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S12 E2 | The Small Marriage Issues That Turn Into Big Problems Over Time

April 16, 2026 · 37 min

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Experiencing hardships in marriage is inevitable — especially as both seasons and partners change. But what truly matters is how you communicate through those challenges.

In this episode, you'll learn how to:

  • Stop avoiding conflict and fight for connection.
  • Know your spouse on a deeper, emotional level.
  • Be on the same team even when you aren't on the same page.

Links and Resources We Mention in This Episode:

  • Fight for your family by downloading 15 Prayers for Your Husband and 15 Prayers for Your Son or Daughter.
  • Explore counselor Rebecca Maxwell's work and her new book here: Jesus and Your Mental Health
  • We’re grateful to the American Association of Christian Counselors for being a yearlong sponsor of Therapy & Theology. Click here to apply for their Youth Mental Health Coach program — a biblically grounded, clinically excellent training to help you support youth facing today’s most common mental health challenges.
  • Go to Compassion.com/Lysa to join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International today.
  • Capstone Wellness provides residential treatment and custom therapy intensives that retrace hurt to the roots in a Christ-centered environment. Learn more at Capstonewellness.com/proverbs31.
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  • Want a chance to be featured on Listener Mail? Leave Lysa, Jim, or Joel a message or a question right here.
  • Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

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