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Navigating the Common Challenges of Marriage, Part 6

The work of raising children can make you feel deprived of spending time with your spouse. You might be asking, “How can we have any time for each other?” Greg and John share some simple tips for connecting with your spouse amidst the busyness of raising kids.

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Navigating the Common Challenges of Marriage, Part 5

Even though you love your spouse, he or she can still get on your last nerve sometimes. The key is knowing how to respond with grace when your spouse bugs you, instead of lashing out in anger. Greg and John share how to look past the little annoyances, so you can build a healthy marriage.

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Finding Contentment and Happiness as a Wife

Author Arlene Pellicane offers encouragement and advice to wives in a discussion based on her book 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife.

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‘Just Relax’ and Other Things You Shouldn’t Say to Your Wife

Saying “Just relax” might be the worst thing a husband can say to his wife. Why? Because she hears: “I’m not taking you seriously.”

Flourishing in Your Marriage (Part 2 of 2)

Todd Ehman and his wife, Karen, share valuable lessons they’ve learned from working through their relational challenges during their 30+ year marriage, lessons that helped inspire Karen to write her book, Keep Showing Up: How to Stay Crazy in Love When Your Love Drives You Crazy (Part 2 of 2)

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How to Find Your Personal Blind Spots

Asking your spouse to help you find your personal blind spots can help you grow closer together. Discovering weaknesses and improving them can change your relationship for the better.

Flourishing in Your Marriage (Part 1 of 2)

Todd Ehman and his wife, Karen, share valuable lessons they’ve learned from working through their relational challenges during their 30+ year marriage, lessons that helped inspire Karen to write her book, Keep Showing Up: How to Stay Crazy in Love When Your Love Drives You Crazy (Part 1 of 2)

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Making your Kitchen the Heart of Your New Marriage, Part 4

Having fun dinnertime conversations can be a great way to bond with your spouse during the early years of marriage. Such moments are only possible though, if you develop strong communication skills with each other. John and Greg explain the difference that good pre-marital counseling can make for preparing a newlywed couple.

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Making Your Kitchen the Heart of Your New Marriage, Part 3

Seeing your son or daughter get married can be one of the most joyous experiences of your life. But, it’s sure to affect your marriage as well. John and Greg share how you can be a blessing to a son-in-law or daughter-in-law.

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Saving Your Marriage from Divorce, Part 2

Marriage problems are connected to something being off in our relationship with God. John and Greg give some practical ideas for how you and your spouse can get closer to God.

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Caring for Aging Parents and Your Marriage

Marriages may suffer as caring for aging parents demands their ongoing attention. However, good communication and planning can help ease the transition.

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Saving Your Marriage from Divorce, Part 1

Your marriage might be in trouble, but God can restore it, no matter how dark it seems. John and Greg explain how keeping your heart open to God helps to restore your marriage

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Are You at Risk for Gray Divorce?

Is hidden hurt or dissatisfaction festering in your marriage? Don’t let it lead to gray divorce! Here’s how to create healthy marriage relationship dynamics.

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A Marriage Health Checkup Plan

To determine marriage health, couples need to monitor their relational fitness to catch problems they might miss. Here are some questions to help you.

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Three Date Night Challenges

Need a new idea for a date with your spouse? Try these three special suggestions for a great time together.

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Engaging Conflict in a Productive Way, Part 3

Conflict is inevitable, but how you deal with it can make or break your marriage. Greg and John talk about how having good boundaries for conflict can help you overcome disagreements with your spouse.

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An Unflinching Love

Burn survivor John O’Leary’s story of unconditional love and commitment inspires all to live a life that can overcome fierce obstacles.

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Resolving Anger in Your Marriage, Part 7

Overcoming anger can lead to a beautiful marriage. John talks with Greg about how anger must be dealt with at a personal level before it’s solved in a marriage.

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Working Together as a Team in Your Marriage

Dr. Joshua Straub and his wife, Christi, discuss the marital challenges they’ve faced which has made them realize their need to become more intentional about connecting with and supporting each other. The Straubs offer practical ideas for couples to become more “we-focused” instead of “me-focused.”

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Taking Courageous Steps to Save Your Marriage, Part 8

Greg and John discuss how they’ve struggled with and learned to silence internal lies, and why doing so helps your marriage.