More than Roommates – Details, episodes & analysis

Drew and Paige Greenway return for part two of their story on infertility, this time focusing on the spiritual lessons, marriage dynamics, and ministry they’ve embraced through their journey. Using the acrostic TRUST, they unpack teachability in trials, reliance on the Lord, unwavering unity, surrender to His will, and resting in God’s timing—all of which shaped their marriage and deepened their faith.

Scriptures:

Romans 5:2-5

PS 34:18

2 Cor 12:7-10

John 15:5

Rom 12:10

PR 3:5-6

Ecc 3:11

Resources:

Podcast - More Than Roommates Part 1 with Drew & Paige – Holding On Through the Heartache: A Story of Infertility & Hope – Apple, Spotify

Website & Resources – Julie Fowler Ministries

Bible Study for Women - Treasures in the Waiting: Finding God’s Comfort, Counsel, and Companionship Amid Infertility and Repeat Loss

Bible Study for Men - Navigating Infertility and Loss with Strength and Hope

Book - When Empty Arms Become a Heavy Burden: Encouragement for Couples Facing Infertility

Questions to Discuss:

1. Which part of the TRUST acronym resonated most with your current season of life or marriage?

2. In what ways do you tend to take control instead of trusting God?

3. How can you be more emotionally present for your spouse during a season of suffering?

4. How can you better support friends who are walking through infertility or loss?

In this episode of More Than Roommates, Gabrielle and Scott interview Drew & Paige Greenway about their story of infertility and the challenges they’ve faced along the way Drew and Paige reflect on how these trials affected their faith, marriage, and understanding of God, while offering hope, empathy, and wisdom for others walking a similar path. Part 1 of 2.

Scriptures:

Gen 2:24

Rom 12:15

Resources:

Website & Resources – Julie Fowler Ministries

Bible Study for Women - Treasures in the Waiting: Finding God’s Comfort, Counsel, and Companionship Amid Infertility and Repeat Loss

Bible Study for Men - Navigating Infertility and Loss with Strength and Hope

Book - When Empty Arms Become a Heavy Burden: Encouragement for Couples Facing Infertility

 Questions to Discuss:

1. What stood out to you most from Drew and Paige’s story?

2. How do we typically respond to suffering—in our relationship with God and each other?

3. What role does empathy play when one spouse is grieving more visibly than the other?

4. How can we better support couples in our community who are walking through infertility or loss?

In this episode of More Than Roommates, Scott & Kristen Kedersha discuss how to be in Harmony with one another in marriage. This talk was recorded live at the 2025 More Than Roommates Marriage Conference at Harris Creek Baptist Church.

Scriptures:

John 15:5

Matthew 19:3-6

Ecc 9:9

Gen 2:18

Heb 10:24-25

Matthew 7:3-5

1 Corinthians 10:12

Questions to Discuss:

1. Of the 7 aspects of Harmony shared by Scott & Kristen, where are you doing well?

2. Of these 7 aspects of Harmony shared by Scott & Kristen, where are you struggling?

3. Ask each other the 7 tune-up questions shared throughout this talk.

Resources:

This is an edited/condensed version of the talk. If you want to watch the entirety of the Harmony message, you can watch it through this link - Harmony Video.

We are so excited about the More Than Roommates Marriage Conference on February 2-3, 2024 at Harris Creek! We'll have great teaching, breakouts, fun, and surprises as we seek to help couples take the next intentional step to become so much more than just roommates.

We hope to see you there! You can find all the details about the conference and sign-up to join us right here.

As always, if we can answer any questions, email us at marriage@harriscreek.org .Please make sure to rate and review More Than Roommates, and please share with your friends.

The holidays provide a great opportunity for us to love and serve our families. Yet, they’re often filled with stress, conflict, and broken relationships. In this episode of More Than Roommates, we discuss how we can best serve our families and keep our marriage strong during the holiday season.

Scriptures:

Romans 12:10

Genesis 2:24

Proverbs 27:17

Romans 12:2

1 Thessalonians 4:13

Questions to Discuss:

What’s one way you can serve your family this holiday season?

Have you communicated your plans for the holidays with your families?

What’s a new tradition you can start as you visit family this year during the holidays?

