Self-Control & Communication in Marriage: Biblical Tips to Guard Your Tongue

14/10/2025 17 min
Self-Control & Communication in Marriage: Biblical Tips to Guard Your Tongue

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Your words have power—power to bring life or death to your marriage. In this episode of Bringing Hope Home, pastors Bryce and Colette Schaffer dive into self-control in communication, the ninth fruit of the Spirit.Discover practical biblical strategies for guarding your tongue:The 24-Hour Rule: Why waiting can save your marriage from regrettable wordsReplace Criticism with Curiosity: How asking "help me understand" changes everythingThe Blessing Reset: Giving grace when conversations go wrongCreating New Communication Patterns: Breaking reactive cyclesThe STOP Method: Stop, Take a breath, Observe your heart, Pray before proceedingWhether you're struggling with conflict, feeling triggered by your spouse's words, or simply want to grow in communicating with grace, this episode offers hope and practical tools rooted in Scripture.Perfect for Christian couples seeking marriage advice, conflict resolution tips, and biblical wisdom for building a peaceful home. Join us as we explore how self-control transforms not just what we say, but how we love.Schafferministries.comHow Healthy Is Your Marriage? Take the QuizFollow us on InstagramJoin our monthly newsletterCheck out our books and products

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