How Can You Avoid the Mother-Son Dynamic in Marriage Recovery?

In this enlightening episode of Memoirs of an LDS Servant Teacher, Maurice Harker discusses the power of temple covenants as anchor points in our lives, especially during times of satanic attacks. With personal experiences and insights drawn from the scriptures and modern-day teachings, Maurice unpacks the deeper meaning behind temple covenants, helping us recognize their protective and empowering role in our psychological and spiritual battles. The discussion also dives into the concept of divine parenting and how covenants can fortify us against the adversary’s attacks, providing clarity and purpose in our daily struggles. Want to read more about this topic? ⁠⁠https://www.lifechangingservices.org/the-mighties-sons-of-the-covenant/ Rather Watch Something? ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIGKTWRqqvQ Check out the Spiritual Psychology Masterclass: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://1w78otm1.pages.infusionsoft.net/

In this episode of Memoirs of an LDS Servant Teacher, Maurice Harker explores the true role of a parent (or leader) through the lens of divine guidance and personal responsibility. He delves into the misconception that a parent’s primary job is to ensure obedience, highlighting that it is not mentioned in divine teachings. Maurice shares personal stories and insights from both military history and his own experiences, emphasizing that teaching, serving, and guiding without forcing is at the core of leadership. This episode invites reflection on how to parent or serve others by seeking heavenly guidance instead of enforcing control. Want to read more about this topic? ⁠⁠https://www.lifechangingservices.org/teens-guide-to-rising-above-the-challenge/ Rather Watch Something? ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzruVqNa1t4 Check out the Spiritual Psychology Masterclass: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://1w78otm1.pages.infusionsoft.net/

In this heartfelt episode of Memoirs of an LDS Servant Teacher, Maurice Harker dives into the difficult balance between hope and reality in challenging marriages. Sharing personal stories of miracles in his own life, Maurice explains how to navigate the grief cycle while still holding on to hope for the seemingly impossible. He encourages listeners to keep moving through every stage of the process—denial, bargaining, anger, sadness, and resignation—while preparing for both outcomes: the miracle of restoration or the strength to move forward. Want to read more about this topic? ⁠⁠⁠https://www.lifechangingservices.org/our-marriage-needed-a-miracle/ Rather Watch Something? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_6rFPrtN0Y Check out the Marriage Repair Workshops: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr-oaLKnm5I&t=1s

In this episode of Memoirs of an LDS Servant Teacher, Maurice Harker addresses one of the most challenging aspects of navigating troubled marriages—managing the tension between hope for change and the reality of the situation. Using an enhanced version of the grief cycle, Maurice explains how many women, especially those striving for a celestial marriage, often struggle with acceptance and resignation, bouncing between hope and disappointment. Learn how to embrace the Pioneer Woman mode, preparing for whatever comes your way, and discover how to find peace even in uncertain circumstances. Want to read more about this topic? ⁠⁠⁠https://www.lifechangingservices.org/advice-to-my-12-year-old-self/ Rather Watch Something? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uW0bf9TdzXw Check out the Marriage Repair Workshops: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr-oaLKnm5I&t=1s

In this episode of Memoirs of an LDS Servant Teacher, Maurice Harker explores the powerful journey of learning to recognize and accept a healthy partner after experiencing betrayal or a failed relationship. Joined by a guest who shares her personal story of moving from a toxic marriage to a fulfilling partnership, Maurice emphasizes the principles of rebuilding trust, the importance of self-growth, and the steps both men and women must take to create safe, supportive relationships. This episode also discusses how a person can truly change and how to identify when it's time to move forward in love and trust. Want to read more about this topic? ⁠⁠⁠https://www.lifechangingservices.org/reverence-for-your-partners-growth/ Rather Watch Something? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM6tlWnI5Tc Check out the Marriage Repair Workshops: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr-oaLKnm5I&t=1s

