March 19, 2019
How should husbands respond to the topic of "submission" in marriage? Greg Smalley has some great advice. Featuring Lucille Williams.
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Lucille Williams is a blogger, a public speaker, and the author of From Me to We: A Premarital Guide for the Bride-and Groom-to-Be, The Intimacy You Crave: Straight Talk About Sex and Pancakes, and The Impossible Kid: Parenting a Strong-Willed Child with Love and Grace. Alongside her husband, Mike, she is heavily involved in ministry at their church, of which he is the children’s pastor. Lucille is passionate about helping families and young people, and about serving couples as a pre-marital and marital coach. Mike and Lucille reside in California and have three grown children and two grandchildren. Learn more about Lucille at her website, LuSays.com, and her YouTube channel.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Author Joshua Rogers and his wife, Raquel, discuss various challenges they encountered in the first decade of their marriage, including personality conflicts, leadership disputes, fights for control, and more. The couple shares their stories with vulnerability and honesty to encourage other couples that, though the ‘perfect marriage’ doesn’t exist, it can still thrive when it’s centered on God, grace, and growth.
Having fun together can be one of the most meaningful parts of your marriage. Through simple activities, your marriage can go to the next level. John, Greg and Erin give some helpful ideas for keeping your relationship fun during the busy seasons.
Lamar Tyler and his wife, Ronnie, co-founders of the global ministry Black and Married With Kids, discuss the importance of promoting a positive, Biblical view of marriage and family, both in the African-American community and the culture at large.
Dr. Greg and Mrs. Erin Smalley examine the various types of intimacy in marriage – physical, emotional, relational and spiritual – and offer advice for how a husband and wife can cultivate closeness.
With personal stories and humor, Dr. Greg and Mrs. Erin Smalley reflect on the importance of marital commitment and offer insights on how you and your spouse can strengthen your relational endurance and conflict resolution skills.
