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December 16, 2021

In-Laws and Staying Committed

There's an old saying about marriage, "you don't just marry your spouse, you marry the person's family." If we're honest, sometimes learning to get along with in-laws is a big adjustment. John, Erin and Greg share about staying committed while trying to get along with your spouse's family. Featuring Mrs. Melanie Shankle.

Original Air Date: December 16, 2021
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