Episode #101-How to Support Your Wife in the Ebbs and Flow of Her Menstrual Cycle

In this first episode of That Time of the Month, a Union Podcast mini-series, we explore the beauty and complexity of a woman’s God-given biological design. Hosts Bonnie and Bryan Pue explore how the menstrual cycle influences a woman’s physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being and how husbands can support their wives with understanding and grace.

Bonnie introduces the heart behind this mini-series, addressing misconceptions about gender roles in the church and emphasizing that God designed men and women with intentional differences beyond physical anatomy. She encourages women to ask, “How did God make me? What am I resisting or ignoring about my design that I could lean into and work with?”

Bryan joins the conversation to unpack 1 Peter 3:7, specifically discussing what it means for a husband to honour his wife as the “weaker vessel.” He and Bonnie explore the role of a woman’s menstrual cycle in her physical limitations and the importance of a husband living with his wife in an understanding way. They share practical ways for men to support their wives, from offering patience and empathy to recognizing hormonal shifts without dismissing them.

The episode also tackles a tough but crucial topic—how Ephesians 5 calls husbands to lay down their lives for their wives, especially in a culture that often objectifies women. Bryan shares personal insights from navigating pregnancy, postpartum challenges, miscarriage, and sleepless nights, offering wisdom on how men can provide both emotional and physical support through every season.

Join us for this honest and insightful discussion as we seek to embrace God’s design for that time of the month.