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The Raising Family Podcast
"The Raising Family Podcast" hosts David Steele and Linda Hill tackle the most pressing issues facing today's families, from social and cultural questions to theology. The show airs every week wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more, visit TheFamilyProclamation.org
The Raising Family Podcast
Emily and Trent: Marriage Between Man and Woman is Essential to His Eternal Plan
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TheFamilyProclamation.org
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Season 3
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Episode 2
In this episode, Trent and Emily share their beautiful and unique story — marrying later in life and learning together how marriage between a man and a woman fits into God’s eternal plan. For Trent, it's a second marriage after losing his first wife; for Emily, it's her first. Together, they offer heartfelt insights about timing, trust, and what it means to walk the covenant path--together.
We talk about:
- 16:25 — Asking: "What do I really want?"
- 18:40 — The difference between the "covenant path" and God's "eternal plan"
- 22:00 — Why ideals are not indictments
- 31:00 — How marriage helps us become our “favorite self” — "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."
- 35:00 — God's distinct design for marriage between male and female
- 49:00 — Training and aligning our desires
Their story is a gentle, hope-filled reminder that while timing may differ, the doctrine remains the same — inviting each of us to trust God's beautiful design for marriage and family.
After you listen, please share this conversation with someone who might need a little encouragement today.
To learn more, visit TheFamilyProclamation.org