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Breaking the Reactive Cycle: Mastering Self-Control in Marriage Communication

Breaking the Reactive Cycle: Mastering Self-Control in Marriage Communication

Update: 2025-10-21
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Breaking the Reactive Cycle in Your Marriage

Does the same argument keep happening in your marriage? Do you find yourself pushing each other's buttons without meaning to? You're not alone - and there's hope for breaking free from destructive communication patterns.

In this episode, pastors Bryce and Colette Schaffer tackle one of the most challenging fruits of the Spirit: self-control. Drawing from nearly 30 years of marriage and 20 years of pastoral ministry, they share practical, biblical strategies for:

  • Understanding your triggers and stopping the reactive cycle
  • Becoming your spouse's advocate instead of adversary
  • Creating proactive responses instead of reacting from the flesh
  • Developing a personal reset strategy for heated moments
  • Breaking generational patterns that no longer serve you
  • Taking ownership of change together as a couple

Whether you're struggling with communication in your marriage, dealing with parenting conflicts, or simply want to create a more peaceful home, this episode offers real solutions rooted in God's Word.

Ready to go deeper? Check out our Marriage Builders Course - a complete curriculum with videos, worksheets, and biblical teaching on building a strong marriage foundation. Now available as a PDF download for just $47.

Bring hope home to your life today!

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Breaking the Reactive Cycle: Mastering Self-Control in Marriage Communication

Breaking the Reactive Cycle: Mastering Self-Control in Marriage Communication

Schaffer Ministries