The Big Picture – Why Safeguarding Matters

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The Big Picture – Why Safeguarding Matters

Every marriage needs protection—but not from each other. In this episode, we zoom out to look at the bigger picture of why safeguarding your marriage matters. The truth is, we have a real enemy who works subtly through distraction, compromise, and division. Safeguards aren’t about fear; they’re about wisdom, intentionality, and keeping your marriage aligned with God’s truth.

Join us as we unpack what it means to “guard your heart” and your relationship, why small compromises can grow into big problems, and how you can start building protective rhythms into your marriage today.

Scripture References:

• Ephesians 6:12 NLT - For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.
• Ephesians 5:31-32 NLT - As the Scriptures say, “A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.” This is a great mystery, but it is an illustration of the way Christ and the church are one.
• 1 Peter 5:8 NLT - Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.
• Romans 8:28 NLT - And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
• 2 Timothy 2:22 NLT - Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts.
• 1 Corinthians 6:18 NLT - Run from sexual sin! No other sin so clearly affects the body as this one does. For sexual immorality is a sin against your own body.
• Matthew 18:8 NLT - So if your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It’s better to enter eternal life with only one hand or one foot than to be thrown into eternal fire with both of your hands and feet.

Resource List:

Here are some excellent Christian marriage books that you can recommend to your listeners, complete with links for purchase:

• Renewed Legacy: A 30-Day Journey to Save Your Marriage and Become a Spiritual Leader: By Ron Cool

• The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman
• This bestseller focuses on understanding and expressing love through five key "languages" to strengthen emotional connections in marriage.




• Sacred Marriage: What If God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy? by Gary Thomas
• This thought-provoking book emphasizes how marriage can help individuals grow closer to God while growing together as a couple.




• Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
• Based on biblical principles, this book explores the dynamics of love and respect in building a thriving marriage.




• For Women Only / For Men Only Series by Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn
• This series offers gender-specific insights into the needs and perspectives of spouses, helping couples understand each other better.




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