Being a Crappy Wife & Staying Married | Shannan Labrador | Episode 285

The Speakeasy

The Girl Named Blake

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.8 • 3.3K Ratings

🗓️ 7 February 2024

⏱️ 84 minutes

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Summary

Founder of 24/7 Marriage, Shannan Labrador joins Blake to discuss her journey as a "crappy Christian" and the early challenges in her marriage. She shares how she struggled with unhealed trauma and became the main problem in her marriage during the first five years. Through mentorship and self-reflection, she recognized her destructive behavior, made shifts towards healthier responses, and experienced transformative healing in her relationship with her husband. Join them as they talk about the importance of breaking unhealthy cycles in marriage and fostering a mindset of growth and improvement, emphasizing the need for humility and empathy.

In this episode, you’ll be able to:

Explore the importance of breaking negative cycles in marriage by fostering humility and initiating positive changes.
Learn how understanding and appreciating your spouse's background and upbringing can lead to a more empathetic and supportive relationship.
Discover practical strategies, such as expressing gratitude and giving small wins, to cultivate a healthier love and respect dynamic in your marriage.

To connect with Shannan:

Website: 247marriage.org

Instagram: @247marriage

Facebook: @247marriage

Transcript

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0:00.0	Welcome back to another episode of Confessions of a Crappy Christian, a
0:09.8	misfit Media network production.
0:12.6	I am your host and resident crappy Christian Blake,
0:15.6	and every week I get to have the coolest conversations
0:18.6	with incredible people about all the things
0:21.2	most Christians are still not sure we're allowed to talk about.
0:24.0	So if you've been looking for a place to land with all your crap
0:27.5	and for someone to just be honest about what it looks like to walk through this Christian life
0:32.2	when you've come to the right place.
0:34.2	Pull up a seat, pop in your headphones, and tune out your kids, and come hang out with me and
0:38.8	a guest for the authentic conversations that you have been looking for. Shannon, welcome to confessions of a crappy Christian.
0:53.9	I'm so excited to be here.
0:56.4	I'm so excited to have you here.
0:58.5	You slid in to our email.
1:02.8	Before I even responded to you,
1:05.4	this is just gonna make me sound like a crazy teenager.
1:08.8	I texted my children.
1:11.4	I love it. Because they both follow you. I texted them. I'm like, guess who just asked me to be on their podcast?
1:18.0	And McKenna's first thing was shut the front door mom.
1:21.0	What did you send me this great shot?
1:23.0	She was like, she is so cool.
1:25.0	I was like, am I cool?
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