113: Past Issues Are Killing Your Marriage—Here's What Jesus Says

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Letting Go of Past Mistakes in Marriage | Lessons from John 8

In this episode of 'Love How Deep,' hosts Brian and Heather delve into the challenges of bringing up past mistakes in marriage conflicts. They reference the biblical passage from John chapter 8, where Jesus addresses the woman caught in adultery.

Through this story, Brian and Heather draw parallels to marital relationships, emphasizing the importance of avoiding holding past mistakes over one's partner and instead practicing forgiveness and understanding. They discuss three key lessons from the passage: redirecting condemnation both inwardly and towards one's partner, the power of de-escalation during an argument, and establishing a constructive path forward to prevent future conflicts. The episode concludes with recommendations for practical strategies to de-escalate arguments and maintain a healthy relationship.

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00:00 Introduction and Today's Topic

00:31 The Story of the Woman Caught in Adultery

02:08 Relating the Story to Marriage

03:46 Redirecting Condemnation in Relationships

06:42 The Power of De-escalation

09:56 Creating an Action Plan for Change

11:30 Conclusion and Final Thoughts