Finding Peace in Marriage, Surviving a Tornado's Wake-Up Call, The Power of Biblical Community - w/ Chris & Jessica Speas

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About This Episode Sometimes God uses a storm to wake us up. Aaron sits down with longtime friends Chris and Jessica Speas, who married after a five-month courtship and have been married 13 years. They share why a calm, steady love is worth more than emotional highs and lows, and why love is often something you choose to do before you feel it. After moving to Tennessee, they drifted into a stagnant season without community, until a 145 mph tornado tore through their house in 2020. That night became a spiritual wake-up call. They talk honestly about Chris's panic attacks afterward, rebuilding spiritual intimacy, and how Jessica's ministry now points women to Scripture about the end times rather than fear.

About Chris & Jessica Speas Chris and Jessica Speas are longtime friends and ministry partners of Aaron and Jennifer. Married 13 years after a five-month courtship, they moved to Tennessee, where a 2020 tornado tore through their home and renewed their faith. Jessica teaches women about biblical prophecy and offers teaching and resources through her online store, and is on Instagram at @jessica_speas.

In This Episode Calm over chaos — why a steady relationship beats emotional highs and lows Love as action — choosing to do love when feelings fluctuate Letting the Holy Spirit work — releasing control of your spouse Seasons of stagnation — what happened when they lost community after a move A tornado's wake-up call — how a 145 mph storm in 2020 renewed their faith Walking through panic attacks — Chris's journey after the tornado Biblical community — why it is essential for spiritual growth and marriage health Scripture over fear — Jessica's ministry teaching women about biblical prophecy

Resources from This Episode Jessica's Bible prophecy teaching and resources: stan.store/JessicaSpeas Jessica on Instagram: @jessica_speas Maranatha Apparel Marriage After God Shop Full show notes and blog post

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