex-and-the-married-missionary/], by Jonathan On Making Love [https://trotters41.com/2017/11/25/on-making-love/] [Links to all the books we recommend and the articles we’ve written about sex]

Marriage: Conflict and Tools (with Elizabeth Trotter)

In Part 2, we talk about how we conceptualize conflict, as well as some evidence-based tools for approaching conflict, including what to do if one or both people get “flooded.” Resources (or ideas) mentioned in this episode: The Four Horsemen [https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-recognizing-criticism-contempt-defensiveness-and-stonewalling/] (article), by The Gottman Institute The Vortex of Terror [https://youtu.be/e0PFtTIbzG0] (video), by Jonathan Flooding [https://www.gottman.com/blog/making-sure-emotional-flooding-doesnt-capsize-your-relationship/] (article), by The Gottman Institute Jesus Loves Me This I Sometimes Know [https://velvetashes.com/jesus-loves-me-this-i-sometimes-know/], by Elizabeth When Ministry and Marriage Collide [https://trotters41.com/2015/05/31/when-ministry-and-marriage-collide/], by Elizabeth

Marriage: Part 1 (with Elizabeth Trotter)

In this first installment, Elizabeth and I talk about marriage in general, a theology of marriage, and what the “5 magic hours” means.  Resources (or ideas) mentioned in this episode: Created for Connection [https://amzn.to/2xjau8k], by Johnson and Sanderfer Created for Connection Roadmap [https://trotters41.com/2019/07/05/created-for-connection-a-roadmap-for-your-marriage/], by Jonathan The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work [https://amzn.to/3f2ZlJV], by John Gottman A Marriage Blessing [https://trotters41.com/2014/10/02/a-marriage-blessing/], by Jonathan Our Journey to Finding Joy in Marriage (and the things we lost along the way) [https://trotters41.com/2015/08/13/our-journey-to-finding-joy-in-marriage-and-the-things-we-lost-along-the-way/], by Elizabeth The Purpose of Marriage is NOT to Make You Holy [https://www.alifeoverseas.com/the-purpose-of-marriage-is-not-to-make-you-holy/], by Jonathan When We Said I Do [https://trotters41.com/2017/11/07/when-we-said-i-do-the-first-in-a-three-part-series-on-marriage/], by Elizabeth *affiliate links

Grief: an Empty Ocean and the Ten Things We Must Remember About Grief and Loss

Welcome back to another episode of the Digging in the Dirt podcast! On today's episode, we'll be chatting about “Grief: an Empty Ocean and the Ten Things We Must Remember About Grief and Loss.” In future episodes, we’ll continue to feature discussions around listener-submitted questions. You can submit your ideas, comments, and questions for future episodes here [https://forms.gle/ngj4sTpk5RrhuyCF8]. Listen in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch each episode on YouTube. Also, you can buy your very own copy of the book, Digging in the Dirt: Musings on Missions, Emotions, and Life inthe Mud, here [https://amzn.to/45l0irA]. Thanks for stopping by, and have a greatday! ~ Jonathan T.  www.seeingtheheartsofthehurting.com ______________________________________________ Resources Mentioned Digging in the Dirt [https://amzn.to/45l0irA], by Jonathan Trotter Dark Clouds [https://amzn.to/4kkzApq], Deep Mercy, by Mark Vroegop The Gift of Grief [https://www.alifeoverseas.com/the-gift-of-grief-and-the-thing-i-heard-in-portland/], by Jonathan Trotter On Fundamental Sadness [https://www.alifeoverseas.com/on-fundamental-sadness-and-the-deeper-magic/], by Jonathan Trotter ⁠Serving Well⁠ [https://amzn.to/3T3YWga], by Jonathan and Elizabeth Trotter *Amazon affiliate links

Anxiety: What C.S. Lewis, Paul, and the Sword of Damocles can Teach us About Living in Terrible Times.

Welcome back to another episode of the Digging in the Dirt podcast! On today's episode, we'll be chatting about “Anxiety: What C.S. Lewis, Paul, and the Sword of Damocles can Teach us About Living in Terrible Times.” In future episodes, we’ll continue to feature discussions around listener-submitted questions. You can submit your ideas, comments, and questions for future episodes here [https://forms.gle/ngj4sTpk5RrhuyCF8]. Listen in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch each episode on YouTube. Also, you can buy your very own copy of the book, Digging in the Dirt: Musings on Missions, Emotions, and Life in the Mud, here [https://amzn.to/45l0irA]. Thanks for stopping by, and have a greatday! ~ Jonathan T. www.seeingtheheartsofthehurting.com   ______________________________________________ Resources Mentioned The Quotable Lewis [https://amzn.to/4j6xxVj] In Defense of Sanity [https://amzn.to/4j2ji3Q], by GK Chesterton ⁠Serving Well⁠ [https://amzn.to/3T3YWga], by Jonathan and Elizabeth Trotter *Amazon affiliate links