This episode looks at why marriage matters so much—and why a Christ-centered marriage matters even more. Whether you’re engaged, newly married, or have been married for decades, we talk about how marriage is meant to reflect the gospel itself: Christ’s loving, sacrificial commitment to His church. Because of that, it’s no surprise that marriages face pressure, conflict, and discouragement when Christ isn’t at the center. Drawing from passages like Ephesians 5, we discuss what a Christ-centered marriage actually looks like, some common ways marriages drift off course, and a few simple, everyday practices that help keep Jesus at the center. We also offer encouragement for couples at every stage—from those just starting out to those in seasons of real struggle—pointing to the hope and grace Christ provides for every marriage.

Gossip and slander are everywhere in our culture, but they are not sins Christians are immune to, which is why this is a topic worth addressing. Scripture speaks plainly about the destructive power of our words, and the Bible consistently condemns both gossip and slander as serious sins of the tongue. In this episode, we’ll consider what Scripture reveals about the root and effects of these sins, how Christians can guard their hearts and words, and how we should respond when gossip or slander comes our way. We’ll also look at how Faith Baptist seeks to protect unity through our Communication Covenant and offer practical wisdom for distinguishing sinful speech from the loving sharing of genuine concerns—so that our words might build up rather than tear down.

This week we welcome one of Faith Baptist's own, Grace Bennett. She grew up at Faith and now works at the Alpha Center in Sioux Falls, a faith-based non-profit organization that provides a wide range of services to women and men involved in an unexpected pregnancy. Grace shares about her work and ways the Alpha Center provides positive alternatives with practical support to men and women.

Alpha Center Contact Information:

alphacenter.org

3405 S. Kiwanis Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57105

(605) 361-3500