It’s a challenge to build a long term relationship full of love, desire, and sexy fun. It can be especially challenging for Christians in a world filled with mixed messages about sex, intimacy, and marriage that go contrary to traditional values. Your host is Dan Purcell, a Life Coach and Couples Sex Expert that specializes in helping married couples take their sex life to the next level. You’ll gain new ideas, perspectives, and practical tools to help you "get your marriage on"! This podcas ...
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Looking for answers to the questions you don't want to Google? Not sure where to get help when your sexual life is on the rocks and everything the secular culture has to offer is only making things worse? Welcome to Charting Toward Intimacy where you learn to actually enjoy and desire good, holy sex with your spouse. Hosted by Ellen Holloway, Catholic Sex and Intimacy Coach.
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We deeply desired a marriage based on God's design: two people coming together as "one flesh," but we had no idea how to do it. We tried and fell flat many times, going through many dark seasons. We wondered when the oneness was supposed to begin. Renewing grace and love in our marriage wasn't an easy process, but now, more than 20 years later, our marriage is thriving, and Brad is a licensed counselor, and Kate is a relationship coach. We work with couples and individuals who want to discov ...
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The Grace Fueled Wife | Communication, Intimacy, Separation, Reconciliation, Christian Marriage
Beatriz Vargas | Christian Wife & Marriage Coach
Are you sitting in a marriage that feels empty? Struggling to connect with your husband? Maybe you’re telling yourself you’re just sticking it out for the kids, and what really keeps you in the marriage is God. If this is you, I’ve been there. My story is your story. I want to help you reconnect in marriage and feel cherished again. Hey, I’m Beatriz, a Jesus loving wife and mom I’ve been married for 15 years, but for the past 10, I’ve actually had the affectionate and connected marriage I’ve ...
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Welcome to "Rebuilding Us,” a marriage podcast helping to restore intimacy and renew hope in your relationship. Join marriage coach Dana Che on an episodic adventure and explore the transformative journey of rebuilding trust, commitment, and connection by reigniting love through faith-based principles. Each episode offers effective relationship strategies, heartfelt stories, and uplifting messages of hope, aimed at inspiring couples to cultivate lasting joy, intimacy, and fulfillment in thei ...
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Intimacy After Infidelity | Rebuild Connection, Emotional Healing, Forgiveness for Adultery, Avoid Divorce
Kristina Joy | Affair Recovery Coach, Spiritual Healing, Christian Marriage Counseling
The Go-to Podcast for Christian Women Who Want to Heal Their Heart to Shed Their Shame! *TOP 2.5% GLOBALLY* * #9 RELATIONSHIPS PODCAST* Do you wish someone would stop and see you, instead of looking through you or past you? Are you Googling ways to communicate and connect with your husband, but you’re still not feeling heard? Do you lay awake at night wondering if your marriage can survive infidelity or what’s the first step to file for divorce? Your vows are broken, and you’re so full of sh ...
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Wanting It More: The Truth about Low Sex Drive in Women
Janna Denton-Howes: Marriage Coach | Sex Educator | Low Libido Expert
Wanting It More is about empowering women (and the men who love them) to heal from cultural messages so that they can discover true pleasure and connection in their sexual relationship and marriage. Labels like, “low libido” and “low sex drive” simply focus on the wrong thing. Women are NOT low in anything if they struggle to want and enjoy sex. The problem is they aren’t free to discover themselves without the shame and guilt that have been heaped on them by societal expectations and uninte ...
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Transforming Families with Randy and Lesli: Transforming Families with Randy and Lesli is a groundbreaking podcast hosted by renowned authors and family experts, Dr. Randall Bixby and his wife, Lesli Lamb-Bixby aimed at helping families transform their lives and in the process, transform culture. Drawing inspiration from their bestselling book, "The Family Legacy: Shaping Culture from the Inside Out" written by Dr. Randall Bixby, this podcast delves deep into the core problems facing familie ...
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53 | Your Mode of Operating: The Structure to Thrive Part 2
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Do you cringe at words like boundaries or rules? I do! But when I reflected on that because I was looking for a new M.O., I realized, I need structure and support. Ahh, that feels better. Last episode we talked about a plant and how we can choose success in thriving instead of failure to thrive. Now, let's dig deeper into some practical application…
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Q & A: When is Enough If My Spouse Has Had Multiple Affairs?
