Focused Communication & Childhood Wounds

Focused Communication & Childhood Wounds

Having a successful marriage requires being focused in your communication and also honest about past wounds. But what about the wounds are as serious as trauma from your childhood? Jim Daly talks with Gary Thomas about a couple who faced that very scenario. Plus, John and the Smalley's offer hope those struggling to heal from past hurts.

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“What I’m Hearing You Say Is …”

“What I’m Hearing You Say Is …”

We've all had moments where we misunderstood our spouse. Greg opens up about some of the ways he's not understood things Erin has said. Then, Jim Daly joins Rob and Gina Flood, who give some practical...

19 Mar 11min

3 Questions to Make Your Marriage Better

3 Questions to Make Your Marriage Better

It's easy to play blame-games in your marriage, but it's better to ask yourself some hard questions. Greg Smalley opens up about some times where he got honest with himself. Then, Dr. Gary Chapman joi...

17 Mar 11min

When a Wife Encourages Her Man

When a Wife Encourages Her Man

One of the most powerful things a wife can do is encourage her husband. Ann Wilson and her husband Dave talk to Jim Daly about a time where she chose to speak words of life into Dave's heart. Also, Gr...

12 Mar 14min

Laugh When Things Go Wrong

Laugh When Things Go Wrong

When was the last time you and your spouse laughed at something? Ted Cunningham sits down with Jim Daly to share a few times he and his wife Amy have found reasons to laugh together. You'll also hear ...

10 Mar 12min

“What Happened to the Person I Married?”

“What Happened to the Person I Married?”

Most couples go through a tough season where you wonder, "What happened to the honeymoon phase?" Greg Smalley shares some statistics on how many couples are actually struggling today. Also, Jim Daly s...

5 Mar 12min

Overcome Loneliness by Talking

Overcome Loneliness by Talking

We're living in a lonely generation today. Dr. Heather Holleman and her husband Ashley join Jim Daly to address the dangers of isolation and how to form warm connections. Then, John asks Erin Smalley ...

3 Mar 11min

Let Go of Control, Open Your Heart

Let Go of Control, Open Your Heart

Being successful in marriage sometimes looks like letting go of unrealistic expectations and striving for real connection. Rebecca St. James and Cubbie Fink talk with Jim Daly about a few adjustments ...

26 Feb 11min

When He Popped the Question

When He Popped the Question

What was the moment like when you got engaged? Greg and Erin Smalley tell the story of when he asked Erin to marry him. Then, Jim Daly talks to Rebecca St. James and her husband Cubbie on how he poppe...

24 Feb 13min

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