Drs. David and Jan Stoop discuss the concept of emotional intelligence; the ability to understand your emotions, as well as your spouse's. The Stoops explain how bettering that understanding can help you improve and strengthen your marriage. (Part 1 of 2)



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Joshua Becker reveals the secret to finding more freedom, time, money, and peace in your life &ndash; owning less! Hear the steps to unlocking more margin to be generous, pursue God, and build up your family by practicing minimalism.&nbsp;
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Ollie Lia shares his story of struggling with anxiety when he started high school, and how his mom, Amber, helped him work through it. Ollie and Amber offer practical steps for teens and parents of teens to work through mental health challenges and find peace in Christ.

 

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