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#074: 4 Common Mistakes Husbands and Wives Make in Marriage (Podcast) Jul 14, 2015

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News flash: No one is perfect. And that means no marriage is perfect either. Every marriage is full of relationship mistakes. Husbands get lazy, break promises, and put their work before their families. Wives say hurtful things, start nagging, and can be disrespectful.

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#073: 3 Strategies for Turning Trials into Triumphs Jun 16, 2015

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Life is full of blitzes that can really hit us hard. Loss of a job, a health issue, a marriage issue. So how do we turn those trials or blitzes into triumphs? Former NFL quarterback Jeff Kemp knows how the worst moment in football can turn into the best. And he reminds us: “The quarterback […]

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#072: How to Agreeably Disagree with Your Spouse (Podcast) Jun 09, 2015

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Do you find tough decisions in your marriage challenging? Well, every marriage has conflict and is full of tough decisions. Whether or not to move. How to discipline your children. Whether or not to accept a new job. How to spend your money. The list goes on and on. Tough decisions like these often lead […]

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#071: You Might Be a Family Guy if…with Jeff Foxworthy (Podcast) Jun 02, 2015

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What does it mean to be a family guy? Comedian Jeff Foxworthy shares how you might be a family guy if…you are intentional about spending time with your kids. And that you may need to stop doing things for a season in order to make being a dad your priority. Jeff Foxworthy reminds us: “Life […]

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#070: How to Be an All Pro Dad with Detroit Lions Head Coach Jim Caldwell (Podcast) May 26, 2015

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Being a dad is my most important job. And, as in any job, we have to understand our mission and our goals for that job. An executive needs to understand the goals for his company. A head football coach needs to understand the mission for his team – coaches and players. So, as fathers, we […]

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#069: Every Man’s Battle with Steve Arterburn (Podcast) May 19, 2015

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Do you need to win the war on sexual temptation? What do you say to a man who thinks calling it a battle is taking it a bit too far? In reality, pornography is the short-sighted process of self-gratification. And, unbeknownst to the pornography user, they are also funding the sex industry. Therefore, pornography is the […]

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#068: What to Remember Before You Call It Quits in Marriage (Podcast) May 12, 2015

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There is nothing more devastating than a spouse considering calling it quits in their marriage. They ask things like, “What if I’m the only one putting in any effort?” “Why am I so lonely?” and “Should I just give up and call it quits in my marriage?” Well, rather than begin down the painful path […]

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#067: How to Lead Your Family Well with New Orleans Saints Tight End Benjamin Watson (Podcast) May 05, 2015

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Being a dad is our most important job and, when something is our job, we need to understand our mission. So what is our mission as fathers? To love and lead our families well. On today’s podcast episode, New Orleans Saints tight end Benjamin Watson shares the 3 keys to family leadership: love, trust, and […]

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#066: The Truth about Pornography (Podcast) Apr 28, 2015

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No one is immune to pornography. Everywhere you turn, it’s becoming more and more available. At the same time, men are becoming less and less aware of its harmful nature and its lasting impacts. So how can you live honorably in a sex-driven culture? How can you avoid taking that “second look”? Well, on today’s episode, Kevin Delaney will answer these questions as we discuss the dangers of pornography. Everyone needs to know the truth about porn.

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#065: How to Identify Your Real Marriage Issues (Podcast) Apr 21, 2015

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There’s nothing simple about marriage conflict. It’s messy, it’s moody, and it’s mostly a misunderstanding. Many couples think they’re arguing about one thing, when they’re actually arguing about something completely and totally different! So how can you get on the same page as your spouse and lessen the amount of conflict in your marriage? On […]

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