Best Couples Counseling Center Podcasts (2024)

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Healing After Divorce 52:21

12m ago52:21

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We discourage every couple from divorce, but sometimes there isn't a choice. Join Greg & Erin as they sit down with author Susan Birdseye as she shares her story about facing infidelity, divorce, and the goodness of God. Later, we hear a devotion from Bill Arbuckle about famed explorer Ernest Shackleton. Then, we hear a question from a listener who…

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Supporting Your Spouse's Independent Pursuits 50:09

2h ago50:09

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Do you find yourself wondering how you balance dependence & independence in your marriage? Join Greg & Erin as they sit down with Dr. Juli Slattery and her husband Michael, to talk about how they've maintained an intimate connection supported through successful, time consuming, independent careers. Later, we debunk the popular marriage "prepare for…

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Some Favorite Books To Help Christian Couples (From A Marriage Therapist’s Bookshelf) 17:38

2h ago17:38

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As a Christian counseling agency, one of the most common questions that we get from our local pastors is “How can I help this couple in my church who is struggling?” Today, let’s offer some resources! There are plenty of ideas for conversations, questions to ask, and things to try with couples who are struggling. But one of the best ways to find a …

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Supporting a Disabled Spouse with Ken & Joni Eareckson Tada 1:03:50

9d ago1:03:50

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If you are married with a disabled spouse, you may experience spouse caregiver burnout, resentment or loneliness. But what does it mean to stay together "in sickness and in health"? This weeks guests have done just that. At age 17, a diving accident left Joni Eareckson Tada paralyzed from the neck down. In 1982, she married who husband, Ken, who st…

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What is “Self Talk?” Do I Do It? How Does It Affect Me? How Can I Change It? 20:45

5d ago20:45

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Click here to send me a text message. You might be surprised at how much you "self talk," and how much it affects you. In this episode I explain self talk, demonstrate how it can impact your life, and share how God can help you change it- which in turn will change your life. Here are a few (there are many more!) verses from Scripture which address …

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Dr. John Townsend: Boundaries in Marriage 45:44

5d ago45:44

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In marriage, two are supposed to become one, right? How then do you have healthy boundaries in marriage? Join us as Greg & Erin sit down with world renowned boundaries expert Dr. John Townsend to discuss how creating boundaries in marriage can actually bring you closer together. Later, we hear the beautiful marriage story of newlyweds, Emerson and …

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Ministry is HARD. 7 Tips To Avoid Burnout And Stay The Course When It Feels Impossible. 17:42

12d ago17:42

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Is there anything more frustrating than putting a lot of time and energy into helping someone… and they just don’t appreciate it? Or, they just aren’t getting better? You can’t see how the Lord is working or how your efforts are making a difference? Not only is this a very frustrating experience - it can lead us into burnout. When you’re burned out…

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A Season for Everything with Kathi Lipp 34:32

12d ago34:32

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Do you find that managing life with children keeps you from your spouse? Join us as Greg & Erin sit down with author and speaker Kathi Lipp to discuss balancing marriage and parenting. Later, we hear a question from a listener who wants to know how she and her husband can improve their relationship with their new daughter-in-law. Take the free Marr…

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What is Enabling? How Can I Tell if I’m an Enabler? Why Do I Enable? How Can I Stop? 22:08

1M ago22:08

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Click here to send me a text message. God calls us as Christ followers to help others. Jesus is our perfect example of this. However, not all "helping" is helpful. In fact, sometimes our helping can actually be harmful. In this episode I explain what this unhelpful helping, also known as "enabling," looks like. I also discuss the deep reasons why w…

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Bill and Pam Farrel: The Code to Unlock Your Spouse (Part 2) 45:08

19d ago45:08

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Greg & Erin conclude their discussion with Bill and Pam Farrel on the code to unlock your spouse, taking a detailed look at what husbands need in a marriage. Later, we sit down with newlywed couple, Alex and Megan. Then, we hear a question from one of our listeners who wants to know how she can deal with feelings of jealousy towards her husbands fr…

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6 Daily Habits To Make You A Mentally and Emotionally Healthy Leader 21:01

26d ago21:01

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Ministry is hard work. Leadership is hard work. Put them together? Unless you are intentional about it, Christian leadership within a church or ministry will take a toll on you. It can quickly and sneakily start to impact your relationships, mental health, emotions, sleep, spiritual life, and so much more. So today, let’s talk about some life habit…

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Know Your Ending 25:42

1M ago25:42

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The Psych Guys say farwell to this limited series Off The Couch, and discuss what endings mean to them and how others can aid themselves with their own endings.By Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW

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Bill and Pam Farrel: The Code to Unlock Your Spouse (Part 1) 36:29

1M ago36:29

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Are you yearning for deeper connection with your spouse? Join us as Greg & Erin sit down with authors and relationship experts Bill and Pam Farrel as they share their secret on how you can unlock a better relationship. Then, we debunk a popular myth about kids! Later, we hear a question from a listener who wants to know how his spouse can help him …

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Practical Action Steps For Helping Someone With Their Anxiety 19:09

1M ago19:09

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“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2, NIV) It is not of question of IF your ministry will touch someone who is struggling with anxiety. It’s a question of when, how often, and what will you do to help. Anxiety is a huge problem in our culture today. And when you are concerned that someone …

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Stop It! (Solid Therapeutic Advice?) 13:11

2M ago13:11

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Bob Newhart's famous "Stop It!" skit is deconstructed by the Psych Guys today on Off The Couch. What do you think of the advice "Just stop it!" as a therapeutic engine? Good? Bad? Funny?By Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW

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Celebrating Dads! 43:11

1M ago43:11

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It's our Father's Day celebration! Greg and Erin celebrate Dad's and talk about the challenges facing Fathers with Dr. Danny Huerta. Then Bill Arbuckle shares a wonderful Father's Day devotional. Later we answer a question about tips and trick as your family welcomes a newborn. Practice Makes Parent Podcast We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Hom…

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Common Symptoms Of Anxiety 16:47

2M ago16:47

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“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7) As you build relationships with people in your ministry, you will certainly interact with people who are struggling with anxiety. But will you recognize them? Anxiety is one of the most common struggles in our modern culture. In fact, it’s so common that many people don’t even r…

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So You Married A Therapist 19:35

2M ago19:35

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The Psych Guys talk about their own relationships in this week's episode of Off The Couch, and their partners' experience being married to therapists. It's a different dynamic, and one they are asked about often. The takeaway? With great power, comes great responsibility.By Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW

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Jerry and Kate Angelo: Reconnecting with Your Spouse Through Prayer 41:02

2M ago41:02

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What do you do when you are feeling emotionally abandoned in your marriage? Is your husband or wife ignoring you? Greg and Erin talk about how to tackle this subject with your spouse, and Jerry and Kate Angelo demonstrate how praying together can bring you back together in your marriage. Then we get into one of our favorite segments, Conversation S…

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Who Let the Dog Out? (Taming Your Brain's Survival Instinct) 16:19

2M ago16:19

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This week on Off The Couch, the Psych Guys get into the make-up of our brain and how its survival instinct can sometimes impede our progress in certain aspects of our lives.By Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW

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Do’s And Don'ts For Helping People With Trauma And Emotional Baggage 19:05

1M ago19:05

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“In this world, you will have trouble,” Jesus tells his followers. “But take heart! I have overcome the world.” One of the long-term “troubles” that many people in your ministry struggle with is the aftermath of trauma, hurt, and emotional baggage. In fact, you may struggle with this yourself. In our broken world, trauma and emotional pain is very …

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Mark and Rosie Makinney: Fighting Porn in Marriage Part 2 46:06

2M ago46:06

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How do we fight against pornography in marriage? Greg and Erin wrap their conversation with Mark and Rosie Makinney on this important topic.. Also we continue our conversation with Focus on the Family Counselor Geremy Keeton. Geremy discusses setting boundaries and what counseling looks like in dealing with porn in a marriage. Later we get a questi…

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Why Can’t I Forgive Myself, Should I Forgive Myself, and If So, How Do I Forgive Myself? 18:05

2M ago18:05

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Click here to send me a text message. I've learned that despite the fact the we know God forgives us, many of us struggle to forgive ourselves. What makes this so hard? Is forgiving ourselves even the right thing to do? If so, how in the world do we go about doing it? In this episode I reference a website I use all the time and find very helpful: w…

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10 Coping Skills Every Pastor & Ministry Leader Needs 17:03

2M ago17:03

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Ministry work can take its toll on us. And in the busyness of it all, sometimes we forget to put any time or energy into caring for ourselves. But when we live this way, we start to feel it - in our emotional wellness, mental health, physical energy, and in our relationships. Today, we’ll look at 10 key areas of life where we ALL need coping skills…

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The Anxiety and Depression Connection: Making Our Lives Smaller 13:45

2M ago13:45

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The Psych Guys talk about the relationship between anxiety and depression this week of Off The Couch, and how they impact our personal growth and expansion when acted upon.By Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW

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Mark and Rosie Makinney: Fighting Porn in Marriage Part 1 50:24

