More than Roommates Podcast

In this episode of More Than Roommates, Gabrielle, Derek, and Scott talk about how to keep your marriage healthy while walking through hard and difficult seasons in life (i.e., loss, illness, infertility, emotional strain). Through biblical truth and personal stories, they discuss how couples can remain unified, cultivate gratitude, and grow spiritually even in life’s darkest valleys and seasons.

Scriptures:

1 Cor 7:28

John 16:33

Luke 6:47-49

PS 34:18

Phil 4:4-7

Lamentations

James 1:2-4

Rom 8:28

Gal 6:1-5

Questions to Discuss:

1. What is one hard season we've already walked through together? How did it impact our relationship?

2. Are we prepared for future trials? What could we be doing now to strengthen our marriage foundation?

3. How do each of us typically respond to hardship—and how can we better support one another in those seasons?

4. What role does gratitude or spiritual perspective play for us when life gets tough?

5. Who is a couple we look up to who has walked through suffering well? What have we learned from them?

Resources:

Marriage Ministry – reengage (find a location near you)

Drew and Paige Greenway return for part two of their story on infertility, this time focusing on the spiritual lessons, marriage dynamics, and ministry they’ve embraced through their journey. Using the acrostic TRUST, they unpack teachability in trials, reliance on the Lord, unwavering unity, surrender to His will, and resting in God’s timing—all of which shaped their marriage and deepened their faith.

Scriptures:

Romans 5:2-5

PS 34:18

2 Cor 12:7-10

John 15:5

Rom 12:10

PR 3:5-6

Ecc 3:11

Resources:

Podcast - More Than Roommates Part 1 with Drew & Paige – Holding On Through the Heartache: A Story of Infertility & Hope – Apple, Spotify

Website & Resources – Julie Fowler Ministries

Bible Study for Women - Treasures in the Waiting: Finding God’s Comfort, Counsel, and Companionship Amid Infertility and Repeat Loss

Bible Study for Men - Navigating Infertility and Loss with Strength and Hope

Book - When Empty Arms Become a Heavy Burden: Encouragement for Couples Facing Infertility

Questions to Discuss:

1. Which part of the TRUST acronym resonated most with your current season of life or marriage?

2. In what ways do you tend to take control instead of trusting God?

3. How can you be more emotionally present for your spouse during a season of suffering?

4. How can you better support friends who are walking through infertility or loss?

In this episode of More Than Roommates, Gabrielle and Scott interview Drew & Paige Greenway about their story of infertility and the challenges they’ve faced along the way Drew and Paige reflect on how these trials affected their faith, marriage, and understanding of God, while offering hope, empathy, and wisdom for others walking a similar path. Part 1 of 2.

Scriptures:

Gen 2:24

Rom 12:15

Resources:

Website & Resources – Julie Fowler Ministries

Bible Study for Women - Treasures in the Waiting: Finding God’s Comfort, Counsel, and Companionship Amid Infertility and Repeat Loss

Bible Study for Men - Navigating Infertility and Loss with Strength and Hope

Book - When Empty Arms Become a Heavy Burden: Encouragement for Couples Facing Infertility

 Questions to Discuss:

1. What stood out to you most from Drew and Paige’s story?

2. How do we typically respond to suffering—in our relationship with God and each other?

3. What role does empathy play when one spouse is grieving more visibly than the other?

4. How can we better support couples in our community who are walking through infertility or loss?

In this episode of More Than Roommates, Gabrielle & Scott interview Derek & Kellie Davidson about foster care and adoption. May is National Foster Care Month and in this episode, the Davidsons offer a glimpse into how their marriage has been shaped through saying “yes” to God’s call. While sharing their story, full of joy and challenges, they reflect on how families and the church can step in and reflect Christ’s love for vulnerable children.

Scriptures

James 1:27

2 Cor 5:18

Isaiah 1:17

Jn 13:34-35

Psalm 127:3

Resources:

Isaiah 117 House

Together For Good

Foster Village Waco

Safe Families for Children

Christian Alliance For Orphans

Jason Johnson

Questions to Discuss:

1. What is one thing that stood out to you from Derek and Kellie’s story?

2. How do you currently view foster care and adoption? Has this episode challenged or inspired your perspective?

3. In what ways can we as a couple support vulnerable children or families in our church or city?

4. How do we typically respond when God calls us to something difficult or inconvenient?

5. What would it look like to faithfully ask God, “What would You have us do right now?”

In this episode of More Than Roommates, Gabrielle & Scott talk with Dr. Juli Slattery from Authentic Intimacy about how past sexual abuse impacts individuals and their marriages. With biblical truth, personal insight, and expert care, Dr. Slattery shares how healing can happen in safe relationships marked by trust, patience, and grace. We hope this episode provides hope and healing for those affected by sexual abuse.

Scriptures Referenced (in context):

Rom 12:15

John 10:10

PS 34:18

Rom 8:28

Resources:

Juli’s Ministry – Authentic Intimacy

Juli’s Podcast – Java with Juli

Books: Surprised by the Healer, by Linda Dillow and Juli Slattery; God, Sex, and Your Marriage, by Juli Slattery

Questions to Discuss:

1. What stood out to you most from this conversation with Dr. Juli Slattery?

2. What does it look like to be a “safe place” for your spouse?

3. How can we invite—not demand—intimacy in our marriage?

4. Are there past wounds (sexual or otherwise) we need to process personally or as a couple?

5. Who are safe people or resources we could pursue if we need help?