This episode explores the biblical principles of leaving and cleaving in marriage, emphasizing the importance of establishing healthy boundaries with family (and others) to achieve oneness with your spouse. Allan and Nicole Blain share personal experiences, scriptural insights, and practical advice to help couples strengthen their marriage foundation.

Who are we?

We’re Allan and Nicole Blain — college sweethearts, now married 33 years, parents of six amazing grown kids, and co-leaders of a thriving, purpose-driven business and ministry. We met as student-athletes (she played volleyball and I played baseball), just 5 days after Nicole's 19th birthday. We were married one year later, five days after she turned 20, on September 12, 1992.

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Chapters:

• 00:00 Introduction to Leaving and Cleaving
• 07:17 Understanding the Biblical Principles of Marriage
• 14:27 The Importance of Cleaving in Marriage
• 21:56 Honoring Parents vs. Obeying Parents
• 27:05 Practical Resources for Couples

Key Topics:

• Leaving and cleaving in marriage
• Biblical marriage principles
• Building healthy boundaries with family

Keywords: marriage, leaving and cleaving, biblical marriage, marriage boundaries, oneness in marriage, marriage advice, marriage principles, family boundaries, marriage tips, Christian marriage