
EP.40 "Why do I even try in my marriage?"
03/25/24 • 33 min
PODCAST: Sweet Tea + Jesus Podcast
HOSTS: Kelsey Hamrick + Tara McAdam
SEASON: Three
EPISODE TITLE: “Why do I even try in my marriage?”
The Gospel Coalition Women's Conference 2024
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/tgcw24/
RELATED ARTICLES, RESOURCES, AND CONTENT:
Related Sweet Tea +Jesus resources:
Around the web:
- “Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to Make” by Paul David Tripp
- “The Mingling of Souls: God’s Design for Love, Marriage, Sex, and Redemption” by Matt Chandler
- “The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts” by Gary Chapman
- “Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires; the Respect He Desperately Needs” by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
Bible Verses to support today’s topic:
- Ephesians 5:31-33
- Luke 22:42
- Matthew 7:3-5
- 2 Corinthian 7:8-13
- 2 Timothy 2:13
- 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a
Sweet Tea+Jesus APPLY QUESTIONS:
Reflection questions for you today
- Are you pursuing your spouse in a godly way? In an intimate way?
- Do you know your spouse’s love languages? Are you trying to love them in a way they feel loved?
- Do you think that marriage counseling would help your marriage thrive in areas it is weak? Does your church have biblical counseling they can help you with?
- What are some areas in your own life or your own heart that you know you need to work on in your marriage?
- What are some areas you feel unloved or disrespected in your marriage? How can you communicate your thoughts and feelings in a way that is honoring to God and to your spouse?
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PODCAST: Sweet Tea + Jesus Podcast
HOSTS: Kelsey Hamrick + Tara McAdam
SEASON: Three
EPISODE TITLE: “Why do I even try in my marriage?”
The Gospel Coalition Women's Conference 2024
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/tgcw24/
RELATED ARTICLES, RESOURCES, AND CONTENT:
Related Sweet Tea +Jesus resources:
Around the web:
- “Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to Make” by Paul David Tripp
- “The Mingling of Souls: God’s Design for Love, Marriage, Sex, and Redemption” by Matt Chandler
- “The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts” by Gary Chapman
- “Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires; the Respect He Desperately Needs” by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
Bible Verses to support today’s topic:
- Ephesians 5:31-33
- Luke 22:42
- Matthew 7:3-5
- 2 Corinthian 7:8-13
- 2 Timothy 2:13
- 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a
Sweet Tea+Jesus APPLY QUESTIONS:
Reflection questions for you today
- Are you pursuing your spouse in a godly way? In an intimate way?
- Do you know your spouse’s love languages? Are you trying to love them in a way they feel loved?
- Do you think that marriage counseling would help your marriage thrive in areas it is weak? Does your church have biblical counseling they can help you with?
- What are some areas in your own life or your own heart that you know you need to work on in your marriage?
- What are some areas you feel unloved or disrespected in your marriage? How can you communicate your thoughts and feelings in a way that is honoring to God and to your spouse?
**FOLLOW US: @sweetteaandjesuspodcast
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/sweetteaandjesuspodcast
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/sweetteaandjesuspodcast/
**SUBSCRIBE to our monthly email list by clicking the following link:
mailchi.mp/22c84dad41b7/4sqfphmu27
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- Leave an Apple Podcast review. Or positive review on whatever app you use! These are huge for us! The more reviews, the greater chance other women will find us.
- Follow on Instagram or Facebook for the latest updates and related information.
- Let us know your thoughts! We'd love to hear more about the conversations you're having. Shoot us an email, or find us on social media.
- Tell others. We truly hope you have been encouraged, challenged, strengthened, and hope-filled by the gospel of Jesus Christ by listening to our podcast - we'd be honored if you shared and encouraged others to listen in.
*Affiliate links used where appropriate. Thanks for supporting this ministry!
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EP.39 "How do I share the gospel?" Interview with Bro. Jerry Hall
PODCAST: Sweet Tea + Jesus Podcast
HOSTS: Kelsey Hamrick + Tara McAdam
SEASON: THREE
EPISODE TITLE: "How do I share the gospel?”
Interview with: Brother Jerry Hall
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Related Sweet Tea +Jesus resources:
- S.3:EP. 38 "Who would I be if I never went through anything?"
Around the web:
- "A Gift of a Bible" Youtube video- https://youtu.be/6md638smQd8?si=mF7v45r0GAyDv1uX
Bible Verses to support today’s topic:
- Romans 10:17
- Romans 3:23
- Matthew 28:19-20
- Romans 6:23
- John 1:12
- Revelation 3:20
Sweet Tea+Jesus APPLY QUESTIONS:
Reflection questions for you today
- Are you actively sharing your faith with others?
- Do you have the gift of evangelism or is this a spiritual discipline you need more practice in?
- Can you think of three people in your life who you can share your testimony with and what Jesus has done for them?
- What is holding you back from sharing the gospel of Jesus with others?
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- Let us know your thoughts! We'd love to hear more about the conversations you're having. Shoot us an email, or find us on social media.
- Tell others. We truly hope you have been encouraged, challenged, strengthened, and hope-filled by the gospel of Jesus Christ by listening to our podcast - we'd be honored if you shared and encouraged others to listen in.
*Affiliate links used where appropriate. Thanks for supporting this ministry!
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EP.41 "How is love patient and kind?"
PODCAST: Sweet Tea + Jesus Podcast
HOSTS: Kelsey Hamrick + Tara McAdam
SEASON: Three
EPISODE TITLE: “How is love patient and kind?”
MAIN BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
The Gospel Coalition Women's Conference 2024
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/tgcw24/
RELATED ARTICLES, RESOURCES, AND CONTENT:
Around the web:
- Merriam-Webster definitions: patient, kind
- "My Rock and my Redeemer" by Sovereign Grace
- "The Cause of Christ" by Kari Jobe
Bible Verses to support today’s topic:
- 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
- John 13:34-35
- Galatians 5:22-23
- Psalm 33:22
- Psalm 103:8
- Psalm 33:5
- Lamentation 3:22-23
- Luke 6:27-28
- Ephesians 4:32
- Galatians 6:10
- Phillipians 2:1-30
- Micah 6:8
- Psalm 86:13
- Psalm 136
Sweet Tea+Jesus APPLY QUESTIONS:
Reflection questions for you today
- In what areas do you struggle with patience?
- In what areas do you struggle with kindness?
- After listening to today's episode, how can you better love others with patience?
- After listening to today's episode, how can you better love others with kindness?
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- Follow on Instagram or Facebook for the latest updates and related information.
- Let us know your thoughts! We'd love to hear more about the conversations you're having. Shoot us an email, or find us on social media.
- Tell others. We truly hope you have been encouraged, challenged, strengthened, and hope-filled by the gospel of Jesus Christ by listening to our podcast - we'd be honored if you shared and encouraged others to listen in.
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