Living Out Our Identity in Christ Within Marriage with Tom and Marcia Kuyper (Part 1)
In this episode, we unpack the subtle yet profound ways the Holy Spirit uses our closest relationships—especially in marriage—to shape and refine us. Growth often emerges from the tensions and trials we’d prefer to avoid, yet it’s within these moments that transformation truly takes root. Joining me are Tom and Marcia Kuyper, Family and Marriage Pastors at Open Door Fellowship Church.
This is a deep and candid conversation about how hidden struggles, like shame, can quietly erode the intimacy God desires for marriages. This is the first of a two-part series that invites us to reflect more deeply on what it means to lean into growth, even when it’s uncomfortable.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The impact of shame and feelings of inadequacy in marriage
How lies about being unworthy often lead to withdrawal
The threat to marriage that comes in the desire to prove oneself and why we often fall into that pattern
What it means to recognize and use emotions as signposts during conflict
The crucial role humility plays in healing and restoring a marriage
To join the Lifted from Shame workbook test group or inquire about counseling, email Louise at Louise@louisesedgwick.com.