In this episode of Memoirs of an LDS Servant Teacher, Maurice Harker tackles the difficult topic of rebuilding trust after repeated disappointments in a marriage. Through the powerful analogy of a collapsing bridge, Maurice explains how setting boundaries based on observable improvements helps avoid emotionally driven decisions. He also emphasizes the importance of individual growth during this process, including why rushing into trust without proper reflection can cause more harm. Listen in to learn how to create mechanical standards that help you feel secure and make informed decisions as you work on repairing trust. Want to read more about this topic? ⁠⁠⁠https://www.lifechangingservices.org/rebuilding-trust-in-a-traumatized-relationship-a-spiritual-and-psychological-approach/ Rather Watch Something? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhGbDRZZ0Jw&t=2s Check out the Marriage Repair Workshops: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr-oaLKnm5I&t=1s

In this episode of Memoirs of an LDS Servant Teacher, Maurice Harker addresses a crucial issue in marriage recovery: avoiding the unproductive "mother-son" dynamic that often arises when one partner becomes responsible for the other's accountability. By utilizing tools like the DPAR (Discover, Plan, Act, Reflect) model, Maurice explains how both partners can engage in meaningful stewardship over their responsibilities, with the husband stepping into his role as a leader, provider, and protector. Learn how to approach marriage recovery with clear principles, while fostering individual growth and mutual respect. Want to read more about this topic? https://www.lifechangingservices.org/our-support-system/ Rather Watch Something? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmjKFmXDJO0 Check out the Marriage Repair Workshops: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr-oaLKnm5I&t=1s

In this episode of Memoirs of an LDS Servant Teacher, Maurice Harker offers deep insights into one of the most challenging aspects of marriage repair: navigating boundaries after trust has been broken. Addressing concerns about recovery, accountability, and creating a healthy dynamic without falling into a "parent-child" relationship, Maurice provides practical advice and spiritual principles to help guide you through the process. Through a workshop-style discussion, learn how to approach your marriage with a clear vision, establish boundaries that honor your self-worth, and break unhealthy cycles while building individual strength. Want to read more about this topic? ⁠⁠⁠https://www.lifechangingservices.org/product/moving-beyond-betrayal-the-5-step-boundary-solution-for-partners-of-sex-addicts/ Rather Watch Something? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRjoz7dsFh4&t=1s Check out the Marriage Repair Workshops: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr-oaLKnm5I&t=1s

In this episode of Memoirs of an LDS Servant Teacher, Maurice Harker shares profound insights into breaking the destructive cycle of hurt and retaliation, whether in relationships, families, or society. Using Christ as the ultimate example, Maurice discusses the power of acting with compassion and empathy in the face of pain, even when it feels counterintuitive. Drawing on personal experiences, spiritual principles, and relatable stories, this episode challenges us to respond to life's injuries with pre-planned charity and purpose. Tune in to learn how to rise above the natural instincts to retaliate and instead lead with grace and love. Want to read more about this topic? ⁠⁠⁠https://www.lifechangingservices.org/adhd-burnout/ Rather Watch Something? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xepJ_rwu9Y0&t=1s Check out the Spiritual Psychology Masterclass: ⁠https://1w78otm1.pages.infusionsoft.net/

In this episode of Memoirs of an LDS Servant Teacher, Maurice Harker focuses on the challenges of overcoming self-doubt and satanic attacks that hinder us from sharing our gifts with the world. Through personal experiences, practical advice, and insightful conversation, Maurice and his guests discuss how to break through negative patterns, simplify complex ideas, and use modern tools—like AI—to refine and deliver your message. Learn how to move from being stuck to confidently offering your unique contributions, despite the obstacles you face. Want to read more about this topic? ⁠⁠⁠https://www.lifechangingservices.org/french-fry-machine-metaphor/ Rather Watch Something? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvGqOiziaYs Check out the Spiritual Psychology Masterclass: ⁠https://1w78otm1.pages.infusionsoft.net/