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Misunderstanding 'Your Truth': The Consequences of Hasty Reactions [Video]

The phrase “your truth or my truth” is a popular phrase right now. However, the essence of this phrase is quite timeless. When I was in college in the seventies, I had hair that resembled the shape of a motorcycle helmet. I had too many outfits that included fringe. That era was about “finding truth, baby,” or “being real, man.”

Misunderstanding 'Your Truth': The Consequences of Hasty Reactions [Video]

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“Help! I Don’t Know What I’m Doing!” - Three Types of Rules to Help All Parents

Have you as a parent ever heard someone without children say, “I’m not ready to be a parent”? If you have, I predict that outwardly you may have smiled and nodded at them, perhaps saying something like, “Yeah, parenting can be crazy tough”; but inside you were thinking, No one is ever ready to be a parent. You think I know what I’m doing? . . . Wait, where’s my son?

“Help! I Don’t Know What I’m Doing!” - Three Types of Rules to Help All Parents

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Pink and Blue Differences Related to Six Challenges Every Couple Experiences

Join Emerson and Jonathan this episode as they discuss the aspects of marriage outlined in First Corinthians 7, six challenges faced by every married couple. These challenges encompass differing needs, vulnerabilities, disagreements, disappointments, insecurities, and hardships, symbolized as "his and her" in the realms of pink and blue.

Pink and Blue Differences Related to Six Challenges Every Couple Experiences

What Do We Do, We Have Different Feelings About Money?

Emerson addresses a common challenge in marriage - conflicting views on spending money. He offers a path to a win-win solution, emphasizing the importance of recognizing that money conflicts often stem from deeper fears and insecurities.

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In this first episode we talk about who we are, the genesis of the show, some current happenings with Love and Respect, and focus on the Crazy Cycle, the first part of the Love and Respect book.

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Pink and Blue Differences Related to Six Challenges Every Couple Experiences

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An Aphrodisiac for Your Wife: C.O.U.P.L.E.

Join Emerson and Jonathan this week as they discuss the essential elements of an aphrodisiac for wives. Drawing on insights from the Love & Respect Book and Workbook, they emphasize the crucial role of emotional closeness in fostering a satisfying sexual relationship.

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The Rules of Engagement for a Well-Utilized Time-Out

Emerson and Jonathan explore the concept of "time-outs" in marriage during conflict. Emerson emphasizes the importance of recognizing when a break is needed during a heated argument, just as in sports, a well-timed time-out can change the game's outcome.

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Saying "Thanks" Versus Being Grateful - Part II

We can say "thanks" but not be grateful. We can mouth words but our hearts are elsewhere. We are fixated on ourselves. We have probably all seen this in ourselves. The Bible says in 2 Timothy 3:2 that people can be "lovers of self... ungrateful." We can even sing a song of thanks while in a worship service at church but inwardly dwell on the hurt and offense we feel toward someone who wronged us the day before. Join Emerson and Jonathan in part 2 this week as they continue the conversation about gratefulness, but focusing on the intangible.

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Basic Principles of Effective Communication

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John is a student writing a paper on male and female communication. He emailed me saying, "I would be honored if you would please take a few, brief moments and answer three questions for me."Question #1: In your opinion, what communication breakdowns occur between males and females?

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Is Lying, Cheating, And Stealing For Self-Serving Reasons Ever Worth It In The End? [Video]

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Is It Possible To Have a Win-Win Marriage?

The concept of a win-win marriage may seem like a myth to some couples, but is it really impossible to achieve? Emerson shares the experiences of couples who have discovered the possibility of a win-win marriage and the mindset that is needed to make it a reality. He also explores the importance of unity in a marriage and how it relates to God's plan for couples.

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