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May 4, 2021

A Safe Place to Talk

When it's been a long day, having a considerate spouse to share your feelings with is a wonderful gift. But how can you tell your mate what's really going on when you feel upset? John, Greg and Erin provide some guidelines for expressing anger without being rude to your spouse. Featured guest Dr. Kevin Leman

Original Air Date: May 4, 2021

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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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Overcoming Past Sexual Trauma

If you or your spouse have experienced sexual abuse, you are not alone. With God’s help, your healing process can begin today. Greg, Erin and John offer hope to women who’ve been sexually abused.

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Returning to a Godly Perspective on Sex and Romance (Part 2 of 2)

Author Levi Lusko explores the challenges Christian families face in today’s hyper-sexualized culture in which digital technology has made it easier than ever for young people to “hook up” and trade their future health and emotions for momentary pleasure. He offers encouragement to those who’ve been hurt by past mistakes and advice for how we can protect ourselves from temptation and compromise. (Part 2 of 2)

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Forgiving Your Spouse’s Past

Betrayal in your marriage can shatter your heart. But, through the power of forgiveness, you and your spouse can walk the road toward healing. Erin and Greg share with John about a couple they know who experienced God’s healing grace after choosing forgiveness.

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Experiencing the Best Marriage for You and Your Spouse

Ted Lowe and his wife, Nancie, believe many couples make their marriage harder and more complicated than it needs to be, and suggest cultivating four simple, core habits for a healthy relationship in a discussion based on his book Your Best Us: Marriage is Easier Than You Think