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What's it look like to keep the romance alive when it things are flaming out? Well, Ron and Nan Deal, Juli Slattery, and Michael R. Sytsma, PhD are here to help. They're talking about bringing back that love, having meaningful chats and noticing when things feel off. Show Notes and Resources Want to hear more episodes by Ron Deal? Listen here! Catch more of his thoughts at rondeal.org, and on X @RonLDeal Want to hear more episodes by Dr. Juli Slattery? Listen here! Catch more of her thoughts at authenticintimacy.com, and on Instagram and Facebook @authenticintimacy Want to hear more episodes by Michael Sytsma? Listen here! Catch more of their thoughts on Facebook @drsytsma Set sail on the ultimate romantic getaway! Book now for the 2025 Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise, sailing from Miami, FL on February 8 - 15, 2025. Don't miss our LLYMI Cruise Madness Sale! Secure your spot at lovelikeyoumeanitcruise.com. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Maybe your husband's buried in his phone. Lost in work. Clueless about household chores. It's tempting to want to fix him, right? But what if all that nagging is doing more harm than good? Ann Wilson has been there, done that. She's got wisdom to share about the freedom that comes when we let go of the constant nagging. Show Notes and Resources Learn more about FamilyLife Today hosts, Dave and Ann Wilson, here! Set sail on the ultimate romantic getaway! Book now for the 2025 Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise, sailing from Miami, FL on February 8 - 15, 2025. Don't miss our LLYMI Cruise Madness Sale! Secure your spot at lovelikeyoumeanitcruise.com. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Remember the days before kids, work, and pets, when it was just you and your spouse? Can you ever get that feeling back? Well, on our Love Like You Mean It Cruise, Ted and Amy Cunningham, celebrating 27 years together, are talking about how to keep laughing together and liking each other. Join us as we hear their stories and snag a few pointers. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Ted Cunningham and catch more of his thoughts through his church website at woodhills.org, and on Instagram @whfc and Facebook @woodhills Guest is appearing at upcoming event: Want to hear Ted Cunningham in person? He could be in your city! Check it out here! Want to hear more episodes by Ted Cunningham, listen here! Set sail on the ultimate romantic getaway! Book now for the 2025 Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise, sailing from Miami, FL on February 8 - 15, 2025. Don't miss our LLYMI Cruise Madness Sale! Secure your spot at lovelikeyoumeanitcruise.com. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Stepparenting is hard, especially after loss of a family member. Ron Deal understands how blending a family can be hard, and in his book 'Preparing to Blend,' crafted for engaged or pre-engaged couples with kids from previous relationships, he guides you through the journey of combining loss and love, touching on wedding planning and communication. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Ron Deal and catch more of his thoughts at rondeal.org/about, and on X @RonLDeal and Facebook @SmartStepfamilies and @FamilyLifeBlended And grab Ron Deal's book "Preparing to Blend", in our shop. Listen to the full episode of on FamilyLife Blended Intrigued by today's episode? Think deeper about blending families. Want to hear more episodes by Ron Deal, listen here! Join the Robbins in exploring five must-have conversations on finances, sex, God, family, and the future in our all new Preparing for Marriage study! Resurrection Eggs for Kids: Make Easter memorable! Enjoy a fun egg hunt tradition with storybook, symbols, stickers, and Jesus Film Project videos. Free with any donation! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Crave that forever love? David and Meg Robbins are here to support you with tips on tackling relationship hurdles and blending families. They've got some awesome Christian marriage resources to guide you through the twists and turns, helping you rediscover those sweet little things about your future spouse from the time you met. Show Notes and Resources Want to hear more episodes by David and Meg, listen here! Want to hear more about David and Meg's engagement plus marriage journey? They share in Preparing For Marriage: must-have conversations for anyone getting ready for the big day. Resurrection Eggs for Kids: Make Easter memorable! Enjoy a fun egg hunt tradition with storybook, symbols, stickers, and Jesus Film Project videos. Free with any donation! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

The anticipation for your big day is overwhelming. Have you discussed anything besides the wedding details? In-laws, finances, baggage? Don't worry! David and Meg Robbins share insights they wish they'd had before marriage. To make sure you're all set for your big day, grab their book "Preparing for Marriage". Show Notes and Resources Want to hear more episodes by David and Meg, listen here! Want to hear more about David and Meg's engagement plus marriage journey? They share in Preparing For Marriage: must-have conversations for anyone getting ready for the big day. Resurrection Eggs for Kids: Make Easter memorable! Enjoy a fun egg hunt tradition with storybook, symbols, stickers, and Jesus Film Project videos. Free with any donation! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

You're getting married soon....or your new to this marriage thing. David and Meg Robbins give pointers on diving into those must-have conversations about money, sex, in-laws and more. Helping you get ready for more than the wedding day—a lifetime of marriage. Pick up their book "Preparing for Marriage" to ensure you're prepared for your big day! Show Notes and Resources Want to hear more episodes by David and Meg, listen here! Want to hear more about David and Meg's engagement plus marriage journey? They share in Preparing For Marriage: must-have conversations for anyone getting ready for the big day. Resurrection Eggs for Kids: Make Easter memorable! Enjoy a fun egg hunt tradition with storybook, symbols, stickers, and Jesus Film Project videos. Free with any donation! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Got a date soon?.... Have you decided what you're going to wear, who's paying? So many things to consider. Shelby walks you through it with tips on communication, the single life, and sex! Don't forget to grab Shelby's book, "I Am A Tool: To Help with Your Dating Life," for some extra tips on asking them out!" Show Notes and Resources Listen to more on Real Life Loading... Connect with Shelby Abbott here! Every Donation Makes an Impact Find Out How You Can Help! Don't forget to grab Shelby's book, "I Am A Tool: To Help with Your Dating Life," for some extra tips on asking them out! Join the Robbins in exploring five crucial conversations on finances, sex, God, family, and the future in our brand-new Preparing for Marriage study! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Love the flexibility of attending digital church services from your sofa? Get skeptical. With Jay Y. Kim, discover why it impacts worship and community. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Jay Y. Kim and catch more of his thoughts at jaykimthinks.com and listen to his podcast jaykimthinks.com/podcast and follow him on Instagram and Facebook. And grab Jay Y Kim's book, Analog Christian on our shop. Intrigued by today's episode? Think deeper about our phones in our FamilyLife episode, How Are Screens Influencing Us? Or we'll send it at no cost to you with a donation of any size this week, as our way of saying a huge "Thank you!" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Feeling low after scrolling, but don't know why? Social media can cause low self-esteem and addiction. Jay Y. Kim examines how to to unplug--and increase contentment. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Jay Y. Kim and catch more of his thoughts at jaykimthinks.com and listen to his podcast jaykimthinks.com/podcast and follow him on Instagram and Facebook. And grab Jay Y Kim's book, Analog Christian on our shop. Intrigued by today's episode? Think deeper about our phones in our FamilyLife episode, How Are Screens Influencing Us? Or we'll send it at no cost to you with a donation of any size this week, as our way of saying a huge "Thank you!" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy