Defensiveness: When Protecting Yourself Pushes Your Spouse Away

Rooted & Real With Keenan · Sep 22, 2026 · 17m · transcript

The conversation delves into the topic of defensiveness in relationships, exploring its nature and impact. It then shifts to the role of responsibility in Christian marriage, emphasizing humility and self-examination. Finally, it discusses the power of a good apology and the importance of behavior change in building trust.

Takeaways

Defensiveness is a form of self-protection

Healthy responsibility in marriage requires humility and self-examination

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Defensiveness

08:48 The Role of Responsibility in Christian Marriage

17:05 The Power of a Good Apology

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