Episode 16 - Establishing a Thriving Marriage - Megan Hutchinson
About Our Guest
When asked what punctuation best describes Megan Hutchinson's personality, there is no hesitation, “an exclamation!” In addition to being an energetic wife, she’s a proud mom of two teenage young men, an ordained full-time pastor, an author and national speaker.
After earning her Masters from Fuller Seminary, Megan worked at a variety of churches, including Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, CA where she served for ten years. There she co-authored a curriculum (with Doug!) to help hurting kids, entitled Life Hurts God Heals, which God has used in thousands of churches. For the past five years, she has served as a pastor at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Newport Beach, CA. Her husband Adam is a hydro-geologist (try saying that 10x) who, after spending a year in Africa, is passionate to help villages unearth clean drinking water. Together, and with God’s help, they make a great team of two imperfect individuals. Connect with Megan on Instagram @meganhutch111 or on her website www.meganhutchinson.org
Show Notes:
What we discuss with Megan:
The benefits and challenges of marriage.
The reality of conflict in marriage.
Megan's journey in marriage that includes calling off an engagement earlier in her life.
What to do if you feel stuck in a pre-marriage relationship.
How to talk to someone who is in a bad relationship.
Important habits to develop early in your marriage.
Walking through marriage once children come into the picture.
The need for relationships that replenish you and couples you can learn from.
Working through emotional, physical, or spiritual baggage in a marriage relationship or even as a single person.
Advice for those who are walking through singleness.
One practical marriage nugget to move forward with.
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