Marriage: Forgiveness, Communication, and Needs in Relationships

10/04/2025 1h 8min Temporada 2025 Episodio 410
Marriage: Forgiveness, Communication, and Needs in Relationships

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We want to hear from you! Send us a text!Pastors Larry and Lorrie Russell share transformative insights from their 42-year marriage and decades of helping couples through Shepherd's Heart Ministry, focusing on forgiveness, communication, and emotional safety.• True communication requires being "quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry"• The "10-10" method allows each spouse five minutes of uninterrupted speaking while the partner actively listens• Unforgiveness is like holding the rope of a ringing bell—when you let go, the sound gradually fades• Five-step forgiveness process: express hurt, forgive specific actions, forgive yourself, ask God's forgiveness, and bless the person• Remember you're not fighting your spouse but the enemy behind them—you're allies, not enemies• Identify your emotional "air, water and food"—the non-negotiable needs you must have in relationship• Love means "doing what's best for you even if it's hard for me"• Follow God's priority structure: relationship with God first, spouse second, children third, ministry fourth• Safety is the entry point to intimacy—create a space where both partners can be vulnerable without fearFor blended family resources, reach out to Shepherd's Heart Ministry at [email protected] or call 303-884-8030.