What do you do when anxiety, depression, or emotional burnout hits your marriage? In this deeply personal episode, Brad and Marilyn open up about one of the hardest seasons of their lives—when emotional overwhelm, grief, and burnout took a toll on their relationship. They share what helped, what didn’t, and why seeking professional help earlier could have made all the difference. If you or your spouse are in a heavy season, this conversation will remind you that you’re not alone—and that grace, community, and honesty can carry you through.
🔑 KEY IDEAS:
- How to support your spouse through anxiety and depression
- Signs of emotional burnout in marriage
- Why counseling is a gift, not a weakness
- Practical ways to lighten your partner’s load
- Breaking the stigma of mental health in Christian marriage
- What to say (and not say) to a struggling spouse
- How Sabbath and rest can help heal emotional exhaustion
KEY VERSES:
📖 John 10:10 – The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
📖 Genesis 2:18 – The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.”
📖 Romans 8:1 – Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
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