We've said previously that most of the money problems in marriage aren't really problems over money. They're underlying issues that surface as arguments over finances but really go much deeper. In this episode, we'll look at three foundational causes of disagreements over money.

The first of these is a lack of shared vision and agreement over how we approach money. Often, this stems from differing family backgrounds surrounding money and how decisions were made in our family of origin.

The second is even deeper - it's a misalignment of priorities. One common reason for this misalignment is that one spouse is a believer and the other is not. Or different understandings of stewardship and ownership relative to money. When spouses are operating under opposing assumptions and priorities, it's hard to agree on numbers.

The third cause is mistrust or betrayal of trust, possibly because of things that have been hidden in the past or because of relational dynamics that cause one spouse to avoid discussions over financial decisions.

Uncovering these underlying issues is hard work and can take time - but the process can lead to a stronger marriage and to greater faithfulness in stewardship. Join us as host James Lenhoff discusses these issues and offers paths that lead to solutions.

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