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#084: 4 Seasons of Marriage with Dennis Rainey (Podcast – Part 2) Sep 22, 2015

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Every year the earth goes through four seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter. In the same way, our marriages go through different seasons. Some are warm and easy like an April afternoon. Others are as cold and difficult as a December night. So how do we make the most of whatever season of marriage we’re […]

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#083: 4 Seasons of Marriage with Dennis Rainey (Podcast – Part 1) Sep 15, 2015

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All great things have to start somewhere. And marriage is no exception! The joy, love and intimacy of marriage begin with patience and truth and plenty of hard work. But despite the difficulties, we want the seasons of your marriage to be as smooth and healthy as possible. So on today’s podcast, we’ll be talking through […]

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#082: A Life of Purpose with Super Bowl-Winning Quarterback Kurt Warner (Podcast) Sep 08, 2015

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Living a life of purpose means 3 things: It begins with passion, grows into success, and overflows with kindness. Living with passion means chasing after what you love. Living with success means aiming for wins in your family, your work, and your relationships. Living with kindness means always being ready and willing to give back. […]

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#081: Your Sacred Yes: Sometimes the Wisest Yes is a No (Podcast) Sep 01, 2015

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Life is demanding. No one can debate that! We’re constantly being asked to help with this or volunteer for that. Our first instinct is to say yes to every opportunity—yes to more work hours, yes to another activity for the kids, yes to helping with a new charity. Sure. These are good things, but they become […]

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#080: How to Fight Your Most Important Battles with Tony Dungy (Podcast) Aug 27, 2015

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We all face battles in life and in marriage. So how do we fight these battles well? In the new movie War Room, we’re reminded of our most important weapons…humility, sacrifice, and prayer. So on today’s show, we’ll be talking with former NFL coach and current sports analyst Tony Dungy about how to use these […]

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#079: 3 Tools for Building a Stronger Family with Jon Gordon (Podcast) Aug 18, 2015

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Building a strong family is like building a house: it requires hard work. To help make that work a bit easier, you’ll need to be equipped with the right tools. So on today’s podcast, author Jon Gordon and I will be your handymen. We’ll provide you with 3 tools for building a stronger family based on his new book, The Carpenter. Jon is a best-selling author and inspirational speaker. He and his wife have two teenagers.

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#078: What Every Husband and Wife Must Agree On (Podcast) Aug 11, 2015

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We’ve all heard this saying: Let’s agree to disagree. It’s an easy way for people to keep their own opinions. But when it comes to a healthy marriage, there are certain things couples MUST agree on: children, money, and life goals. Agreeing on such crucial things doesn’t require compromising your morals…it simply means adjusting your mindset and working together with your spouse because, at the end of the day, you and your spouse should be on the same team!

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#077: Putting Your Family First with Michael W. Smith (Podcast) Aug 04, 2015

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Oftentimes, to put family first is easier said than done…especially when you’re an award-winning, international music sensation! But that hasn’t stopped Michael W. Smith from maintaining a strong relationship with his wife, kids, and grand kids.

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#076: Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters with Meg Meeker (Podcast – Part 2) Jul 28, 2015

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Recently, I had Dr. Meg Meeker in to discuss her book Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know. We discussed 3 secrets, and we had such a great time. So I invited her back to go through three more! A man will face many challenges in his lifetime. But one of his […]

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#075: Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters with Meg Meeker (Podcast – Part 1) Jul 21, 2015

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A man will face many challenges in his lifetime. But one of his biggest challenges will be building a strong relationship with his daughter. With more and more research revealing the incredible influence a dad has over his little girl, the time to build that relationship is now.

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