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#027: Tips for Building a Great Marriage from an Amazing Couple - Part 1 | Joe & Maria Keller
If you want to build a great marriage, follow the advice of couples who’ve done it. Spend time with them and learn from their example and wisdom.
That's exactly what we do in this episode.
#026: Viral Facebook Post: What if We Spoke Well of Marriage? | Sarah Jarrard
“What if we spoke well of marriage for the next generation?”
One day, Sarah got really discouraged and even fed up. Why? Because of people saying bad things about their spouses and bashing marriage itself. So she wrote her thoughts and feelings on a Facebook post. She was surprised even 20 people shared it.
But before she knew it, it went viral. In no time, it had over 40,000 shares.
#025: Men, Women, and the Mystery of Love | Dr. Edward Sri
It’s easy to feel discouraged or lost in searching for love. Perhaps you’ve even given up on love altogether, thinking it’s not possible for you. If that’s you - or you just want to know how to build real love and avoid divorce - listen to this episode.
#024: Tips for Engagement, Wedding, and 1st Year of Marriage - Part 2
If you come from a broken home, planning a wedding and getting married throws some unique challenges at you. Joey shares what he and his wife, Brigid, wish someone told them about engagement, the wedding, and the first year of marriage.
#023: Tips for Engagement, Wedding, and 1st Year of Marriage - Part 1 | Brigid Pontarelli
Getting engaged and married is exciting! But it can also be overwhelming, especially if you come from a broken home. Joey and his wife, Brigid, share their story and what they wish someone told them about engagement, the wedding, and the first year of marriage.
#022: A Quick and Simple Healing Exercise
If you could go back in time and have a conversation with the younger version of you, what would you say?
So often, those of us from broken homes are never asked how we feel about it all. Nobody asks how it has affected us. Never having a chance to speak, we bottle it up inside.
#021: How to Build Love That Lasts: The 5 Love Languages
Most couples feel their love disappears at some point. They long for love that lasts, but they doubt it is possible. And even if it were, they don't know how to build it.
The 5 Love Languages are a simple and effective tool for building real love. They're so simple, they're often overlooked.
#020: Navigating Singleness | Sarah Swafford
Navigating the single years can be challenging and lonely. In this episode, we hit on some of the unique struggles we face during a season of singleness. Our guest, Sarah Swafford, offers advice on dealing with those struggles as well as guidance on how to prepare for the love we all long for.
#019: How to Find Your Soulmate Without Losing Your Soul | Jason Evert
Ladies, if you've ever felt discouraged and alone in your search for love, this episode is for you. Jason Evert offers advice from the book he and his wife wrote titled How to Find Your Soulmate Without Losing Your Soul.
#018: The Dating Blueprint: What Women Want But Won't Tell Men | Jason Evert
Men are rarely given advice on how to pursue a woman. In fact, they're usually just told what not to do. In this episode, author and speaker Jason Evert gives practical advice based on his new book The Dating Blueprint.
#017: 6 Tips to Conquer Your Fear of Love
I felt torn. On one hand, I craved love. On the other, I feared it. Why? Because I didn’t think love could last. I feared my relationship would end the way my parents’ marriage did. Thankfully, that fear no longer controls me.
#016: Everyone Acted Like My Parents’ Separation Wasn’t a Big Deal | Erin Hasso
Erin’s parents separated after a big fight when she was 16. It was really painful for her. However, everyone acted like it wasn’t a big deal. And so, she felt like something was wrong with her for feeling so hurt.
#015: Navy SEAL: Calm is Contagious | Mike Sarraille
Who knows the most about staying calm during chaotic situations? A combat experienced Navy SEAL.
In this episode, you'll get the advice of Navy SEAL Mike Sarraille on staying calm during a crisis like the Coronavirus.
#014: Psychologist: How to Handle Fear and Anxiety During a Crisis (Like the Coronavirus) | Dr. Julia Sadusky, PsyD
The Coronavirus is causing a lot of panic. There's so much fear, anxiety, and uncertainty going around. So, how do we deal with all of that during a crisis? Dr. Julia Sadusky shows us how.
#013: Why We Repeat Our Parents' Mistakes and How to Avoid It | Dr. Julia Sadusky, PsyD
Most of us with separated or divorced parents are afraid of getting divorced or repeating our parents’ mistakes. We want to avoid the bad behavior we saw in our families and our parents’ marriages, but we don’t know how to do that.
If you can relate, listen to this episode.
#012: Counseling: How It Works and Why It Helps | Dr. Julia Sadusky, PsyD
Counseling is a tool for healing. But how does it work? And will it actually help me?
We answer those questions and much more in this episode.
#011: I Thought My Parents’ Divorce Didn’t Affect Me | Jennifer Cox
Jen thought her parents’ divorce didn’t affect her - until her brokenness surfaced at 26 on a medical mission in Honduras.
#010: 5 Practical Tips to Cure Loneliness
Did you know that children of divorce are actually more prone to experience loneliness?
If you or someone you know struggles with loneliness, this episode is for you.
#009: A Retreat for Adult Children of Divorce | Dr. Daniel Meola, PhD
How did you find out that your parents were divorcing? Today’s guest, Dr. Daniel Meola, actually found out before his mom. Then, he called her to break the news.
#008: The Hardest Part of My Life | Miranda Rodriguez
What’s been the hardest part of your life? For Miranda, it has been navigating her parents’ divorce.