How much of who you are today was shaped by your childhood?

In this episode of Called to Marriage, we sit down for a simple conversation over dessert and answer questions that led somewhere deeper than expected.

We talk about:

• What we loved most as children

• How our childhood experiences shaped who we became

• Growing up in different family environments

• The influence of parents and siblings

• Faith, church, and spiritual upbringing

• Why understanding your spouse’s story builds intimacy

00:48 Childhood Favorites Question01:19 His Answer Thinking Soccer02:46 Her Answer People Learning06:54 How Childhood Shaped You07:07 His Story Fatherless Upbringing10:35 Faith Formation and Church12:42 Her Shaping Faith and Family16:45 Wrap Up and Challenge

Marriage is not just about learning who your spouse is today. It is also about understanding where they came from, what formed them, what they longed for, and what they carry into the relationship.Sometimes the answers to present-day behaviors are hidden in old stories.Take these questions home. Ask your spouse and listen carefully.You may discover something beautiful.