Introduction to course

Expect to Learn:

1. How to develop a clear vision for your marriage

2. Practical ways to establish a clear vision for marriage, including setting boundaries and creating a vision board

3. Highlight key techniques to achieve the established vision, such as financial planning, maintaining good physical and mental health, and building a strong spiritual foundation

4. Emphasize the value of cultivating healthy relationships with your children and community to reach marriage goals.

Broderick and Erika discuss how to communicate effectively in relationships. They cover topics like improving listening skills, paying attention to body language, minimizing distractions, and making sure you understand each other's points of view. By the end, you should have a better understanding of how to communicate successfully in your relationships.

In their discussion, Broderick and Erika bring up the topic of how couples communicate about money in their relationships. They stress the significance of having a spending plan and collaborating on financial goals and priorities, including setting up a joint account.

Communicating about money in your marriage relationship is really about achieving harmony in your home.

Expect to Learn:

• How to Create a Spending Plan

• Tips for Communicating about Finances

• How to Define Financial Goals and Priorities as a Couple

Intimacy in Marriage: Being Fully Known

Marriage is a sacred covenant between two people, a bond that involves a deep level of commitment and trust. In the Bible, we see examples of intimacy between Adam and Eve, who were "naked and unashamed" with one another (Genesis 2:25), and between God and David, who was known intimately by God (Psalm 139:1-4). As Christians, we are called to pursue a similar level of intimacy in our marriages, both emotionally and spiritually.

In this insightful video lesson, Broderick and Erika, passionately delve into the vital topic of conflict resolution within the context of a long-term relationship. The discussion is framed around the principles of honesty, honor, and humility, serving as key pillars in navigating conflicts. They shed light on the commonality of conflicts not always being directly linked to the partner, urging viewers to look beyond surface-level issues. Practical advice is shared, emphasizing the need to defer discussions until emotions have settled and to shift the focus from defending personal arguments to resolving the underlying issues. The importance of honoring and valuing one's partner, coupled with genuine honesty about feelings and expectations, is underscored. They conclude by highlighting the transformative power of humility in conflict resolution and building a resilient relationship.

You will gain valuable insights into maintaining a healthy marriage by investing in the principles of humility, honesty, and honor, paving the way for lasting and meaningful connections.

Expect to Learn:

1. Understanding Conflict Resolution Strategies:

   • Develop a comprehensive understanding of effective conflict resolution strategies within a long-term relationship, exploring the principles of honesty, honor, and humility as key components for fostering a healthy and lasting marriage.

2. Implementing Honesty, Honor, and Humility in Conflict Resolution:

   • Learn practical techniques for integrating the principles of honesty, honor, and humility into the process of conflict resolution. Explore how these values contribute to building a foundation of trust and strengthening the emotional bond between partners.

3. Cultivating Long-Term Relationship Skills:

   • Acquire practical skills for navigating conflicts in a long-term relationship by recognizing the root causes of disputes, deferring discussions for clear-headed conversations, and prioritizing issue resolution over defending individual arguments. Understand the importance of investing in the marriage daily and seek guidance from mentors or coaches for ongoing relationship growth.