Season 2, Episode 1 – TKTPodcast | Feat. Jonathan & Peace Obise
Welcome to Season 2 of the Kingdom Tribe Podcast – a platform where we explore the heartbeat of the Kingdom, empower voices, equip generations, and exalt Jesus. In this inaugural episode, Jonathan Ifeanyi Obise and Dr. Peace Jonathan-Obise dive deep into a timeless and transformative subject: Love & Submission – The Secret to Building a Thriving Family.
Why This Topic Matters
Whether you’re single, dating, engaged, or married, the principles of love and submission are foundational to establishing harmony, growth, and lasting joy in family life. In a world of conflicting ideologies and cultural shifts, returning to God’s design is more relevant than ever.
God’s Design for Marriage
From the beginning, God gave us a blueprint for relationships—especially marriage. As revealed in Ephesians 5, the instruction is simple but profound:
“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church…”
“Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord.”
This isn’t about power play or outdated cultural expectations. It’s about walking in divine alignment, where love and submission work in synergy to foster peace, honor, and mutual growth.
Breaking the Misconceptions
Jonathan and Peace address several misconceptions surrounding submission and love in the family setting:
- Submission is not weakness: Just like we submit to authority at work or in spiritual leadership, submission in marriage reflects structure, not inferiority. It’s a posture of trust and cooperation.
- Love is more than a feeling: True love, especially in marriage, is sacrificial. It’s not based on emotions or performance but rooted in daily, intentional acts of service, protection, and listening.
- The husband is not a dictator: God calls the man to lead like Christ—through love, humility, and servanthood. Leadership in the home is about servant leadership, not domination.
- “My money” vs “Our money”: In Kingdom marriage, there is no divide. Resources, responsibilities, and goals are shared. It’s “ours,” not “mine.”
Practical Expressions of Love & Submission
The episode doesn’t just explore the theory—it goes practical:
- For wives, submission includes trusting leadership, offering respect, and building a partnership grounded in faith.
- For husbands, love is expressed through sacrifice, consistent support, spiritual leadership, and protection.
Importantly, love and submission don’t operate only when things are ideal. As Jonathan humorously points out, “In the middle of ‘see finish,’ there must still be love and submission.” This means loving and honoring your spouse even after you’ve seen their imperfections up close.
The Role of Christ in Relationships
A major takeaway from the episode is this: no one can truly walk in godly love and submission without Christ. A man cannot lead like Christ if he hasn’t encountered Christ. And a woman cannot submit with grace without being grounded in God’s love. Kingdom relationships require a Kingdom foundation.
Final Thoughts
This episode is a powerful reminder that a thriving family is not built on feelings, trends, or social media opinions. It’s built on timeless truths—love that gives, submission that honors, and a commitment to walk in God’s way.
Whether you’re preparing for marriage or already on the journey, Love & Submission is a must-listen conversation that challenges, uplifts, and realigns your heart with God’s perfect design for family.
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👉 S2E1 – Love & Submission | TKTPodcast
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