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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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The Powerful Influence of a Wife – Part 2

In this Part 2 edition, Cindi McMenamin, author of When a Woman Inspires Her Husband, along with her husband, Hugh, share how a Christian wife can be the ultimate encourager to her husband in and outside the home. She should help him look good, refrain from criticizing him in public, encourage him privately and elevate him in front of others. When a wife shows her husband that kind of unconditional Christ-like love, their marriage will be transformed!

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The Powerful Influence of a Wife – Part 1

Christian wives are often misled by contemporary culture's false expectations of their husbands. Cindi McMenamin, author of When a Woman Inspires Her Husband, shares two pieces of advice with Dr. James Dobson. First, she says a wife needs to look to God to be the primary One to meet her emotional needs. And second, she should become her husband's biggest cheerleader, giving him the respect he desires. When she follows that biblical model, as Cindi's husband, Hugh, confirms in this thoughtful roundtable discussion, her husband will become the man she needs him to be.

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Trusting One Another Begins with God

Of course, even in the best of marriages, it is possible for husbands and wives to err and break the other's trust. That is why we must rely on God's powernot our ownif we hope to achieve an intimate

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Women Have Needs That Men Do Not Comprehend

"Home-work" imposes some special frustrations and tensions on women, and we should face them squarely. Even for a mother who is deeply committed to her family and its welfare, there may be times when

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Speaking the Language of Love Part 2

Do you ever feel like your significant other just doesnt GET you? If so, then dont miss this edition of Family Talk, where youll hear relationship experts Drs. Les and Leslie Parrot as they discuss with Dr. Dobson their book, Love Talk: Speak Each Others Language Like You Never Have Before. Theyll share tips and advice to help improve communication between you and your spouse. Its never too late to get on the same page. Find out how, today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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Speaking the Language of Love Part 1

Do you ever feel like your significant other just doesnt GET you? If so, then dont miss this edition of Family Talk, where youll hear relationship experts Drs. Les and Leslie Parrot as they discuss with Dr. Dobson their book, Love Talk: Speak Each Others Language Like You Never Have Before. Theyll share tips and advice to help improve communication between you and your spouse. Its never too late to get on the same page. Find out how, today on Dr. James Dobsons Family Talk.

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What Would You Give Up for Your Spouse?

Robertson McQuilkin, as reported in his book A Promise Kept, served as president of a thriving seminary and Bible college in South Carolina for more than twenty years. His wife, Muriel, supported him

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