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May 4, 2021

A Safe Place to Talk

When it's been a long day, having a considerate spouse to share your feelings with is a wonderful gift. But how can you tell your mate what's really going on when you feel upset? John, Greg and Erin provide some guidelines for expressing anger without being rude to your spouse. Featured guest Dr. Kevin Leman

Original Air Date: May 4, 2021

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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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