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Marriage Survival Skills – Part 2

Conflict is an uncomfortable but inevitable part of every relationship. How you and your spouse handle conflict will determine the quality of your marriage. Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his discussion with marital experts, Dr. Scott Stanley and the late Dr. Gary Smalley. James 3:6 says, “The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.” Discover healthier ways to communicate and foster good will with your spouse instead of tearing each other down.

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Marriage Survival Skills – Part 1

Divorce is a painful and discouraging end to nearly half of all marriages, but what if there were warning signs and techniques that could help couples avoid this heartache? On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson discusses these crucial details with Dr. Scott Stanley and the late Dr. Gary Smalley. Tune in and take advantage of their years of research. These pearls of wisdom could very well save your marriage.

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A Message to Wives

To Husbands: It is high time you realized that your wives are under attack today!

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A Message to Husbands

Husbands, it is high time you realized that your wives are under attack today! Everything they have been taught from early childhood is being subjected to ridicule and scorn. Hardly a day passes when the traditional values of the Judeo-Christian heritage are not blatantly mocked and undermined.

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We’ve Never Been This Way Before

Like the Israelites on the edge of the Jordan River, it seems like we’re all having to grapple with some very difficult challenges, especially in these unprecedented times. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. R.T. Kendall discusses his 2020 book, We've Never Been This Way Before: Trusting God in Unprecedented Times. The renowned theologian draws from Joshua 3:4, reminding us that we need unrivaled faith to navigate the unchartered waters of a pandemic and the divisions in our culture. Let’s be mindful of the hope we have in Jesus and how His perfect love will cast out fear.

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What Does Emotional and Mental Abuse Look Like?

1 Corinthians 13 says, “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.” Although relationships can be full of love, they can also be difficult and sometimes become unhealthy and emotionally destructive. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton interviews Leslie Vernick, a licensed social worker and biblical counselor, to discuss the difficult topic of abusive marriages. According to Leslie, the Church needs to do a better job of not prioritizing the sanctity of marriage above the safety and the sanity of individuals in a marriage if abuse is present.

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Thriving in Love and Money – Part 2

Because husbands and wives view money differently, conflict is inevitable. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Shaunti Feldhahn, author of Thriving in Love and Money, explains that 30% of Christian couples surprisingly maintain separate checking accounts. Ultimately, money problems are about power. Shaunti explains that finances should be an opportunity for connection, not conflict. She also teaches married couples how to take off the “gloves” and recognize they're on the same team.

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Thriving in Love and Money – Part 1

Did you know that money issues are the number one stressor in relationships? And that the problem goes much deeper than how to budget? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews author and social researcher, Shaunti Feldhahn, to discuss her book, Thriving in Love and Money. They also examine the different fears men and women have about finances. After interviewing 3,000 people, Shaunti gleaned that husbands worry about providing for the family while wives are more concerned with whether the family is happy.

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Life with a Messy Mate – Part 2

On today’s edition of Family Talk, Sandra Felton, author of When You Live with a Messie, counsels against nagging your spouse about his or her messiness, but rather, take practical steps to help. This includes changing the house and your own approach to the messiness. Unless you proactively address these ongoing familial conflicts, these leaks can sink your family’s boat.

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The Kindness Challenge: 30 Days to Improve Any Relationship – Part 2

Today on Family Talk, social researcher Shaunti Feldhahn joins Dr. Tim Clinton for a second installment to further discuss her hallmark “Kindness Challenge.” Shaunti explains that kindness has to be intentional, and it is more than just being polite. When it’s done well, kindness has the power to improve strained relationships and turn difficult marriages around. But it takes practice, and everyone has blind spots when it comes to kindness. Shaunti invites listeners to choose one person in their life, and commit to a thirty-day strategic practice of kindness and grace directed toward that individual. Since 89% of people who participate in the kindness challenge see an improvement in their relationships, it’s definitely worth the effort!

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