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January 4, 2022

Why Blaming is So Dangerous

If your spouse has hurt you, it's easy to start playing the blame game. But doing so will only make things worse, not better. John, Erin and Greg discuss a step you can take toward healing in your marriage, even after being hurt by your spouse. Featuring Mr. Mark and Mrs. Jill Savage.

Original Air Date: January 4, 2022

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Maintaining Emotional Intimacy in the Empty Nest Years

Reaching the empty nest years will create a lot of changes for your marriage, Greg addresses how couples can feel distant in the empty nest years, and John and Erin offer hope to couples who feel far apart. Plus, Jim Daly spoke with Dr. Juli Slattery on maintaining emotional connection in the empty nest years.

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Finding Hope When You Feel Resentment

Many spouses today feel as if there’s a wall of resentment between each other. If you’re in that situation, John, Erin and Greg will share about maintaining a sense of hope. Also, Jim Daly spoke with Sarah and Jeff Walton about how couples can rely on God during a tough time.

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When Your Spouse’s Mind Won’t Change

Many spouses today feel as if there’s a wall of resentment between each other. If you’re in that situation, John, Erin and Greg will share about maintaining a sense of hope. Also, Jim Daly spoke with Sarah and Jeff Walton about how couples can rely on God during a tough time.

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Maintaining Emotional Intimacy in the Empty Nest Years

Reaching the empty nest years will create a lot of changes for your marriage, Greg addresses how couples can feel distant in the empty nest years, and John and Erin offer hope to couples who feel far apart. Plus, Jim Daly spoke with Dr. Juli Slattery on maintaining emotional connection in the empty nest years.

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Finding Hope When You Feel Resentment

Many spouses today feel as if there’s a wall of resentment between each other. If you’re in that situation, John, Erin and Greg will share about maintaining a sense of hope. Also, Jim Daly spoke with Sarah and Jeff Walton about how couples can rely on God during a tough time.

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Having Fun With Your Differences

It’s common for spouses with completely different personalities to find each other. The early bird marries a night owl, and an extrovert marries an introvert, With such contrasts, it’s easy to get annoyed with your spouse. But what if there was a way to have fun with your differences? John and the Smalleys give some helpful tips for couples who can’t see past their opinions.

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Marriage and Video Games

While some video games aren’t necessarily bad, if they prevent you from communicating with your spouse, they can do great harm to your marriage. John, Erin and Greg provide some hope to those with a spouse who’s addicted to playing video games. Featuring Bill and Pam Farrel.

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Rebuilding Trust in a Broken Marriage

Many marriages have been hurt by the sting of broken trust. If the relationship with your spouse is clouded by distrust, where do you turn to for help? If hope seems dim in your relationship today, John, Greg and Erin will offer some encouragement. Featuring guests Ron and Jody Zappia.

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When Your Spouse Repents

There’s a temptation to think you can change your spouse’s bad habits. However, no matter how hard you try, true repentance is only possible with God’s help. John talks with Erin and Greg about how to move on when your spouse repents from a bad habit. Featuring Mr. Chuck and Mrs. Ann Bentley.

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Rules for Marriage Communication

Just like a professional sport needs rules to be played well, your marriage needs boundaries for effective communication, John talks with the Smalleys about rules they have in their own marriage for communicating with each other. Featuring Dr. Ron and Mrs. Jan Welch.