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Acknowledge What You Have Control Over
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In a world of uncertainty, anxiety, and things beyond our grasp, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and powerless. Melissa Gendreau reminds us of a freeing truth: true peace comes from clearly...
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Marriage Reframe: It's Not Hard Work
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Melissa Gendreau challenges the common phrase “marriage is hard work” and offers a healthier, more biblical reframe: marriage is intentional. While effort is required—especially amid sin, stress, and...
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Do You Trust Him? Trust Before Identity in Christ
Episode Overview Melissa Gendreau explores the foundational question: Do you truly trust God? Before we can fully embrace and live out our identity in Christ, we must first settle the issue of trust—because head...
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Your Marriage is an Example – For Better or Worse
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Melissa Gendreau confronts a hard truth: many people never see the beauty of marriage because healthy examples are rare, media often portrays dysfunction, and poor patterns repeat across...
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Comparisons are Killing Your Identity in Christ (and When There Can Be Exceptions)
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Melissa Gendreau exposes how unhealthy comparisons—especially fueled by social media—steal the joy of your God-given identity. Drawing from Psalm 139 and Galatians 6:4, she breaks down the two main...
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What Does it Mean to Serve Your Spouse? (And what it doesn’t mean – not a doormat or slave)
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Melissa Gendreau clarifies what biblical service in marriage truly looks like — and what it absolutely does not. Drawing from Philippians 2:7 (Christ as servant), Ephesians 5:21 (mutual submission),...
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Partnering with God: Building Humble Confidence and a Growth Mindset
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Melissa Gendreau shares straight from her Partnering with God coaching program: how to build humble confidence (not pride, not shrinking back) and embrace a biblical growth mindset so you can step...
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Work on Yourself for a Better Marriage
Episode Overview: Melissa Gendreau shares why the best gift you can give your marriage is focusing on your own growth in Christ. Drawing from her counseling experience and personal journey, she unpacks four key...
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It's Okay to be Okay: It's Not Prideful
Forward Path with Melissa – Episode 8: It's Okay to Be Okay – It's Not Prideful
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Melissa Gendreau addresses a subtle but common barrier to growth: the fear that celebrating healing or feeling "okay" is...
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We Serve a Jealous God – And How That Strengthens Your Marriage
Forward Path with Melissa – Episode 7: We Serve a Jealous God and How That Translates in Your Marriage
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Melissa Gendreau explores the often misunderstood attribute of God as jealous—not out of flaw or...
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Words Have Power: Choose Them Wisely
Forward Path with Melissa – Episode 6: Words Have Power
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Melissa Gendreau dives deep into the incredible, God-given power of our words. From Genesis, where God spoke creation into existence, to...
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Vulnerability over Comfort: Building a Stronger Marriage
Forward Path with Melissa – Episode 5: Vulnerability Over Comfort
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Melissa Gendreau explores the crucial difference between being comfortable with your spouse and truly being vulnerable in your...
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