Don’t Play the Blame Game

Don’t Play the Blame Game

When you're upset, one of the worst things you can do is fixate too much on blaming your spouse. Dr. Greg Smalley shares a story about a time he snapped at Erin, and how he learned from it. Plus, Jim Daly joins Dr. Bob Paul and Tara Lalonde on why it's important to not give your spouse too much power over how you feel.

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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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