In this powerful episode of Domestic Dad: Cleaning Up The Mess, host Nick Barnett sits down with Pastor Chip Uhrmacher from Prairie Lakes Church in Cedar Falls Iowa for an eye-opening conversation about marriage, faith, and overcoming life’s greatest challenges.

Pastor Chip shares deeply personal moments—from his own spiritual transformation to the devastating loss of his sister to violence—illustrating the profound impact of faith and resilience. They explore the four postures of marriage, the struggles that addiction and emotional wounds bring into relationships, and the transformative power of forgiveness.

Nick and Pastor Chip dive into real, raw conversations about:

✅ How past wounds shape our marriages and how to heal from them

✅ The four postures of marriage—where are you and how do you shift?

✅ The impact of addiction on relationships and how to rebuild trust

✅ Overcoming resentment and learning to communicate with love

✅ Why praying for your spouse is one of the most powerful things you can do

✅ How faith can restore broken relationships and bring families closer

If you’ve ever struggled with distance in your marriage, felt lost in your faith, or wondered how to repair broken trust, this episode will give you the tools and real-life wisdom to make a change.

🔹 Episode Highlights:

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00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:09 Reflecting on a Day of Baptisms 00:50 Impactful Sermon on Marriage 02:11 Pastor Chip's Background and Upbringing 03:40 College Years and Meeting His Wife 06:20 Journey to Ministry 08:56 Struggles and Crisis of Faith 14:30 Forgiveness and Healing 16:17 Marriage Counseling and Postures 30:00 The Power of Face-to-Face Connection 30:17 Overcoming Addiction and Building Trust 31:12 Secrets Keep You Stuck: Embracing Vulnerability 32:50 Practical Tips for a Face-to-Face Marriage 34:06 The Importance of Counseling 36:00 Expressing Needs and Expectations 37:46 Reevaluating Priorities in Marriage 39:11 Parenting and the Pressure of Success 52:57 The Role of Prayer in Marriage 55:20 Seeking Help and Overcoming Shame

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Faith, Forgiveness, and Personal Growth: Pastor Chip Uhrmacher on The Four Postures of Marriage and Moving from Distance to Deep Connection

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