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September 19, 2019

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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About the Hosts

Ron and Deb DeArmond

Ron DeArmond has served in ministry positions with Christian Men’s Network and Faithful Men’s Ministry and has taught men’s curriculum internationally in India, Russia, and several African nations. He and his wife, Deb, are currently the Associate Pastors of Adult Ministry at Catch the Fire/DFW. Deb is also the author of several books including I Choose You Today and Don’t Go to Bed Angry, which she co-wrote with Ron. The DeArmonds have been married more than 40 years and have three married sons and seven grandchildren. Learn more about the couple at Deb’s website, debdearmond.com.

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Engaging Conflict in a Productive Way, Part 3

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Don't Go to Bed Angry

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Engaging Conflict in a Productive Way (Digital)

In a discussion based on their book, Don't Go to Bed Angry: Stay Up and Fight, Ron and Deb DeArmond explain how couples can engage in healthy conflict and use it to strengthen their marriage.

Acronym: D.E.A.L. (PDF)

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