Keeping Marriage Counseling on Track (Part 1)

This is Part 1 of a 2-part talk: Part 2

In this audio talk, Winston Smith shares his experience as a young counselor, exploring the challenges of marriage counseling compared to individual counseling. He explains how the book of Ephesians provides a clear framework for marriage counseling—moving couples toward mature Christlikeness. Smith highlights two essential “rails” for a godly marriage: worship and love in everyday life. He discusses the unique dynamics of marriage counseling, the importance of establishing biblical communication principles, and when it’s appropriate to meet with each spouse separately. Smith offers practical guidance on navigating the stages of marriage counseling with a focus on reaching the heart and concludes by introducing a video-based case study to show biblical counseling approaches (found in Part 2).