Episode 34 - Build Up, Don't Tear Down

Are you building your spouse up or tearing them down? In this episode of The Photo Album Podcast, Nate and Deanna sit down to talk about something that can quietly damage a marriage: how we speak about our spouse when they're not around—and how we treat them when they are. From venting to friends and bonding over complaints to sarcastic jokes, public criticism, and interrupting your spouse in front of others, we discuss how our words and actions can shape the way others see our spouse and how we see them ourselves. Marriage isn't about pretending your spouse is perfect. It's about choosing to love, respect, and protect one another, even when things aren't perfect behind closed doors. We talk about the importance of seeking wise counsel when we're struggling, working through disagreements together, and intentionally speaking life into our marriages instead of tearing each other down. Our spouses deserve to know that we're on their team, whether they're in the room or not. Join us for an honest conversation about marriage, communication, respect, and what it means to honor the commitment we made to one another. We'll also share some practical ways to strengthen your marriage and look at what the Bible teaches us about loving our spouses well. 💬 Join the conversation! How do you and your spouse build each other up instead of tearing each other down? Leave us a comment—we'd love to hear from you! Thanks for being here, and welcome to The Photo Album Podcast, where we talk about family, faith, marriage, and raising kids while documenting the life we're living along the way. #ThePhotoAlbum #Marriage