Would You Marry You? Why Character & Emotional Maturity Matter in Love and Marriage

Marriage won’t fix your character flaws—it will magnify them. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the third step of the PREPARE framework: Examine Your Character.

This episode is all about the inner work—because emotional maturity, spiritual growth, and Christlike character are non-negotiables for a godly, lasting marriage. You’ll learn why doing this work now (before marriage) is one of the best gifts you can give your future husband… and your future self.

Whether you’ve been dating, healing, or waiting, this is the growth episode your heart has been needing.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why marriage magnifies who you already are (it doesn’t magically make you better)
• The truth about emotional maturity and what it looks like biblically
• How to identify areas of character that God wants to grow in you
• The difference between reacting emotionally and responding with maturity
• 7 practical steps to grow in spiritual fruit and emotional health
• Why this kind of inner work prepares you for love—and helps you become the right partner

Checkpoint Challenge (Your Weekly Action Step):

Ask God this in prayer:

“Lord, what fruit do you want to grow in my life right now?"

Then choose one small step to take this week—maybe it’s meditating on Scripture, pausing before reacting, or journaling through your emotional triggers.

Don’t wait for marriage to mature you. Let maturity prepare you for marriage.

I Want to Hear From You.

Got something you want me to cover in the Q&A episode after this series?

Share your thoughts here or email me at [email protected].

Next Steps:

• Missed Episode 3? Go back and listen to “Receive Community Counsel”—because we don’t grow in isolation.
• Subscribe now so you don’t miss Episode 5, where we’ll clarify your purpose for marriage.
• Share this episode with a sister who’s doing the deep inner work and preparing for God’s best in love.