32 | How Do You Get Your Husband To Lead Spiritually? What to Do If Your Husband Won’t Lead Spiritually: A Biblical Wife’s Response

Are you a Christian wife longing for your husband to step into spiritual leadership—but feeling discouraged, disconnected, or even resentful that he won’t? What directions does scripture give to wives of husbands who don't lead spiritually? Looking for Bible Scriptures as a Wife? Wondering what the husband's spiritual leader's verses say? In this episode, we explore what it means to be a biblical wife according to 1 Peter 3 and how God invites us to honor Him even when our marriage doesn’t look like we imagined.

Micaiah walks through a powerful 1 Peter 3 commentary, revealing what the Bible really says about submission, respect, and spiritual influence in marriage. Whether you're a newlywed seeking Christian marriage advice for newlyweds or you've been walking through years of emotional distance, this conversation offers real, biblical hope.

This episode is especially for the wife who’s asking:

• Where is marriage in the Bible?

• What does the Bible say about a quarrelsome wife?

• How can I respect my husband when he isn’t leading?

• What does a godly wife in the Bible actually do when she feels alone?

We unpack what it looks like to live out your biblical wife role, including the bible verse "wife respect your husband", and the deeper meaning of a gentle and quiet spirit. You’ll also learn why trying to take over your husband's role can sabotage your connection—and how stepping back into your God-given place can restore Christian marriage intimacy and trust.

If you’ve ever wondered what the Christian wife duties really are or how to embody the biblical wife characteristics modeled by the virtuous woman in Proverbs, this episode is for you.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• What the Bible says about a wife’s role in marriage

• The connection between a wife’s respect and her husband’s spiritual growth

• What it truly means to submit to your husband (biblically—not culturally!)

• Why Christian marriage emotional abuse must never be justified by Scripture, but how it might actually just be a lack of respect and a presence of fleshly pride in your marriage.

• How to live out the 'honor your husband' Bible verses and not lose yourself

• How to become the best Christian wife you can be without shame or striving

• Why biblical woman characteristics are not weakness, but spiritual strength

• What to do when your husband is spiritually distant, passive, or unbelieving

Resources & Support:

• 📖 Ready to renew your mind and rebuild your marriage God’s way? Apply now for the Deeply Connected Marriage Coaching Program 

• 📞 Want to talk it through first? Book a free clarity call with Micaiah

• 📚 Recommended reading: Love & Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs

• 📔 Looking for a Christian marriage devotional? Start With Our Free Guide For Wives

Coming Soon: Grab our list of 101 ways to respect your husband, filled with encouragement, Scripture, and practical action steps to help you walk in your God-given calling as a wife.

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