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November 8, 2022

Loving Your Blended Family

Millions of people today are in a blended family. While some of those relationships can be very good, many are facing a lot of challenges. Greg, Erin and John give some hope to couples who are struggling with the pain of a previously broken marriage. Featuring Dr. Gary Chapman and Mr. Ron Deal.

Original Air Date: November 8, 2022

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Building Love Together in Blended Families: The 5 Love Languages and Becoming Stepfamily Smart

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Maintaining Emotional Intimacy in the Empty Nest Years

Reaching the empty nest years will create a lot of changes for your marriage, Greg addresses how couples can feel distant in the empty nest years, and John and Erin offer hope to couples who feel far apart. Plus, Jim Daly spoke with Dr. Juli Slattery on maintaining emotional connection in the empty nest years.

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Finding Hope When You Feel Resentment

Many spouses today feel as if there’s a wall of resentment between each other. If you’re in that situation, John, Erin and Greg will share about maintaining a sense of hope. Also, Jim Daly spoke with Sarah and Jeff Walton about how couples can rely on God during a tough time.

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When Your Spouse’s Mind Won’t Change

Many spouses today feel as if there’s a wall of resentment between each other. If you’re in that situation, John, Erin and Greg will share about maintaining a sense of hope. Also, Jim Daly spoke with Sarah and Jeff Walton about how couples can rely on God during a tough time.

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Maintaining Emotional Intimacy in the Empty Nest Years

Reaching the empty nest years will create a lot of changes for your marriage, Greg addresses how couples can feel distant in the empty nest years, and John and Erin offer hope to couples who feel far apart. Plus, Jim Daly spoke with Dr. Juli Slattery on maintaining emotional connection in the empty nest years.

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Finding Hope When You Feel Resentment

Many spouses today feel as if there’s a wall of resentment between each other. If you’re in that situation, John, Erin and Greg will share about maintaining a sense of hope. Also, Jim Daly spoke with Sarah and Jeff Walton about how couples can rely on God during a tough time.

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After an Affair is Confessed

Even if your spouse has betrayed you, God promises to still be with you. The Bible reminds us that He is close to those who are brokenhearted. If your marriage is in a dark place, we want to offer some hope. John, Greg and Erin discuss a few helpful tips for couples on how to get through a valley of deep hurts. Featuring Mr. Mark and Mrs. Jill Savage.

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A Great Goal for Your Marriage

In the early stages of your relationship, it was easy to dream of the perfect marriage. But over time, as your expectations meet reality, it’s easy to let discouragement set in. Erin, Greg and John discuss how to keep growing together as a couple, even when you feel disappointed in your marriage. Featuring guest Dr. Bob Paul.

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Spiritual Maturity in Your Marriage

Growing together spiritually in your marriage doesn’t happen by accident. Sometimes, asking your spouse questions is one of the best ways to start. John, Greg and Erin explain the connection between asking questions and spiritual growth in your relationship.

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Working Through Different Financial Priorities

In a marriage, one spouse tends to save money while the other prefers to spend it. When that’s the case, how can you work together? John, Greg and Erin offer some ideas for how to get on the same page financially in your relationship. Featuring Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Shaunti Feldhahn.

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The Story You Tell Yourself

When you’re frustrated with your spouse, it’s easy to tell yourself things about him or her that aren’t true. We’ve all been guilty of that before. Greg, Erin and John explain how simple gestures of kindness can calm your emotions, even when you feel frustrated with your mate. Featuring Dr. Marcus Warner and Pastor Chris Coursey.