Why You Should Become Friends Before Becoming Spouses | Friendship as the Foundation of Marriage

Discover how men can embrace modesty in their daily lives while upholding dignity and respect for themselves and others. In this insightful video, Elizabeth explores the often-overlooked topic of masculine modesty and provides practical advice for dressing in a way that upholds the dignity of both men and women. Learn how to make thoughtful choices that reflect your inner values and support the well-being of those around you. On The Discerning Marriage Podcast, we accompany you on the journey to discover if marriage is God’s will for you, and if you already know that you’re called to marriage, we want to help you bring glory to God in your vocation. You're missing the view! Watch this episode on YouTube (https://youtu.be/M0Klyn9y1XE) Try Next Step: A Course for Discerning Marriage (https://tobinstitute.kartra.com/page/NextStep) 📚 Get Elizabeth's ebook "10 Questions to Ask at the Beginning of Your Relationship" for free (https://tobinstitute.kartra.com/page/xIt287) 🔥 Get 3 FREE sessions of our flagship course on Theology of the Body (https://tobinstitute.kartra.com/page/YjD233) ⚡️ Join our Patron Community! Your monthly gift helps us continue to put out the message of Theology of the Body to the world (https://www.tobpatron.com/) 📚 Want to attend a course at the Theology of the Body Institute online or in person? Click the link to view our schedule (https://tobinstitute.org/programs/tobi-schedule/) 📍 We might be coming to a city near you! Check out our Made for More event schedule (https://tobinstitute.org/live-events/) 🛍️ Check out our store! (https://shop.corproject.com/) Learn more about Discerning Marriage Ministries here (https://www.discerningmarriage.com). Send a question to host Elizabeth Busby here (https://discerningmarriage.fireside.fm/ask).

Elizabeth dives into the topic of commitment—specifically, when fear of commitment is a red flag and when it's a normal and healthy part of relationship discernment. Elizabeth shares insights for those dating, engaged, or contemplating marriage, helping you understand whether your hesitation is a sign to pause or just part of the natural process. Tune in to gain clarity on navigating your relationship journey. On The Discerning Marriage Podcast, we accompany you on the journey to discover if marriage is God’s will for you, and if you already know that you’re called to marriage, we want to help you bring glory to God in your vocation. You're missing the view! Watch this episode on YouTube (https://youtu.be/ocwxJD8Hp5Y) Try Next Step: A Course for Discerning Marriage (https://tobinstitute.kartra.com/page/NextStep) 📚 Get Elizabeth's ebook "10 Questions to Ask at the Beginning of Your Relationship" for free (https://tobinstitute.kartra.com/page/xIt287) 🔥 Get 3 FREE sessions of our flagship course on Theology of the Body (https://tobinstitute.kartra.com/page/YjD233) ⚡️ Join our Patron Community! Your monthly gift helps us continue to put out the message of Theology of the Body to the world (https://www.tobpatron.com/) 📚 Want to attend a course at the Theology of the Body Institute online or in person? Click the link to view our schedule (https://tobinstitute.org/programs/tobi-schedule/) 📍 We might be coming to a city near you! Check out our Made for More event schedule (https://tobinstitute.org/live-events/) 🛍️ Check out our store! (https://shop.corproject.com/) Learn more about Discerning Marriage Ministries here (https://www.discerningmarriage.com). Send a question to host Elizabeth Busby here (https://discerningmarriage.fireside.fm/ask).

Elizabeth reflects on the passion and excitement surrounding the Paris 2024 Olympics and explores how our love for Olympic excellence mirrors our innate desire for eternal victory in Heaven. Whether you watched the Olympics or boycotted them, there's a spark within us all that yearns for greatness. Elizabeth dives deep into why this fire exists and how we can channel it towards achieving spiritual excellence in our daily lives. On The Discerning Marriage Podcast, we accompany you on the journey to discover if marriage is God’s will for you, and if you already know that you’re called to marriage, we want to help you bring glory to God in your vocation. You're missing the view! Watch this episode on YouTube (https://youtu.be/qtm_gEP3BtA) Try Next Step: A Course for Discerning Marriage (https://tobinstitute.kartra.com/page/NextStep) 📚 Get Elizabeth's ebook "10 Questions to Ask at the Beginning of Your Relationship" for free (https://tobinstitute.kartra.com/page/xIt287) 🔥 Get 3 FREE sessions of our flagship course on Theology of the Body (https://tobinstitute.kartra.com/page/YjD233) ⚡️ Join our Patron Community! Your monthly gift helps us continue to put out the message of Theology of the Body to the world (https://www.tobpatron.com/) 📚 Want to attend a course at the Theology of the Body Institute online or in person? Click the link to view our schedule (https://tobinstitute.org/programs/tobi-schedule/) 📍 We might be coming to a city near you! Check out our Made for More event schedule (https://tobinstitute.org/live-events/) 🛍️ Check out our store! (https://shop.corproject.com/) Learn more about Discerning Marriage Ministries here (https://www.discerningmarriage.com). Send a question to host Elizabeth Busby here (https://discerningmarriage.fireside.fm/ask).

Elizabeth discusses the challenges many women face in embracing their femininity and the desire for motherhood in today's post-feminist movement era. She offers insightful advice on how to rekindle a longing for motherhood by understanding the intrinsic value of femininity, the importance of surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals, and the significant role of a woman’s menstrual cycle in shaping her perspective on motherhood. Join the conversation and share your thoughts in the comments below or connect with Elizabeth on Instagram @DiscerningMarriage. On The Discerning Marriage Podcast, we accompany you on the journey to discover if marriage is God’s will for you, and if you already know that you’re called to marriage, we want to help you bring glory to God in your vocation. You're missing the view! Watch this episode on YouTube (https://youtu.be/7triQVkWBbg) Try Next Step: A Course for Discerning Marriage (https://tobinstitute.kartra.com/page/NextStep) 📚 Get Elizabeth's ebook "10 Questions to Ask at the Beginning of Your Relationship" for free (https://tobinstitute.kartra.com/page/xIt287) 🔥 Get 3 FREE sessions of our flagship course on Theology of the Body (https://tobinstitute.kartra.com/page/YjD233) ⚡️ Join our Patron Community! Your monthly gift helps us continue to put out the message of Theology of the Body to the world (https://www.tobpatron.com/) 📚 Want to attend a course at the Theology of the Body Institute online or in person? Click the link to view our schedule (https://tobinstitute.org/programs/tobi-schedule/) 📍 We might be coming to a city near you! Check out our Made for More event schedule (https://tobinstitute.org/live-events/) 🛍️ Check out our store! (https://shop.corproject.com/) Learn more about Discerning Marriage Ministries here (https://www.discerningmarriage.com). Send a question to host Elizabeth Busby here (https://discerningmarriage.fireside.fm/ask).

In this episode, Elizabeth Busby discusses three key qualities that Christian women find attractive in men. Whether you're single and looking for love or seeking to improve your relationship, these insights can help you become the man that a godly woman desires. On The Discerning Marriage Podcast, we accompany you on the journey to discover if marriage is God’s will for you, and if you already know that you’re called to marriage, we want to help you bring glory to God in your vocation. You're missing the view! Watch this episode on YouTube (https://youtu.be/kWeqRJtzh68) Try Next Step: A Course for Discerning Marriage (https://tobinstitute.kartra.com/page/NextStep) 📚 Get Elizabeth's ebook "10 Questions to Ask at the Beginning of Your Relationship" for free (https://tobinstitute.kartra.com/page/xIt287) 🔥 Get 3 FREE sessions of our flagship course on Theology of the Body (https://tobinstitute.kartra.com/page/YjD233) ⚡️ Join our Patron Community! Your monthly gift helps us continue to put out the message of Theology of the Body to the world (https://www.tobpatron.com/) 📚 Want to attend a course at the Theology of the Body Institute online or in person? Click the link to view our schedule (https://tobinstitute.org/programs/tobi-schedule/) 📍 We might be coming to a city near you! Check out our Made for More event schedule (https://tobinstitute.org/live-events/) 🛍️ Check out our store! (https://shop.corproject.com/) Learn more about Discerning Marriage Ministries here (https://www.discerningmarriage.com). Send a question to host Elizabeth Busby here (https://discerningmarriage.fireside.fm/ask).

