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Celebrating our 200th episode is truly a milestone worth cherishing, and what better way to commemorate it than with my special guest—my beautiful wife! We reminisce about the journey I've undertaken over the past four years on Connecting the Gap while launching a new marriage series, "The 4 Laws of Love." This series promises to offer real-world insights and heartfelt guidance for couples, whether newlyweds navigating the early stages of marriage or those facing long-standing challenges, all while centering God in our conversation.

Marriage is a divine covenant that mirrors the relationship between Christ and the church, and in this episode, we unravel what it means to honor that sacred bond. Using Genesis 2:24 as our compass, we discuss the imperative of leaving one's parents to forge a new family. We also shine a light on the critical role of mentors and the impact of cultural traditions that welcome and affirm the union of newlyweds. Our conversation doesn't shy away from the reality of marital facades and the necessity for transparency, unity, and commitment, essential for building a marriage that aligns with spiritual beliefs.

Setting healthy boundaries not only strengthens marital bonds but also respects the roles of parents. We tackle the challenge of balancing parental respect with the primacy of marriage, addressing how excessive involvement can strain relationships. From prioritizing the marital relationship over distractions like social media to encouraging regular date nights without phones, we underscore the importance of communication and prioritization. Join us as we reflect on personal stories, learning from past divorces, and share how maintaining a balanced relationship can help break the generational cycle of divorce, ultimately spreading hope and restoration to others.

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Roses are red, violets are blue, if I were a cat, I’d spend all my lives falling for you!
Roses are red, violets are blue, I’m not a fortune teller, but my future looks brighter with you!
They say dating is a numbers game, so can I get yours?
Do you believe in love at first sight, or do you need to look at my profile again?
Do you have a map? I just got lost in your eyes.

Ahhhhh .... the dating years! Everything was so innocent, and each day was a brand-new day as we were falling in love. The cheesy pickup lines, going out on dates, promising the world ... then - we got married.

Then what? Adulting? We have to dedicate ourselves to our spouses and cut the line to all of our old dates? We can't go out every weekend with the buddies, party, and come home at 2 in the morning? You want a kid? What did I sign myself up for??? After 20+ years of marriage, my wife and I have decided that sometimes we really just don't truly understand what we are signing up for when we tie that knot!

The real question is, what do you do when temptations arise in the marriage? What do you do when you get upset at your spouse and you shut down and the communication stops? What do you do when the romance of those starry nights parking in the woods hiding from the parents eventually becomes a reality of you both sleeping on your own side of the bed every night without any intimacy left in your marriage? These are a small taste of the very real issues people struggle with all of the time. Even Christians fall into these traps.

This week Michelle and I confront the tough questions of trust, discipline, and faith in marriage with our testimony. Unresolved feelings and friendships with the opposite sex tested the boundaries of our trust, while the strains of unemployment and depression added layers to the monster in the room. By rebuilding our connection with God, we found the strength to face these adversities head-on, learning invaluable lessons about vulnerability, forgiveness, and the importance of keeping God in the middle. But not before our marriage almost ended up in divorce.

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The upcoming 2024 November elections hold the power to reshape abortion laws across ten pivotal states, and we're here to break it all down. From Arizona to New York, critical ballot initiatives are on the table with contrasting approaches to abortion rights, like Nebraska's Initiative 434 and Initiative 439. We uncover the potential consequences of these measures, including the erosion of protections for women and unborn children, and the implications of taxpayer-funded procedures. By examining demographic data and CDC statistics, we provide a clearer picture of the demographic trends shaping the abortion landscape in America today.

Transitioning from statistics to the reality on the ground, we dissect the legal landscape of abortion laws post-2022 Dobbs decision, unraveling misconceptions and highlighting the nuanced realities often overshadowed by political rhetoric. The harrowing case of Kermit Gosnell serves as a chilling backdrop to our exploration of late-term abortion laws. We also draw a thought-provoking comparison between unborn life and animal rights, encouraging a reevaluation of moral priorities. As we advocate for a return to biblical principles, we invite you to join us in embracing life-affirming actions and exercising your civic duty with informed voting.

This week's episode is a little lengthy, but I felt it necessary to share everything I share with you this week to inform you of where we are with abortion in 2024. It's not a fun topic to talk about but we need to speak up and save our babies in America.

Visit our website at www.connectingthegap.net for everything about our ministry. We pray you are blessed each week by the episodes we bring you. Please pray for our country and the upcoming elections.

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