HeyJaredThe Marriage Mentor Podcast
Do you want a better marriage? Join Eric and Jolene Engle as they give practical and biblical advice for common marital concerns. You'll find real life questions answered with biblical truth.
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Since When Does Disagreeing with My Husband Make Me a Contentious Wife? (opens the original)
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Eric and Jolene Engle discuss a listener question about being called “contentious” when disagreeing and when not submitting becomes quarrelsome. They define “contentious” as arguing or provoking strife, warn husbands against using Bible verses to shame or spiritually manipulate their wives, and emphasize servant leadership that listens rather than rules. They explore why a wife may feel unheard, how emotions can escalate conflict, and how fear, pride, or lack of knowledge can drive quarrels. The
Grieving the Marriage You Thought You’d Have (opens the original)
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A wife's question opens this episode: is it wrong to grieve the marriage she thought she'd have, even while loving and staying committed to the husband she actually has? Jolene and Eric explore the difference between grief that moves toward healing and grief that calcifies into resentment, and offer a path toward grieving honestly without getting stuck.
Resentment: The Silent Marriage Killer (opens the original)
How to Build a Close Marriage (opens the original)
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How to Build a Closer Marriage: 8 Intentional Practices (Marriage Mentor Podcast) Eric and Jolene define what a close marriage looks like from a man’s and a woman’s perspective, emphasizing that closeness is built over time through intentional maintenance rather than “found” by luck. They discuss a husband’s desire to feel valued and supported and a wife’s need to feel seen, heard, and loved, including the importance of listening without dismissing emotions
Practical Ways to Respect Your Husband (opens the original)
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"My question is, in simple form: how do I respect my husband? But in more words. Practically, it seems I don't even know when I am disrespecting my husband. I've seen that it's mostly at times when I want my way, but these times also seem to be when I believe my husband is in the wrong or in error. So what does respect look like practically in the moment when I don't even realize I'm being disrespectful? I seem to be accused of being disrespectful and then surprised by the accusation, or I have
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