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Introduction
A welcome video from Emerson and Sarah, Emerson gives an overview of the course, and learn about the different sections in the written material.
Session 1: Pink and Blue: Not Wrong, Just Different
She says, “I have nothing to wear.” He says, “I have nothing to wear.” How can two people say the same thing, but mean something totally different?
Session 2: Hollywood or Holy Word?
Whose voice are you listening to: Hollywood or God’s Holy Word?
Session 3: 80:20 RATIO
God’s Word says, if we marry, we will have trouble. This begs the question: What kind of trouble do good-willed people have?
Session 4 - Not Communication, But Mutual Understanding
Learning to speak and understand your spouse’s language leads to mutual understanding.
Session 5 - My Response Is My Responsibility
There is power and freedom that comes in understanding that no one can cause you to react a certain way. It is your choice.
Session 6 - Stay The Course
Bonus insights for the five catch phrases of Building Blocks Vol. 1
Welcome to Building Blocks
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A welcome video from Emerson and Sarah, Emerson gives an overview of the course, and learn about the different sections in the written material.
Pink and Blue: Not Wrong, Just Different
She says, “I have nothing to wear.” He says, “I have nothing to wear.” How can two people say the same thing, but mean something totally different? Verse - And He answered and said, “Have you not read, that He who created them from the beginning made them male and female...?” Matthew 19:4
Hollywood or Holy Word?
Whose voice are you listening to: Hollywood or God’s Holy Word? Verse - So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. Romans 10:17
80:20 RATIO
God’s Word says, if we marry, we will have trouble. This begs the question: What kind of trouble do good-willed people have? Verse - But if you marry, you have not sinned... Yet such will have trouble in this life. 1 Corinthians 7:28
Not Communication, But Mutual Understanding
Learning to speak and understand your spouse’s language leads to mutual understanding. Verse - For the mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart. Matthew 12:34
My Response Is My Responsibility
There is power and freedom that comes in understanding that no one can cause you to react a certain way. It is your choice. Verse - He who guards his mouth and his tongue guards his soul from troubles. Proverbs 21:23
Stay The Course
Bonus insights for the five catch phrases of Building Blocks Vol. 1. Verse - “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness.’” Matthew 25:21 NIV
A Note From Emerson and Sarah
Thank you for considering participating in this study. For us to try to verbalize our elation over this study would fall short of the enthusiasm we feel. We believe this Building Block series will inspire and enable you to apply the wisdom of Love and Respect in Ephesians 5:33 to your relationship.
Our prayer is that each catch phrase in Building Blocks will remind you of the “Ah Ha” moments you experience during the sessions.
We look forward to spending six sessions together as we unpack these powerful Biblical truths.
With Love and Respect,
Emerson & Sarah
What You Will Learn
An Overview of the six sessions
Pink and Blue: Not Wrong, Just Different
She says, “I have nothing to wear.” He says, “I have nothing to wear.” How can two people say the same thing, but mean something totally different?
Key Scripture Verse
And He answered and said, “Have you not read, that He who created them from the beginning made them male and female...?” - Matthew 19:4
Hollywood or Holy Word?
Whose voice are you listening to: Hollywood or God’s Holy Word?
Key Scripture Verse
So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. - Romans 10:17
80:20 Ratio
God’s Word says, if we marry, we will have trouble.
This begs the question: What kind of trouble do good-willed people have?
Key Scripture Verse
But if you marry, you have not sinned...Yet such will have trouble in this life.
- 1 Corinthians 7:28
Not Communication But Mutual Understanding
Learning to speak and understand your spouse’s language leads to mutual understanding.
Key Scripture Verse
For the mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart.
- Matthew 12:34
My Response Is My Responsibility
There is power and freedom that comes in understanding that no one can cause you to react a certain way. It is your choice.
Key Scripture Verse
He who guards his mouth and his tongue guards his soul from troubles.
- Proverbs 21:23
Stay The Course
Bonus insights for the five catch phrases of Building Blocks Vol. 1
Key Scripture Verse
“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness.’”
- Matthew 25:21 NIV
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Emerson Eggerichs, Ph.D.