Resources:

Episode 43 of More Than Roommates – The Not-So-Secret Guide to In-Law Relationships (feat. Dave Willis)

Book – Married Into the Family by Dave & Ashley Willis

Blog – 3 Ways to Communicate Your Way to a Merry Little Christmas

How can we keep our marriage strong in the middle of a very full holiday season? In this episode of More Than Roommates, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott discuss practical ways you can strengthen your marriage and family to make this the best holiday season yet!

Scriptures:

Mark 10:45

Romans 12:1-2

Questions to Discuss:

What are some holiday traditions we can start or continue to do in our marriage?

What’s your favorite Christmas movie? Song? TV show?

Take a few minutes to pray together for the upcoming holiday season.

Resources:

Paul Tripp Advent Devotional – Come, Let Us Adore Him

She Reads Truth & He Reads Truth – Advent Studies

Annie F Downs – Advent Study

Blog Post - 8 Ways to Make This Your Best Christmas Yet

Many of us tend to be quick to blame our spouse and slow to own our part. In this episode of More Than Roommates, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott discuss how we can do a better job of owning our part instead of blaming. Draw the circle around yourself and work on the person inside the circle.

Scriptures:

Matthew 7:3-5

1 Timothy 1:15

Psalm 139:23-24

Proverbs 28:13

Shownotes:

How to Stay Married: The Most Insane Love Story Ever Told, by Harrison Scott Key

How to Stay Married, TED talk by Harrison Scott Key

When Sinners Say I Do, by Dave Harvey

Save the Date: The More Than Roommates Marriage Conference, Feb 2-3, 2024, Harris Creek Baptist Church (More details coming soon)

Questions to Discuss:

1. How do you do in owning your part? Do you tend to own your part or point the finger and blame your spouse?

2. What would owning your part allow to happen in your marriage?

3. Do you own your part too slowly? Too quickly? Or just right? Ask your community if you need some input.

In this episode of More Than Roommates, we interview Justin Whitmel Earley, author of Made For People. We discuss loneliness and how to fight for a life of friendship, both inside and outside of marriage. We also talked about vulnerability, technology, forgiveness, social media, and so much more!

Shownotes:

Justin’s website – Justin Whitmel Earley (check out his email list!)

Made For People: Why We Drift Into Loneliness and How to Fight for a Life of Friendship

The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction

Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhyhtms

Questions to Discuss:

1. How’s your friendship with your spouse? How can you grow in your friendship with your spouse?

2. How can you grow in your friendship with others outside of your marriage?

3. Do you have friends who know you fully and love you anyway?

In this episode of More Than Roommates, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott discuss how to keep your marriage strong when you have kids. It’s easy to make your kids your number one priority, so we discuss practical wisdom on how to keep your relationship with Jesus and your spouse strong while still raising your kids.

Scriptures:

Ephesians 6:10-20, Genesis 2:24, Eph 4:1-3, Romans 12:18, PR 13:20, 22:6, Mark 10:45, MT 20:28, 1 Cor 7:3-5, 1 Peter 5:8, Phil 2:3-4

Questions to Discuss:

How do you and your spouse view children? Are they a blessing or a burden?

What do you think God is trying to teach you in this season of marriage and parenting?

How are we doing at keeping Jesus our number one priority? How are we making our kids a priority?

Resources:

Episode 42 – More Than Roommates – When’s the Right Time to Grow Your Family?

For Better or For Kids, by Ruth and Patrick Schwenk

What if there was one habit you and your spouse can do in your marriage that would dramatically increase your likelihood of marital success and satisfaction? In this episode of More Than Roommates, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott talk about the importance of prayer in marriage and share about Scott’s new book, The Ready or Knot Prayer Guide. 

Scripture:

James 5:16, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Matthew 18:20

Scott’s New Book! The Ready or Knot Prayer Guide – 100 Prayers for Dating and Engaged Couples

Book Website and Pre-Order Bonus Information

Pre-order Bonus form

Scott’s first book – Ready or Knot?: 12 Conversations Every Couple Needs to Have before Marriage

Questions to Discuss:

1. What are the biggest obstacles to why you and your spouse don’t pray together?

2. What keeps you and your spouse from praying together? Do you and your spouse believe in the power of prayer?

3. What’s one tangible step you and your spouse can take to more intentionally pray together on a consistent basis?

Save the Date! The More Than Roommates Marriage Conference at Harris Creek – February 2-3, 2024