Heaven in the Home: The Marriage Podcast

When Grief Shakes Your Faith
Can faith survive the loss of a child? In this powerful episode of Heaven in the Home, Miracle Semien sits down with Teresa Davis, a grief mentor, author, registered nurse of 43 years, and host of The Grief Mentor podcast.
After losing her son Andrew, Teresa found herself wrestling with grief, God’s goodness, her marriage, and what it means to trust God when life no longer looks the way she expected.
Teresa shares her deeply personal journey through child loss and how God met her in the middle of questions, anger, tears, and heartbreak. Together, Miracle and Teresa explore how grief affects marriage and family, why people grieve differently, and how couples can learn to communicate, give each other grace, and continue turning toward God through the pain.
This honest conversation offers hope for anyone walking through loss or supporting someone who is grieving. Teresa reminds us that even in our deepest grief, God’s hope can become an anchor for our souls.
✨ IN THIS EPISODE:
Teresa’s story of losing her son Andrew • Grieving the dream of what could have been • When loss challenges your view of God’s goodness • How grief impacts marriage and family • Understanding different grieving styles • Communication, counseling, and giving each other grace • Anger toward God and the biblical practice of lament • What Job teaches us about suffering and faith • Bringing our tears and honest emotions to God • Finding hope in the middle of grief • Why God’s hope is an anchor for your soul
💬 FAVORITE QUOTE:
“His hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for your soul.”
🙏 REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
Have I struggled to trust God’s goodness during a painful season? • Am I allowing myself to bring my honest emotions to God? • How can I give more grace to someone who grieves differently than I do? • Where do I need God’s hope to anchor my soul today?
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Teresa Davis is a grief mentor, author, registered nurse of 43 years, and host of The Grief Mentor podcast. After the death of her son Andrew, she began walking alongside grieving mothers, offering practical tools, compassionate guidance, and biblical hope as they learn to live with hope again after child loss.
🌐 Website: https://thegriefmentor.com/ 🎙️ The Grief Mentor Podcast: https://youtube.com/@thegriefmentorforchildloss?si=Dpp_FElOnALQE2hg 📖 Grief Survival Guide: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/418352/124052748855412062/share 📧 Email: support@thegriefmentor.com 📱 Instagram: @griefmentor
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When Money Fights Threaten Oneness
What happens when money becomes a source of conflict in your marriage?
In this honest conversation, Miracle Semien sits down with John Paschall to uncover what is really happening underneath money fights. What looks like an argument about spending, saving, or debt may actually be about something much deeper: trust, security, respect, and feeling heard.
John shares how our childhood experiences shape our “money story” and how those experiences can affect the way we handle money in marriage. Together, they explore biblical wisdom around money, debt, communication, and what it means to pursue oneness instead of fighting against each other.
✨ In This Episode We Cover:
Why money fights are often about more than money
How your childhood shapes your “money story”
What is really underneath financial conflict
Trust, security, respect, and feeling heard
Joint vs. separate accounts
What the Bible says about debt
How to talk about money without offense
How couples can work together toward financial goals
Why marriage is about oneness
How to move toward each other instead of against each other
💡 Key Takeaway
“Money is just the scoreboard. The real game is playing out underneath the scoreboard.”
The purchase may be what starts the argument, but the deeper issue may be something else entirely.
📥 FREE REFLECTION GUIDE
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🙏 A Biblical Perspective
During the conversation, John reflects on Psalm 17 and the words “adversary” and “refuge.”
Instead of treating your spouse as the adversary during a money fight, what would it look like to run toward God together and find refuge in Him?
“We're running towards each other instead of at each other.”
💭 Questions to Reflect On
What is my personal “money story”?
How did my family handle money growing up?
What is really underneath our recurring money fights?
Are there deeper issues of trust, security, respect, or feeling heard?
How can we approach money as a team?
How can we invite God into our financial decisions?
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👤 Connect with John Paschall
John Paschall is a Ramsey Solutions Certified Master Financial Coach and Certified Christian Life Coach who helps Christian couples get to the root of their money fights and build marriages marked by peace instead of tension.
🌐 Website: purposeandplenty.com📧 Email: purposeandplenty@gmail.com📸 Instagram: @purposeandplenty
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The Foundation of True Wisdom
What does it really take to have wisdom? And what does Scripture reveal about the characteristics that should define a truly wise person?
