Gaining Ground
Marriage isn’t sustained by feelings alone. Feelings fluctuate. Seasons change. Pressure comes from every direction. What determines the strength of a marriage over time is not emotion, but commitment. In this episode, we dive into an honest conversation about what actually builds a lasting marriage. We talk about how differences between spouses can create tension, why marriage tends to magnify both strengths and flaws, and the importance of choosing covenant love rather than treating marriage like a contract. The sad reality is that many couples enter marriage with an exit strategy already in mind, which makes it easier to walk away when seasons become difficult. But there’s another way, biblical covenant. It’s commitment rooted in sacrifice, humility, and daily decisions to love even when feelings fluctuate. We also explore other difficult relationship and marriage topics like conflict, divorce, rebuilding trust, seeking counseling, and how couples can begin restoring a marriage that has grown distant. When men commit to personal responsibility, honest communication, prayer, and choosing to fight for your marriage rather than quietly drifting apart, marriages get better. If you want to build a marriage that lasts through every season, this conversation will challenge and encourage you. IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 – People Walk Away From Marriage Based on Feelings 1:24 – Introducing the Marriage Conversation 2:36 – Do Opposites Really Attract? 7:38 – Why Marriage Magnifies Everything 9:34 – You Are Not Your Spouse’s Holy Spirit 11:10 – The Biblical Role of a Helper in Marriage 14:28 – Covenant Marriage vs Contract Marriage 17:55 – What Happens When You Don’t Feel In Love In Marriage 23:45 – Is Divorce An Option In Your Marriage? 30:15 – When a Marriage Runs Out of Love 38:27 – Why Marriage Is Not 50/50 43:26 – What Husbands and Wives Need From Each Other 🚀 START HERE! Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at https://gaininggroundmen.com [https://gaininggroundmen.com]. ✅ ATTEND A GATHERING: Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/ [https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/]. 👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE & SUBSCRIBE: - Gaining Ground | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen [https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen]) - Gaining Ground | Spotify (https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7 [https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7]) - Gaining Ground | Apple Podcasts (https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792 [https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792]) 📱 STAY CONNECTED: - Gaining Ground | Instagram (https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen [https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen]) - Landon Sherman | Instagram (https://instagram.com/landonjsherman [https://instagram.com/landonjsherman]) - Compass Church | Instagram (https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch [https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch]) - Compass Church | Web (https://compass.church [https://compass.church]) MUSIC CREDITS: Fracture ft. Idyll | Roary MB014WOOMNSUD1Y What It Is (Instrumental) | Friendlierbear MB018TS6WURYX4M Witch (Instrumental) - Lovedrug MB01ZSS1RUVB0IK
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