FamilyLife Today® is a weekday podcast featuring fun, engaging conversations that help families grow together with Jesus while pursuing the relationships that matter most.
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FamilyLife Today® is a weekday podcast featuring fun, engaging conversations that help families grow together with Jesus while pursuing the relationships that matter most.
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FamilyLife Blended® Podcast with host Ron Deal, provides timeless wisdom and practical help and hope for blended families and those who love them.
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Somewhat anxious. Always authentic. Hosted by author and speaker Shelby Abbott, Real Life Loading… is a mashup of biblical truth, personal authenticity, cultural awareness, and straight-up humor.
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We got married because we thought we’d be better together rather than apart. So why is it so easy to feel isolated from your life-long partner? Host, author, and fellow married pilgrim, Brian Goins, tackles the relational pitfalls, from the trivial to the tragic, that move couples towards isolation rather than experiencing the real benefits that come from saying “I do.”
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Beyond Purity Culture: Will Clock & Reagan Fillinger
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How do you filter the noise from secular culture and purity culture...to hear what Jesus actually asks of us? Listen as Will Clock and Reagan Fillinger join Shelby Abbott to discuss! Show Notes and Resources You can find us here on our social channels.By Reagan Fillinger & Will Clock
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Marriage Myths You Might Believe: Allen and Jennifer Parr
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Curious what marriage myths might be sucking your relationship under? Allen and Jennifer Parr expose the ways you're being fed a line. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"—join us today! Connect with Allen at …
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Marriage Myths You Might Believe: Allen and Jennifer Parr
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Curious what marriage myths might be sucking your relationship under? Allen and Jennifer Parr expose the ways you're being fed a line. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"—join us today! Connect with Allen at …
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Secret 11: Debunking Myths Around Divorce and Christians
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Divorce and Christians: there are some misunderstandings around its prevalence. Join hosts Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn as they set the record straight and learn how keeping God at the center does help to make highly happy couples. Show Notes and Resources For your own copy of Shaunti Feldhahn's book, "The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Mar…
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Just how important is chemistry in a relationship?: Allen and Jennifer Parr
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Just how important is chemistry in a relationship? Author and YouTube influencer Allen Parr and his wife Jennifer shared what mattered--and didn't--as their relationship developed over time and distance. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Bran…
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Just how important is chemistry in a relationship?: Allen and Jennifer Parr
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Just how important is chemistry in a relationship? Author and YouTube influencer Allen Parr and his wife Jennifer shared what mattered--and didn't--as their relationship developed over time and distance. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Bran…
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Father & Son (When You Didn’t Have a Good One): Daniel Nayeri
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How could your lack of a strong father figure affect your parenting journey? Daniel Nayeri left his father in Iran when he, his mother, and sister fled from religious persecution. Now a dad himself, he reflects on the impact of the relationship of father and son. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources…
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Father & Son (When You Didn't Have a Good One): Daniel Nayeri
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How could your lack of a strong father figure affect your parenting journey? Daniel Nayeri left his father in Iran when he, his mother, and sister fled from religious persecution. Now a dad himself, he reflects on the impact of the relationship of father and son. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources…
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That Time We Fled Iran; Life as a Christian Refugee: Daniel Nayeri
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What's life like as a refugee? Author Daniel Nayeri fled Iran due to persecution when his mom became a Christian. You won't want to miss his story of faith, resilience, and the kindness of others. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hanse…
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That Time We Fled Iran; Life as a Christian Refugee: Daniel Nayeri
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What's life like as a refugee? Author Daniel Nayeri fled Iran due to persecution when his mom became a Christian. You won't want to miss his story of faith, resilience, and the kindness of others. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hanse…
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Daniel Nayeri, author of Everything Sad is Untrue, tells his (true life) tale of fleeing Iran as a boy when his mother converted to Christianity. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"—join us today! Connect wit…
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Daniel Nayeri, author of Everything Sad is Untrue, tells his (true life) tale of fleeing Iran as a boy when his mother converted to Christianity. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"—join us today! Connect wit…
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Authentic Relationships + Your Authentic Self: Kenny Lynch
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Your authentic self: Who is it? How do you get there? Join host Shelby Abott and Kenny Lynch for a discussion on social media, fame, authenticity, and true success. Show Notes and Resources You can find us here on our social channels.By Kenny Lynch
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No Fear in Death: Dennis & Barbara Rainey
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Do you fear getting older? Tune in as Dennis and Barbara Rainey share how "no fear in death" fuels their desire to live purposefully. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"—join us today! Connect with Dennis and…
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No Fear in Death: Dennis & Barbara Rainey
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Do you fear getting older? Tune in as Dennis & Barbara Rainey share how "no fear in death" fuels their desire to live purposefully. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"—join us today! Connect with Dennis and B…
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Secret 10: Heart Unprotected—Vulnerabillity in Relationships
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Can you keep an eye on the exit and have a happy marriage? Some couples keep separate bank accounts just in case. But in this episode, Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn explore how vulnerability in relationships—being "all in" with your spouse—leads to greater trust and happiness. Show Notes and Resources For your own copy of Shaunti Feldhahn's book…