In this powerful and personal episode of Heaven in the Home, Miracle Semien deep dives into Proverbs 9 and explores the seven characteristics of wisdom connected to James 3:17. She breaks down why purity is the foundation of wisdom and how true wisdom should be reflected in the way we live, treat others, respond to conflict, and grow in our relationship with God.
Drawing from Scripture, personal experience, and honest self-reflection, Miracle explores mercy, reasonability, good fruits, impartiality, and sincerity while challenging us to examine whether we are actually embodying the wisdom we seek.
This episode also explores why doing good things does not earn God's love or salvation. Instead, our good works should flow from an already-existing relationship with God. Miracle also explains why the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and why God must remain at the center of everything.
✨ In This Episode:
Why purity is the foundation of true wisdom• The seven characteristics of wisdom in James 3:17• What it means to actively pursue peace and restore relationships• Choosing mercy over judgment• Why wise people are open to reason and willing to yield• Showing mercy even when someone's suffering is self-inflicted• Why good works should flow from our relationship with God• Why we should treat everyone equally regardless of status• What it means to be sincere, genuine, and transparent• Why wise people are willing to receive correction• Why the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom• The difference between God's wisdom and foolishness• How wisdom helps us recognize dangerous influences and stay on God's path
💡 Favorite Quote:
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom."
💭 Reflection Questions:
Am I building my life on the foundation of true wisdom?• Which characteristic of wisdom do I need to grow in the most?• Am I choosing mercy over judgment?• Am I willing to listen, yield, and consider other perspectives?• Are my good works flowing from my relationship with God?• Am I treating people differently based on their position or status?• Am I being genuine, transparent, and sincere?• Am I willing to receive correction and become wiser?• Am I seeking God as the source of my wisdom?
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Where Science Meets Faith in Marriage
Can science and faith work together to strengthen your marriage?
In this thought provoking conversation, Miracle Semien sits down with Coach Keith Dorscht to explore how neuroscience, psychology, and biblical truth come together to transform the way we love, communicate, and heal in our relationships.
Drawing from his own journey through childhood wounds, divorce, repentance, and restoration, Keith shares how God used both Scripture and science to reveal His design for healthy relationships. Together, they discuss how fear shapes the brain, why joy is essential for connection, and how biblical principles align with what neuroscience is discovering about lasting transformation.
Whether you're married, preparing for marriage, or simply longing for healthier relationships, this episode will encourage you to pursue deeper connection, greater emotional maturity, and a Christ centered marriage.
✨ In This Episode:
Keith's journey from pain to purpose
How childhood wounds shape adult relationships
The lessons pride and divorce taught him about humility
Why healthy marriages need both privacy and community
Where science and faith beautifully intersect
How fear and love affect the brain
Daily habits that build connection and emotional safety
Why joy is different from happiness
The biblical foundation for lasting joy
How compassion moves us beyond empathy
Three essential needs every healthy relationship requires
Practical ways to strengthen communication and intimacy
💡 Favorite Quote:
"When science reveals how God designed us, faith gives us the wisdom to live it."
💭 Reflection Questions:
What fears may be preventing me from loving others well?
How have my past experiences shaped my relationships today?
Am I cultivating lasting joy or simply pursuing temporary happiness?
What daily habits can I practice to strengthen connection in my marriage?
How can I better align my relationships with God's design?
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Connect with Coach Keith Dorscht
Coach Keith Dorscht is a marriage and relationship coach with more than 30 years of experience helping couples navigate crisis, betrayal, conflict, and disconnection. Having led over 500 marriage intensives and more than 30,000 hours of coaching sessions, he equips couples with practical tools to build communication, closeness, and marriages that are deeply fulfilling.
Keith is also the creator of The Communication Cure®, a resource designed to help couples create meaningful conversations, stronger connection, greater joy, and lasting intimacy.
🌐 Website:https://keithdorscht.com
💬 Free Communication Cure® Sample:https://keithdorscht.com
📘 Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/KeithDorscht.CouplesCoach
📺 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@coachkeith
📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/coachkeith_couplescoaching/
💼 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithdorscht/
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The Miracle That Saved Our Marriage 
Can God restore a marriage that seems beyond saving?
In this powerful episode, Miracle Semien sits down with Pastor Kristina Gibbons to share the incredible testimony of how one devastating crisis became the beginning of God's greatest miracle in their marriage.
After her husband was arrested in 2020, Kristina found herself at a crossroads. What followed was a supernatural journey of surrender, forgiveness, healing, and radical faith that transformed not only her marriage but her entire life.