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If your spouse has had multiple affairs, it can be hard to believe they have truly repented. When is enough enough? This was the question from a listener named Greg: Dana, I am so thankful you are doing the series on affairs. As a man, it’s really hard to admit that my wife does not find me desirable. She has found love in the arms of another. The …
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UNIFIED Marriage Challenge Part 3 UNIFIED in Mind: Get in Step! Walk together in agreement with God.
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Unlock the power of ONENESS in your marriage and get UNIFIED! Learn God's design for marriage, ONENESS. Learn more and Register HERE. Today's podcast - Unified in Mind: Get in Step! Experience the power of walking together in agreement with God. Don't miss today's episode as Dr Randy and Lesli share about how to become ONE in Spirit. The second of …
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184: The Anatomy Of A Sex Date, with Dr. Glenn & Phyllis Hill
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After recording last week's episode, but Dr. Glenn and Phyllis hill, we stayed on and chat a little longer. We got started talking about sex dates and how Glen and Phyllis look forward to this time. So I suggested we record another episode to share this fun and creative concept with you. If you miss last week's episode, we talked a lot about emotio…
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Family Equipping Segment: Intro to Impartation Protocol and Wisdom Treasure Hunt Tool
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Learn how to pass on the MOST IMPORTANT things in life to your children. Q: What are the most important things? A: The wisdom, the blessing, the stuff, and finished business - AND - doing it in a way that intentionally passes on the character of God to our children so that they are equipped to do the same with your grandchildren. Wow! If you really…
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Finding the Right Words After 71 Years - with Nancy | Ep. 92
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Nancy unfolds her 71-year journey, delving into three significant relationships and the tumultuous experiences within each. Enduring emotional abandonment, financial instability, and a constant sense of being invisible and invalidated, she shares the poignant struggle of feeling like a solitary voice crying out, yet unheard. However, amidst this tu…
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Parenting the K-5's Without Forfeiting Your Marriage
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Raising kids isn't just about the ABCs and 123s; it's a complex dance that can trip up even the most in-step couples. In this episode, we open up about the parenting hurdles that can either trip you up or strengthen your stride. We discuss everything from the decision-making behind how many activities to do to disciplining with differing philosophi…
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Shame on You? Who's Really to Blame for an Affair? [Affair-Proof]
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We're getting real about navigating through the mess of shame and blame in the aftermath of infidelity. It's a deep, emotional rollercoaster of an episode but so needed. So, buckle up, because it's about to get raw and honest. First off, it’s important to note that while either or both spouses may feel blame; shame is never productive. There is a s…
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Family Expert Segment: Rebuilding the Family Altar Part Two Hal and Cheryl Sacks
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Part two of our interview with authors Hal and Cheryl Sacks in today's Family Expert Segment. Their recent book, "Fire on the Family Altar- Experience the Holy Spirit's Power in Your Home," will inform, challenge, and equip you in welcoming God's presence and help into your home. "Revival will come to a nation when the family altar is restored." wr…
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Messy Liturgies and Sin-Filled Marriages | Ep. 166
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In this episode Ellen shares a personal revelation about finding God's presence and grace in the imperfections of married life and liturgical celebrations. Despite her initial frustration with less-than-perfect liturgies during the Easter Triduum, Ellen is reminded through prayer that God's grace is not limited by human imperfections. She draws a p…
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52 | Your Mode of Operating: Choose Success in Thriving Part 1
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Do you cringe at words like boundaries or rules? I do! But when I reflected on that because I was looking for a new M.O., I realized, I need structure and support. Ahh, that feels better. Today, let's dive into an example of a plant and how we can choose success in thriving instead of failure to thrive. Next week, we'll dig deeper into some practic…
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Q & A: How Do I Get in the Mood for Sexy Time?
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Today's question comes from one of my Instagram followers who wants some suggestions on how to get in the mood for sex. Low libido or lack of sexual desire is a very common issue. Here's the question: I have a question about intimacy. I have a hard time getting in the mood for sex. This has been a recurring issue for me. I just don’t think I’ve eve…
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UNIFIED MARRIAGE CHALLENGE: Ignite Your Marriage! Unified in Spirit
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Unlock the power of ONENESS in your marriage and get UNIFIED! Learn God's design for marriage, ONENESS. Learn more and Register HERE. Today's podcast - Unified in Spirit: Ignite your Marriage. pt 2 of the Marriage Challenge. Don't miss today's episode as Dr Randy and Lesli share about how to become ONE in Spirit. The second of six key areas where y…
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183: The Anatomy of Emotional Intimacy & Connection Codes, with Dr. Glenn & Phyllis Hill
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Understanding and making sense of our emotions is absolutely essential to living well. We have parts of our brain that are responsible for making sense of our emotions. We also have parts of our brain dedicated to mapping the emotional state of those around us. Sometimes couples come to me for coaching because they don't feel emotionally connected …
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Fire on the Family Altar: Family Expert Segment with authors Hal and Cheryl Sacks
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Don't miss part one of our interview with authors Hal and Cheryl Sacks in today's Family Expert Segment. Their recent book, "Fire on the Family Altar- Experience the Holy Spirit's Power in Your Home," will inform, challenge, and equip you in welcoming God's presence and help into your home. "Revival will come to a nation when the family altar is re…
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Safeguarding Spousal Intimacy Against Toddler Tornadoes
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Discover the secret to keeping your marriage alive and kicking, even when toddlers are ruling the roost. Brad and Kate, with their treasure trove of marriage counseling and relationship coaching wisdom, invite you into a world where your spouse doesn't become a stranger amongst the diapers and tantrums. We're pulling back the curtain to reveal how …
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Why Do Women Endure Painful Sex? - with Natalie | Ep. 91
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Why are women conditioned to endure pain? Natalie reveals the multitude of reasons she persisted through painful sexual experiences with her husband for 27 years of their marriage. It wasn’t until she discovered Wanting It More that she realized the detrimental extent of what she was subjecting her body and mind to in order to fulfill societal expe…
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Discovering Your Spouse Has Been Unfaithful: Now What? [Affair- Proof]
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As you deal with the shock of discovering your spouse’s infidelity, it can feel like a collision with a semi-truck, leaving you paralyzed, numb, and drowning in a sea of emotions. You have been traumatized. Your initial response to such devastating news can be paralyzing, leaving you grappling with disbelief, pain, and confusion. It’s a sensitive y…
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Intimacy With God: Family Expert Segment with Author Julie Appleyard
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Today's guest, Julie Appleyard, author of "Boardroom of the Inner Man" shares about her journey into greater intimacy with God and how essential it is for a healthy family. Julie has been in Christian leadership across the world for over 20 years. Julie and her husband, Mark Appleyard, are the founders of Anothen Global- a Christian senior executiv…
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Thank God for Your Husband's Sex Drive | Ep. 165
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This episode focuses on the common issue among couples regarding the disparity in sex drives, a topic frequently brought up by listeners. We propose a perspective shift, suggesting couples view these differences as blessings that can forward the relationship and increase intimacy. ___________________________________ Did we mention a book on this we…
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51 | Honor God With Your Body- Truly Righteous and Holy
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Last episode, we talked about getting out of your head and taking back control of your mind and thoughts. Today, I think it's equally as important to talk about our bodies. God made our bodies and called them very good. But do you ever struggle with wanting to go back to your former way of living? The one that didn't honor your body how God intende…
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UNIFIED MARRIAGE CHALLENGE PT. 1: Back to the Garden- God's Design for Marriage
