Larry McCall has been married to his high school sweetheart for more than 50 years and pastored the same church for over 40. He knows firsthand what it takes to enjoy a marriage that lasts. He's also seen the bad things that happen to marriages in the middle and later years.

In his book A Seasoned Marriage, he walks couples through the seasons that can quietly undo a marriage: empty nests, adult kids moving back home, aging parents, and the slow drift from spouse to roommate. He and Arlene talk about why putting Christ at the center of marriage matters more than ever as the years go on, and how couples can become closer friends instead of growing apart. If your kids are young, this episode is still for you — what you build now is what you'll have later. 

1:28 — Why the gospel has to be at the center of marriage, not just the beginning of it

3:28 — The "happiness trap" — what couples reveal when they pursue divorce

6:39 — When your spouse's faith is weak and you're carrying the marriage alone

8:25 — The story of a woman whose non-Christian husband came to faith after decades of prayer

10:31 — The low point in Larry and Gladine's marriage, and what turned it around

16:02 — Navigating adult kids moving back home without it wedging the marriage

23:38 — The difference between a Christian grandparent and an intentional Christian grandparent

 

Grab a copy of Larry McCall's book: A Seasoned Marriage

Learn more about Walking with Jesus Ministries: http://www.wljministries.org/

More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:

SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.

Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.

Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook

Go to Arlene's YouTube Channel

How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.

Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com

Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)

 

Larry McCall has been married to his high school sweetheart for more than 50 years and pastored the same church for over 40. He knows firsthand what it takes to enjoy a marriage that lasts. He's also seen the bad things that happen to marriages in the middle and later years.
In his book&nbsp;A Seasoned Marriage, he walks couples through the seasons that can quietly undo a marriage: empty nests, adult kids moving back home, aging parents, and the slow drift from spouse to roommate. He and Arlene talk about why putting Christ at the center of marriage matters more than ever as the years go on, and how couples can become closer friends instead of growing apart. If your kids are young, this episode is still for you &mdash; what you build now is what you'll have later.&nbsp;
1:28 &mdash; Why the gospel has to be at the center of marriage, not just the beginning of it
3:28 &mdash; The "happiness trap" &mdash; what couples reveal when they pursue divorce
6:39 &mdash; When your spouse's faith is weak and you're carrying the marriage alone
8:25 &mdash; The story of a woman whose non-Christian husband came to faith after decades of prayer
10:31 &mdash; The low point in Larry and Gladine's marriage, and what turned it around
16:02 &mdash; Navigating adult kids moving back home without it wedging the marriage
23:38 &mdash; The difference between a Christian grandparent and an intentional Christian grandparent
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Grab a copy of Larry McCall's book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Seasoned-Marriage-Living-Gospel-Middle/dp/1645075001/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KMhNc7Cl8iBYc2UdbIDrc4YhzOOSnXvyouL2SjvnAjmetu45L-tqws3ulMxLBmlpBFE3hb81RQ3xvVS2BYPt498adbcdxRJZSlUR93jTbkl5dlwvZWKCl-WzE0J7KWtw4qtypuYjzFfKjWm4eL1wBTVAkAYnEN1w2TeV1C4-kmQFn2iO7InO8mTs4SkuMqx4hDma7sEdYFus1CPgopr6LHTaWssrEIamF9LXb-XMj-jljw2zMdsSA6_zQYSTxZx9cfeCPIE3SlQjCUfPiPGwmYduxlALgLanRpPBVCy4z5c.8JUwuZ7s-9HGqqR7hDlalwj33jm-IV5KJQuDKc7Zdzs&amp;qid=1780712546&amp;sr=1-1-catcorr">A Seasoned Marriage</a>
Learn more about Walking with Jesus Ministries:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wljministries.org/">http://www.wljministries.org/</a>
More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:
SUBSCRIBE to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe">Arlene's newsletter&nbsp;</a>"What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.
Check out&nbsp;<a href="https://arlenepellicane.com/books/">Arlene's BOOKS</a>&nbsp;including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.
Follow Arlene on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/arlenepellicane/">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and/or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/">Facebook</a>
Go to Arlene's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ArleneHappyHome">YouTube Channel</a>
How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film">Watch the free video</a>,&nbsp;Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://gabb.com/">Gabb Wireless phone&nbsp;</a>for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)
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A happy home doesn't happen by accident, but it can be created with love, intention, and good family habits. If you need encouragement and guidance as a parent and/or spouse, this show is for you!  Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your present reality and ideal family. 

Your host Arlene Pellicane is a speaker and author of several books, including Making Marriage Easier, Screen Kids and Parents Rising. She and her husband James have been married for more than 27 years and have three children. 

Inside this podcast, you’ll meet some of the kindest and smartest experts when it comes to marriage and parenting. Get ready for fun, Biblical insights, and practical conversations that will change your thinking, give you hope, and spark positive change.  Let's do this together! 

A happy home doesn't happen by accident, but it can be created with love, intention, and good family habits. If you need encouragement and guidance as a parent and/or spouse, this show is for you!&nbsp; Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your present reality and ideal family.&nbsp; Your host <a href="https://arlenepellicane.com/">Arlene Pellicane</a> is a speaker and author of several books, including Making Marriage Easier, Screen Kids and Parents Rising. She and her husband James have been married for more than 27 years and have three children.&nbsp; Inside this podcast, you&rsquo;ll meet some of the kindest and smartest experts when it comes to marriage and parenting. Get ready for fun, Biblical insights, and practical conversations that will change your thinking, give you hope, and spark positive change.&nbsp; Let's do this together!&nbsp;

This show is for women and men who want a happier home life. Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your ideal family and the real thing. You don’t have to come from a happy home to create one. Your host <a...

The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane

This show is for women and men who want a happier home life. Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your ideal family and the real thing. You don’t have to come from a happy home to create one. 

Your host Arlene Pellicane is a speaker and author of several books, including 31 Days to a Happy Husband and Parents Rising. She and her husband James have been married for more than 21 years and have three children. 

Inside this podcast, you’ll meet some of the kindest and smartest experts when it comes to marriage and parenting. Get ready for fun and practical conversations that will change your thinking, give you hope, and spark positive change.  

This show is for women and men who want a happier home life. Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your ideal family and the real thing. You don&rsquo;t have to come from a happy home to create one. Your host <a href="https://arlenepellicane.com/">Arlene Pellicane</a> is a speaker and author of several books, including 31 Days to a Happy Husband and Parents Rising. She and her husband James have been married for more than 21 years and have three children.&nbsp; Inside this podcast, you&rsquo;ll meet some of the kindest and smartest experts when it comes to marriage and parenting. Get ready for fun and practical conversations that will change your thinking, give you hope, and spark positive change.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Happy Home with Arlene Pellicane 

How Your Marriage Can Go the Distance with Larry McCall

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