What if marriage isn’t meant to complete you—but to refine you?

In this powerful episode of Gospel Gumbo, we explore how Christian marriage isn’t just a relationship—it’s a tool for transformation. God designed marriage not just to bring happiness, but to make us holy 

You’ll learn:

• How Genesis 2 and Ephesians 5 reveal God’s design for growth in marriage
• Why marriage exposes our sin, frailty, and selfishness—and how that’s a good thing
• How godly marriage becomes a safe place to fall and a strong place to rise
• Real-life examples of how emotional, financial, physical, and relational challenges become opportunities for growth
• Common myths about marriage (like self-fulfillment and romance as the goal)
• What to do when marriage is hard—and how God grows us through trials and tension (James 1:2–4)
• Practical encouragement: prayer, confession, joy, and partnership in everyday discipleship

Whether you’re married, preparing for marriage, or supporting married friends, this episode offers a fresh, biblical vision for how God uses marriage to shape us into the image of Christ.

Thanks for listening.

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