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TLR 141: I Thought This Would Make Me Happy with Chelsea Damon

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What do we do when happily-ever-after isn’t so happy?

When John and I married more than forty years ago – (wow, time goes fast!) – I was pretty sure everything would be smooth sailing. We both loved the Lord and had so much in common, how could it be anything but heaven-on-earth?

In this episode of The Living Room podcast, Chelsea Damon, the author of the new book, I Thought This Would Make Me Happy: How to Fight Less, Forgive Faster, and Cultivate Joy in Marriage, and I talk about our own marital journeys and the incredible wisdom she shares in the book about building a strong, joy-filled marriage that’s grounded in God and the beautiful refining that comes when we let God get His hands on us.

Key Takeaways:

  • The inspiration behind Chelsea’s book and her personal experiences with marriage
  • Practical advice on overcoming common marital challenges and fostering joy
  • The importance of shifting focus from self-fulfillment to serving your spouse
  • Insights on the metaphor of marriage as a garden – weeding out sin, planting the right seeds, and allowing God’s grace to grow
  • Real-life stories and testimonies that highlight the power of love, forgiveness, and faith

Whether you’re married or not, I promise you’ll benefit from this conversation! Discover how to navigate expectations, communicate effectively, and keep Christ at the center of all your relationships.

Links from Show

Chelsea’s Book: I Thought This Would Make Me Happy: How to Fight Less, Forgive Faster, and Cultivate Joy in Marriage

Chelsea’s Ministry: Living the Sweet Wife

Joanna’s Latest Book: Embracing Trust: The Art of Letting Go and Holding On to a Forever-Faithful God

Joanna’s YouTube Channel

[Disclosure: I make a small commission from affiliate links used in this post.]

Connect with Chelsea

Website | Instagram | Facebook

  continue reading

122 episodes

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Manage episode 439343882 series 2500242
Content provided by Joanna Weaver. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Joanna Weaver or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

What do we do when happily-ever-after isn’t so happy?

When John and I married more than forty years ago – (wow, time goes fast!) – I was pretty sure everything would be smooth sailing. We both loved the Lord and had so much in common, how could it be anything but heaven-on-earth?

In this episode of The Living Room podcast, Chelsea Damon, the author of the new book, I Thought This Would Make Me Happy: How to Fight Less, Forgive Faster, and Cultivate Joy in Marriage, and I talk about our own marital journeys and the incredible wisdom she shares in the book about building a strong, joy-filled marriage that’s grounded in God and the beautiful refining that comes when we let God get His hands on us.

Key Takeaways:

  • The inspiration behind Chelsea’s book and her personal experiences with marriage
  • Practical advice on overcoming common marital challenges and fostering joy
  • The importance of shifting focus from self-fulfillment to serving your spouse
  • Insights on the metaphor of marriage as a garden – weeding out sin, planting the right seeds, and allowing God’s grace to grow
  • Real-life stories and testimonies that highlight the power of love, forgiveness, and faith

Whether you’re married or not, I promise you’ll benefit from this conversation! Discover how to navigate expectations, communicate effectively, and keep Christ at the center of all your relationships.

Links from Show

Chelsea’s Book: I Thought This Would Make Me Happy: How to Fight Less, Forgive Faster, and Cultivate Joy in Marriage

Chelsea’s Ministry: Living the Sweet Wife

Joanna’s Latest Book: Embracing Trust: The Art of Letting Go and Holding On to a Forever-Faithful God

Joanna’s YouTube Channel

[Disclosure: I make a small commission from affiliate links used in this post.]

Connect with Chelsea

Website | Instagram | Facebook

  continue reading

122 episodes

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