Dave and Ashley Willis explain the importance of having shalom in your home, and define the word shalom as “breaking the hold of chaos.” They encourage couples to manage conflict deliberately and carefully. They also explain why it’s important to break any “stranglehold relationships” – friends that become too needy -- that might impact your home life.
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Dave and Ashley Willis explain the importance of having shalom in your home, and define the word shalom as &ldquo;breaking the hold of chaos.&rdquo; They encourage couples to manage conflict deliberately and carefully. They also explain why it&rsquo;s important to break any &ldquo;stranglehold relationships&rdquo; &ndash; friends that become too needy -- that might impact your home life. <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2026-08-10?refcd=2511404">Receive a copy of the Helping Kids Through Life&rsquo;s Changes bundle and an audio download of "Peace Pirates" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.</a> <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/identifying-negative-strangleholds-in-your-relationships">Get more episode resources&nbsp;</a> <a href="https://podcastfeedback.com/673b60dbde4058b3a1ee6fc0">Do you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family? Leave a message for Jim Daly!&nbsp;</a>

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