5 Communication Mistakes Christian Couples Make (And How to Fix Them)

Communication in Christian marriage tends to break down in predictable ways. In this episode of the Marriage After God podcast, Aaron and Jennifer Smith walk through five common communication mistakes couples make and how to fix them: failing to listen, speaking harshly or interrupting, avoiding difficult conversations, assuming instead of asking, and letting anger take control. They share practical tools like active listening, repeating back what you heard and asking clarifying questions, giving a soft answer as Proverbs 15:1 teaches, going directly to your spouse with a confession or an offense as in Matthew 18:15, and not letting the sun go down on your anger. Framing communication as a God-given gift, they point to Jesus reconciling with Peter over breakfast as a model for setting the right atmosphere for hard conversations.