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October 4, 2022

An Eternal Perspective for Your Marriage

One day, the story of your marriage on earth will come to an end. While that may seem sad, recognizing that reality can be a huge motivator for treating your spouse well. John, Erin and Greg discuss how having an eternal perspective has influenced the ways they interact with their spouse. Featuring Mr. Gary Thomas.

Original Air Date: October 4, 2022
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A Lifelong Love: Discover How Intimacy With God Breathes Passion Into Your Marriage

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Maintaining Emotional Intimacy in the Empty Nest Years

Reaching the empty nest years will create a lot of changes for your marriage, Greg addresses how couples can feel distant in the empty nest years, and John and Erin offer hope to couples who feel far apart. Plus, Jim Daly spoke with Dr. Juli Slattery on maintaining emotional connection in the empty nest years.

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Finding Hope When You Feel Resentment

Many spouses today feel as if there’s a wall of resentment between each other. If you’re in that situation, John, Erin and Greg will share about maintaining a sense of hope. Also, Jim Daly spoke with Sarah and Jeff Walton about how couples can rely on God during a tough time.

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When Your Spouse’s Mind Won’t Change

Many spouses today feel as if there’s a wall of resentment between each other. If you’re in that situation, John, Erin and Greg will share about maintaining a sense of hope. Also, Jim Daly spoke with Sarah and Jeff Walton about how couples can rely on God during a tough time.

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Maintaining Emotional Intimacy in the Empty Nest Years

Reaching the empty nest years will create a lot of changes for your marriage, Greg addresses how couples can feel distant in the empty nest years, and John and Erin offer hope to couples who feel far apart. Plus, Jim Daly spoke with Dr. Juli Slattery on maintaining emotional connection in the empty nest years.

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Finding Hope When You Feel Resentment

Many spouses today feel as if there’s a wall of resentment between each other. If you’re in that situation, John, Erin and Greg will share about maintaining a sense of hope. Also, Jim Daly spoke with Sarah and Jeff Walton about how couples can rely on God during a tough time.

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Deal With the Little Irritations

Small problems that aren’t talked about in your marriage can turn into big issues later on, John, Greg and Erin discuss why it’s important to talk things out with your spouse whenever there is tension in your relationship. Featuring Dr. Tim and Mrs. Noreen Muehlhoff.

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How the Gospel Can Heal Your Broken Marriage

Nobody marries the perfect spouse. No matter how hard we try, all of us fall short from time to time. But as we rely on God’s grace, we can find redemption for our past mistakes. John, Greg and Erin talk about how spending time with God and healthy friends have helped them to overcome marital challenges. Featuring guests Ron and Jody Zappia.

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Getting Rid of Unhealthy Assumptions

False assumptions about your spouse are toxic. If left undealt with, they can lead to mistrust. Erin and John offer hope to couples struggling with resentment and false assumptions. Featuring Pastor Levi Lusko, Jennie Lusko, and Jean Daly.

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Listen to Your Feelings

Learning to be more honest about how you feel is a wonderful way to grow with your spouse. John Fuller and Erin Smalley discuss how to get better at sharing your feelings with your mate as you gain life experience together. Featuring Drs. Bob Paul and Greg Smalley.

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Prioritizing Physical Intimacy in Busy Seasons

After you and your spouse have kids, it’s easy to let things like physical intimacy become less of a priority. John, Erin and Greg address how many couples struggle with making time for romance and intimacy, and why sex is a gift from God for you and your spouse. Featuring Mr. Gary Thomas and Mrs. Debra Fileta.