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The Stories We Bring to Marriage- With Steve & Lisa Call
Manage episode 489465161 series 3349632
What happens when past wounds collide in marriage? Steve and Lisa Call, co-authors with Dan Allender of The Deep-Rooted Marriage, founders of Reconnect Institute, and married for over 35 years, reveal how childhood stories unconsciously shape our most intimate relationships. Through vulnerable personal examples, Steve shares how his response of "I'm fine" masks deeper feelings of abandonment stemming from an emotionally unavailable mother. Lisa explains how these patterns remained invisible until they began exploring their stories together, creating a profound transformation in their marriage after decades together.
Ready to transform your relationship by understanding the stories you both bring to marriage? This conversation will help you recognize patterns, build emotional safety, and cultivate the curiosity needed for genuine connection.
Chapters
1. Episode Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Meeting Steve and Lisa Call (00:04:30)
3. How Past Stories Impact Marriage (00:08:18)
4. Navigating Rupture and Repair Cycles (00:18:12)
5. From Blame to Curiosity in Relationships (00:28:05)
6. Creating Emotional Safety and Vision (00:34:55)
7. Advice to Their Younger Selves (00:35:15)
111 episodes
Manage episode 489465161 series 3349632
What happens when past wounds collide in marriage? Steve and Lisa Call, co-authors with Dan Allender of The Deep-Rooted Marriage, founders of Reconnect Institute, and married for over 35 years, reveal how childhood stories unconsciously shape our most intimate relationships. Through vulnerable personal examples, Steve shares how his response of "I'm fine" masks deeper feelings of abandonment stemming from an emotionally unavailable mother. Lisa explains how these patterns remained invisible until they began exploring their stories together, creating a profound transformation in their marriage after decades together.
Ready to transform your relationship by understanding the stories you both bring to marriage? This conversation will help you recognize patterns, build emotional safety, and cultivate the curiosity needed for genuine connection.
Chapters
1. Episode Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Meeting Steve and Lisa Call (00:04:30)
3. How Past Stories Impact Marriage (00:08:18)
4. Navigating Rupture and Repair Cycles (00:18:12)
5. From Blame to Curiosity in Relationships (00:28:05)
6. Creating Emotional Safety and Vision (00:34:55)
7. Advice to Their Younger Selves (00:35:15)
111 episodes
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