Willie and Rachel

Husband and Wife Partnership: Working Together to Fulfill Heaven's Reward

Working together as a couple and being a supportive spouse is all about having a sacrificial and supportive heart; it’s not about assigning roles or taking notes on who is doing what. It is also about looking at how you can make things happen, getting on the same page, and taking a leap in agreement.

Join the conversation with Rachel and Willie Scott, her husband, who is a father of seven, creative, and an entrepreneur at heart. In the episode, they share their husband and wife partnership journey in ministry and business, ups and downs, strategies that have enabled them to create more wins on their path, and a unique ministry experience. They also share the importance of intentional communication, sacrificial support, agreement when making decisions, and how you can operate with confidence as a couple, even in the midst of adversity.

If you are a couple getting ready for a transition and want to take a bold leap of faith in business or ministry, this episode is for you!

Now let’s jump in!

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest; Willie, Rachael’s husband.

[01:42] A little bit about Willie and what he does

[02:43] The oneness factor and the origin of the Term "The Scott."

[04:43] How Rachael’s husband stepped out of his comfort zone to support her

[07:21] Overcoming the fear of hearing "No" and operating on confidence

[12:55] Working together as a Couple: Rachael’s and Willie’s Journey in Ministry and Life

[15:13] A quick announcement

[16:15] The ups and downs of working together as a couple and how to move past them

[18:59] Tips on how to work effectively as a couple in business and ministry

[20:37] What it looks like to be a supportive spouse: Sacrifice and communication

[22:38] Getting on the same page and coming into an agreement to take a leap

[24:56] About Rachel and Willie's upcoming podcast

[26:20] Willie’s parting words on the importance of intentional Communication

[27:18] Rachel’s final words on prayer and allowing God to intervene

[27:56] Ending the show and resources to help you take that next leap

Notable Quotes

“NO” is an opportunity to gather information; once you’ve gathered the information, you know the questions to ask to get where you want quickly and get a yes faster.
Working together as a couple is fun, but it also has its peaks and valleys.
Supporting your spouse is not a yes or no answer; it’s about looking at how you can make it happen. It’s about Sacrifice.
Being on the same page is great, but remember you can be on the same page but in different sections. Work on being in total agreement with one another.
The most important thing for couples doing life together is intentional communication; if you’re not intentionally communicating, it will get rough and harder than it has to be.