If left unchecked, your social media life can create problems in your marriage. The advent of social media sites has created much conversation about the privacy of users’ information. The result: each has increased user control over who can see each update, image, interaction, and like. In general, it’s a great improvement but for married couples, it raises an important question of transparency and accountability about your “social media life”.

In today's podcast, we discuss Proverbs 4 and its various implications for how we wisely conduct ourselves online for the good of our marriages.

Mentioned in Today's Show: * The Phone Drop Test (blog post) * Is your Facebook Life a Wedge in Your Marriage? (blog post) * Learn more about The 31-Day Pursuit Challenge, our couple's devotional. * Ask any question, leave us a voicemail, or write a letter to your spouse!

Show Notes: Communication: Five Habits for Hearing and Being Heard 1. Highs/Lows 2. Discussion: What should I do when I feel like my spouse misuses social media (namely, Facebook)? * We reviewed Proverbs 4:23: "Keep your heart with all diligence..." * Solomon wrote it. He had access to anything he wanted... instantly. Kind of like we do on the internet today. * We looked at the larger context of Proverbs 4. + Hear wisdom, keep it close, and "here's how to apply it" * How do we apply wisdom to social media? + "Open windows, open doors, lights fully turned on." + No hidden accounts or passwords. + Be transparent with each other. + Talk about questionable interactions. + Being very mindful of posted imagery (by you and others). + Don't PM/DM/Message anyone of the opposite gender (unless in a group context) + Don't vent anger or frustration on social media at the expense of your spouse; it's always unproductive. * Bottom line: Wisdom compels us to guard our hearts against paths that lead to harm. 3. Couple's Challenge (see below) 4. We discussed The 31-Day Pursuit 5. Rapid Fire Q&A 6. Weekly Letter Reading

Today's Couples Challenge:

• Discuss this podcast (both listen to it)
• Read through Proverbs 4 together and find one or two verses that jump out to you.
• Take a personal inventory for hidden areas in your life/marriage that go against wisdom.
• Make a plan to discuss hidden areas before they take root.
• Create a plan for healthy interaction with others and each other on social media.

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