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Never Retire from Spiritual Growth: Dennis & Barbara Rainey
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You never retire from spiritual growth, according to Dennis and Barbara Rainey. Learn tips on avoiding pitfalls of aging and on lifelong service to others. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"—join us today! C…
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Never Retire from Spiritual Growth: Dennis & Barbara Rainey
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You never retire from spiritual growth, according to Dennis & Barbara Rainey. Learn tips on avoiding pitfalls of aging and on lifelong service to others. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"—join us today! Con…
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Growing Older without Growing Old: Dennis & Barbara Rainey
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What Bible teachers do you trust? Would you realize if they taught something 'off'? How do you handle the ideas and false teachings your kids have questions about? Join Allen Parr for a discussion on biblical literacy and discernment. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a …
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Growing Older without Growing Old: Dennis & Barbara Rainey
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What Bible teachers do you trust? Would you realize if they taught something 'off'? How do you handle the ideas and false teachings your kids have questions about? Join Allen Parr for a discussion on biblical literacy and discernment. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a …
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Discernment: How to Sharpen Your Toolset, with Allen Parr
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Would you know how to spot a false teaching in your faith community? Allen Parr shares his faith story and help for growing biblical discernment. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"—join us today! Connect wit…
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The dynamics of blended family life can bring hopelessness, and we lose the ability to see a future where God can make our situation better. But there’s always hope for a brighter tomorrow. In this episode, Ron Deal speaks with Dr. Lee Warren, a neurosurgeon who has experienced personal trauma and loss, and explains the difference between our mind …
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Would you know how to spot a false teaching in your faith community? Allen Parr shares his faith story and help for growing biblical discernment. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"—join us today! Connect wit…
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Misled: 7 Lies That Distort the Gospel: Allen Parr
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Would you know how to spot a false teaching in your faith community? Allen Parr shares his faith story and help for growing biblical discernment. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable"—join us today! Connect wit…
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What's it like for a child when their parent remarries? Explore the unique losses and needs of children in blended families in this important conversation with Ron Deal and Rod and Rachel Faulkner Brown. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Bran…
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Positive deviance: Got what it takes to differ from social norms in the best ways possible? In this episode, Shelby Abbott gets real about what you need to swim against the tide for the dating relationships you crave. Show Notes and Resources You can find us here on our social channels.By Shelby Abbott
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Remarried? Here's What Your Kids Need: Ron Deal and Rod & Rachel Faulkner Brown
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What's it like for a child when their parent remarries? Explore the unique losses and needs of children in blended families in this important conversation with Ron Deal and Rod & Rachel Faulkner Brown. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant …
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We can all agree that open communication is good for healthy relationships. But is there such a thing as being 'too honest'? Listen in as hosts Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn discuss! Show Notes and Resources For your own copy of Shaunti Feldhahn's book, "The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages", head to her website [https://shaunti.com/…
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Remarriage after loss is never easy. Rachel Faulkner Brown, widowed twice, shares her journey of loss, grief and eventual remarriage to her husband, Rod. Listen in to their conversation with Ron Deal about the complexities of blending families after loss. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for fam…
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Remarriage After Loss: Ron Deal and Rod & Rachel Faulkner Brown
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Remarriage after loss is never easy. Rachel Faulkner Brown, widowed twice, shares her journey of loss, grief and eventual remarriage to her husband, Rod. Listen in to their conversation with Ron Deal about the complexities of blending families after loss. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for fam…
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Could past traumas impact your current relationships? Explore truer and deeper healing from trauma for healthy relationships now with Debra Fileta. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, ""Unoffendable""—join us today! Connect…
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Could past traumas impact your current relationships? Explore truer and deeper healing from trauma for healthy relationships now with Debra Fileta. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, ""Unoffendable""—join us today! Connect…
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If people need people, do you have yours? To stick to healthy change, we all need support systems. Join Debra Fileta for practical tips on personal growth. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, ""Unoffendable""—join us today!…
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Conflict Styles: What's Yours? Debra Fileta
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If people need people, do you have yours? To stick to healthy change, we all need support systems. Join Debra Fileta for practical tips on personal growth. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, ""Unoffendable""—join us today!…
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You want personal growth. And transformation that sticks. But how do we shed destructive habits and past hurts? Learn healthy habits to make change last with author and licensed counselor, Debra Fileta. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant…
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How to Change...And Make it Stick! Debra Fileta
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You want personal growth. And transformation that sticks. But how do we shed destructive habits and past hurts? Learn healthy habits to make change last with author and licensed counselor, Debra Fileta. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant…
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What's your best long-distance relationship advice? Have you ever been in a ldr? Listen in as Shelby Abbott and rising WVU freshman, Evan Byerley, discuss Christian dating, relationships, and thinking about the future. Show Notes and Resources You can find us here on our social channels.
