{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs","title":"528: Marriage First: Why Your Spouse Comes Before the Kids [RE-AIR]","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2740,"description":"In this listener-favorite episode re-air, Karen and Greg pull back the curtain on nearly four decades of marriage—the good, the hard, the early years, and the season they’re in now. This conversation will make you smile, and maybe even tear up, as they remind us that we serve a faithful God who wants the best for us and our marriages.\nEpisode Recap:\nHow Karen and Greg back met in 1984 (4:00)\nWhat were some of your biggest differences as newlyweds? (7:50)\nHow did you stay connected during the early years of raising kids? (10:09)\nWhat has been the hardest season of your marriage? (18:48)\nHow has your relationship changed now that your kids are grown and gone? (31:35)\nWhat has surprised you about becoming grandparents? (37:19)\nLightening round questions (40:12)\n\nScripture: Proverbs 3:5–6 (NIV)\n “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”\nDiscussion Questions:\nKaren and Greg talked about prioritizing their marriage even while raising young kids. How do you currently make space for your spouse in a busy season of parenting?\nGreg shared the advice he received from his dad: “Your family is your hobby.” What might it look like for you to protect your margin for your family?\nKaren described her “needy gal” season where she learned to depend on God to meet her needs. How have you experienced God providing for you in a hard marriage or parenting season?\nWhat small rhythms (like a daily debrief, date nights, or intentional quiet time) could you adopt to strengthen your connection with your spouse?\nLooking ahead, what do you hope your marriage will look like when you reach the “high five” finish line of raising kids together?\n\nResources:\nUse code WT20 to get $20 off SOAR registration today! \nReach out to have Karen come speak in your community.\nBecome a WT+ Insider this month and get an exclusive SOAR discount! \nJoin our private FB group, BOAW Moms\n\nWant More of This...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Jy0IgajJjPa1_KW9uYlwasPQsFFQYV-pgFRYgWGtXog/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82MTYy/YWEyYjMxMWRlMGJk/ZDhlOGI2YzlkMmQ2/ODY0NS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}