Conversations with Jonathan & Christa Threlfall

Our First Fight: Why is Communication in Marriage So Hard?

Summary

Have you ever had a time when you were fighting with someone and hardly knew why?

That’s what Jonathan and Christa experienced during the first fight of their marriage. And the fight was about . . . toilet paper.

In this episode, Jonathan and Christa talk about what they learned from this silly but perplexing conflict. Along the way, they discuss essential but often overlooked ingredients of a solid relationship: eager listening, humble self-discovery, and persistent communication.

Listen to the full episode at the links below!


Resources

Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to Make by Paul Tripp

The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God by Tim & Kathy Keller

The Meaning of Marriage Devotional

Relationships: A Mess Worth Making by Lane & Tripp

— episode Twenty-Five —

Our First Fight:

Why is Communication in Marriage So Hard?