{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 161: The Lost Art of Sacrifice","description":"Remember when you were dating\u2014those extra drives across town, late-night phone calls, sweet notes, and the way you rearranged your whole schedule just to be together? Back then, sacrifice felt natural. But somewhere along the way, many couples lose that intentionality. In this episode, we dive into what it means to rediscover sacrificial love in marriage\u2014not as a duty, but as a reflection of Christ\u2019s love. From everyday acts of kindness to laying down pride and preferences, we\u2019ll unpack why sacrifice is foundational for intimacy, trust, and unity.   \ud83d\udca1 What You\u2019ll Learn in This Episode Why couples often lose the art of sacrifice after marriage How sacrifice builds trust, intimacy, and a \u201cwe\u201d mindset instead of \u201cme vs. you\u201d Practical, everyday ways to reignite sacrificial love The difference between being a doormat and choosing sacrificial love How reflecting Christ\u2019s love through sacrifice impacts your marriage, your children, and your witness to the world   \ud83d\udcd6 Scripture References John 15:12\u201313 \u2014 \u201cGreater love has no one than this: to lay down one\u2019s life for one\u2019s friends.\u201d Ephesians 5:25 \u2014 \u201cHusbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.\u201d Romans 5:8 \u2014 \u201cBut God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.\u201d John 13:35 \u2014 \u201cBy this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.\u201d   \ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Practical Takeaways Put your phone down and give your spouse your full attention Do an errand your spouse dislikes Give up a preference to honor theirs Lay down pride and be the first to apologize Pray together even when life is busy   Challenge for the Week: Choose one intentional act of sacrifice\u2014big or small\u2014for your spouse and see how it impacts your connection. ","author_name":"Expedition Marriage with Chris & Jamie Bailey","author_url":"http:\/\/expeditionmarriage.org\/podcast-2","html":"