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Marriage Conference 1 - Growing Together in Marriage

Good Enough Living

Release Date: 07/25/2025

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00:00 Introduction to the Marriage Conference
07:40 Understanding the Core Issues in Marriage
14:15 The Problem of Incomplete Character Abilities
28:04 The Four I's of Marriage: Intimacy, Identity, Mutuality, and Impulses
41:53 Navigating Identity in Relationships
51:12 The Balance of Self and Partnership
01:01:55 Understanding Control and Submission in Marriage
01:07:12 Dealing with Imperfection and Pain
01:24:52 The Healing Power of Grief
01:29:54 Forgiveness and Self-Compassion
01:36:58 Impulse Control and Emotional Management
01:49:30 Embracing Incompleteness and Growth
02:06:28 The Power of Humility in Parenting and Relationships
02:12:52 Understanding and Adjusting Expectations
02:21:01 Finding and Building a Supportive Community
02:27:39 Navigating Emotional Continuums in Relationships
02:39:39 Worship and Humility Before God