Lakepointe Church with Josh Howerton 3 Things That Will Kill Your Marriage | Marriage Weekend | Pastor Josh Howerton
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Feb 22, 2026 A pastor explains why marriage faces spiritual attack and frames marriage as spiritual warfare. He outlines three practical threats to marital health and biblical exceptions for divorce. The talk includes practical tips for affection, oneness in daily life, and how the church should respond with mercy and restoration.
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Couple's Conversion Led To Marriage And Community
- Colton and Kaylee's story shows conviction leading to baptism, premarital counseling, and marriage after living together.
- They experienced peace after obeying counsel, joined Rooted small groups, and felt true one-flesh closeness after marriage.
Protect Spouse Priority Over Work And Kids
- Do not prioritize career or children above your spouse because the Bible makes your spouse your highest earthly priority.
- Howerton warns husbands against making work their 'one flesh' and wives against letting kids consume the primary energy of the marriage.
Leave Parents And Make Your Marriage First
- Do leave your parents and cleave to your spouse by making your new marriage the immediate family priority.
- Howerton explains adult children start new families and parents become extended family, so holiday and money expectations must shift.