Episode 3: Building Stronger Marriages: Lessons Learned and Mistakes Made

In Episode 3 of Brotherhood Forged, Joey and Paul get real about the ups and downs of marriage — what they’ve learned, what they’ve done wrong, and how God’s design continues to shape their relationships.

 

From overcoming bad habits to learning how to lead with love, they unpack key misconceptions and offer Biblical encouragement rooted in Ephesians 5:25 — “Husbands, love your wives as Christ loved the church.”

 

If you’re a husband striving to be better, this one’s for you.

🔥 Key Topics Covered:

• Common marriage misconceptions that hold men back

• Why “50/50” is a myth — and what it should be instead

• How to communicate without assumptions or resentment

• Building a vision for your marriage

• What sacrificial love really looks like as a husband

• Practical shifts that help marriages thrive

• When to lead, when to support, and how to show up with humility

• Real talk about commitment, keeping score, and selfishness

📖 Scripture of the Week:

 

Ephesians 5:25

“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.”

🎯 Weekly Challenge:

 

➡️ Ask your wife:

“What makes you feel the most loved right now?”

Then follow through — without expecting anything in return.

 

➡️ Bonus Challenge:

Go over your love languages together and commit to one action that speaks to hers this week.

🧠 Reflection Questions (Journal or Group Discussion):

• Am I loving my wife sacrificially… or selfishly?

• Do I assume things about my wife without asking her directly?

• What’s one area I need to stop keeping score in?

• What are my spouse’s strengths that I often overlook?

• How can I show up as the thermostat, not the thermometer, in my home?

 

📬 Connect with Us:

 

Email: brotherhoodforged@gmail.com

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