Focus on the Family with Jim Daly How to Have Meaningful Conversations with Your Spouse
Jul 21, 2025
Heather Holleman, an associate teaching professor and author, joins her husband Ashley Holleman, an executive director and introvert, to share powerful insights on communication within marriage. They discuss the impact of digital culture on personal connections and the loneliness many face today. The couple emphasizes the importance of meaningful conversations, curiosity, and mutual support in strengthening relationships. With practical strategies like active listening and reminiscing joyful memories, they inspire couples to nurture deeper emotional connections.
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Believing the Best Changed Everything
- Heather Holleman changed her marriage by believing the best about her husband Ashley.
- She complimented and admired him daily, which transformed their relationship after the first year.
Culture Erodes Genuine Connection
- The culture of incivility and COVID isolation have impaired people's ability to connect.
- People often monologue on social media instead of engaging in true dialogue and interpersonal connection.
God’s Image Inspires Connection
- God’s triune nature models perfect relational connection for us.
- Humans are designed in God's image for meaningful conversation and relationships.
