Every marriage needs a bit of toughness to help weather the difficult times. Jim Daly talks to Sean and Lanette Reed about why your marriage needs grit. Plus, John asks Greg how he and Erin have benefitted from developing resilience as a couple.

 

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If you’re married — or soon to be — you’ve got questions. What makes this relationship work? How do I fix it when it breaks? Where do I go when I need help? Host John Fuller and marriage experts Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley help answer those questions with practical, down-to-earth insights based on God’s design for marriage. Find answers and inspiration in every short episode of this Christian marriage podcast.

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Going Through Loss

Jim & Jean's Tragedy

Finding Strength Together

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Every couple goes through loss sometimes. John and Greg open up about times they went through loss in their marriages, and how God showed up during those times. Also, Jim and Jean Daly share how they worked through a season of mourning.

 

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Every couple goes through loss sometimes. John and Greg open up about times they went through loss in their marriages, and how God showed up during those times. Also, Jim and Jean Daly share how they worked through a season of mourning.
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When You Walk Through a Mourning Season

Introduction

Feeling Offended

Be Honest with Each Other

Marriage Resources

Have you or your spouse ever had an unexpected outburst? It might be that there are unrealistic expectations underneath the surface. Greg and Erin talk to Jim and Jean Daly about how they've worked through expectations and misunderstandings. Plus, John asks the Smalley's how you can practice genuine honesty for the sake of your marriage.

 

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Have you or your spouse ever had an unexpected outburst? It might be that there are unrealistic expectations underneath the surface. Greg and Erin talk to Jim and Jean Daly about how they've worked through expectations and misunderstandings. Plus, John asks the Smalley's how you can practice genuine honesty for the sake of your marriage.
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Dealing with Unmet Expectations and Offenses

Emphasizing the Wrong Things

Hedge Around Family

Overcoming Regrets

So many people regret not spending enough time with their family. How do you avoid making that very mistake? Erin Smalley addresses how she's seen that very scenario in her counseling office. Plus, Jim Daly talks to Jerry Jenkins about things he learned from interviewing five high-profile men, and how that inspired him to spend time with his wife and kids.

 

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Hope Restored

 

How to Guard Your Marriage From Temptation 

 

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So many people regret not spending enough time with their family. How do you avoid making that very mistake? Erin Smalley addresses how she's seen that very scenario in her counseling office. Plus, Jim Daly talks to Jerry Jenkins about things he learned from interviewing five high-profile men, and how that inspired him to spend time with his wife and kids.
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