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August 26, 2021

Stop the Sarcasm!

Telling jokes can be a great way to liven up your marriage. But, a good punch line should never come at your spouse's expense. Greg, Erin and John explain why sarcasm can be toxic for your marriage. Featuring Matt and Lisa Jacobson.

Original Air Date: August 26, 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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Discovering God’s Freedom From Pornography (Part 2 of 2)

In this Best of 2019 broadcast, Nick Stumbo and his wife, Michelle, describe how their marriage has been restored after he found freedom from a long-time addiction to pornography and the overwhelming guilt and shame that accompanied it. They offer encouragement and hope to troubled couples who are struggling with the impact of pornography and infidelity on their marriage. (Part 2 of 2)

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Why You Must Talk About Money

Financial stress is one of the most common reasons for conflict in marriages today. But, it’s also something that many couples are uncomfortable talking about. John chats with Greg and Erin about how they’ve overcome financial challenges in their relationship. Featuring guests Jeff and Shaunti Feldhahn.

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Staying Together When You Feel Like Leaving (Part 2 of 2)

Bill and Vicki Rose discuss how their marriage suffered in its early years as a result of substance abuse, infidelity, and an unhealthy focus on their careers, which led to them separating. They describe how they eventually found faith in Jesus Christ, which restored their relationship, and how God has sustained them now through over 40 years of marriage. (Part 2 of 2)

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Ending Isolation in Your Marriage

When you don’t feel as close to your spouse as you’d like, how do you reconnect? While some seasons are busier than others, feeling disconnected long-term is not healthy. John, Greg and Erin discuss how listening to each other can help rekindle your relationship.