How to Break Negative Marriage Patterns with Grace and Better Communication

About this episode

Brad discusses with Candace Nassar how to break negative marriage patterns through grace and better communication.

In this episode of The Grace Marriage Podcast, Brad talks with founder of momQ Candace Nassar about shame, condemnation, conflict, and the quiet patterns that can damage a marriage over time. Candice shares practical wisdom on how to recognize the schemes of the enemy, name emotions instead of reacting in anger, receive feedback without defensiveness, and let Christ reshape the way you love your spouse. At the heart of the conversation is a simple but powerful truth: healthy marriages are not...

People in this episode

Hosts: Brad Rhoads, Marilyn Rhoads

Guest: Candace Nassar

Topics covered

• marriage
• communication
• conflict resolution
• emotional awareness
• spiritual growth

Keywords

• marriage patterns
• communication
• shame
• conflict
• emotions
• feedback
• spouse

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: momQ

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