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Back-to-school brings a mix of feelings for both parents and kids: relief, excitement, stress, and anxiety for what the future holds. Join David and Meg Robbins for tips on back-to-school anxiety--and putting peace and confidence on your list this year! Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for famil…
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Back-to-School Anxiety? David & Meg Robbins
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Back-to-school brings a mix of feelings for both parents and kids: relief, excitement, stress, and anxiety for what the future holds. Join David & Meg Robbins for tips on back-to-school anxiety--and putting peace and confidence on your list this year! Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for familie…
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Ever wrestle that nagging parental anxiety? David and Meg Robbins can relate. Listen in to their conversation with hosts Dave and Ann Wilson for empathy for the struggles and help for the anxiety that comes with parenting. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special Fami…
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Secret 8: How to Marry Your Best Friend (If You’re Already Married): ft. Dr. Brad Wilcox
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Struggling to get a consistent date night? Not to worry. Hosts Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn are joined by Dr. Brad Wilcox, renowned sociologist specializing in marriage and family research, as they share tips for a great marriage—even without a budget or a babysitter. Show Notes and Resources Learn more and connect with Dr. Brad Wilcox at ifstu…
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When Parenting = Anxiety: David & Meg Robbins
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Ever wrestle that nagging parental anxiety? David & Meg Robbins can relate. Listen in to their conversation with hosts Dave and Ann Wilson for empathy for the struggles and help for the anxiety that comes with parenting. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special Family…
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Sacrificial Love Made Simple: Chad and Emily Van Dixhoorn
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You vowed to love your spouse through thick and thin. You want to love your spouse like Christ! But how? You likely won't have to lay down your life. But comfort? ...Maybe. Learn simple ideas to grow in service and sacrificial love in marriage with Chad and Emily Van Dixhoorn. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports cru…
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Sacrificial Love Made Simple(r): Chad & Emily Van Dixhoorn
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You vowed to love your spouse through thick and thin. You want to love your spouse like Christ! But how? You likely won't have to lay down your life. But comfort? ...Maybe. Learn simple ideas to grow in service and sacrificial love in marriage with Chad & Emily Van Dixhoorn. Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports cruci…
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Mutual R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Chad & Emily Van Dixhoorn
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T: find out why it is so key. It's easy to get distracted by words like 'submission' and 'roles' when you start talking about Christian marriage. Join us for Day Two with Chad and Emily Van Dixhoorn as they continue discussing "The Gospel-Shaped Marriage" and the importance of more than 'just a little bit' of mutual respect in Christian…
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Mutual R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Chad & Emily Van Dixhoorn
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T: find out why it is so key. It's easy to get distracted by words like 'submission' and 'roles' when you start talking about Christian marriage. Join us for Day Two with Chad & Emily Van Dixhoorn as they continue discussing "The Gospel-Shaped Marriage" and the importance of more than 'just a little bit' of mutual respect in Christian m…
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143 Ghosts of Marriage Past—Dealing with Relationship Baggage
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Ghosts of marriage past—triggers from past hurt that we carry into a new relationship—are common for blended family couples. But emotional ghosts don't just appear from relationship baggage. We can be triggered by childhood wounds, grief, or other hurts that leave a residue on our heart and create hypersensitivity to getting hurt again. As a result…
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Jesus and Marriage and Mondays: Chad & Emily Van Dixhoorn
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Jesus and marriage: how does the gospel shape marriage on an average Monday? Join Chad and Emily Van Dixhoorn as they discuss practical strategies for a grace-filled marriage! Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendab…
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Jesus and Marriage and Mondays: Chad & Emily Van Dixhoorn
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Jesus and marriage: how does the gospel shape marriage on an average Monday? Join Chad & Emily Van Dixhoorn as they discuss practical strategies for a grace-filled marriage! Show Notes and Resources Help make YOUR mark: Your donation supports crucial resources for families and includes a special FamilyLife Pen and Brant Hansen's book, "Unoffendable…
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Feel Invisible? Overcoming Insecurity with Kelly & Jimmy Needham
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Ever feel invisible? Kelly and Jimmy Needham offer hope and encouragement for overcoming insecurity and living a purposeful life. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Kelly and Jimmy Needham and catch more of their thoughts at jimmyandkelly.com. You can also find Kelly's book, Friendish, there as well as other resources. Find Jimmy on social media…
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