What were some of your financial habits going into marriage? Jim Daly talks to Bob and Linda Lotich, who get very honest about how they handled money before walking the aisle. Also, John, Greg and Erin bring up why it's important for you and your future spouse to talk about your money habits before getting married.
 
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3 Steps to Stop Bankruptcy From Bankrupting Your Marriage
 
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Being Honest About Your Financial History

It's common for married couples to ask, "how often should we be physically intimate?" While there's no rule, Jim Daly speaks to Dr. Michael Sytsma and Shaunti Feldhahn on why many couples struggle to agree on frequency. You'll also hear John and the Smalley's offer encouragement to couples who are struggling to enjoy sex.
 
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The Best Ways to Deal with Mismatched Libidos in Marriage
 
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How Often Should We be Intimate?

How do you deal with a situation where you and your spouse have differing desires regarding sex? Jim Daly talks with Dr. Michael Sytsma and Shaunti Feldhahn about three kinds of sexual desire that most couples deal with. Also, John and the Smalley's discuss what couples can do if one or both spouses are resistant to sexual intimacy.
 
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Three Types of Sexual Desire

Undealt with pain from your childhood can sometimes come up unexpectedly in the ways you treat your spouse. John, Erin and Greg will encourage you to deal with wounds from your childhood. You'll also hear Jim Daly talk with Lisa Jacobson and Phylicia Masonheimer about the need for getting difficult things out in the open.
 
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Coping with Alienation, Anger, and Anxiety in Marriage
 
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When Your Childhood Impacts Your Marriage

When you've had a long day, it's easy to pull out your phone and not talk with your spouse. John and Greg emphasize why it's important to be disciplined with your screen-time in marriage. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with Lisa Jacobson about how she learned to stop watching shows with her husband every evening. Also, Phylicia Masonheimer shares about a time that praying with her husband before bed helped her marriage.
 
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Three Ways to Nurture the Marriage You Want
 
Phubbing, Social Media and Your Marriage
 
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Connecting Well in the Evening

One of the biggest factors in how husbands and wives communicate is the unique ways each of your brains are wired. Bill and Pam Farrel join Jim Daly to address the different ways God designed men and women's brains. Plus, John, Greg and Erin share why your understanding what your mate needs can help you be a better communicator.
 
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Understanding the Differences Between You and Your Spouse
 
Why are Men Like Waffles? Why are Women Like Spaghetti?
 
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Respecting Your Spouse’s Brain Wiring

Do you ever get frustrated by the different ways and your spouse communicate? Jim Daly talks with marriage experts, Bill and Pam Farrel about the differences in how men and women talk. You'll also hear John and the Smalley's share why it's best to show appreciation to your mate, even in spite of your differences.
 
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Understanding the Differences Between You and Your Spouse
 
Why are Men Like Waffles? Why are Women Like Spaghetti?
 
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The Ways Men and Women Process Information

How do you handle painful memories? While it's not fun to think about them, we encourage you to not hide from them either. Jim Daly and Dr. Ron Deal encourage blended families to work through painful situations from the past. Plus, John and the Smalley's encourage you to give yourself grace, even when you get something wrong today.
 
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Hope Restored
 
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Don’t Hide from the Pain

Sadness and pain happen in every family. How do you pick up the pieces, even when you can't shake painful memories? Jim Daly and Dr. Ron Deal address some of the ways sadness and grief impact blended families. Also, John and the Smalley's explain how practicing vulnerability can help heal past wounds.
 
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Hope Restored
 
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How Remarriage Affects Kids
 
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The Ripples of Grief for Blended Families

Have you tried to be encouraging to your spouse, but he or she wasn't receptive to it? Jim Daly talks to Shaunti Feldhahn and Dr. Michael Sytsma about some healthy perspectives on if your spouse isn't receiving your kind words. Plus, John and the Smalley's discuss how positive affirmations can help a couple build trust and have more enjoyable intimacy.
 