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Unlock the power of ONENESS in your marriage and get UNIFIED! Learn God's design for marriage, ONENESS. Learn more and Register HERE. Today's podcast - Unified in Design- Return to the Garden. Rate your marriage from 1-10 in key areas and learn about how to go from there to a 10 as you intentionally move towards God's design for marriage. Dr Randy …
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Q & A: I Feel Nothing For My Spouse & We're Living Separate Lives
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We're addressing a listener's question about having no feelings for her husband anymore. She still has some desire to rebuild her marriage despite feeling empty and detached. If you've ever felt similarly about your spouse, you, too, will benefit from what I share. I explain how to "reignite" the loving feelings for your spouse with three responses…
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Pastor's Heart for the Family Segment: Randy and Deb Odell Freedom Gateway Church
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Randy and Deborah O’Dell are the senior leaders of Freedom Church and Freedom Gateway Center, an apostolic equipping center for the city of Farmington and the metro Detroit region. They will celebrate their 50th anniversary this August, having met in high school and married during their college years. They have been blessed with three children and …
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182: Intimacy Isn't Always a Walk in the Park - Answering Your Questions About Relationships, Sex, Communication, Orgasms, and Fantasies
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I'm humbled that you'd trust me with your most urgent and private questions--I receive anonymous questions every day through our website. We address a handful of these questions today and I'll plan another Q &A episode in a few weeks. Sometimes I'll combine a few related questions together to address things more efficiently. (Go to our website to s…
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Family Devotional Segment: Telemachus- OBEDIENCE
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Family devotion Segment: Hear the true story of Telemichus the praying monk who brought an end of Gladiators fighting to the death in the Roman Colleseum from his act of OBEDIENCE. This powerful true story of obedience has something important to teach us and our children today. Register for the upcoming UNIFIED MARRIAGE CHALLENGE here. You can get …
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Welcome to our marriage and parenting series. This week, we tackle the challenge of adjusting your marriage to pregnancy and infants! Each stage of parenting can tug at the seams of even the most resilient unions. The profound shifts in identity that come with pregnancy and how a new baby can reshape the couple's dynamic underscore the need to clin…
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Why Is It So Difficult For Men To Believe Women? - with David | Ep. 90
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David’s wife spent years expressing her dissatisfaction with their sex life, repeatedly sharing her feelings, but David remained skeptical. Despite her efforts, he couldn't accept her perspective. Influenced by adult entertainment and misinformation, he believed he was doing everything right, yet she didn't respond as expected, leading him to concl…
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10 Warning Signs of a Cheating Spouse + 12 Digital Signs to Be Aware Of [Affair-Proof]
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A staggering 40% of marriages will experience Infidelity at some point, Inevitably, infidelity leaves clues. Here are 10 warning signs plus 12 bonus digital red flags to be aware of that a spouse might be having an affair in person or online. It’s a hard topic to discuss, but I want you to be aware of these potential adultery indicators that may ne…
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What Does the Church Actually Teach about Manual Stimulation? | Ep. 164
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In this episode, the focus is on the church's teachings regarding manual stimulation and masturbation within the context of marriage. We'll go through basically all of the different scenarios of manual stimulation from masturbation to stimulating the other person. Get the Orgasm Course for Catholic Women at vinesinfullbloom.com/orgasm _____________…
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50 | 3 Steps To Begin Rewiring Your Brain & Changing Your Thoughts
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Do you ever catch yourself thinking or doing something you wish you could stop? Do you ever feel stuck in a rut like you can't get out of your head? I'm coming at you today with tons of practical tips on changing that! Let's work to rewire your brain so that you can create the habits and life you actually want. I'd love to hear what your next step …
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Q & A: Should I Confront the Other Woman in the Affair?
