More than Roommates

• Episode 155 - More Blessed to Give: Learning to Be a Generous Couple

  In this episode of More Than Roommates, Scott, Derek, and Gabrielle talk about what it looks like for couples to pursue generosity together—especially when fear, comparison, or family history make giving hard. They unpack biblical principles, personal stories, and practical ideas to help you build a thoughtful, cheerful, and faith-filled approach to money in your marriage.Scriptures:Luke 21:1-4Acts 20:352 Corinthians 9:6-71 Tim 5:8Questions to Discuss:1. What keeps you from being generous with your finances as a couple?2. When you think about being generous, what emotion rises up first—excitement or anxiety? Why do you think that is?3. What will you and your spouse do if you differ in your views on generosity?4. Where do you see a lack of faith showing up in how you handle money? Are you tempted to find security in a savings account more than in God’s provision?

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• Episode 154 - Youth Sports Without Losing Your Marriage (feat. Ed Uszynski & Brian Smith)

  In this episode of More Than Roommates, Scott and Derek interview authors of the book Away Game and longtime sport-ministry leaders Ed Uszynski and Brian Smith to help couples reframe youth sports as a discipleship opportunity instead of an all-consuming lifestyle. They unpack how to make thoughtful choices about Sundays, money, travel, and expectations—all for the sake of your marriage and your kids’ formation.Scriptures:Romans 12:1-2Hebrews 10:24-25PR 22:6Questions to Discuss:1. When we leave a game, what do we celebrate first—performance or character (effort, joy, self-control, love)? What does that reveal about our priorities?2. Which fruit of the Spirit do we want to cultivate most in our family through sports this month? What’s one habit to reinforce it (before, during, and after games)?3. Money & time check: Are our sports expenses and calendar aligned with our values for marriage, family, generosity, and rest? What needs adjusting?4. Expectations audit: Are we subtly tying our child’s performance to our identity? How can we speak freedom and grace over them—and each other—this week?Resources:Book - Away Game, by Brian Smith & Ed UszynskiWebsite - TheChristianAthlete.comFollow Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski on Instagram

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• Episode 153 - What Every Married Couple Needs to Know About Going to Church Together

  In this episode of More Than Roommates, Gabrielle, Derek, and Scott discuss non-negotiables, preferences, wise process, and why commitment to a local body is essential for your spiritual growth and your marriage. They discuss what to do when you and your spouse don’t see eye-to-eye.Scriptures:Hebrews 10:23-25Acts 2:42-471 Corinthians 12Romans 12PS 19:14Questions to Discuss:1. What are our top five non-negotiables for a church? Where are we currently aligned—and where are we not?2. How are we currently using our gifts to build up the body (1 Cor 12; Rom 12)? What’s one next step we can take to use our gifts?3. If we’re considering a change, have we fasted, prayed, and invited community/leadership into the decision?4. What past church experiences (good or painful) might be shaping our expectations today?Resources:Sacred Pathways, by Gary Thomas

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• Episode 152 - 5 Daily Conversations That Build Oneness

  In this episode of More Than Roommates, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott discuss some conversations couples that strengthen oneness every day. Couples won’t find the satisfaction, joy, and happiness they desire apart from intentional conversations with one another. Scriptures:Genesis 2:25Galatians 6:21 Peter 5:7Psalm 55:22Psalm 139:14Deut 31:6Phil 4:8Questions to Discuss:1. Which one of you is more of the talker in your relationship/marriage?2. On a scale of 1–10, how would you rate our marriage this week—and why?3. What are you currently into (Scripture insight, song, show, book, podcast) and why does it resonate?4. Share one future hope or dream—how might God use us there?5. What one small daily or weekly rhythm would help us keep these five conversations going?Resources:Article - People in the Happiest Relationships Talk about 5 Things Every DayOne of Scott’s favorite Instagram followers - Everydaywithhk

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• Episode 151 - Four Marriage Trends You Can’t Ignore in 2025

  In this episode of More Than Roommates, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott unpack four marriage trends—crisis of resilience, digital disconnect, financial anxiety, and blurred lines between work and home—and offer practical ways to push back with biblical wisdom. We hope this episode helps you move from “roommates” to a joy-filled, God-honoring marriage. Scriptures:1 Cor 7:28John 16:33MT 7:24-27Col 3:231 Cor 10:31Jeremiah 17:5-8 Questions to Discuss:1. Where have we expected marriage to be “easy,” and how can we build grit (perseverance + hope) together this month?2. What are our top two phone/tech boundaries for date nights, evenings, and weekends? (Be specific: chargers, baskets, Focus modes, no-phone zones.)3. What’s driving our financial anxiety—math, lifestyle, or comparison? What’s one action we’ll take this week (budget meeting, cut a subscription, set a savings/giving goal)?4. How are our work/home lines blurred right now? Name one habit to protect family time (e.g., no email after 6pm, a daily shutdown ritual, office hours).Resources:Financial Peace university

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