Together, Miracle and Kristina explore what the Bible really teaches about marriage, spiritual leadership, forgiveness, healing, and spiritual warfare. They discuss why so many Christian marriages struggle, how culture has distorted God's design, and what it truly means to build a marriage with Christ at the center.
Whether you're married, engaged, praying for restoration, or simply wanting to deepen your walk with God, this conversation will leave you encouraged, challenged, and filled with hope.
✨ In This Episode:
Kristina's powerful testimony of finding Jesus• The life changing crisis that saved her marriage• The miraculous Bible story from inside a jail cell• How forgiveness unlocked healing and restoration• Deliverance, miracles, and walking by faith• The biggest lies culture teaches about marriage• Why God designed marriage for holiness before happiness• The marriage triangle that changes everything• How your words shape the health of your marriage• Praying for your spouse instead of criticizing them• Becoming the spouse God has called you to be• The Proverbs 31 mindset• Wisdom, discernment, and spiritual warfare• Practical ways to protect your marriage through prayer and biblical boundaries
💡 Favorite Quote:
"You cannot become one without God at the center. As you both grow closer to Him, you naturally grow closer to each other."
💭 Reflection Questions:
Is God truly at the center of my marriage?• Am I speaking life or negativity over my spouse?• Am I becoming the spouse I am praying for?• Is my view of marriage shaped by culture or Scripture?• What area of my life is God inviting me to surrender today?
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Connect with Pastor Kristina Gibbons
🌐 Website:https://PastorKristina.com
📖 From Battlefield to Breakthroughhttps://a.co/d/02whvWPg
📔 Mind Dump Journal for Christianshttps://a.co/d/0cjp5fdS
📧 Email:Coach@PastorKristina.com
📘 Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Mrs.KristinaGibbons
📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ace_pastork
✍️ Substack:https://substack.com/@pastorkgibbons
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Seek God, Find Wisdom, Change Your Life
What if the key to lasting happiness, wisdom, and fulfillment has been in front of you all along?
In this episode of Heaven in the Home, Miracle Semien continues the Proverbs series by exploring the powerful truths found in Proverbs 8. She unpacks three life-changing principles: the importance of seeking wisdom, guarding your words, and discovering the biblical path to true happiness.
Through personal stories, practical examples from marriage and parenting, and timeless biblical wisdom, Miracle shares how God's instructions lead to a life marked by peace, purpose, and lasting joy. If you've been searching for direction, wisdom, or a deeper relationship with God, this episode will encourage you to seek Him first and trust His guidance for every area of your life.
✨ In This Episode:
Why practical wisdom and common sense matter in everyday life • How healthy communication strengthens marriage and family relationships • The importance of speaking life and guarding your words • Why wisdom is more valuable than wealth or success • The dangers of pride and the power of humility • Understanding the biblical "seek and find" principle • What Proverbs 8 teaches about happiness and favor with God • How pursuing God leads to lasting peace, purpose, and joy
💡 Favorite Quote:
"If you follow His instructions, if you love Him, if you listen to His wisdom, you are happy."
💭 Reflection Questions:
Am I actively seeking God's wisdom in my daily decisions? • What would my words reveal about the condition of my heart? • Are there areas where pride is preventing growth or understanding? • How can I pursue God more intentionally this week? • Am I looking for happiness in temporary things or in God's presence?
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The Talk Every Christian Parent Must  Have
What happens when you realize your child is growing up faster than you expected?
In this deeply personal episode, Miracle Semien shares her experience of having "the talk" with her son and how Proverbs 7 became the blueprint for navigating one of the most important conversations a Christian parent can have. Through biblical wisdom, personal reflection, and practical guidance, she explores God's design for sexuality, purity, marriage, and the importance of teaching children truth before the world teaches them something else.
This episode is an encouraging reminder that difficult conversations do not have to be driven by fear or shame. They can be rooted in Scripture, grace, and a desire to raise children who understand God's purpose for their lives.
✨ In This Episode:
Why Proverbs 7 provides wisdom for parents raising children today
How Miracle approached a difficult conversation with her son
The difference between a righteous path and a wayward path
Why God's design for sexuality is a gift, not a restriction
How to discuss purity, marriage, and identity from a biblical perspective
The importance of creating a safe space for ongoing conversations
Why children need biblical guidance before cultural influence takes over
How parents can lead with truth, wisdom, and grace
💡 Favorite Quote:
"The Bible is the instruction manual for life. If God created it, His Word shows us how it was designed to work."
💭 Reflection Questions:
Am I creating a safe space for my children to ask difficult questions?
