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The Crisis of Faith Part 1: Navigating Faith Divergence in Marriage
What happens when one spouse's faith changes? This sensitive and deeply personal shift can feel like an earthquake in a marriage, affecting individual identity, couple dynamics, and even your extended family.
Join licensed Marriage and Family Therapists Dr. Debi Gilmore and Sharilyn Green as they tackle this crucial topic with the empathy and wisdom it deserves.
✨ What We Cover in This Episode:- The Impact of a Faith Crisis: How a change in belief rocks an individual's identity and reshapes the relationship landscape.
- The Power of Respect: Strategies for approaching religious differences with empathy and curiosity instead of judgment.
- Practical Tools for Couples: Learn how to set healthy boundaries, respectfully discuss different beliefs, and find common values that unite you.
- Creating a Supportive Space: Discover the importance of compassion and how to build new couple rituals that honor both partners' spiritual journeys.
- Unifying Principles: The conversation ends on a hopeful note, focusing on love and mutual respect as the bedrock for deeper connection and emotional trust in a mixed-faith marriage.
Join us next week as Dr. Gilmore & Green focus on the individual's experience of a personal faith crisis. Subscribe so you don't miss it!
Websites: www.drdebigilmore.com, https://linktr.ee/drdebigilmore
Instagram: @the_love.therapist & @sharilyngreen
Youtube: @DrDebiGilmore
00:00 Introduction to Faith and Relationships
00:41 The Impact of Faith Changes on Couples
01:46 Therapeutic Approaches to Faith Differences
02:15 Effective Communication Strategies
03:13 Understanding and Respecting Beliefs
05:19 Navigating Shared Values and Big Questions
07:18 Creating Shared Rituals and Boundaries
09:21 Evolving Faith and Seeking Support
12:23 Respect and Curiosity in Faith Discussions
17:55 Practical Steps for Mixed-Faith Couples
21:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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