IN-LAWS AND MARRIAGE: HOW TO KEEP THE PEACE WITHOUT LOSING YOUR MIND

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Segment 1:

• Biblical Examples: Even Jacob, Samson, and David faced in-law drama—what can we learn?

• Marriage First: The Bible teaches a deeper bond in marriage than between parent and child—don’t interfere.

• Key Principles: “Leaving father and mother” means prioritizing your spouse while honoring parents.

Segment 2:

• What to Leave Behind: Overreliance on parents’ approval, exclusive confidence, and family traditions.

• What to Put On: Treating your mate as the most significant human, honoring their parents equally, and protecting your spouse from criticism.

• Unified Action: Couples must create a strategy for managing in-law dynamics together.

Segment 3:

• Healthy Parenting: Raise children to prepare them for independence—allow respectful disagreements and decision-making.

• New Roles: Treat your child’s mate as your own and adopt a peer-like relationship with your adult children.

• Protect Their Marriage: Respect privacy, avoid interfering, and influence through example and soft speech.

Segment 4:

• Wisdom from Parents: Writing a heartfelt letter to your child before marriage can set the tone for their new life.

• Family Origins Study: Examine both families’ backgrounds—rules, views, customs, and secrets—to prevent future conflicts.

• Final Takeaway: Get these issues worked out before walking down the aisle. It’s worth the effort!

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