Wife more spiritually mature than husband — encouragement over competition

Mike's core advice: do not compete. When the husband shows any glimmer of spiritual leadership, be a cheerleader, not a critic. If the wife becomes the critic of the husband's spiritual attempts, the husband will become even less likely to lead. Mike shares a personal anecdote: his wife encouraged him in singing harmonies years ago — she focused on motivating him rather than correcting his mistakes, which he credits as deeply formative. The same principle applies when a husband is more spiritually mature than a wife. The goal is to make the partner's spiritual attempts feel celebrated, not evaluated. Simply trying is the story, not doing it perfectly.