is one of the greatest gifts God gives us. And it is also one of the places where our words matter

the most. The things that we're saying to our spouse are either breathing life into the relationship

or it is quietly chipping away at it over time. And if we're honest, it's easy to slip into criticism

or sarcasm or silence. I am speaking from experience. Instead of

choosing words that encourage and build up and bring hope. And that is why I'm so excited about today's

conversation. I got to sit down with Dave and Anne Wilson to talk about their brand new book that

they wrote together, How to Speak Life to Your Husband. If you don't know, Dave and Ann, you should know, they do not shy away from

honesty. I love Anne. She's like, I am an external processor. I'm going to say what I think.

And they bring decades of wisdom from walking with couples in every stage of marriage and also their own

marriage. And so in this episode, we're unpacking why and how our words are so critical

in a marriage and the hidden ways that they can wound the transformative power they carry when we

use them to bless and build up. We're going to talk about

the challenges that wives face as we can feel unseen or unappreciated. What you can do if your

husband isn't leading spiritually and just practical ways. You know, I love tangibility, that we can

shift the atmosphere in our home with the words that we speak.

So whether your marriage feels steady and strong and you're in a great season, or if you're feeling like you need some fresh hope and encouragement, my prayer is that this conversation

encourages you, equips you, reminds you that God really does use our words to bring life.

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