Getting Rid of Unrealistic Sexual Expectations

Getting Rid of Unrealistic Sexual Expectations

Unrealistic expectations going into marriage will lead to disappointment. That principle also applies to sex. John, Erin and Greg discuss how unhealthy expectations is something many couples struggle with. You'll also hear Jim Daly talk with Shaunti Feldhahn and Dr. Michael Sytsma about loving your spouse, even when sex isn't going perfectly.

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Don’t Settle for Control or Manipulation

Don’t Settle for Control or Manipulation

We all have times of conflict, but what if it feels like your spouse is being controlling or manipulative? Jim Daly talks with Dr. Ron Welch and his wife Jan, who overcame control issues in their own ...

26 Mar 9min

Don’t Pretend, Move Forward

Don’t Pretend, Move Forward

Does it feel hard to forgive your spouse when he or she has hurt you? Jim Daly joins Dr. Randy Schroeder to explain why forgiving your mate is necessary for a healthy marriage. Then, John and Greg wil...

24 Mar 12min

“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

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