Episode 5: Stories, but Not the Kind You Might Think
March 7, 2024
The Conscious Christian Marriage Podcast Episode 5: Stories, but Not the Kind You Might Think
In Episode 5 of the Conscious Christian Marriage Podcast, Austin and Rachel Holt dive deep into the hidden stories that can silently influence your marriage. Whether it’s a story you're consciously or unconsciously telling yourself, these narratives can impact the way you feel, behave, and interact with your spouse. The Holts explore how you can identify these stories, take responsibility for them, and bring more transparency and connection into your relationship.
Key Topics Covered:
- The Stories We Make Up: How the narratives we create about our spouse’s actions or emotions can cause unnecessary drama and disconnection.
- Curiosity Over Judgment: The power of curiosity in helping you overcome negative assumptions and creating deeper intimacy with your partner.
- Practical Communication Tools: Learn how to use phrases like, "The story I make up is..." to clarify misunderstandings, share emotions, and avoid unnecessary conflict in your marriage.
- Personal Examples from the Holts: Austin and Rachel share examples from their own marriage, including how identifying and communicating the stories they were telling themselves helped them strengthen their connection and parenting.
Plus, in this episode, the Holts highlight God's Bucket Brigade, a Kansas City-based nonprofit that provides essential supplies to the homeless. Learn how you can support their mission and make a difference in your community.
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Listen in to gain valuable tools for improving communication in your marriage, fostering transparency, and ending unnecessary drama.
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- Austin and Rachel Holt
Founders, The Conscious Christian Marriage Podcast
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