Welcome to the MarriageToday Podcast! Join Jimmy and Karen Evans as they discuss the importance of total openness in marriage. Introducing their new book, 'I Will,' the couple emphasizes creating a judgment-free space for sharing. Drawing from personal experiences, they highlight the role of honesty, repentance, and graciousness in building trust and intimacy. Be inspired to be each other's best friend, bring everything to light for healing, and seek help when needed. A short, powerful episode on fostering a climate of openness for a thriving marriage. ----------------------- Need Marriage Help?: https://xomarriage.com/marriage-help/ Need a romantic Date? Register here for XO24 Conference from the comfort of your home! :https://www.xonow.com/pages/xo-now-at-home More resources from our team: https://store.xomarriage.com/products/married-into-the-family Grab a copy of our new book: https://store.xomarriage.com/products/fighting-for-the-soul-of-your-child ----------------------- Takeaways Creating a safe place for sharing in a marriage is essential for building trust and intimacy. Avoid legalism and embrace grace in order to foster openness and acceptance in the relationship. Being a spouse's safe place means listening without judgment and providing support and understanding. Confessing and bringing everything to light can lead to healing and growth in the marriage. ----------------------- 00:00 Introduction and Book Announcement 01:31 Creating a Safe Place for Sharing 03:47 The Dangers of Legalism 05:10 Maintaining Confidentiality 06:15 The Power of Honesty and Repentance 07:25 Sharing Dreams and Desires 08:39 Bringing Hidden Issues to Light 09:34 Creating a Climate of Openness 10:30 Seeking Help for Unresolved Issues 10:51 Conclusion and Call to Action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices