How to Affair-Proof Your Marriage

How to Affair-Proof Your Marriage

We address every marriage’s greatest fear: adultery. Whether physical, emotional, or a fantasy in your mind, unfaithfulness tears at God’s design and breaks the covenant between husband and wife.   We talk about the warning signs that often come before an affair, how to guard your heart, and what it takes to rebuild after trust has been broken. QUESTIONS: 1. Where are you most vulnerable to seeking fulfillment outside of God’s design? 2. What boundaries would help you interact wisely with the opposite sex? 3. What does it look like to take responsibility for your part in the health of your marriage without excusing someone else’s sin? READ MORE: * God’s design for two becoming one in Genesis 2:24 and Malachi 2:14–15 * Adultery beginning in the heart in Matthew 5:27–28 * Temptation, desire, and sin in James 1:13–15 *  The enemy seeking to steal, kill, and destroy in John 10:10 and 1 Peter 5:8 * Marriage, love, and respect in Ephesians 5:21–33 * Love defined by patience, kindness, humility, and endurance in 1 Corinthians 13:4–7

Is it God's Will or Just My Feelings?

We talk about the desire to know God’s will, especially when we’re facing big in life. But discerning His will requires more than looking for a sign or asking God to bless what we already want. It requires refusing to be shaped by the patterns of this world and allowing God to renew your mind. As we obey God in the small things, we become more prepared to recognize and follow His good, pleasing, and perfect will. QUESTIONS: 1. Why is it important to start by looking back at God’s faithfulness? 2. What small act of obedience might God be asking you to take today? 3.  If you feel like you can’t hear God’s voice, what may need to change in the way you listen? READ MORE: *  God’s good plans for His people in Jeremiah 29:11 * Renewing your mind to discern God’s will in Romans 12:1–2 * Asking God for wisdom in James 1:5–8 * Sowing and reaping in Galatians 6:7–9 * Wisdom and wise counsel in Proverbs 1:1–7; 11:14 * Listening to God’s voice through His Word in Psalm 119:105

Porn Steals More than We Realize

Susan and Ashley Willis have a candid conversation about pornography and the undeniable damage it causes in marriages, families, and personal lives. They expose common cultural lies about intimacy, the spiritual and relational costs of porn, and the hope of healing through confession and accountability. Sex is a gift created by God, and only His design leads to lasting satisfaction and peace. QUESTIONS: 1. How do counterfeit messages about sex pull us away from God’s design? 2. Beneath the temporary pleasure or comfort, what does porn actually do to a person’s mind, body, and relationship?  3. Where does the journey toward healing and freedom actually begin? READ MORE: * God’s design for intimacy and oneness in Genesis 2:24; Ephesians 5:31 * The danger of believing lies about sex in Genesis 3:1; John 8:44 * The call to honor God with our bodies in 1 Corinthians 6:18–20 * The healing power of confession and accountability in James 5:16; Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 * The hope of freedom through renewing the mind in Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians 10:5 * God’s power to restore what sin has broken in Joel 2:25; 2 Corinthians 5:17

The Epidemic of Loneliness

We explore the epidemic of loneliness and its deeper spiritual roots. God designed us for connection with Him first and then others, yet modern life often works against that design. In a world that’s lonelier than ever, we must first find our identity in Christ as our true source of belonging, allowing His love to shape how we connect with others. QUESTIONS: 1. What does your current experience of loneliness reveal about where you’re seeking connection or fulfillment? 2. In what ways might you be looking to relationships, marriage, or family to meet needs that only Christ can fulfill? 3. What intentional steps could you take to pursue a deeper, Christ-centered connection with others this week? READ MORE: * God’s design that “it is not good for man to be alone” in Genesis 2:18 * Loving God first as the foundation for all relationships in Mark 12:30–31 *  “He places the lonely in families” in Psalm 68:6 * The importance of Christ-centered marriage and oneness in Genesis 2:24; Ephesians 5:31 * The role of the Church as a spiritual family in Hebrews 10:24–25; Acts 2:42 * The danger of seeking fulfillment outside of God’s design in Jeremiah 2:13

Quit Shooting Bullets at the Church

We challenge the growing tendency to criticize the Church and instead call for a deeper look at our own hearts. We discuss God’s design for His bride, the purpose of gathering, and why motives matter. Our prayer is that the body of Christ will shift from tearing each other down to encouraging each other as God advances His kingdom on earth. QUESTIONS: 1. Do you approach the Church with a critical spirit or a heart to support what God is doing? 2. What might be driving your preferences or frustrations with the Church—control, hurt, or something deeper? 3. How can you actively contribute to strengthening and encouraging your local church? READ MORE: * God’s love and purpose for the Church in Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 5:25 * The call to unity and building up the body in Ephesians 4:11–13; 1 Thessalonians 5:11 * Guarding against a critical or divisive spirit in Philippians 2:3–4; Titus 3:9–11 * The importance of gathering together in Hebrews 10:24–25; Acts 2:42 * Serving and contributing within the body of Christ in 1 Corinthians 12:12–27; 1 Peter 4:10 * God examining the heart and motives in 1 Samuel 16:7; 1 Corinthians 13:1–3