Join Elizabeth as she provides practical advice on how to manage your anxiety as a Christian. On The Discerning Marriage Podcast, we accompany you on the journey to discover if marriage is God’s will for you, and if you already know that you’re called to marriage, we want to help you bring glory to God in your vocation. You're missing the view! Watch this episode on YouTube (https://youtu.be/aJV6fsEmtWo) Try Next Step: A Course for Discerning Marriage (https://tobinstitute.kartra.com/page/NextStep) 📚 Get Elizabeth's ebook "10 Questions to Ask at the Beginning of Your Relationship" for free (https://tobinstitute.kartra.com/page/xIt287) 🔥 Get 3 FREE sessions of our flagship course on Theology of the Body (https://tobinstitute.kartra.com/page/YjD233) ⚡️ Join our Patron Community! Your monthly gift helps us continue to put out the message of Theology of the Body to the world (https://www.tobpatron.com/) 📚 Want to attend a course at the Theology of the Body Institute online or in person? Click the link to view our schedule (https://tobinstitute.org/programs/tobi-schedule/) 📍 We might be coming to a city near you! Check out our Made for More event schedule (https://tobinstitute.org/live-events/) 🛍️ Check out our store! (https://shop.corproject.com/) Learn more about Discerning Marriage Ministries here (https://www.discerningmarriage.com). Send a question to host Elizabeth Busby here (https://discerningmarriage.fireside.fm/ask).

Elizabeth dives into the significance of being friends first in a marriage. She answers a question from Instagram about why friendship is crucial for a healthy and lasting marriage. Drawing from her experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist, she explores insights from John Gottman's research and discusses practical ways to build and maintain a strong friendship with your spouse. On The Discerning Marriage Podcast, we accompany you on the journey to discover if marriage is God’s will for you, and if you already know that you’re called to marriage, we want to help you bring glory to God in your vocation. You're missing the view! Watch this episode on YouTube (https://youtu.be/wpYPaHE8jrg?si=paMa7IOndEFGyGGk) Try Next Step: A Course for Discerning Marriage (https://tobinstitute.kartra.com/page/NextStep) 📚 Get Elizabeth's ebook "10 Questions to Ask at the Beginning of Your Relationship" for free (https://tobinstitute.kartra.com/page/xIt287) 🔥 Get 3 FREE sessions of our flagship course on Theology of the Body (https://tobinstitute.kartra.com/page/YjD233) ⚡️ Join our Patron Community! Your monthly gift helps us continue to put out the message of Theology of the Body to the world (https://www.tobpatron.com/) 📚 Want to attend a course at the Theology of the Body Institute online or in person? Click the link to view our schedule (https://tobinstitute.org/programs/tobi-schedule/) 📍 We might be coming to a city near you! Check out our Made for More event schedule (https://tobinstitute.org/live-events/) 🛍️ Check out our store! (https://shop.corproject.com/) Learn more about Discerning Marriage Ministries here (https://www.discerningmarriage.com). Send a question to host Elizabeth Busby here (https://discerningmarriage.fireside.fm/ask).

