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Conflict in Marriage: 2 Common Issues that Couples Avoid Talking About

April 14, 2022

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.

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Transforming Love

March 21, 2022

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.

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Defusing Anger in Marriage

February 18, 2022

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.

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Life Lessons and Love Languages Part 2

February 15, 2022

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.

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Life Lessons and Love Languages Part 1

February 14, 2022

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.

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What’s Your “Argument Cycle”?

February 1, 2022

Are your disagreements with your spouse productive? Are you both able to be heard and understood, and work together for a solution that benefits the 'us' of your marriage? Or do your differences tend to escalate and get stuck in a negative argument cycle?

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Thriving As A Blended Family – Part 2

November 17, 2021

The dynamics of being a stepparent can be tricky. A new stepdad or stepmom in the home can often be a reminder that a child's biological mom or dad is absent. On today's Family Talk, Ron Deal, author of the best-selling book, The Smart Stepfamily, explains that there are two keys to successful step-parenting. First, connect with the child to let him know you are understanding of his emotions concerning the turmoil. Second, do not attempt to "erase and replace" the biological parent. Like God, who lovingly and patiently pursues all of us, stepparents should do the same with their stepchildren.

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Thriving As A Blended Family – Part 1

November 16, 2021

Did you know that 40% of parents raising children under the age of 18 are members of stepfamilies? Some might even say the non-traditional family is the new traditional family. On today's edition of Family Talk, Ron Deal, author of Preparing to Blend: The Couple's Guide to Becoming A Smart Stepfamily, contends that combining families does not have to be like oil and water. He encourages parents to be empathetic with their step kids.

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Domestic Violence and the Trauma in Its Wake – Part 2

November 9, 2021

When a military veteran grapples with post-traumatic stress disorder, we empathize. But do we feel the same for the person who endures PTSD as a result of domestic violence or physical abuse? On today's Family Talk, Dr. Shannae (SHAWN-ay) Anderson explains that, similar to Joseph, whom we learned from Scripture was thrown into a pit and sold into slavery, our past experiences shape who we are. Dr. Anderson encourages listeners that what Satan means for evil, God can redeem for your good. Through Christian counseling, the Lord can heal your emotional trauma.