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Eric Metaxas and Emerson Eggerichs Talk About Speak Your Mind

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Eric Metaxas and Emerson Eggerichs Talk About Speak Your Mind

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Eric Metaxas and Dr. Emerson Eggerichs explore how biblical insights from Ephesians 5:33 can heal marriages by understanding the "Crazy Cycle" of love and respect, while offering practical tools from Emerson's book Speak Your Mind on how to speak what is true, kind, necessary, and clear. Perfect for couples, pastors, and anyone seeking to communicate with courage and clarity in a challenging cultural moment.

Emerson Eggerichs, Ph.D.

Author, Speaker, Pastor

Questions to Consider

How can recognizing the "crazy cycle" of love and respect change the way you approach conflicts in your relationships?
What fears hold you back from speaking your mind, and how might applying the four questions (Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary? Is it clear?) help you overcome them?
In what ways have you seen defensive reactions in yourself or others unintentionally escalate conflicts, and how can clear communication break this cycle?
How does the cultural moment challenge you to balance boldness and civility when sharing truth, and what steps can you take to communicate more effectively in tough conversations?

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