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Honest Affirmation Can Make Your Marriage Great
 
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If Your Spouse Doesn’t Receive Positive Affirmations

Being affirmed by your spouse is great, but do you need it to survive? John, Erin and Greg explain why affirming your spouse is healthy, and discuss the difference between a need and a strong desire. You'll also hear from Jim Daly and Dr. Michael Sytsma on why feeling good about yourself is your decision, and should not be dependent on what your spouse says.
 
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Discovering Mutual Pleasure in Marriage
 
Honest Affirmation Can Make Your Marriage Great
 
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Owning Your Responsibility to Feel Good

What your marriage is in a busy season, how can you make time for fun and laughter? Jim Daly speaks to Lisa Jacobson and Phylicia Masonheimer about how they've learned to be joyful during busy seasons. John also talks with Greg and Erin about how they maintain joy, even with a taxing schedule.
 
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A Laugh Between Us
 
What Is Intimacy?
 
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Maintaining Joy When Your Plate is Full

What can you do if you desire romance, but your spouse isn't the romantic type? Jim Daly talks with Lisa Jacobson and Phylicia Masonheimer about a concept they call, "biblical flirtation." Plus, John and the Smalley's share about why it's good for men to be romantic toward their wives.
 
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A Guy’s Guide to Romance
 
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When Your Husband Doesn’t Initiate Romance

Pretending like you've got it all together is not good for your your marriage. John and Greg address why it's not okay to act like your relationship is perfect, especially when there are issues going on. Also, Jim Daly talks with Pastor Rick Bulman about how he and his wife Tiffany don't hide from their broken past, and ways they've seen God heal their marriage.
 
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Hope Restored
 
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Recovering From an Affair
 
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Openness That Leads to Healing

For couples facing remarriage, what's the way to do a wedding right? John and the Smalley's share how they've seen God restore people, even after an unwanted divorce. Also, Jim Daly and Dr. Ron Deal talk about ways kids can be involved in a blended family wedding.
 
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How Remarriage Affects Kids
 
Remarriage Doesn’t Wipe Away Memories and Old Habits
 
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A Wedding for Blended Couples

How do you and your spouse find agreement on ways to discipline your kids? John, Erin and Greg address how this is a common tension point for couples, and why having kids can help you be a better spouse. Also, Dr. Ron Deal and Jim Daly discuss what healthy discipline can look like for blended families.
 
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Discipline Is Worth the Effort
 
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When You and Your Spouse Don’t Agree on Discipline

Money is one of the top areas of conflict for married couples. If you're facing financial problems, John, Erin and Greg will explain why you can still have hope. They'll also address whether or not a prenuptial agreement is a good idea. Plus, Jim Daly and Dr. Ron Deal discuss how blended families can deal with financial issues.
 
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Making a Financial Plan Matters to Your Marriage
 
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Blended Couples and Their Finances

You long to feel emotionally safe in marriage. When you feel that safety, it can positively impact your sexual relationship. Shaunti Feldhahn and Dr. Michael Sytsma talk with Jim Daly about the need to focus on good things in your marriage, even outside of the bedroom. Plus, John and the Smalley's talk about how you can help your mate overcome his or her insecurities.
 
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5 Things Experts Wish You Knew About Healthy Sex in Marriage
 
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Focusing on the Best for a Better Sex Life

The truth is, many couples face challenges regarding physical intimacy. John, Greg, and Erin share why a satisfying sex life takes time and doesn't happen overnight. You'll also hear from Jim Daly, who talks to Shaunti Feldhahn and Dr. Michael Sytsma about common misconceptions many couples have about sex.
 
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5 Things Experts Wish You Knew About Healthy Sex in Marriage
 
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Are We the Only Ones Struggling with Sex?

It can be easy to neglect romance when life gets busy. John talks with the Smalley's about how they've learned to be playful and flirtatious. Also, Jim Daly speaks with Lisa Jacobson and Phylicia Masonheimer about a concept they call, "biblical flirtation," that you can apply to your relationship.
 
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Flirt Your Way to a Better Marriage
 
Conversation Starters for Date Nights
 
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