Ep131 How to Get Ready for Marriage with Craig Kessel, Part 2

About this episode

The episode discusses marriage preparation with insights from Pastor Craig Kessel, focusing on community, counsel, and evaluating potential partners.

In this second episode with Pastor Craig Kessel, we explore the essential themes of marriage preparation and the importance of community and counsel in relationships. We share personal experiences and insights on how to evaluate potential partners objectively, emphasizing the need for consistent character, shared faith, and emotional health. The discussion also highlights the significance of seeking wise counsel and being aware of deal-breakers in relationships, providing valuable advice for those preparing for marriage or seeking to improve their current relationships.

People in this episode

Host: Katrin Hagman

Guest: Craig Kessel

Topics covered

• marriage preparation
• community
• counsel
• relationships
• character evaluation
• shared faith
• emotional health

Keywords

• marriage
• preparation
• relationships
• counsel
• character
• faith
• emotional health

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