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When Words Stop Working

How to Communicate So Your Spouse Feels Heard

Deacon TK Akinjayeju
February 8, 2026

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Most couples are not short on words. They are short on being heard. In this message, Deacon TK Akinjayeju explains why words stop landing in a marriage, how a closed heart shuts communication down, and the different styles couples fall into, from passive-aggressive to loving. He gives seven practical keys: listen more than you speak, choose the right timing, watch your tone, refuse to fight fire with fire, use the sandwich method, take responsibility, and forgive. He closes with three simple things to do at home this week. Pastor Dave Arogbonlo then answers hard questions from the congregation, including whether every marriage can be fixed and how a young person should handle parents' expect

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