How to Have Hope in the Darkest Times with Ken Guidroz | Ep. 644

Awesome Marriage Podcast

After a few “golden years” of ministry for Ken Guidroz and his family, things imploded. When Ken had to face the unimaginable as a dad, faith was hard to find. Hope seemed distant as he, his wife, and their marriage both struggled to recover. Today Ken shares the story of how they clung to each other and found hope to move forward together, through their darkest season.

We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage.

Episode highlights include:

• How to hold onto faith when you feel hopeless

• Maintaining marriage unity while holding different parenting values

• How to recover from marriage disagreements you can’t forget

• Ken’s story of breaking through to the other side after a dark season

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!

Couples Conversation Guide:

Main takeaway: When your marriage is rocked by the unexpected, allow your spouse to process the way they need to. Focus on supporting one another, and finding common bonds.

Questions to Discuss:

1. What has been your hardest marriage season? What helped you stay close in that time?

2. What is one way you can strengthen your marriage today to protect it for the future?

QUOTES

• In some ways, it was our toughest time ever. In other ways, it was “you and me, honey, against the world.” - Ken Guidroz

• To say we felt like we had a scarlet letter on our chest is an understatement. - Ken Guidroz

• We were partners in the pit. It was tough. But it also cemented us for life. - Ken Guidroz

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Find more of Ken’s writing, including his book, Letters to My Son in Jail, on his website

• 15 Better Assumptions To Make About Your Spouse is a free printable to help you set your mind on what is true, right and good. Learn more here!