August 6, 2019
John and Danny explain why it's smart to deal with issues or points of conflict that come up sooner rather than later.
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It’s difficult to change ourselves, so it’ll be frustrating to try to change our spouse or our children. John and Danny explain why it’s smart to deal with issues or points of conflict that come up sooner rather than later.
Featuring Dr. Mike Bechtle.
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Dr. Mike Bechtle is a writer, public speaker and communications expert, drawing from over 40 years in ministry and corporate consulting. He has authored six books including Dealing With the Elephant in the Room and I Wish He Had Come With Instructions. Dr. Bechtle has published articles for Writer’s Digest, Entrepreneur and many other media outlets.
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It’s embarrassing when your kids see you and your spouse argue with each other. If that happens, how do you move on? John and Danny discuss how to reassure your kids that things will be okay, and Jim and Jean Daly talked with Lisa-Jo Baker about a time she got into a heated argument with her husband.
When you are busy with the demands of raising children, it’s easy to not prioritize your marriage. John and Danny share how having kids impacted each of their marriages, and Jim Daly talks with his wife Jean and Lisa-Jo Baker about keeping a marriage strong when life gets busy.
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