Want More Purpose, Unity & Blessing in Marriage? Then do this!

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About This Episode In this special Thanksgiving episode, we talk about the immense value of serving others together in marriage. We share about our family digging potatoes at Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch and look back on years of serving, from youth ministry to missions, along with the season when our marriage was struggling and our eyes turned inward. Serving is a powerful antidote to many marriage issues: it builds unity as you work as a team, gives perspective as you pour into others, lets you use your gifts together, and teaches your kids important values. Most of all, it lets us follow Jesus, who came not to be served but to serve and give His life as a ransom for many. We close with practical ways to serve your spouse and encourage you to consider what a lifestyle of service could look like for your marriage.

About Aaron & Jennifer Smith Aaron and Jennifer Smith are the founders of Marriage After God and authors of Husband After God, Wife After God, and Marriage After God. Married since 2007 and raising six children in Bend, Oregon, they started Husband Revolution and Unveiled Wife to share what God was teaching them, not from a place of having it figured out, but as fellow travelers pointing couples back to Jesus.

In This Episode Serving at Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch — Our family's day digging potatoes together. Our history of serving — From youth group and Camp Shiloh to missions in Africa and Nicaragua. When serving dried up — How a struggling season in our marriage turned our eyes inward. Unity and perspective — Serving builds teamwork and takes your eyes off yourself. Teaching your kids — Showing children they can do hard things and sparking future passions. Christ's example — Jesus came to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many. Washing feet — What John 13 teaches about humble service to one another. Serving from gratitude — Serving out of love, not to earn anything. Serving your spouse — Five practical ways, including washing feet and prayer.

Scripture Referenced Mark 10:45 Philippians 2 John 13

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