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Did you know that one-third of lottery winners go bankrupt within 5 years? It’s called “the lottery curse.” This free cash flow was supposed to solve all their problems, but it only created more. In this video, Ron and Trina Alleyne offer better solutions for financial success. Their insights come from Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book, Night Light for Couples.
Studies show one of the primary reasons marriages fail is a couple’s inability to resolve their disagreements over money. In this new video, Ron and Trina Alleyne explain that when a husband and wife fight over finances, there’s often a deeper spiritual problem. Their insights on how to prioritize biblically come from Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book Night Light for Couples (page 153).
It has been said that “misery loves company,” meaning that those who are suffering enjoy knowing others are struggling too. But that’s not pleasing to God. In this video, Ron and Trina Alleyne explain that when we help carry someone else’s burden, we often shed some of our own pain. These hope-filled insights come from Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book, Night Light for Couples.
It’s been said that life is one of the greatest baseball pitchers ever – always throwing a curveball when we least expect it. No matter how hard we try, we can’t stop difficult times from happening. In this video, Ron and Trina Alleyne explain how we can glorify God even in the darkest circumstances. Their challenging insights come from Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book, Night Light for Couples.
The fertility doctor told Ron and Trina Alleyne that they would never have their own biological children. All of the drugs, treatments, and procedures failed. And Trina found out that she would never produce eggs. Today, they have six beautiful children! What changed? Watch this captivating introduction to a special couple and their miracle kids to find out.
In your marriage, which one of you is the financial saver? And which one is the spender? And what about intimacy? Is there one who prefers more time together in the bedroom than the other? On today's edition of Family Talk, Christian researcher Shaunti Feldhahn advises listeners on what these common marital squabbles are really about. Oddly enough, they're not about money or sex. Rather, the tension often results from spouses' different fears and values, and that can lead to resentment, bruised egos and feelings of rejection.
The seeds of divorce often take root when a home lacks two little words. If couples fail to say, "thank you," it can cause resentment and loneliness. In this new video, Brenen and Morgan Beeler explain how to show appreciation in a way that brings life back to your relationship. Their insights are based on Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s devotional "Transforming Love," which is on page 166 of their book Night Light for Couples.
When a husband and wife blow up at one another, it can quickly become destructive. A marriage cannot withstand ongoing anger. Psalm 37:8 warns, "Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; it leads only to evil." On today's classic edition of Family Talk, the late Jean Lush suggests that you can defuse the intensity by talking to a close friend, exercising, or even doing something constructive such as cleaning the garage. These strategies will help you to cool off and wisely address your spouse in a gentle manner that will be pleasing to the Lord.
You might be surprised to learn that Gary Chapman, best-selling author of The Five Love Languages, had a rough start in his own marriage. Long before he discovered the five love languages, his relationship with his wife, Karolyn, was rocky to say the least! On today's edition of Family Talk, Gary explains that it wasn't until he began serving his wife, as Christ serves the church, that things really started to turn around.
On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton is joined by Gary Chapman, author of the best-seller, The Five Love Languages, to discuss Gary's most recent book, Life Lessons and Love Languages. You'll hear about pivotal moments in Gary's life, from his profession of faith at the age of 10, to discovering the five love languages during his years of counseling married couples. In this candid conversation, Chapman shares life lessons he's learned during his 84-year unexpected journey.
