• When Two Strong Personalities Clash
    Jul 17 2025

    When you and your spouse are in an argument, it can be pretty intense. Ryan Frederick talks with Jim Daly about how he's learned to be more gentle when in conflict with his wife. Then, Erin Smalley explains why it's good for wives to keep learning about how their husbands think.

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    Loving Your Wife with Your Words

    Encouraging Your Spouse Through Positive Communication

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    13 mins
  • Your Temperament as a Husband
    Jul 15 2025

    It's not just about what you say to your spouse, but it's also about how you say it. Ryan Frederick and Jim Daly address why it's important to watch your tone as a husband. Plus, John and Greg offer encouragement to husbands who are more introverted and don't feel like talking much.

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    10 mins
  • Birth-Order and Biblical Examples
    Jul 10 2025

    Every person, based on your birth-order, has strengths and weaknesses. Dr. Kevin Leman and Jim Daly address some of the biblical examples of how birth-order influences someone's personality. Plus, Erin and John discuss perfectionist spouses, and why striving for perfectionism is a bad idea for any marriage.

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    Creating a Shared Vision for Your Marriage

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    10 mins
  • When You and Your Spouse Are the Same Birth-Order
    Jul 8 2025

    Many couples tend to marry someone outside of their birth-order. But what about the scenario where people of the same birth-order get married? Dr. Kevin Leman talks with Jim Daly about when middle children and babies of the family get married to each other. Then, Erin and John discuss why it's important to not assume your spouse is a certain personality, based on if he or she is a first-born, middle child, or youngest.

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    How Your Birth Order Shapes Your Marriage

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    10 mins
  • Sticking it Out in Your Marriage
    Jul 3 2025

    In the moments you feel frustrated, how do you look past the annoyances in your marriage? Sean and Lanette Reed speak to Jim Daly about how they've learned to ask for help as a couple. Then, John and the Smalley's bring up how to work through tough times together.

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    12 mins
  • When You Need Grit in Your Marriage
    Jul 1 2025

    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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    10 mins
  • God Can Turn It Around So Quickly
    Jun 26 2025

    No matter how hopeless things might feel in your marriage, God can still restore you. Jim Daly speaks to Josh and Katie Walters about how a trip to the Grand Canyon brought hope to their marriage. Also, John and Erin will encourage you that a tough situation doesn't have to be the end of your relationship.

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    Hope Restored

    Restoring Your Marriage After an Affair

    Counseling Consultation and Referrals

    Healing from Infidelity: How to Rekindle Intimacy and Connection in Your Marriage

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    12 mins
  • Regaining Purpose After a Traumatic Event
    Jun 24 2025

    How does a marriage recover from trauma? If you or a couple you're close to is experiencing a major challenge, you'll be encouraged by John, Greg and Erin's insights. Plus, Josh and Katie Walters bring up how they regained a sense of vision after Katie had an affair.

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    Hope Restored

    Restoring Your Marriage After an Affair

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    Healing from Infidelity: How to Rekindle Intimacy and Connection in Your Marriage

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    12 mins