Do I approach conversations about sexuality with fear or biblical wisdom?
How can I better teach God's design for marriage and purity?
What messages are shaping my children's understanding of identity and relationships?
Am I leading my family toward wisdom or simply reacting to culture?
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The Seven Things the Lord Hates and Why They Matter
What if spiritual growth starts with being honest about the things God wants us to leave behind?
In this episode, Miracle Semien unpacks Proverbs 6:16-19 and explores the seven attitudes and behaviors that Scripture says are detestable to God. Through personal stories, practical examples, and biblical wisdom, she challenges listeners to move beyond pointing fingers and instead examine their own hearts.
This conversation is a powerful invitation to self awareness, repentance, and transformation as we learn more about God's character and what it means to live in alignment with His heart.
✨ In This Episode:
Why understanding what God hates reveals His character
How pride quietly disconnects us from wisdom and growth
The subtle forms of dishonesty many believers overlook
What harmful words, gossip, and criticism reveal about the heart
How manipulation, control, and revenge can become hidden sins
Why being drawn toward drama and negativity affects spiritual growth
The danger of spreading half truths and forming opinions without understanding
How sowing discord damages relationships, families, and communities
The importance of honest self evaluation and repentance
💡 Favorite Quote:
"You cannot experience true transformation until you are willing to honestly acknowledge where you fall short."
💭 Reflection Questions:
Which of the seven things listed in Proverbs 6 do I struggle with most?
Am I operating from pride or compassion?
Are my words bringing life or causing harm?
Do I seek understanding before forming opinions about others?
Am I creating peace in my relationships or contributing to division?
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The Marriage Advice I Wish More Women Heard Earlier
Healing yourself may be the greatest gift you give your marriage.
After celebrating 10 years of marriage, this episode reflects on the lessons learned through love, healing, faith, financial hardship, growth, and partnership.
This is an honest conversation about what truly sustains a healthy marriage—not just chemistry or compatibility, but surrender, healing, prayer, spiritual alignment, and intentional effort.
From learning how to stop correcting and start serving, to navigating financial hardship and healing childhood wounds, this episode offers practical wisdom for women desiring a kingdom-centered marriage.
✨ In This Episode:
Why keeping God at the center changes every decision
How intimacy with God transformed the way love was expressed in marriage
The difference between correcting your spouse vs. serving them
Why prayer is more powerful than arguing
How spiritual alignment affects the atmosphere of a home
What financial hardship revealed about trust, identity, and idols
Why healing past trauma is essential for healthy love
The truth about marriage: it takes work, effort, and two willing hearts
💡 Favorite Quote:
“You cannot build a healthy marriage while ignoring a wounded soul.”
💭 Reflection Questions:
Am I trying to change my spouse more than allowing God to change me?
What childhood wounds still affect how I respond in marriage?
Is God truly included in my major decisions?
What would it look like to love my spouse more like Christ?
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What do you do when your husband isn’t the spiritual leader you hoped for?
In this honest and deeply encouraging episode, we walk through a real journey of faith, expectations, disappointment, surrender, and ultimately—God’s timing.
This conversation is for the woman who is praying, waiting, and wondering if things will ever change. It’s a reminder that transformation doesn’t come through pressure—it comes through God.
✨ In This Episode We Cover:
The reality of unmet expectations in marriage
Why pressure, nagging, and “spiritual pushing” don’t produce real change
What men may actually be feeling (pressure, inadequacy, lack of guidance)
The shift from control → surrender
Why patience and grace matter more than performance
How God works on hearts in His timing—not ours
💡 Key Takeaways
You cannot change your husband—only God can
Behavior change without heart transformation will not last
A man’s spiritual leadership often requires healing, identity, and encounter with God
Your role is not to force growth—but to reflect Christ through love, grace, and consistency
🧠 What Husbands Need (Biblical Insight)
From a biblical perspective, a husband needs:
Respect & admiration
Appreciation for who he is and what he does
Affirmation through words and actions
A home filled with peace, not pressure
A powerful truth:➡️ Treat your husband as who God is calling him to be—not just where he is today
💭 Practical Steps for Wives
Pray first instead of reacting
Hold your tongue and check your motives
Model faith instead of forcing it
Celebrate small steps and progress
Create an environment of peace, not pressure
Trust God’s timing—even when it takes years
🙏 Encouragement
It may take time. It may take years. But when God moves—it is real, lasting, and transformative.
This is not just your story—it’s part of God’s plan for your marriage.
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