Restore The Glory Podcast

This podcast explores healing in marriage, addressing conflict and honoring your spouse. It discusses the challenges and rewards of marriage, recognizing spiritual warfare, understanding conflict roots, living with different temperaments, teamwork in marriage, and a guide for healing and restoration.

Sexual intimacy is the final area covered in this series on unity in marriage, since this form of unity flows from all the others (Spiritual, Emotional, Companionship, Teamwork). In the episode, Jake and Dr. Bob share how sexual desire and self-gift are made to become integrated in marriage through the Holy Spirit, making a way for healing and deep intimacy.

Part four of the series on Unity in Marriage explores the joy of companionship and teamwork. Jake and Dr. Bob flesh out what it means to become one of mind and heart, and share personal examples of how they've had to tackle self-focus in order to move toward deeper connection through selflessness in their marriages. They also address the question, "How do we honor one another's strengths and complement in a way that builds teamwork instead of moving in opposite directions?"

Jake & Dr. Bob discuss emotional intimacy in this next episode in their series on unity in marriage. Generally, this type of intimacy is more difficult for men, while it's one of the deepest desires of women. Our hosts share stories of how they have grown in emotional intimacy through their own marriages, and provide practical tips on how to develop deeper emotional intimacy in your own relationship.

Jake & Bob continue the series on unity in marriage by laying out the five pathways to marital communion. The first of these pillars is the spiritual connection to God and each other. This is the foundation for everything else in the marriage. You may have heard it suggested to pray together as a couple but didn't try or gave up because it felt awkward. The hosts give practical tips on how to make the spiritual life a foundation without it being awkward. Be encouraged and challenged by this week's episode.

This week kicks off a new series on finding unity in marriage. Jake and Bob will share what they've learned through their own marriages and their professional work with married couples. In this episode, they discuss how marriage is a union of two broken people, but by inviting in the love of God, growing together in unity is made possible. A couple can grow and heal together during the journey of their marriage. Our hosts set the stage for a great series and share tips that will help a marriage become stronger.

Explore the profound impact of sibling wounds through the lens of the Old Testament story of Joseph. Discover why these wounds deserve attention and learn practical steps for healing. Delve into the roots of sibling rivalry, favoritism, and their generational effects. The hosts share personal stories and emphasize the importance of spiritual community in the healing process. Ultimately, find hope in the redemptive power of confronting pain and embracing the unique gifts siblings bring to our lives.

Explore how childhood experiences shape our understanding of love and relationships. The hosts dive into the impact of parental marriage dynamics on kids' emotional development. They discuss the lasting scars of divorce and the often-hidden beliefs children carry afterward. Listeners learn about the role of family culture in teaching respect and fidelity. Finally, they offer paths to healing through reflection and exposure to healthy relationships, helping to transform past wounds into a nurturing environment for future generations.

Dive into the complex world of mother wounds as the hosts share personal stories and insights. They explore how maternal relationships shape our sense of safety and love, while discussing the importance of honoring parents even when naming hurts. Prenatal wounds and the impact of maternal stress are examined, alongside the healing power of repentant relationships. Discover how other motherly figures and spiritual connections can foster healing, and gain practical steps to navigate your own mother wounds.

Dr. Bob and Jake discuss the power of a father's love and his capacity to wound. Fathers plant deep seeds in their children's hearts with what they said or didn't say and what they did or didn't do. The restoration of wounds from our fathers is life-changing.