Have you tried to be encouraging to your spouse, but he or she wasn't receptive to it? Jim Daly talks to Shaunti Feldhahn and Dr. Michael Sytsma about some healthy perspectives on if your spouse isn't receiving your kind words. Plus, John and the Smalley's discuss how positive affirmations can help a couple build trust and have more enjoyable intimacy.



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Have you tried to be encouraging to your spouse, but he or she wasn't receptive to it? Jim Daly talks to Shaunti Feldhahn and Dr. Michael Sytsma about some healthy perspectives on if your spouse isn't receiving your kind words. Plus, John and the Smalley's discuss how positive affirmations can help a couple build trust and have more enjoyable intimacy.
 
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If Your Spouse Doesn’t Receive Positive Affirmations

When you're a newlywed, it's common to make mistakes, as you're learning how to be married. Brad and Marilyn Rhoads share with Jim Daly about bad decisions they made as a young couple, and what they learned from that time. Then, Greg Smalley talks with John and Erin about why we need God's grace when we mess up.

 

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Grace Over Your Mistakes

Porn by nature is a very isolating addiction. If you or someone you're close to is struggling with it, we want to encourage you to bring it into the light. Greg shares with John and Erin about the shame he battled over a secret porn problem. Then, Mark and Rosie Makinney bring up why it's critical for people to be honest about their struggles, if they want true freedom.

 

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Porn by nature is a very isolating addiction. If you or someone you're close to is struggling with it, we want to encourage you to bring it into the light. Greg shares with John and Erin about the shame he battled over a secret porn problem. Then, Mark and Rosie Makinney bring up why it's critical for people to be honest about their struggles, if they want true freedom.
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Getting Real About Porn Addiction

A porn addiction can do serious damage to a marriage. Once it's uncovered, how does a couple find healing? Jim Daly interviews Mark and Rosie Makinney about some of the steps they took after learning Mark was addicted to porn. Plus, John Fuller and Erin Smalley offer hope to couples who find out one or both spouses have a problem with pornography.

 

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A porn addiction can do serious damage to a marriage. Once it's uncovered, how does a couple find healing? Jim Daly interviews Mark and Rosie Makinney about some of the steps they took after learning Mark was addicted to porn. Plus, John Fuller and Erin Smalley offer hope to couples who find out one or both spouses have a problem with pornography.
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