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*EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK* Season 4 of "Married With Benefits": Is Marriage Past its Prime? Dr. Brad Wilcox on is marriage worth it?  If you've never wondered yourself, you may have had someone ask you that question. In this special teaser episode to Season 4 of Married with Benefits, hosts Shaunti Feldhahn and Brian Goins are joined by Dr. Brad Wilcox, a renowned sociologist specializing in marriage and family research. Dr. Wilcox is a Professor of Sociology and Director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia, as well as the Future of Freedom Fellow at the Institute for Family Studies. Join us for this conversation exploring why more and more people are doubting marriage's value and what the research actually says. You'll also learn data-backed practical advice for building a happy marriage and family -- for yourself or for a friend! Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Married with Benefits See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Could shame be shaping your parenting? Esther Liu shares how shame impacts relationships, parenting, and self-worth. From cultural influences to personal struggles, she explores real-life examples of how shame can affect our parenting styles. Ready to break free from this cycle?   Show Notes and Resources Connect with Esther Liu and catch more of her thoughts at Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation, and on Instagram @_estheryliu. ...and grab Esther Liu’s book, Shame: Being Known and Loved in our shop. Intrigued by today’s episode? Think deeper about Shame by listening to Missing Something? Double your gift this month when you give to FamilyLife! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Wrestling with shame? Maybe you're comparing yourself to others, feeling like you fall short--or even say, 'I can't forgive myself.' Perhaps you carry the weight of your past, hoping nobody unearths the mistakes or the pain you've endured. Esther Liu shares how to recognize signs of shame and heal from childhood shame.   Show Notes and Resources Connect with Esther Liu and catch more of her thoughts at Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation, and on Instagram @_estheryliu. ...and grab Esther Liu’s book, Shame: Being Known and Loved in our shop. Intrigued by today’s episode? Think deeper about Shame by listening to Missing Something? Double your gift this month when you give to FamilyLife! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Award-winning musician Jamie Grace has struggled with Tourette’s, ADHD, and anxiety. Here’s how she’s leaning into God’s journey for her—and found quiet.   Show Notes and Resources Connect with Jamie Grace and catch more of her thoughts at jamiegrace.com ...and grab Jamie's book, Finding Quiet: My Journey to Peace in an Anxious World in our shop. Double your gift this month when you give to FamilyLife! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Award-winning musician, Jamie Grace knows the gritty realities of dealing with anxiety. Could God use your anxiety, like hers, to shape bedrock trust and beauty?   Show Notes and Resources Connect with Jamie Grace and catch more of her thoughts at jamiegrace.com ...and grab Jamie's book, Finding Quiet: My Journey to Peace in an Anxious World in our shop. Double your gift this month when you give to FamilyLife! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Could your past trauma be affecting your marriage? Maybe you glimpse it in your struggles to be open, lack of emotions, or low self-image. But what if instead of burying it, you could confront it to heal? Mary DeMuth shares survivor stories, offering hope for marriages to overcome past wounds.   Show Notes and Resources Learn mor eabout Mary's ministry: Connect with Mary Demuth and catch more of their thoughts at marydemuth.com, and on Instagram, Facebook and X @marydemuth And grab Mary Demuth’s book, Not Marked: Finding Hope and Healing After Sexual Abuse on her site. Intrigued by today’s episode? Think deeper about Overcoming Abuse by listening to How God Turned my Mess into His Message. Want to hear more episodes by Mary DeMuth, listen here!  FamilyLIfe Resources Double your gift this month when you give to FamilyLife! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network   See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Are you suffering the effects of abuse? Mary DeMuth has lived it. She opens up about her own past sexual abuse and her path to healing. From shame to joy, her journey shows lasting peace is possible after trauma.   Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Mary: Connect with Mary Demuth and catch more of their thoughts at marydemuth.com, and on Instagram, Facebook and X @marydemuth And grab Mary Demuth’s book, Not Marked: Finding Hope and Healing After Sexual Abuse on her site. Intrigued by today’s episode? Think deeper about Overcoming Abuse by listening to How God Turned my Mess into His Message. Want to hear more episodes by Mary DeMuth, listen here!  FamilyLife Links:  Double your gift this month when you give to FamilyLife! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Quality family time overshadowed by phones and social media? Alistair Begg grapples with cultural pressures in your family--and how to champion biblical values instead.   Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Alistair: Connect with Alistair Begg and catch more of his thoughts at truthforlife.org, and on Instagram @alistair_begg_truthforlife, Facebook and X. And grab Alistair Begg’s book, A Christian Manifesto in our shop. Want to hear more episodes by Alistair Begg, listen here!  FamilyLife Resources Double your gift this month when you give to FamilyLife! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network   See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Ever caught yourself judging someone based on their appearance, social media, or behavior? Asking, 'Why did they post that?' or 'What's with their outfit?' Alistair Begg goes deeper into the effects of snap judgments on our relationships--and how to love even those who rub us the wrong way.   Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Alistair: Connect with Alistair Begg and catch more of his thoughts at truthforlife.org, and on Instagram @alistair_begg_truthforlife, Facebook and X. And grab Alistair Begg’s book, A Christian Manifesto in our shop. Want to hear more episodes by Alistair Begg, listen here!  FamilyLife Links:  Double your gift this month when you give to FamilyLife! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network   See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Curious about what it means to truly live out your faith in today's world? Alistair Begg chats about the Sermon on the Mount and how we can be living with purpose and meaning in our lives--and breaking free from unhealthy cultural norms.   Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Alistair Connect with Alistair Begg and catch more of his thoughts at truthforlife.org, and on Instagram @alistair_begg_truthforlife, Facebook and X. And grab Alistair Begg’s book, A Christian Manifesto in our shop. Want to hear more episodes by Alistair Begg, listen here!  FamilyLIfe Resources Double your gift this month when you give to FamilyLife! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network   See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy