{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Light Talks with 922 Ministries","title":"Why Prioritizing Your Marriage Makes You a Better Parent","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2868,"description":"In this thought-provoking episode of Light Talks, we welcome Dr. Brandon Steenbock, Family Minister at St. Mark Ministries in Green Bay, for an honest conversation about the intersection of marriage and parenting. Is it better to have an amazing marriage and be okay at parenting, or vice versa? We're tackling that question and more!\n\nHere’s a snapshot of what we dive into:\nCultural Shifts: How modern parenting culture may be unintentionally idolizing children and the dangers that come with it.\nBuilding Spiritually Strong Households: The importance of modeling Christ-like love and selflessness in marriage for the benefit of your children.\nMarriage vs. Parenting Priorities: How to ensure your spouse doesn’t feel replaced by your children and why that matters.\nPractical Parenting Tips: Setting boundaries, using consequences wisely, and teaching kids to navigate life’s challenges.\nThe Role of Fathers: Understanding the father’s critical role in both spiritual leadership and modeling healthy relationships.\nThe Power of Forgiveness: Why saying \"I forgive you\" in both marriage and parenting creates lasting bonds and spiritual growth.\nIntentional Connection: Simple yet effective ways couples can maintain closeness, like daily walks and open conversations about faith.\nPractical Marriage Advice: How small, daily sacrifices in marriage can have a big impact, and why living for your spouse matters more than grand gestures.\nWhether you’re a new parent, a seasoned spouse, or navigating both roles, this episode is packed with actionable advice and faith-driven wisdom to strengthen your marriage and family’s foundation.\nLights Talks with 922 Ministries | Real Talk. True Light.\nGot a question or topic you’d like us to talk about? Submit your thoughts here —your submission might just be featured in a future episode!","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/cZAN4HM1o5kn81VPJoD7gyU-kAKWKbGKlxd1PQVj5gM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jYTc4/OTNjNTRjMGJkNGQz/OWNkNGI0NDY5MWEy/YWI2My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}