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May 6, 2021

Marriage is Not a Competition

When you and your spouse do life as a team, it's amazing what you can accomplish together, But if you compete against each other, things will go terribly wrong. John, Greg, and Erin give you some insights on how you and your spouse can work together in spite of your differences. Featuring Dr. Kevin Leman and Mrs. Jean Daly.

Original Air Date: May 6, 2021

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Reaching the empty nest years will create a lot of changes for your marriage, Greg addresses how couples can feel distant in the empty nest years, and John and Erin offer hope to couples who feel far apart. Plus, Jim Daly spoke with Dr. Juli Slattery on maintaining emotional connection in the empty nest years.

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Many spouses today feel as if there’s a wall of resentment between each other. If you’re in that situation, John, Erin and Greg will share about maintaining a sense of hope. Also, Jim Daly spoke with Sarah and Jeff Walton about how couples can rely on God during a tough time.

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