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Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage

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Oct 7, 2024 • 55min

Safety in Marriage

Feeling safe, and making sure your spouse feels safe, is key to a healthy marriage, but did you know that safety encompasses the mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical aspects of our lives? Join Greg & Erin as they sit down with marriage expert, Dr. Bob Paul, to discuss safety in marriage. Later, join us for date night conversation starters. Then, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know her and her husband can reconnect after the birth of their first child.   Click here to receive Dr. Paul's book, Empowered to Love, for a gift of any amount!‌   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
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Sep 30, 2024 • 45min

When You (or Your Spouse) is a People Pleaser

This week, join Greg & Erin as they sit down with Whitney & Tanner Lowe to discuss the struggle many couples face with seeking approval and people-pleasing, especially in today's social media driven world. Then, we debunk the popular marriage myth that says marriage will fix all your problems. Later, we hear a question from a listener who wants to know if her husband is too tied to his family.   Click here to receive Whitney's book, Set Your Eyes Higher, for a gift of any amount!‌   When You (or Your Spouse) is a People Pleaser   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
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Sep 23, 2024 • 28min

Pursuing the Lord Together

In what ways are you and your spouse growing in the Lord together? Join Greg & Erin as they sit down with pastoral counselor Jerry Jones to discuss how you can pursue the Lord as a couple and as individuals. Later, we answer a question from a guest who wants to know how she and her husband can navigate their sex life with aging bodies.   Click here to take our free marriage assessment!   Click here to learn more about Focus on the Family's marriage intensive program - Hope Restored   Click here for Ready to Wed, Greg & Erin's premarital curriculum.   Click here to sign up for Focus on the Family's Resist the Drift marriage event!   Click here for detailed instructions on Jerry's 52-day Spiritual Connection marriage tool!   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
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Sep 16, 2024 • 32min

Conflict Resolution in Marriage

None of us know how to resolve conflict in marriage from the get go, and continued conflict in our marriage can leave us at odds, wondering what to do. Join Greg & Erin as they discuss conflict resolution in marriage. Later, we hear a devotion from Bill Arbuckle on peace. Then, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know if he should be concerned about the significant age gap between him and his girlfriend.   Click here to receive Greg & Erin's book, Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage: 12 Secrets for a Lifelong Romance, for a gift of any amount!   Click here to receive Greg & Erin's free four part video series about conflict in marriage!   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
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Sep 9, 2024 • 41min

Having Fun Together

In this lively discussion, Ted Cunningham, a pastor, comedian, and author of 'Fun Loving You,' shares tips on breaking the monotony of married life. He emphasizes the importance of inject humor and fun into relationships, offering playful activities like skating and trampoline jumping. The conversation dives into maintaining physical attraction and the significance of open communication, especially when faced with challenges. Listeners get valuable insights on addressing intimacy issues with empathy and keeping joy at the forefront of marriage.
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Sep 2, 2024 • 53min

Becoming Marriage Champions

You don't have to be married for decades to become a Marriage Champion; you can start right now! Join Greg & Erin as they sit down with blossoming Marriage Champions JC & Saundra Mena to discuss how young married couples can strengthen their relationship, and pour into others. Later, we interview counselor Geremy Keeton about why marriage mentorship is important, and then we answer a question from a listener who wants to know what the bible means when it says she should submit to her husband.   Are you and your spouse interested in counseling? Call Focus on the Family at 1(800) 232-6459 or click here to be connected with one of our licensed counselors.   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
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Aug 26, 2024 • 42min

Why Get Married?

Did you know that 75% of modern couples live together before they get married? Did you also know that 75% of couple who live together before they get married end in divorce? Join us as Dr. David Gudgel outlines the negative effects of cohabitation. Later, we debunk a popular marriage myth, and then we answer a question from a listener who wants to know if she should tell her husband that is she attracted to his best friend.   Check out the book Before You Live Together for a donation of any amount!   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
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Aug 19, 2024 • 48min

Becoming Marriage Mentors

Marriage mentors are extremely important in helping married couples develop strong marriages Join us as Greg & Erin sit down with Marriage 911 mentors RG & Karen Yallaly to talk through how, and why, you should consider mentoring other couples. Later, we hear a devotion from Bill Arbuckle, then we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how she can bring up sensitive issues with her husband without starting a fight.   Check out Marriage 911 to help hurting couples find restoration and hope   Become Marriage Champions! Click here to download the free Marriage Champions e-book   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
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Aug 12, 2024 • 56min

Stress & Love Styles

World-renowned love experts Milan & Kay Yerkovich join us for a deeper dive into love styles. Listen to discover your love style, and how it impacts your reaction to stress. Later, we interview marriage counselor Glenn Lutgens on how you can reconnect with your spouse. Then, we hear a question from a listener who wants to know how he can navigate his wife's codependent relationship with her son.   Check out Milan & Kay's book - How We Love   Take the free Love Styles quiz!   Learn more about the "Comfort Circle"   Take our free Marriage Assessment!   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.
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Aug 5, 2024 • 49min

Marriage Friendships: Accountability & Fellowship

Are you and your spouse cultivating meaningful relationships with our couples? Marriage experts Matt & Lisa Jacobson join Greg & Erin to discuss the importance of marriage friendships. Later, listen for Conversation Starters: Double Date Edition! Then, we'll hear a question from a listener who wants to know if she should sign a prenup.   Click here to receive a bundle of Matt & Lisa's devotionals, 100 Ways to Love Your Wife and 100 Ways to Love Your Husband, for a gift of any amount!   Click here for a list of Conversation Starters! And don't forget to leave us a voicemail with your answers to this week's questions... What do you do for fun? What has God been teaching you lately? What do you value in a friendship?   Call Focus on the Family at 1(800) 232-6459 or click here to be connected with one of our licensed counselors.   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

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