There are five keys or attitudes that open a closed heart: Become gentle; demonstrate tenderheartedness. Understand what the other person has gone through, listening carefully not only to what is said, but also to how it is said. What has caused the anger? Acknowledge that the person is hurting, and admit when you have been [...]
Gary: When we say the word intimacy, most people immediately think of sex. But the physi- cal act of coming together in marriage is only one aspect of intimacy. And in some ways, it’s not even the most important aspect. (I know, you may find it hard to believe that a guy is saying that [...]
We give you 4 things you can do to handle a spouse, child, or other important person who simply doesn’t want to change in today’s show. Be careful, you’ll have to stay till the end to hear the 4 summarized completely =]
What’s the best way to respond to someone when they come after you in the worst way? Listen to the podcast and find out what Jesus says to do in these matters and how I (Gary) had to react just the other day!
When you boil down a lot of destructive arguments, what you often find is a simple lack of facts. The conflicts begin when an individual sees something that bothers him and then draws a con- clusion. But what he thinks he sees may not be true at all. There’s nothing new about this advice. James, [...]
This is the episode we hope to surprise you with! We are continuing to focus on Jesus, and in this episode, we thing you might be surprised by what you don’t know about Jesus…and this is something you’d better make sure and correct. So listen up and pay attention. Here’s a working list of Jesus’ [...]
The thing about helping Christian marriages is that they often feel like talking about Jesus or about prayer is “over spiritualizing” their situation. Well let me set the record straight my friends, if you ain’t talking about Jesus and prayer, and your relationship is hurting, then maybe it’s time you learned what Jesus said about [...]
Today we share about what Jesus said in Matthew 5 on turning the other cheek and what that can possibly mean for your marriage! Jesus’ words are truly transformational, and they can be for your relationship, so please listen carefully to this podcast, and the upcoming episodes, because they are all focused on Jesus’ words [...]
Exactly how important does Jesus feel forgiveness is for your relationship? Find out with this Smalley Short!
Last show we highlighted my dad’s worst, but this show we highlight his best! Learn what he says is the best thing he ever did for his marriage and how you can do it for yours as well!
