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Finding Joy and Spiritual Growth in Your Marriage - Love Like You Mean It 2025 Mar 12, 2025

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Tired of the same old marital struggles? Join us as we explore the secrets to a thriving marriage, straight from couples who have weathered the storms and found lasting joy. This episode dives into powerful insights from a panel of experienced couples who emphasize that the key to a successful marriage isn't about changing your spouse but about surrendering to God and focusing on your own spiritual growth. We'll unpack the often misunderstood concepts of headship, submission, respect, and love, moving beyond transactional love to embracing the unconditional love that strengthens and sustains. Discover the importance of mutual surrender, where both partners prioritize serving one another. We'll also discuss balancing career and family, avoiding neglecting your spouse, and reigniting the spark of playfulness that keeps joy alive. Learn how faith can be the foundation of your marriage and how trusting the Holy Spirit to work in your partner can bring about transformative change.

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Re-Discovering Joyful Acceptance in Marriage - Love Like You Mean It 2025 Mar 11, 2025

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Do you remember the excitement of early dating, the eagerness to welcome your new love into your life? Trent and Andrea Griffith remind us how easily that fades in marriage, but how crucial it is to reignite that spirit of welcome. In this episode, we explore Romans 15:7 and discover four powerful ways to welcome your spouse as Christ welcomed us, starting with joy. We discuss "The Prodigal Son" story, C.S. Lewis's insights on the eternal nature of individuals, and the powerful example of Jesus welcoming the "sinful woman" while being rejected by his host. Join us as we uncover the transformative power of seeing ourselves as welcomed by Christ, learn to extend that same grace to our spouses, and understand how true welcoming goes beyond mere politeness to recognizing the inherent value of every person. It's not about condoning sin but about offering forgiveness, believing in potential, and ultimately glorifying God through our relationships.

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Unpacking Your Marriage Baggage - Love Like You Mean It 2025 Mar 10, 2025

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We all bring baggage into our relationships, but some baggage is heavier than others. Ron and Nan Deal explore the often unspoken burdens couples carry, including pride, the scars of abuse, and even the profound grief of losing a child. We'll examine common but ineffective approaches to dealing with this baggage, such as expecting your partner to fix you or trying to eliminate their issues. Discover the power of humility, the importance of submitting to God, and how trusting Him with our pain can lead to guidance, direction, and healing within your marriage.

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Rewiring Your Heart and Mind, Part Two - Dr. Lee Warren Mar 07, 2025

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Ever feel like your past, or even your family's past, is holding you back? Author Dr. Lee Warren discusses the incredible power of the mind to heal from trauma and reshape your future.

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Listen to the full FamilyLife Blended Podcast, episode 144 "Hope is What the Doctor Ordered"
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Rewiring Your Heart and Mind, Part One - Dr. Lee Warren Mar 06, 2025

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Neurosurgeon and Iraq War veteran Dr. Lee Warren explores the powerful connection between neuroscience, faith, and healing from trauma. Discover how grief, loss, and past relationship pain can impact your brain, creating negative patterns that affect your present and future.

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Listen to the full FamilyLife Blended Podcast, episode 144 "Hope is What the Doctor Ordered"
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The Young Men We Need - Brant Hansen Mar 05, 2025

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Where are the young men we need today? Author Brant Hansen offers a vision for healthy masculinity, emphasizing purpose, responsibility, and the importance of being "keepers of the garden."

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Redefining Masculinity for the Modern Man - Brant Hansen Mar 04, 2025

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Masculinity doesn't need a rebrand; it needs to be redefined. Author Brant Hansen explores how traditional ideas of manhood often fall short, especially for young men, and unpacks a powerful alternative: the concept of men as "keepers of the garden"—protectors, providers, and cultivators of security.

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Reclaiming Manhood - Brant Hansen Mar 03, 2025

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What does it mean to be a man in today's world? Author Brant Hansen talks about the crisis of masculinity and how to reclaim a biblical vision for manhood. Brant challenges both toxic masculinity and passive stereotypes, offering a refreshing perspective rooted in security and protection.

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The 5 Traits of a Great Dad: Jerrad Lopes Feb 28, 2025

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What makes a great dad? Jerrad Lopes, founder of "Dad Tired," shares five traits and practical steps to become the father you want to be.

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Learn more about Jerrad Lopes at dadtired.com or follow him on Instagram @JaredLopes
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Building a Legacy of Love Through Intentional Fatherhood: Jerrad Lopes & Bobby Markham Feb 27, 2025

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Simple yet meaningful activities can quickly turn fatherhood from a struggle to an overnight success. Jerrad Lopes and Bobby Markham give practical advice for parents seeking to reconnect with their children through repentance, presence, and consistent effort.

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Learn more about Jerrad Lopes at dadtired.com or follow him on Instagram @JaredLopes
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