Keeping Score Is Destroying Your Marriage

Grace & Truth Live Houston

What happens when two people truly put God first in their relationship? In this powerful live episode of Grace & Truth, Pastor James and Tiffany Edwards have an honest, transparent, and deeply healing conversation about marriage, sacrifice, submission, singleness, healing, and kingdom relationships. From real stories about rebuilding trust and overcoming pride to practical wisdom on dating, leadership, and emotional healing, this episode delivers truth wrapped in grace. This isn’t surface-level relationship advice. This conversation dives into: Putting God first in relationships Submission from a biblical perspective Sacrifice and emotional maturity in marriage Healing from past pain How to recognize a healthy relationship Singleness and trusting God while waiting Why your “type” may be blocking your purpose Family dynamics, accountability, and spiritual leadership Real-life marriage struggles and restoration You’ll laugh, reflect, heal, and leave challenged to build relationships God’s way. Whether you’re single, dating, engaged, or married, this episode will encourage you to pursue healthy, Christ-centered relationships built on truth, sacrifice, and love. 💬 COMMENT BELOW: What was your biggest takeaway from this conversation? 📌 Subscribe for more Grace & Truth conversations every week. Connect With Pastor James @ pastorjamesedwards.church #GraceAndTruth #Relationships #ChristianMarriage #DatingAdvice #KingdomMarriage #PastorJamesEdwards #TiffanyEdwards #ChristianDating #MarriageAdvice #RelationshipGoals #GodFirst #Submission #Healing #FaithBasedRelationships

Why Spiritually Weak Men Struggle In Relationships

What does it really mean to lead in a relationship? What does submission actually look like in a healthy marriage? And why are so many relationships struggling with spiritual imbalance? In this powerful episode of Grace & Truth, Pastor James Edwards and Pastor Tiffaney Edwards dive deep into one of the most important — and controversial — conversations surrounding relationships, marriage, leadership, masculinity, femininity, and spiritual maturity. This episode goes beyond surface-level relationship advice and tackles the deeper issues affecting modern relationships: The biblical role of men and women What true submission really means Why vision matters in relationships Spiritually weak vs spiritually strong leadership The importance of purpose before marriage How childhood, fatherlessness, and identity impact relationships Why so many men struggle with leadership The four types of men How women can discern if a man is truly submitted to God Marriage, maturity, and spiritual alignment Pastor James opens up transparently about his personal journey through fatherlessness, prison, purpose, identity, and transformation, while Pastor Tiffaney shares powerful insight on partnership, submission, wisdom, and building a marriage rooted in God. This conversation is for: ✔ Singles ✔ Married couples ✔ People dating intentionally ✔ Men searching for purpose ✔ Women seeking clarity in relationships ✔ Anyone trying to build healthy, God-centered relationships One of the most powerful moments in this episode is the discussion surrounding “The Four Types of Men” and how leadership, vision, and spiritual maturity shape the direction of relationships and families. This episode will challenge your mindset, stretch your perspective, and encourage you to pursue healing, growth, accountability, and purpose in every area of life. If this episode blesses you: 👍 Like the video 💬 Comment your biggest takeaway 📲 Share this with someone who needs it 🔔 Subscribe and turn notifications on for more episodes from Grace & Truth #GraceAndTruth #Relationships #Marriage #Submission #BiblicalRelationships #ChristianPodcast #DatingAdvice #Masculinity #Leadership #FaithBasedRelationships #Purpose #MarriageAdvice #PastorJames #PastorTiffaney #ChristianRelationships

