Adam, where art thou? That question from Genesis 3:9 still echoes today—and it may be one of the most important questions a husband can answer.

You can be home and still be absent. You can provide financially, work hard, love your family, and still be emotionally, spiritually, and relationally disconnected from the people who need you most.

In this episode of Still Holding Hands, Tim and Chris Peterson take an honest, biblical look at the hidden cost of being absent in your marriage and family. Focusing especially on husbands, we explore what happened when Adam was physically present but spiritually passive—and what his story can teach today's husbands about showing up, taking responsibility, and loving their wives well.

Genesis 3:9 (NKJV)

Genesis 3:6 (TPT)

Romans 5:19 (Good News Translation - GNT)

Ephesians 5:25 (MSG)

Hebrews 13:5 (CSB)

Joshua 1:5 (CSB)

Proverbs 18:13 (MSG)

James 1:22 (NKJV)

Joshua 24:15 (CSB)

YouTube clip "Move One Step Forward"

https://youtube.com/shorts/-NGw3j7o8RQ?si=fJGUameTrZsjkBP0

STILL HOLDING HANDS CHALLENGE:

• Show up Adam Challenge!
  • Leave work at work
  • Give your wife & children your full attention
  • Dinner as a family at least 3x this week (take out is fine!)
    • No TV
    • No Screen time
    • Meaningful dinner discussion: question examples
      • What was the best part of your day?
      • What felt heavy/hard today?
      • How can I love you better this week?
        • or, make up your own questions
          • Here are a couple of resources to buy to help
            • Family Life Convo Cards https://shop.familylife.com/product/convo-playing-cards-couples-edition/
            • Tales Conversation Cards https://tales.com/
      • Pray over your wife & kids
        • Thank God for them
        • Ask God to bless them
      • Hold your wife's hand (literally)
        • This physical touch can/will connect you as a couple

On the Next STILL HOLDING HANDS:

"What's the score? How to always win together in your marriage! "

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