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Being Angry the Right Way — Part 5: Turning Anger into Growth · Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel

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  Ever wondered how to truly manage anger in a way that builds up rather than breaks down?
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  Welcome to the final part of our podcast weekly series, Being Angry the Right Way.
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  Today, Rey and Annie reflect on their journey of applying biblical principles,
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  practical steps from the emotionally healthy marriage, and God's grace to master
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  anger, one step at a time.
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  Stay with us. This could transform your approach to emotional health in relationships.
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  Here's the final part of this week's series.
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  This week, as we discussed our topic, we also took a moment to reflect on how
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  we've been managing anger lately.
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  This kind of accountability check is often a tense conversation between us.
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  Over time, we've learned to laugh about it while showing that we value each other's concerns.
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  Through many conversations, we've discovered the importance of intentionally
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  anchoring our anger to God.
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  It's not always easy, particularly when the cause challenged our passion into
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  something. It's all by His grace.
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  How we wish we could take credit for it. But it's God's conviction that empowers
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  us to be intentional about not letting anger affect our marriage.
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  One day, circumstances pushed us both to our limits. And we were surprised by
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  the heavy burden we felt.
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  In that moment, we knew we needed time with God and help from fellow believers.
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  Thank god we came across the book the emotionally healthy marriage We appreciated
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  the shared guidance offered by dr.
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  David stoop and dr. Jan stoop on managing anger Which they shared from their
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  book while we already practice some of these principles We can see areas where
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  we still need growth According to the stoops a six-step plan can help us slow
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  down and learn how to manage the explosive emotion of anger One take five.
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  It's that familiar phrase. I need a minute it.
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  Give me a minute. For us, we've changed it to, I need some time to pray.
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  It's just a brief pause, but it's a clear way to communicate that we're hurt
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  and need quality time with God.
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  While this practice is incredibly helpful, the stoops caution us against falling
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  into a pattern of just calling a timeout without addressing the underlying issues. 2.
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  Discharge the energy of anger. One practical step is to memorize and recite
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  Ephesians 4 verses 31-32.
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  During moments of vulnerability, Satan is very active in influencing our minds and hearts.
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  Remember when the tempter tried to tempt Jesus?
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  Jesus could have responded with his divine authority.
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  But instead, he responded with Scripture. It is written, And the tempter came
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  and said to him, If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.
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  But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live on bread alone,
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  but on every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.
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  From Matthew 4 verses 3-4.
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  When we're facing temptations, especially when anger is flaring,
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  God's word can help us stay grounded.
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  Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from
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  you, along with all malice.
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  Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other.
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  Just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.
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  Ephesians 4 verses 31-32. 3.
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  Listen to your anger. At first, we were confused about what that truly meant.
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  But with questions like, what's at stake here for me? What do I feel is being threatened?
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  We began to understand how to listen to our anger.
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  The Stoops explained that anger is often related to a demand we cannot enforce.
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  So, identifying the demand we're making, yet cannot fulfill, is an important step. 4.
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  Consider yourself part of the problem. This isn't about narcissism,
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  but about acknowledging our weaknesses and how they may contribute to the situation.
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  The stoops suggest asking ourselves, is it what am I doing or saying that adds to the tension?
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  Or what am I thinking or telling myself that fuels my anger?
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  5. Ask for a do-over. As the stoops recommend, when the break has ended and
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  nothing has changed, ask for a do-over.
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  This means negating what just happened and starting your conversation anew.
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  The ultimate goal of this process isn't to repress or suppress anger, but to understand it.
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  Often, the reasons for our anger aren't even connected to what's happening at the moment.
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  Implementing the six-step plan can help us uncover that. Not many are quick
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  to adapt or open to navigating their emotions.
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  It requires softening our hearts and opening our minds to responsibly manage what we feel.
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  God is the one who prompts us to seek understanding.
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  And as we face challenges, whether in marriage or other relationships,
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  the willingness to sit down and continue the conversation is essential.
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  Otherwise, we risk destroying the relationship and missing the opportunity for growth and maturity.
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  By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established.
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  Proverbs 24 verse 3. We pray that this week's series has been helpful to you
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  as much as it has been for us.
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  It's always a blessing to be reminded of these matters and to remember that
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  God's transformation is a lifelong process.
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  By following this channel, leaving comments, and sharing episodes with your family and friends.
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  You're helping us in our mission to transform marriages today.
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  Your support encourages more couples to seek God's guidance and grow stronger together.
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  Thank you for being part of this journey, together, we can make a difference.
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  Here's the final part of today's episode.
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  We pray this series has been an encouragement and a blessing in your walk with
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  Christ and in your marriage.
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  Remember, managing anger is a lifelong journey rooted in God's love and grace.
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  Next week, we'll begin a new series designed to deepen your understanding of
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  God's design for marriage. So don't miss it.
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  Until then, stay anchored in Jesus and continue your walk of growth and transformation.