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Podcast 076: Sex Gaps—Finding Regular Intimacy in Marriage
Podcast 76: Sex Gaps—Finding Regular Intimacy in Marriage How do you overcome long spells of no intimacy in marriage? What’s going wrong? Why the gaps? Who’s to blame? What’s the recourse?...
Podcast 075: Setting Boundaries in Your Relationships
Unhealthy Attachments: Setting Relational Guardrails Rails are there for your safety – to keep you from going off track. Our world is running wild in relationships and complicating many lives and...
Podcast 074: The Folly of Unforgiveness
Drag Time: Resolving Conflict without Perpetual Brooding or Prolonged Bickering Helping couples in developing the heart and the tools for shortening their response time in working through issues between them and...
eZine #36: The Challenges of Single Parenting
As much as our initial response to the term “single parent” is likely one including an unwanted pregnancy outside of marriage there are a number of other scenarios that can result...
Marriage: New Year’s Sex
Relax. Though we are passed January 1st, you haven’t missed out. And while it might be really fun, the title is not referring to welcoming in the New Year while having...
Podcast 073: Facing the Crisis of a Teen Pregnancy
What’s a parent to do? When the news hits, a flood of emotions comes into play immediately. So many questions fill your mind. How much is your fault? What’s the best...
Podcast 072: Recovering From an Extramarital Affair
Podcast 72: Facing the Marital Tsunami—How to Recover From an Extramarital Affair You or someone you know just found out about their mate’s unfaithfulness. What if you are the one who...
Podcast 071: Technology’s Attack on Marriage—Finding Wise Digital Boundaries
Really practical help for couples facing the new and growing challenges of the invasion of technology into the home. How do you limit its impact on your primary relationship? Learn how...
eZine #35 The Secrets of Happy Camper Dating
Dating! There is a secret to it that you may not know about! Lets talk about DATING for a moment – and yes this topic and concept does apply...
Podcast 070: MARRIAGE 2.0—ANCHORED: God as Your Foundation
From the Marriage 2.0 Seminar—ANCHORED: A deep faith in God is a sure foundation for life. We discuss ways to help couples in the 2nd half of marriage to continue to...
The Good News About Marriage Sunday Sermon Video
Christian marriages—keep calm and carry on! Following the Lord does make a huge difference on both the satisfaction and longevity of your most important relationship. Watch Dr. Dave passionately deliver his Sunday...
Podcast 069: MARRIAGE 2.0—INTIMACY in Marriage
From the Marriage Seminar: Marriage 2.0—INTIMACY: Making love should never stop...find a way. We share ideas to help couples in the 2nd half of marriage to continue to enjoy their sexual...
eZine #34: The Art and Value of Accountability
eZine #34: The Art and Value of Accountability I’ve always longed for accountability, but is hasn’t always been easy to find people that have the same concept of accountability as I...
Marriage: Good News About Marriage!
Keep Calm and Carry On: The Good News about Marriage! Winston Churchill’s tenacious spirit was undoubtedly what inspired the British government to produce this famous morale-boosting poster from World War II “Keep...
Podcast 068: Putting Your Spouse First and Foremost
Podcast 68: Putting Your Spouse First and Foremost Kids – the squeakiest wheel – often get the grease! They get all our attention. What happens to the marriage? Couples need to...