Elizabeth Busby dives into the challenging topic of nudity and gratuitous sexual content in popular films. Elizabeth shares her heartfelt thoughts on how these scenes impact viewers and how to respond from a faith-based perspective. She also discusses the biological and psychological effects of such content and offers guidance on maintaining personal and relational integrity. If you have ever struggled with how to navigate explicit content in movies, this video is for you. On The Discerning Marriage Podcast, we accompany you on the journey to discover if marriage is God’s will for you, and if you already know that you’re called to marriage, we want to help you bring glory to God in your vocation. You're missing the view! Watch this episode on YouTube (https://youtu.be/UZHCkx1z8Jw) Try Next Step: A Course for Discerning Marriage (https://tobinstitute.kartra.com/page/NextStep) 📚 Get Elizabeth's ebook "10 Questions to Ask at the Beginning of Your Relationship" for free (https://tobinstitute.kartra.com/page/xIt287) 🔥 Get 3 FREE sessions of our flagship course on Theology of the Body (https://tobinstitute.kartra.com/page/YjD233) ⚡️ Join our Patron Community! Your monthly gift helps us continue to put out the message of Theology of the Body to the world (https://www.tobpatron.com/) 📚 Want to attend a course at the Theology of the Body Institute online or in person? Click the link to view our schedule (https://tobinstitute.org/programs/tobi-schedule/) 📍 We might be coming to a city near you! Check out our Made for More event schedule (https://tobinstitute.org/live-events/) 🛍️ Check out our store! (https://shop.corproject.com/) Learn more about Discerning Marriage Ministries here (https://www.discerningmarriage.com). Send a question to host Elizabeth Busby here (https://discerningmarriage.fireside.fm/ask).

Elizabeth delves into the complex topic of modesty, bikinis, and the responsibility of both men and women in upholding dignity. Should women to cover up, or should men be solely responsible for controlling their lustful thoughts? On The Discerning Marriage Podcast, we accompany you on the journey to discover if marriage is God’s will for you, and if you already know that you’re called to marriage, we want to help you bring glory to God in your vocation. You're missing the view! Watch this episode on YouTube (https://youtu.be/1YuPMlTkaFA) Try Next Step: A Course for Discerning Marriage (https://tobinstitute.kartra.com/page/NextStep) 📚 Get Elizabeth's ebook "10 Questions to Ask at the Beginning of Your Relationship" for free (https://tobinstitute.kartra.com/page/xIt287) 🔥 Get 3 FREE sessions of our flagship course on Theology of the Body (https://tobinstitute.kartra.com/page/YjD233) ⚡️ Join our Patron Community! Your monthly gift helps us continue to put out the message of Theology of the Body to the world (https://www.tobpatron.com/) 📚 Want to attend a course at the Theology of the Body Institute online or in person? Click the link to view our schedule (https://tobinstitute.org/programs/tobi-schedule/) 📍 We might be coming to a city near you! Check out our Made for More event schedule (https://tobinstitute.org/live-events/) 🛍️ Check out our store! (https://shop.corproject.com/) Learn more about Discerning Marriage Ministries here (https://www.discerningmarriage.com). Send a question to host Elizabeth Busby here (https://discerningmarriage.fireside.fm/ask).

Join Elizabeth as she dives deep into the crucial topic of debt and financial freedom from a Christian perspective. Discover why getting out of debt is essential not just for married couples, but for everyone striving for authentic Christian living. Elizabeth shares practical advice, historical insights, and spiritual wisdom to help you align your financial habits with your faith. On The Discerning Marriage Podcast, we accompany you on the journey to discover if marriage is God’s will for you, and if you already know that you’re called to marriage, we want to help you bring glory to God in your vocation. You're missing the view! Watch this episode on YouTube (https://youtu.be/wpYPaHE8jrg?si=paMa7IOndEFGyGGk) Try Next Step: A Course for Discerning Marriage (https://tobinstitute.kartra.com/page/NextStep) 📚 Get Elizabeth's ebook "10 Questions to Ask at the Beginning of Your Relationship" for free (https://tobinstitute.kartra.com/page/xIt287) 🔥 Get 3 FREE sessions of our flagship course on Theology of the Body (https://tobinstitute.kartra.com/page/YjD233) ⚡️ Join our Patron Community! Your monthly gift helps us continue to put out the message of Theology of the Body to the world (https://www.tobpatron.com/) 📚 Want to attend a course at the Theology of the Body Institute online or in person? Click the link to view our schedule (https://tobinstitute.org/programs/tobi-schedule/) 📍 We might be coming to a city near you! Check out our Made for More event schedule (https://tobinstitute.org/live-events/) 🛍️ Check out our store! (https://shop.corproject.com/) Learn more about Discerning Marriage Ministries here (https://www.discerningmarriage.com). Send a question to host Elizabeth Busby here (https://discerningmarriage.fireside.fm/ask).