2M ago50:24

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How do we fight against pornography in marriage? Over the next two episodes Greg and Erin tackle this important subject with Mark and Rosie Makinney. Later we are joined by Focus on the Family Counselor Geremy Keeton to dive deeper into the effects of porn on marriage and as always we get a question from one of our listeners about rekindling intima…

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8 Unique Ways A Spiritual Leader Can Help Someone Fight An Addiction 16:11

2M ago16:11

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Addictions recovery can feel like an overwhelming issue that is best left to the “professionals.” But the Bible is clear that there is only one ultimate Healer… and his name is not Dr. Jesus. It’s Jesus Christ, Lord and Savior. So if you are a pastor, a Bible study leader, a Christian friend, a youth mentor - or any other ministry leader - you have…

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The Blame Game: Life Is Happening For You, Not To You! 17:25

2M ago17:25

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This week the Psych Guys tackle the current rising rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide, considering how as a society we avoid all possible discomfort, feeling as though constant comfort in life is to be expected. If we opened up to our own discomfort, embracing that life is challenging, and allowing our comfort zone to push outward, we may fi…

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Gary Chapman: Five Love Languages for Marriage 36:17

2M ago36:17

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What are your love languages? Dr. Gary Chapman joins Greg and Erin to breakdown the 5 love languages and why they are important in a marriage. Then Greg and Erin talk about their own love languages and how they are intentional in using those in their marriage. Later we answer a question from a listener about his struggles with emotional connection …

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Resources For Helping Someone Fight Addiction 15:02

2M ago15:02

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Ministry work involves helping people through many difficult and painful life circumstances. And one of the hardest is helping people who are dealing with an addiction. There are a lot of ways that pastors and other Christian leaders can help people when they are fighting addiction, but one of the most basic ways is to offer practical, Christ-cente…

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Alcohol: 4 Types of Drinkers! 35:03

3M ago35:03

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In this week's episode of Off The Couch, the Psych Guys discuss alcohol use and the 4 different types of 'drinkers' they tend to see in session. They also dive into the mental health and interpersonal implications that come with each persona, and what may be underlying the behavior.By Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW

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The Impact of a Strong Wife 38:23

2M ago38:23

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Celebrating Mom! Rebecca St. James joins Greg and Erin to discuss becoming a wife and mother. Rebecca also talks about the film about her families journey "Unsung Hero". Rebecca talks about her mom Helen Smallbone as she encouraged and supported her husband and kids in a time of crisis. Later we talk about how best to honor women. and we get a list…

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The Two Will Become One Flesh Merger Moment 35:58

3M ago35:58

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What happens when you have conflict in your marriage? Author Kari Trent Stageberg joins Greg and Erin to discuss the merge moment in her marriage and the steps they took as the two shall become one flesh. Later Greg and Erin will debunk another Marriage Myth and we get a powerful listener question from a woman trying to do everything she can to avo…

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Erotic Transference: It's Ok, We're All Human 18:09

3M ago18:09

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The Psych Guys tackle the sometimes uncomfortable experience of erotic transference in therapy. Erotic (or sexual) transference is when a client finds they have sexual or romantic feelings towards their therapist -- a prevalent and very understandable occurrence. Tim and Konstantin suggest acknowledging it, talking about it, and using what you lear…

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Unpacking 'Unsung Hero' 42:15

3M ago42:15

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Greg and Erin talk with Luke and Joel Smallbone and their sister, Rebecca St. James talk about their own family story behind the Unsung Hero movie. The movie follows the family' s mother, Helen Smallbone , as she uses her faith to hold her husband and children together by turning struggles into an adventure and exercise their faith in God Later we …

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3 Strategies to Improve Intimacy in Marriage 21:35

3M ago21:35

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Click here to send me a text message. God designed the marriage relationship to be the most intimate of all. Yet, sometimes we don't feel the closeness and connection we'd like to experience with our spouses. In this episode, I offer three practical strategies you can begin to implement today, which I guarantee will help you grow closer and more co…

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Quick Tips For How To Make Sure Other People Feel Heard And Valued By You 15:05

3M ago15:05

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Hearing people and helping people FEEL heard are two different things. In today’s busy, loud, disconnected world, feeling heard is an incredibly meaning experience. Everyone wants to know that they are seen, valued, and appreciated. Of course, we cannot make people feel anything. We cannot guarantee that people will always react to us in the way we…

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Normalizing Intrusive Disturbing Thoughts: You're not alone! 17:10

3M ago17:10

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This week on Off the Couch, Tim and Konstantin push past the stereotypical OCD symptoms portrayed in movies and media, and talk about the more disturbing OCD symptom of intrusive negative thoughts. Many people have these difficult thoughts, though because they are not openly discussed, someone who experiences them may feel very alone. We want you t…

