Archived Podcast Episodes

You know i’ve noticed something you do that I find puzzling.

Are you ready for the extended summer sleepover?

Every person and every couple needs a 2 am friend..

Part-time biological parents are sometimes tempted to have an expectation double standard for their kids. But why?

Ex-NFL football player Devon Still and his wife Asha married shortly after Devon’s young daughter, Leah, went into remission from stage four cancer. While rejoicing over Leah’s healing, they were soon blindsided by blended family struggles. Devon and Asha talk with Ron Deal about how they had both been raised in divorced homes and didn’t understand how to create a lasting marriage. They began to learn about blended family dynamics and take intentional steps toward harmony in their relationship. They quit avoiding hard conversations, listened to each other’s feelings, and created new habits in their communication to connect well. They…

One of the great loves of your life..

I once asked a seven-year-old what it felt like when her mom married her stepfather. She said, “It’s kind of like when a friend pushes you down on the playground and runs off and leaves you.” Ouch.

Ever wonder if God’s really listening? (Like, at all?) Can we actually hear His voice? The newly-married Axel Uri talks about how to hear God’s voice, learning from screw-ups, and getting solid advice when making decisions.

Okay go ahead and tell them how good of a driver I am…

This week we’ve been talking about maximizing the fun-factor in your marriage. But did you know that sometimes the path to fun is full of sacrifice.

It his book the meaning of marriage it has such great insight..

Guess what? A regular diet of fun predicts whether stepfamily couples have a dynamic, fulfilling relationship or an unhappy one.

Here’s an idea you never hear me say.. lets go on a vacation ..

You don’t have to be a brain surgeon to guess that having fun together as a couple is good for your marriage. And you’d be right!