How Shame Can Impact Marriage

Lifted to Hope

Marriage can be both beautiful and challenging, especially when old wounds and harmful patterns resurface. Fear and shame often creep in, blocking the joy and connection that marriage is meant to bring. This week, we’re diving into how these struggles impact relationships—and how grace can break the cycle.

In this solo episode, I explore how shame distorts the beauty of marriage as God designed it. Through a relatable story of a struggling couple, I highlight the ways these barriers take hold and, more importantly, offer steps toward healing. I also open up about my own journey—how God’s faithfulness led me to release unrealistic expectations and discover the power of giving and receiving grace within marriage.

If you’ve ever wrestled with marital conflict or know someone who has, this episode offers encouragement and hope, reminding us that with God, even deep wounds can be healed.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why unity in a marriage is a depiction of God’s love and glory
• Scripture that reveals God’s high value of marriage
• How quickly the gift of marriage can feel lost
• The many ways a pursuit of self-interest can disrupt unity
• Why past trauma can lead to unrealistic standards of marriage

To join the Lifted from Shame workbook test group or inquire about counseling, email Louise at [e-mail].