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Dave and Ashley Willis: Boundaries with In-Laws (Part 2) 40:31

3M ago40:31

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Greg and Erin continue their discussion with Dave and Ashley Willis about setting boundaries with your in-laws. Later Joannie DeBrito joins the show to weigh in on how to set healthy boundaries with your in-laws with your spouse. We wrap with a listener question from Jay about a spouse being unreceptive toward their feelings. Get Dave and Ashley's …

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3 Keys To Being A Good Listener (Even When You're Distracted) 15:06

3M ago15:06

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Many of us think we are better listeners than we really are. But there is a reason the Bible tells us to be quick to listen and slow to speak (James 1:19). Listening is powerful and important. And the reality of human relationships is that being a GOOD listener does take some intentional effort. It’s more than just hearing the words someone is sayi…

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The Body and Mind Partnership 38:21

4M ago38:21

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The Psych Guys are joined by Dr. David Kwon (PT, DPT) of Next Level Physio (www.nlphysio.com) and Lukin Center's Sports Performance Department Co-Directors Jessica Colucci (LPC, NCC) and Stephen Neer (LPC). The team discusses the importance of integrating mental health with phsyical health, and offer insight into the impactful relationship these tw…

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How is Fear Impacting My Life, and How Do I Deal With It? 21:59

4M ago21:59

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Click here to send me a text message. We all have our fears-we may not even be aware of some of them. They're impacting our lives more than we realize, and we tend to try to cope with them in unhelpful, unhealthy ways. In this episode, I share some healthy responses to fear, and explain how God can help us deal with it. “Fear not, for I am with you…

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Dave and Ashley Willis: Boundaries with In-Laws (Part 1) 39:20

3M ago39:20

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How do you set boundaries with in-laws? Today, Dave and Ashley Willis join Greg and Erin to discuss setting boundaries with in-laws. Plus, Sterling Knight-Pinneo joins to share his thoughts on setting biblical boundaries! Get Dave and Ashley's book for a gift of any amount! Interested in the book Boundaries Ashley mentioned? Click here to get it! W…

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Clark Kent and Lex Luthor take on the comments! 27:37

4M ago27:37

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Happy April Fool’s Day everybody! To celebrate this quirkiest of holidays, Tim and Konstantin are taking on the comments section. Stick around - we promise you’ll be super entertained!By Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW

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Brad and Marilyn Rhoads: Have a Healthy Marriage through Weekly Marriage Dates 37:24

3M ago37:24

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What is the key to a healthy marriage? Greg and Erin talk with Brad and Marilyn Rhoads about managing marriage expectations and weekly marriage dates. Plus, Greg and Erin tackle a popular marriage myth! Click Here to Receive the book The Grace Marriage for your donation of any amount! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voi…

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SSRIs: Turning The Volume Down 16:23

4M ago16:23

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In this week's episode of Off The Couch, the Psych Guys talk antidepressants - specifically SSRIs. There are a lot of opinions out there regarding antidepressants, but both the Psych Guys agree that SSRIs are most beneficial in combination with therapy.By Konstantin Lukin PhD, Timothy Meyer LCSW

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Chad and Tori Masters: Christian Marriage and Infertility 33:59

4M ago33:59

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Can marriage survive infertility? Today, Chad and Tori Masters join Greg and Erin to talk about their journey waiting for their son, Micah. Plus, Bill Arbuckle gives a devotion about looking for God in waiting seasons! Check out this article to learn more about how you can thrive, even in a waiting season! Click here to listen to the Practice Makes…

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176: Overcoming Challenges with Orrin 37:21

4M ago37:21

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Orrin reflects on his experiences navigating addiction, self-discovery, and finding support within his community. From struggling with addiction to finding strength in mentorship and support groups, Maurice's journey highlights the importance of self-awareness, resilience, and finding the right tools for personal growth. Discover how Maurice's jour…

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How To Use Philippians 4:8 To Replace Patterns Of Negative Thinking 15:04

4M ago15:04

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One of the most common things that Christian counselors help clients with is getting their thought life more in line with Philippians 4:8. When someone is stuck in negative thinking, it is not honoring to God and not helpful to their relationships or emotional health. And guess what? Pastors and ministry leaders struggle with their thinking too! In…

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Episode 38: Overcoming Loneliness with Jack Eason 46:09

4M ago46:09

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In this episode of Mad.In.Love, Dr. David Hawkins explores the pervasive issue of loneliness in the modern world, a concern that has become increasingly prominent in the aftermath of the global pandemic. Joining him is Jack Eason, a seasoned speaker and advocate for the power of genuine human connections, who also serves as the Executive Director o…

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