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Walking with God Alone in My Marriage

Dear Jolene,

What’s a wife to do when a ‘believer’ has no interest in reading God’s word together and no interest in growing in Christ?

We’re answering her question in this episode.

Click below to listen.

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Show Notes

Description:
A listener asks: “What’s a wife to do when her husband has no interest in reading God’s Word together or growing in Christ?” Eric and Jolene tackle this honest and common struggle in Christian marriages, offering practical advice, biblical perspective, and real talk about expectations, influence, and walking closely with Jesus regardless of where your spouse is spiritually.

In this episode:

  • The expectations wives carry when they marry a man who presented as a committed believer
  • Dating red flags to watch for: does he go to church without you? Did he go before he met you?
  • Practical tips to invite your husband in: start small, 7 minutes on Mondays, and grow from there
  • Why it’s not her job, but she has influence
  • The Peacock Effect: how affirmation fuels a husband’s desire to lead spiritually
  • Common reasons men disengage: insecurity, not knowing how to pray, feeling inadequate
  • Influence vs. manipulation: using God-given influence for His glory, not personal gain
  • Why criticizing your husband’s spirituality always backfires
  • A wife’s walk with Jesus is not determined by how closely her husband is walking

Key Scripture:
“Make allowance for each other’s faults and forgive anyone who offends. Remember that the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.” Colossians 3:13

Key Takeaways:

  • Start small with spiritual habits: 7 minutes, once a week. Build from there.
  • Affirm your husband every time he shows up spiritually. Watch what happens.
  • Your proximity to Jesus is not his responsibility. Run your own race.
  • Focus on the plank in your own eye before examining the speck in his.
  • Notice the positive. Speak life. Men rise to the challenge.

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Got a question? Email me: Jolene@joleneengle.com

Live a poured-out life for Christ,

Jolene Engle