What if the way you connect with God is totally different than how your spouse does? Is that OK? Rob Philo and Gary Thomas, author and speaker, explore the sacred pathways—nine ways to connect with God. They discuss the differences in each pathway and how every person has a unique wiring, contributing to how they experience and worship God. This affects many couples in their marriage—what if my spouse and I have a different sacred pathway? Does this mean we aren’t compatible? How can we honor our differences and still feel connected to one another and the Lord? This conversation is incredibly enlightening for individuals and couples. Learn more about the sacred pathways from the author of the book himself.
What if the way you connect with God is totally different than how your spouse does? Is that OK? Rob Philo and Gary Thomas, author and speaker, explore the sacred pathways—nine ways to connect with God. They discuss the differences in each pathway and how every person has a unique wiring, contributing to how they experience and worship God. This affects many couples in their marriage—what if my spouse and I have a different sacred pathway? Does this mean we aren’t compatible? How can we honor our differences and still feel connected to one another and the Lord? This conversation is incredibly enlightening for individuals and couples. Learn more about the sacred pathways from the author of the book himself.
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Time Stamps:
(1:10) Gary Thomas’ background
(1:56) What are the sacred pathways
(7:52) The Naturalist
(8:10) The Sensate
(8:52) The Traditionalist
(9:29) The Ascetic
(10:20) The Activist
(10:43) The Caregiver
(11:19) The Enthusiast
(12:10) The Intellectual
(13:34) What the sacred pathways look like in a marriage context
(17:10) The Contemplative
(19:03) Advice for the couple where one spouse feels their pathway is the “right” way
(24:18) How to be spiritually connected in your marriage
(28:41) Advice for the couple who feels disconnected from God
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Links:
Gary Thomas https://garythomas.com/
“Sacred Pathways: Nine Ways To Connect With God” https://garythomas.com/books/sacred-pathways/
“Nine Ways to Connect with God” blog https://garythomas.com/2020/09/02/nine-ways-to-connect-with-god/
WinShape Marriage Website https://marriage.winshape.org/
WinShape Marriage Instagram https://www.instagram.com/winshapemarriage/
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Relevant Episodes:
Growing Your Relationship With God and Your Spouse in 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcfI9tHeTh8&t=1401s
What Does Spiritual Leadership Mean, Anyway? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7g0T2-8izo&t=57s