Living Out Our Identity in Christ Within Marriage with Tom & Marcia Kuyper (Part 1)

Lifted to Hope

In this episode, we unpack the subtle yet profound ways the Holy Spirit uses our closest relationships—especially in marriage—to shape and refine us. Growth often emerges from the tensions and trials we’d prefer to avoid, yet it’s within these moments that transformation truly takes root. Joining me are Tom and Marcia Kuyper, Family and Marriage Pastors at Open Door Fellowship Church. This is a deep and candid conversation about how the hidden struggles, like shame, can quietly erode the intimacy God desires for marriages. This is the first of a two-part series that invites us to reflect more deeply on what it means to lean into growth, even when it’s uncomfortable.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The impact of shame and feelings of inadequacy in marriage
• How lies about being unworthy often lead to withdrawal
• The threat to marriage that comes in the desire to prove oneself and why we often fall into that pattern
• What it means to recognize and use emotions as signposts during conflict
• The crucial role humility plays in healing and restoring a marriage

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