Rapid Fire: Marriage Straight Talk

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I'm Not Happy (and It's Your Fault) Mar 24, 2017

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I want to discuss a relatively sensitive topic today that causes all kinds of issues in a marriage….Happiness. Why would the topic of happiness be a sensitive issue? Simple, because many couples think it's their spouse's job to make them happy. In the episode, we will discuss whose job it is.

Build Me Up (Words that Tear Us Apart) Mar 17, 2017

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Words are powerful things and unfortunately, once they are out there, there's no taking them back. When it comes to words, several areas need to be addressed such as before they ever come out, what to do when they do come out and how to get beyond what was said. We’ll address all three areas in this episode.

The A's of a Great Marriage Oct 28, 2016

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Marriage is hard. A phrase uttered often by couples. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There are nine simple guidelines to developing and maintaining a great marriage. And, they all start with the letter A to make it even simpler.

Collateral Benefits Oct 21, 2016

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Collateral benefits are unintended or unexpected benefits from actions toward another person. These benefits can be very influential. Because they are unintended, they are typically received as genuine and not fabricated.

Ultimate Test Oct 14, 2016

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I want to ask you a question that I hope you will carefully consider. If you are honest in your answer, this question will provide great insight into the current state of your marriage. And, it will provide you with a view of how you can improve your marriage regardless of how strong or weak its current state.

Warts and All Sep 30, 2016

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When you said, “I do” you committed to marrying the whole package, warts and all. Warts, or flaws, are those annoying things that just grate on you after a while, especially after the infatuation fades a bit in your relationship. In this episode we discuss how to deal with warts that won't go away.

Seriously Intentional About Your Marriage Sep 23, 2016

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Regardless of the state of your marriage, there’s one rule of thumb that always applies, if you want to improve your marriage, you have to be seriously intentional about it.

Daddy's Little Girl Sep 16, 2016

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The best gifts you can give your kids, especially your daughters, is to love their mother. When I say love their mother, I’m not talking about just saying it, I’m talking about living it.

Celebrating Your Spouse Sep 09, 2016

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We celebrate all kinds of things. Some celebrations are big and long lasting. Other celebrations are smaller and in a more intimate setting. Regardless of the venue, to celebrate someone is to give him or her praise, and to confirm his or her importance. How well do you score in this important areas of marriage?

Zealous for My Marriage Sep 02, 2016

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Zealous means, ‘one who is eagerly devoted or deeply committed to a person or thing.’ It means to be passionate, excited, and on-fire for. In this episode we explore the question, “What if all of us were zealous for our marriages and our spouses?”