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We love Jesus and believe in His goodness as reflected in His design for marriage. We also know that this world is hard, marriage can be hard, and let’s face it, each of us can be hard. Hopes for Marriage is committed to bringing free resources through weekly content to remind us of God’s truth, bring tools and ideas that will make a difference, and encouragement to stay the course. Oh, and also to have some (or a lot) of fun along the way! Why Hopes For Marriage: Because despite how it often feels, you are not alone - and we are not alone - in our desire to see God’s plan for marriage flourish. God called us into community for a purpose! Together we are far more resilient, able to withstand the storms of life, and far more effective in the call to reflect His love and grace to our spouse and one another. To stand together in all God has for us as husband and wife, that’s why there is always Hopes for Marriage!
Episodes
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
"Heavy" seems to be a good description of the last couple of years and has certainly impacted marriages. Here are some thoughts on how that can get turned around.
Episode 2, the 1st of the Little Things...Big Impact Series
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Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Complimenting your spouse is one of the little things that is a big deal. In this episode, we explore some ways to develop a better rhythm of complimenting each other and the good news that motivates us to do so.
Here we go!
Episode 10: Part of the Little Things...Big Impact Series
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Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Regardless of the state of your marriage, focusing on what you enjoy about your spouse can have a
powerfully positive effect.
Episode 03: Part of the Little Things...Big Impact Series
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Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
How many opportunities are we given daily to interpret the character, actions, etc. of our spouse?
And how often are we tempted to assume the worst?!
This week we discuss this topic more fully and the gift of giving the benefit of the doubt.
Episode 04: Part of the Little Things...Big Impact Series
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Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
How you greet your spouse may seem like a little thing, but it's a big deal. We invite you to consider changing your greeting routine to set a trajectory of love and enjoyment in your marriage.
Episode 05: Part of the Little Things...Big Impact Series
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Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Little “g” goodbyes, the every day goodbyes. Another seemingly little moment that makes an impact - it’s what we’re unpacking this week in Hope’s for Marriage. The beauty is that we can look at these moments from the secure place of knowing we will never be abandoned by the One that knows us best. Just sit with that for a minute….you will never be left by the One who made you and knows you best. Never, ever.
Episode 06: Part of the Little Things...Big Impact Series
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Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Don't underestimate the power of holding hands. Even after a lot of years of marriage, this little gesture of connection and love can make a big difference in reminding your spouse that he/she is your top priority. So let's up our game of everyday touch and see what happens.
Episode 07 of the Little Things...Big Impact Series
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Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
It’s vulnerable to say “I’m sorry”, with no facade of strength to hide behind. And let’s face it, none of us really LOVE having to say those 2 little words. But wow are they powerful, and necessary!
The power of the everyday apology is what we unpack in this week’s episode - join us for a hard but good topic!
Episode 08: Part of the Little Things...Big Impact Series
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Hopes For Marriage
HfM is committed to bringing free resources to remind us of God’s truth, to bring tools and ideas that will make a difference, and to encourage you to stay the course. Oh, and also to have some (or a lot) of fun along the way!
Why HfM?
Because despite how it often feels, you are not alone and we are not alone in our desire to see God’s plan for marriage flourish.
God called us into community for a purpose! Together we are far more resilient, able to withstand the storms of life, and far more effective in the call to reflect His love and grace to our spouse and one another. To stand together in all God has for us as husband and wife, that’s why there is always
Hopes for Marriage!
About us:
We care deeply and believe wholeheartedly in the covenant of marriage.
With over 30 years of marriage and 25+ years of Brian being a pastor and Elisa a mental health therapist, our experience personally and professionally has cultivated both a conviction of the goodness and the need for strengthening joy- and Jesus-filled marriages.
We are the reflection of Jesus and the case study of a gospel saturated marriage, NOT the goal or marriage to be venerated.
Beyond loving Jesus and each other, we also love good food, drink and music, hosting new and old friends, diy projects that are typically over our head, camping, hiking, and all manner of outdoor adventures. We love our town of Walla Walla, our local church body - Mission Church, and our awesome kids and granddaughter - who are some of the coolest people we know!
We are honored to be in this work of reclaiming marriage as an expression of God’s goodness and anticipate that with you we have really good things ahead!
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