About this episode

Todd Friel interviews Dr. Lou Priolo about the challenges couples face before marriage and how to address them.

Segment 1 • Todd Friel sits down with Dr. Lou Priolo to reveal why so many marriages struggle before they even begin. • Are you ignoring dating red flags that could become lifelong regrets? • Why do persistent doubts, constant conflict, and avoiding hard conversations deserve a second look? Segment 2 • Can physical boundaries before marriage reveal much deeper spiritual problems? • Dr. Priolo explains why unresolved selfishness has a way of following couples down the aisle. • Should strong concerns from family and friends ever make you hit the pause button on a relationship? Segment 3 • Is helping your spouse grow spiritually actually one of your biblical responsibilities? • Why can trying to "fix" your spouse expose a much bigger problem in your own heart? • Todd and Dr. Priolo tackle how to confront sin lovingly without turning your home into a battlefield. Segment 4 • How should you respond when your spouse points out your biggest flaws? • Tiny habits, family traditions, and personal preferences can become surprisingly explosive marriage issues. • What's the difference between confronting real sin and simply expecting your spouse to do things your way? ___ Thanks for…

People in this episode

Host: Todd Friel

Guest: Dr. Lou Priolo

Topics covered

• marriage struggles
• dating red flags
• spiritual growth
• conflict resolution
• personal flaws

Keywords

• marriage
• dating
• spirituality
• conflict
• selfishness
• communication

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