A Look Back | MarriageToday | Jimmy & Karen Evans

Today, Jimmy Evans reflects on some of his favorite moments from the past five years. The conversation focuses on the importance of communication, creativity, and empathy in marriage. It explores the phases of instinctive romantic love and the need to remember and restore first love. The episode also emphasizes the unconditional love of God and the importance of trusting Jesus. It concludes with practical advice on establishing and maintaining priorities in marriage and protecting them from good things out of priority.
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Takeaways
Communication, creativity, and empathy are essential for a thriving marriage.
Remembering and restoring first love is crucial for maintaining romance in marriage.
Trusting Jesus and prioritizing a personal relationship with Him is key to being a good spouse.
Proving priorities in marriage through sacrifice, time, energy, and attitude is necessary for a strong relationship.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Show
00:51 Ways to Communicate Value in Marriage
02:16 The Importance of Creativity in Romance
03:13 The Phases of Instinctive Romantic Love
04:10 Remembering and Restoring First Love
05:36 Taking Action to Restore Romance
07:00 The Unconditional Love of God
08:24 Acceptance, Identity, Security, and Purpose
09:22 The Importance of Trusting Jesus
10:19 Establishing and Maintaining Priorities in Marriage
11:36 Proving Priorities in Marriage
13:32 Protecting Priorities from Good Things Out of Priority
18:42 Putting Family First
19:11 Conclusion and Call to Action