Dr. Emerson Eggerichs is an internationally known public speaker on the topic of marriage, parenting, communication and more. Based on over three decades of counseling as well as scientific and biblical research, Dr. Eggerichs developed the Love and Respect Marriage Conference which he presents to live audiences around the country. In Building Blocks, Emerson more deeply unpacks five life changing principles he presents at the Love and Respect marriage conference.
What Participants Have Said
This seminar in a small group format is a great idea where conversations intertwine...supported by video material and personal reflections. This is very effective in my opinion. I was personally impacted by the lesson “The 80:20 Ratio”, and especially the fifth lesson, "My Response is My Responsibility." In between sessions I tried to put into practice on the “open sea” what we were learning. It works! Of course, this is not a magic wand, but a very effective tool that actually demonstrates its usefulness only through practice.
The love and respect course brought something nice in our relationship, which we did not even expect, because we did not know if we would hear anything new. I was cheering for the course because when I read the description I instinctively felt that we needed it. Although I had to start encouraging my husband to participate in the beginning, I must admit that during the course he became a major initiator of discussions and "homework", which enthused me and pleasantly surprised me. I noticed how strongly the content spoke to my husband and how it opened his heart, and helped him to express things he either did not know or know how to say it. We experienced each meeting like unwrapping a delicious candy that we enjoyed and savored ...The meetings were very pleasant, nothing intrusive, filled with a dice [sic] of humor and the richness of real experiences.
…I have been thinking about doing something for our marriage for some time, but my husband was not in favor. He was always bothered by the method—one on one, and of course, the financial aspect. He decided to try Building Blocks primarily because the course was practically free. After five years this was our first planned and regular time away doing something for the two of us. At first, I was a bit skeptical about the religious aspect, since my husband has practically no experience or a negative attitude towards religion. But it turned out to be completely acceptable, probably because you do not reinforce it…My husband rarely wanted to think about these things—he thought it was meaningless. He heard things for the first time in Building Blocks and discovered things he never talked about before. Certain truths really inspired him and consequently, me too. We both remember lesson five: My Response is My Responsibility. It made the greatest impression on us. In fact, I think I will write this on the wall in the bedroom! Perhaps the most valuable insight for both is the fact that we are not alone in our troubles and that others have very similar challenges…
...When I look back, it seems to me that the individual lessons were so created that the tension increases with each lesson. It was like a good criminal novel. I found myself in every lesson. Although I had already heard certain content, I experienced them in a completely different way. Maybe more mature. Then came the fifth lesson: My Response is My Responsibility. BAM! The content hit me like "a-ton-of-bricks”, as if it was written for me personally. This lesson exposed my biggest challenge, which has crippled me for many years. Of course, this does not mean my problem with wrong responses will be solved overnight. If I rely on God's Word and ask for the help from the Holy Spirit then it will be easier.
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Who is this class for?
We read in 1 Corinthians 7:26 about “the present distress.” The church at Corinth encountered some type of grave adversity. Are you or is someone about whom you have concern experiencing some kind of hardship? Emerson invites us to do two specific things as a couple or in a small group that prepares us to navigate the trouble in front of us.
How much knowledge and experience do I need to take this class
We read in 1 Corinthians 7:26 about “the present distress.” The church at Corinth encountered some type of grave adversity. Are you or is someone about whom you have concern experiencing some kind of hardship? Emerson invites us to do two specific things as a couple or in a small group that prepares us to navigate the trouble in front of us.
Is this class good for children?
We read in 1 Corinthians 7:26 about “the present distress.” The church at Corinth encountered some type of grave adversity. Are you or is someone about whom you have concern experiencing some kind of hardship? Emerson invites us to do two specific things as a couple or in a small group that prepares us to navigate the trouble in front of us.
How exactly does the month-long class work?
We read in 1 Corinthians 7:26 about “the present distress.” The church at Corinth encountered some type of grave adversity. Are you or is someone about whom you have concern experiencing some kind of hardship? Emerson invites us to do two specific things as a couple or in a small group that prepares us to navigate the trouble in front of us.
What is the time commitment and schedule for the class?
We read in 1 Corinthians 7:26 about “the present distress.” The church at Corinth encountered some type of grave adversity. Are you or is someone about whom you have concern experiencing some kind of hardship? Emerson invites us to do two specific things as a couple or in a small group that prepares us to navigate the trouble in front of us.
