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What if some of the things we’ve been taught about marriage, family, and children need to be reconsidered? In this episode, Damien and Kenady talk honestly about marriage, family planning, children, and the importance of renewing our minds according to God’s Word.

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We’re having a deeper conversation about what Christian couples should consider before making major decisions about marriage and family. How should couples approach children? What role should prayer, wisdom, purpose, finances, timing, and God’s direction play? And are there assumptions Christians have accepted without really examining them?

Timestamps

• 00:00 – Intro: Prosperity through children.
• 00:43 – Welcome to the Completely Set Apart Together podcast.
• 01:21 – Discussing marriage: Expectations vs. reality.
• 02:37 – Entering marriage without specific expectations and trusting God's plan.
• 04:40 – The catalyst for today's topic: Renewing your mind regarding family.
• 06:10 – Analyzing the "viral trend" of avoiding pregnancy in the first year of marriage.
• 07:56 – Information about one-on-one relationship coaching.
• 09:07 – Kenady’s journey: Challenging the way we approach relationships as Christians.
• 10:56 – Damien’s upbringing: Being raised with a kingdom-focused view of marriage.
• 12:13 – Identifying worldly behaviors in Christian dating (sexual immorality, ghosting).
• 15:49 – Transparency: Overcoming the fear of having more children after miscarriages.
• 17:36 – The pride in trying to control fertility and timing.
• 18:48 – Reframing prosperity: Children as the number one form of prosperity (Deuteronomy 28:11).
• 21:58 – How children bring blessing and joy to a household.
• 23:51 – Scriptural focus: Romans 12:1-2 – Presenting your body as a living sacrifice.
• 26:53 – The enemy's agenda: How limiting birth rates impacts the growth of the kingdom.
• 28:40 – Appealing to God’s mercies as the motivation for sacrifice.
• 30:24 – The decision-making prayer: "Not my will, but Yours be done."
• 33:22 – The responsibility of influence: Training the next generation to value family.
• 35:24 – How having children has enriched Damien and Kenady’s marriage.
• 38:05 – The joy of family, community, and a full house.
• 39:00 – Resources: "Completely Married" book and motherhood resources.
• 40:43 – Closing thoughts: Living a sacrificial life of worship according to the Word.

We also discuss why renewing our minds matters in marriage and how couples can move beyond cultural expectations and learn to seek God together.

This is a conversation about biblical marriage, family planning, Christian relationships, children, purpose, and learning to build a family according to God’s wisdom rather than simply following what everyone else is doing.

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Get our resources here: https://completelyyou365.com/

What if some of the things we’ve been taught about marriage, family, and children need to be reconsidered? In this episode, Damien and Kenady talk honestly about marriage, family planning, children, and the importance of renewing our minds according to God’s Word.

📘 Completely Surrendered Book: https://a.co/d/044bYmJn

📘 Completely Married Book: https://a.co/d/01RctBre

We’re having a deeper conversation about what Christian couples should consider before making major decisions about marriage and family. How should couples approach children? What role should prayer, wisdom, purpose, finances, timing, and God’s direction play? And are there assumptions Christians have accepted without really examining them?

Timestamps

• 00:00 – Intro: Prosperity through children.
• 00:43 – Welcome to the Completely Set Apart Together podcast.
• 01:21 – Discussing marriage: Expectations vs. reality.
• 02:37 – Entering marriage without specific expectations and trusting God's plan.
• 04:40 – The catalyst for today's topic: Renewing your mind regarding family.
• 06:10 – Analyzing the "viral trend" of avoiding pregnancy in the first year of marriage.
• 07:56 – Information about one-on-one relationship coaching.
• 09:07 – Kenady’s journey: Challenging the way we approach relationships as Christians.
• 10:56 – Damien’s upbringing: Being raised with a kingdom-focused view of marriage.
• 12:13 – Identifying worldly behaviors in Christian dating (sexual immorality, ghosting).
• 15:49 – Transparency: Overcoming the fear of having more children after miscarriages.
• 17:36 – The pride in trying to control fertility and timing.
• 18:48 – Reframing prosperity: Children as the number one form of prosperity (Deuteronomy 28:11).
• 21:58 – How children bring blessing and joy to a household.
• 23:51 – Scriptural focus: Romans 12:1-2 – Presenting your body as a living sacrifice.
• 26:53 – The enemy's agenda: How limiting birth rates impacts the growth of the kingdom.
• 28:40 – Appealing to God’s mercies as the motivation for sacrifice.
• 30:24 – The decision-making prayer: "Not my will, but Yours be done."
• 33:22 – The responsibility of influence: Training the next generation to value family.
• 35:24 – How having children has enriched Damien and Kenady’s marriage.
• 38:05 – The joy of family, community, and a full house.
• 39:00 – Resources: "Completely Married" book and motherhood resources.
• 40:43 – Closing thoughts: Living a sacrificial life of worship according to the Word.

We also discuss why renewing our minds matters in marriage and how couples can move beyond cultural expectations and learn to seek God together.

This is a conversation about biblical marriage, family planning, Christian relationships, children, purpose, and learning to build a family according to God’s wisdom rather than simply following what everyone else is doing.

Christian marriage, marriage and family, Christian family planning, Christian marriage advice, biblical marriage, Christian parenting, having children, family planning Christian, Christian couples, marriage advice, biblical family, renewing your mind, Christian relationships, Godly marriage, marriage and children, Christian family, biblical parenting, Christian couple advice, marriage purpose, Christian living

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Many Christians quote Matthew 19:6—"What therefore God has joined together, let no one separate." But does that verse guarantee that every marriage labeled a "Kingdom Marriage" will last?In this episode of the Completely Set Apart Together Podcast, Damien and Kenady unpack what Jesus was actually teaching in Matthew 19:6 and why many so-called "Kingdom Marriages" still struggle, separate, or fail.We discuss the difference between God's design for marriage and our responsibility to walk in obedience, maturity, forgiveness, and covenant love. If you've ever wondered why some Christian marriages thrive while others fall apart, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.If this episode blessed you, don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE it with someone who needs biblical clarity on marriage.Timestamps00:00 – Introduction

01:15 – Unpacking Matthew 19:6: What "God has joined together" actually means

04:30 – Why "Kingdom Marriages" still struggle and fail

08:00 – God's Design vs. Our Responsibility: The role of obedience and maturity

12:45 – The Pillars of a Lasting Covenant: Forgiveness and Covenant Love

17:30 – Why some Christian marriages thrive while others fall apart

22:15 – Final encouragement and biblical clarity

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