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Learning your spouse is having an affair is devastating. One of our listeners wants to know if she should confront the other woman her husband was unfaithful with. This is an honest and vulnerable question that many betrayed spouses have when they are trying to make sense of the infidelity. I am sharing my best relationship advice with this listene…
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INTRO TO THE UNIFIED MARRIAGE CHALLENGE PART 1
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Unlock the power of ONENESS in your marriage and get UNIFIED! Learn God's design for marriage, ONENESS. Learn more and Register HERE. Dr Randy and Lesli share about how to become ONE in six key areas: CHALLENGE 1 - UNIFIED IN DESIGN: RETURN TO THE GARDEN! Discover God’s original design for marriage and choose to become ONE. CHALLENGE 2 - UNIFIED IN…
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181: 4 Pillars to Take Intimacy From Sub-optimal to First-Rate, Both In and Out of the Bedroom, featuring Dr. Juli Slattery
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Picture this. The journey of building an intimate marriage is much like a road trip through winding paths and scenic routes. Sometimes there's traffic jams. Sometimes there are stretches of long, boring highways or lonely, dark nighttime drives. Sometimes there are flat tires and detours. And then there are beautiful vistas, new destinations at thr…
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Family Expert Segment: Dr Rev Mark Gurley: Healing, Deliverance, Miracles Part 2
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Part 2 of our conversation with Dr Rev Mark Gurley, Author of Healing, Deliverance, and Miracles. Learn practical tools for your family to experience healing, deliverance, and miracles. You can order his book here. You can reach him at his website here. Register for the upcoming UNIFIED MARRIAGE CHALLENGE here. You can get FRP Core Essentials Digit…
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We unravel the stigma around this fiery emotion, sharing stories from our marriage to showcase that anger isn't the enemy – it's the mismanagement of it that wreaks havoc. We want to transform how couple's perceive and navigate the complexities of anger, aiming to foster an environment of love and respect that withstands the flames. Join us at Stil…
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Overcoming Betrayal Trauma, Addiction, & Lack of Safety in the Bedroom - with Michele | Ep. 89
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Michele bravely opens up about her tumultuous journey through relationships as a woman in her late 50s. She recounts the harrowing experiences of enduring compulsive lying, cheating, porn and sex addiction, abuse, and a pervasive lack of consent. Amidst the darkness, she discovered a beacon of hope in Janna, whose guidance led Michele on a transfor…
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Hubby Talks: What Caused Infidelity in Our Marriage [Affair-Proof]
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We're starting a new series on how to rebuild your marriage after an affair. My hubby, Shaun, and I are telling our story of what caused us to be unfaithful in our marriage, what we learned, and what safety nets we've put in place to keep another affair from happening. Christian couples are not immune to adultery, unfortunately. Most marriages have…
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Family Expert Segment: Dr Rev Mark Gurley author; Healing, Deliverance, and Miracles Part 1
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Part 1 of our conversation with Dr Rev Mark Gurley, Author of Healing, Deliverance, and Miracles. Learn practical tools for your family to experience healing, deliverance, and miracles. You can order his book here. You can reach him at his website here. Register for the upcoming UNIFIED MARRIAGE CHALLENGE here. You can get FRP Core Essentials Digit…
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Stop Treating Good Sexual Thoughts Like Intrusive Thoughts | Ep. 163
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In this episode of Charting Toward Intimacy, Ellen and Kathleen tackle the challenge of internalized purity culture and its impact on women's sexual thoughts. They discuss the phenomenon where healthy sexual desires within the context of marriage are mistakenly treated as intrusive thoughts due to purity culture's teachings. The discussion includes…
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Q & A: How Do I Tell My Husband I Changed My Mind About Having Kids?
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As we grow older, our desires often change. One of our listeners has changed her mind about having kids and wants to know how to tell her husband. This conversation is coming up more and more, especially with younger couples. It's one thing to decide not to have kids before getting married, but often, something changes when you see someone else's c…
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180: The Secret to Transforming Your Marriage Isn't So Hidden After All: A Conversation with Dan, Amy, Tammy, and Greg
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I feel called to this important work that I do in Get Your Marriage On! It is extremely important and meaningful work to me. The changes I've experienced in my own marriage were too good to keep to myself, and I wanted to share it with others. In some ways, I feel like I'm a missionary again--sharing the good news of the gospel to others. In fact, …
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Justice: The Story of William Wilberforce - Family Devotion Segment
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Making wrong things right... This is one of my favorite definitions of JUSTICE. Don't you rejoice when something has been done that is wrong, in opposition to God's word, God's heart, and God's ways? William Wilberforce was a man who persevered at great cost to see the abolition of human slavery in England. You will hear his story of justice in tod…
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Welcome to the all-new "Rebuilding Us Marriage Podcast, formerly known as Real Relationship Talk. I'm your host, Dana Che, marriage coach, and your guide on this journey to rediscovering the beauty and strength of your marriage. In a world where relationships are easily broken and discarded, this podcast is your lighthouse. All is not lost. Join us…
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You've tried to get your spouse to get some help with you, and for whatever reason they aren't ready. Is it worth going to marriage coaching alone? Today we try to tackle this listener's question after our "How Do I Make My Spouse Get Help" episode. Before you just take the easy answer, "of course" there are some pitfalls that you need to watch out…
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