This week on the podcast, we have a very special guest. Scott sits down this week with his wife, Sarah Hatfield. It's a special episode. Our topic of discussion this week is how we all need to build resilience and grit into our marriages.

When we talk about resilient grit in marriage, we're talking about a relationship bond with the capacity to withstand all the hard things that are going to come our way in life together.. It's the ability to weather all the intense storms that come, through the power of God, and the power of our marriage covenant together.

Opening Questions:

Where are you winning this week?
Last week we asked, "What is one major takeaway from this episode that you want to apply to your marriage?
When you think of the phrase, "Resilient Grit" what comes to mind?

Discussion Questions:

Scott and Sarah grew up in very different families. How has your family background shaped what you think is "normal" in marriage?

Have you ever realized your wife sees something very differently because of how she grew up?

"It's about choosing in the midst of extreme pain and circumstances to choose to move towards one another instead of away from one another." Why is this so important to choose? What makes that hard?

When you look back at your marriage, what is one hard season that actually made your relationship stronger?

Why do you think many couples quit or drift apart during hard seasons instead of growing closer?

The podcast challenges the phrase "God won't give you more than you can handle."Have you heard that before? How has that idea shaped the way you think about hardship?

The episode says marriage vows are built on "even if," not "if."

What's the difference between those two mindsets in a marriage?
Which part of traditional marriage vows is hardest to live out?

When hard seasons hit your life, what do you tend to do first and why do you think you lean more towards that response?

Withdraw
Try to fix everything yourself
Talk to someone
Pray

Why do you think laughter is important in marriage?

What helps you and your wife keep joy in your relationship during stressful seasons?

If your wife were answering honestly, which of these areas would she say you need to grow in most?

Living out your vows daily
Anchoring your life in God's Word
Worship and prayer
Laughter and joy in marriage
Building a stronger support system
Trusting God's grace in weakness

What is one specific thing you could do this week to intentionally strengthen your marriage?

How can this group pray for you and your marriage this week?

Wrap Up

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Thanks for listening. Get after it! We'll catch you next time on Locker Room.