This episode was recorded live from the Barrington Men’s Fellowship group in Barrington, Illinois, where Ethan preached from 2 Timothy 2:1-4 in a sermon titled, “How To Be A Godly Man.” Ethan unpacks five items from this section in 2 Timothy for men desiring to live Godly lives.

1. A Godly Man Recognizes the Source of His Strength

2. A Godly Man is a Faithful Man

3. A Godly Man Teaches

4. A Godly Man Embraces Suffering

5. A Godly Man Aims to Please His Commander

In this episode, Ryan Frederick, co-founder of Fierce Marriage and Fierce Parenting, joins the Battlefield Theologian podcast to discuss how parents can continue to pursue each other while taking care of small children.

They explore the biblical view of marriage, emphasizing the sacrificial love husbands should have for their wives.

They also discuss the importance of open communication, humility, and knowing your spouse's love language.

In this conversation, Ryan and Ethan discuss the importance of dating and pursuing your spouse in marriage. They emphasize the need for husbands to lead and wives to respect and support their husbands. They also discuss the challenges of navigating relationships with in-laws and setting boundaries. The conversation concludes with practical tips for dating your spouse, including finding creative ways to spend time together and prioritizing each other over children.

Takeaways

• Husbands should love their wives sacrificially, following the example of Christ's love for the church.
• Open communication and knowing your spouse's love language are key to pursuing and loving your spouse well.
• Couples should establish their own unit and make decisions together, rather than being swayed by outside influences.
• Humility and a willingness to admit mistakes and learn from your spouse are essential for growth in marriage.
• Marriage is a covenant that requires commitment and perseverance, especially during difficult times. Husbands should take the initiative to lead and pursue their wives in marriage.
• Wives should respect and support their husbands in their leadership role.

• Finding creative ways to date your spouse is crucial, even with young children.
• Prioritizing your spouse over children is essential for a strong marriage.
• Clear and honest communication is key to a healthy marriage.
• Family worship can have a transformative impact on parenting.

00:00Introduction and Background of Fierce Marriage and Fierce Parenting

05:00Pursuing Each Other in Marriage and Parenting

10:09The Biblical View of Marriage: Sacrificial Love and Leadership

13:17Open Communication and Knowing Your Spouse's Love Language

21:22Humility and Learning from Your Spouse

25:01The Influence of Parents and In-Laws in Marriage and Parenting

25:45The Importance of Dating and Pursuing Your Spouse in Marriage

26:22Navigating Relationships with In-Laws and Setting Boundaries

32:12Practical Tips for Dating Your Spouse

38:37Prioritizing Your Spouse Over Children

43:43The Role of Communication in a Healthy Marriage

52:20The Transformative Impact of Family Worship on Parenting

Books Discussed:

Wife in Pursuit

Husband In Pursuit

40 Day Prayer Journey

Here is a breakdown of the recent He Gets Us Super Bowl commercial that was aired.

The issues with this entire organization are many, and the deceitfulness is prevalent throughout all of this organizations goals and ambitions.

In this episode Ethan breaks down the ideological issues within the commercial and the campaign. Then the narrative of Jesus washing the disciples feet in the upper room from John 13, which is what the entire commercial is based around.

**Verse References from the show**

Rather Jesus came as a selfless sacrifice for the sins of His people (Is. 53:4-6,10-12; Eph. 5:2; Heb. 9:26; 10:12)

Jesus humbled Himself to the point of death, death on a cross (Phil.2:8) Peter needed to accept the fact that Jesus would be humiliated in this manner of execution. 

Additionally, this washing and Jesus’s words also mean that ONLY those who are cleansed (washed) by Him would have a saving relationship with Him. 

Washing was a biblical metaphor for a spiritual cleansing (Num.19:17-19; Zech.13:1; Acts 22:16; 1 Cor. 6:11)

And only those who place their faith in Jesus as the Lord of their life and confess their sins are cleansed by Him. (john 15:3; 1 John 1:7-9)