April 2, 2019
John and Greg are joined by Erin Smalley to talk about investing quality time in your marriage. Featuring Pam and Bill Ferrel.
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Bill and Pam Farrel have been working together to help couples and families for more than 40 years. The Farrels are popular speakers, best-selling authors, and the co-founders of Love-Wise, a ministry dedicated to helping people build successful relationships. The couple has co-authored numerous books including The 10 Best Decisions Ever Parent Can Make, Red Hot Monogamy, and Men are Like Waffles, Women are Like Spaghetti. Bill and Pam have three grown sons and five grandchildren. You can learn more about the Farrels here.
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.
In a discussion based on his book Sacred Marriage, Gary Thomas describes how God uses marriage to make us holy, not just happy. (Part 1 of 2)
Your marriage will encounter a difficult season, but how you work through it will determine the strength of your relationship. John and Greg explain how you can encourage your spouse, even when it feels like the love has grown cold.
What do you do if your spouse says “I don’t love you anymore”? Dr. David Clarke offers guidance and hope as he discusses how you can navigate a marital crisis and help restore lost love. He explains why couples drift apart, what to do if your spouse is having an affair, how to practice tough love, and more. (Part 2 of 2)
A healthy marriage is built on the foundation of open communication. The same is true for your sex life. John and Greg give some ideas for how to talk about sex with your spouse, even when it feels awkward.
No matter how much you love your spouse, he or she can still drive you crazy. John talks with Greg and Erin about how they work through their annoying habits with each other.