Understanding the Difference between Soul and Spirit | Soul Ties

Understanding the Difference between Soul and Spirit | Soul Ties Have you ever felt like you’ve moved on from a situation, yet your heart and mind are still anchored to the past? In this powerful conversation, Pastor James Edwards joins us to uncover The Secret of the Soul Tie. We dive deep into the spiritual anatomy of a human being and explore why so many of us feel "stuck" in cycles of trauma, toxic relationships, and old identities. Most people understand the body and the soul, but few understand the true essence of the spirit. Pastor James explains that while we often try to do life from the "outside in," true transformation only happens when we align from the spirit to the soul to the body. In This Episode, We Discuss: Defining the Soul: The six compartments of the soul—mind, will, emotions, memory, imagination, and personality. What is a Soul Tie?: The biblical foundation of knitting, cleaving, and binding. Negative vs. Healthy Ties: How the enemy duplicates God's design to create oppression through toxic attachments. Breaking the Cycle: Why you must "declare war" on a soul tie rather than just fighting it. Resources Mentioned:Book: The Secret of the Soul Tie by Pastor James Edwards. Connect with Pastor James: www.pastorjamesedwards.church Join the Conversation: Which part of your soul—your mind, will, or emotions—do you feel needs the most "renewing" today? Let me know in the comments below. Subscribe to stay updated on new episodes and join our community of growth. Finish the race, complete the work, and get the job done.

Keeping Score Is Destroying Your Marriage

What happens when growth stops in a relationship? In this powerful episode of Grace & Truth, Pastor James and Pastor Tiffany Edwards continue their series on the 7 Core Values to a Healthy Relationship and Marriage. This conversation dives deep into the real issues couples face — keeping score, emotional wounds, financial tension, sacrifice, trust, emotional maturity, spiritual growth, and the danger of becoming stagnant in relationships. This episode is honest, transparent, funny, healing, and deeply practical for anyone who is dating, engaged, married, healing from heartbreak, or trying to build healthier relationships. Pastor James and Pastor Tiffany unpack why so many relationships fail when couples stop growing together and start competing against each other instead of fighting for one another. Topics discussed in this episode: Why “keeping score” destroys relationships The role finances play in marriage tension How sacrifice builds stronger relationships Emotional vs spiritual growth in marriage Why growth must remain the goal The importance of shared values and healthy boundaries How resentment turns into bitterness The danger of stagnation in relationships Becoming ONE in marriage What true love actually looks like One of the biggest moments in this episode is the revelation: “All living things grow, but all growing things change.” Whether you’re single, dating, engaged, or married — this conversation will challenge you to grow, heal, mature, and build relationships God’s way. Make sure you LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more conversations from Grace & Truth. #GraceAndTruth #Relationships #MarriageAdvice #ChristianRelationships #RelationshipGoals #Marriage #PastorJamesEdwards #PastorTiffanyEdwards #HealthyRelationships #Love #DatingAdvice #KingdomMarriage #ChristianMarriage #Growth #Transformation #RelationshipPodcast #FaithBasedRelationships #MarriageHelp #ToxicRelationships #CommunicationInMarriage

How To Know If You’re Actually Healed?

We often confuse "feeling better" with "being healed." In this episode, we dive deep into the uncomfortable truth: healing isn't just about your emotions—it’s about your decisions, your patterns, and your alignment. If you’ve ever found yourself making the same mistakes with a "different face," or wondering why you still feel triggered despite "doing the work," this conversation is for you. We explore how to move from a crooked foundation to a life of wholeness by returning to the original source. In This Episode, We Discuss: The Responsibility Shift: Why healing starts the moment you stop blaming and start taking full responsibility for your choices. Root vs. Fruit: Understanding why we often try to fix the symptoms of our pain instead of the foundation that caused it. The Source and the Resource: Why a "malfunctioning" life requires going back to the original Manufacturer (the Creator) for repair. Reference vs. Residence: How to look back at your trauma as a reference point without letting it become the place where you live. Boundaries vs. Bitterness: Learning how to "declare war" on soul ties and set boundaries that protect your peace without hardening your heart. Connect with us: If this episode spoke to you, hit the Subscribe button and share it with someone who needs to hear this truth today. Let’s stop just surviving and start thriving. #Healing #GrowthMindset #Relationships #Faith #SelfAwareness #Wholeness