the best relationship podcast image banner with Emerson Eggerichs, PhD

The Love & Respect

Podcast

Marriage, Parenting and the Christian Life

with

Emerson Eggerichs, PhD

The Latest

NEWEST EPISODE

Parenting God's Way Part II

This message challenges parents to define themselves as moral, spiritual beings who freely choose to love their children no matter what, drawing identity from Christ.

Parenting God's Way Part II

NEWEST EPISODE

Parenting God's Way Part I

Parents of preschoolers and teens, or anyone who has felt the weight of raising challenging kids, will find fresh hope in this look at the father of the prodigal son.

Parenting God's Way Part I

NEWEST EPISODE

The Deepest God-Given Desire of Every Man

Men are challenged to pursue being honorable in character above seeking applause or trophies.

The Deepest God-Given Desire of Every Man

NEWEST EPISODE

When Your Spouse Reaches For You, How Do You Respond?

The simple moments when your spouse reaches for you, whether for physical intimacy or emotional connection, hold the key to deeper closeness in marriage.

When Your Spouse Reaches For You, How Do You Respond?

NEWEST EPISODE

What Caitlin Clark, Anonymous Voting, and Marriage Can Teach Us About the Human Heart

A surprising anonymous vote ranking Caitlin Clark 11th among WNBA guards reveals deeper truths about jealousy, emotional lenses, and the human heart.

What Caitlin Clark, Anonymous Voting, and Marriage Can Teach Us About the Human Heart

Parenting God's Way Part I

Parents of preschoolers and teens, or anyone who has felt the weight of raising challenging kids, will find fresh hope in this look at the father of the prodigal son.

Parenting God's Way Part I

The Deepest God-Given Desire of Every Man

Men are challenged to pursue being honorable in character above seeking applause or trophies.

The Deepest God-Given Desire of Every Man

When Your Spouse Reaches For You, How Do You Respond?

The simple moments when your spouse reaches for you, whether for physical intimacy or emotional connection, hold the key to deeper closeness in marriage.

When Your Spouse Reaches For You, How Do You Respond?

What Caitlin Clark, Anonymous Voting, and Marriage Can Teach Us About the Human Heart

A surprising anonymous vote ranking Caitlin Clark 11th among WNBA guards reveals deeper truths about jealousy, emotional lenses, and the human heart.

What Caitlin Clark, Anonymous Voting, and Marriage Can Teach Us About the Human Heart

Emerson, I Need You to Defend Me in Front of My Spouse (Part II)

Learn the surprising shift from demanding understanding to offering it first that can transform conflict into deeper love and respect.

Emerson, I Need You to Defend Me in Front of My Spouse (Part II)

Emerson, I Need You to Defend Me in Front of My Spouse (Part I)

Explore the heartfelt plea so many spouses make: “Please help my partner truly understand me.”

Emerson, I Need You to Defend Me in Front of My Spouse (Part I)

Chivalry

Emerson explores the true meaning of chivalry as an honorable man’s impulse to protect, provide, and serve women, not out of superiority, but from deep respect and responsibility.

The Marriage Pattern 785 Couples Revealed—But Few Actually Address (Part II)

Differences in marriage create vulnerabilities that can be protected through knowledge and skill, leading to powerful win-win solutions.

The Marriage Pattern 785 Couples Revealed—But Few Actually Address (Part II)

Show All

270

Episodes

Emerson Recommends

Some of Emerson's Favorites

Marriage

When Your Spouse Reaches For You, How Do You Respond?

The simple moments when your spouse reaches for you, whether for physical intimacy or emotional connection, hold the key to deeper closeness in marriage.

When Your Spouse Reaches For You, How Do You Respond?

What Caitlin Clark, Anonymous Voting, and Marriage Can Teach Us About the Human Heart

A surprising anonymous vote ranking Caitlin Clark 11th among WNBA guards reveals deeper truths about jealousy, emotional lenses, and the human heart.

What Caitlin Clark, Anonymous Voting, and Marriage Can Teach Us About the Human Heart

Emerson, I Need You to Defend Me in Front of My Spouse (Part II)

Learn the surprising shift from demanding understanding to offering it first that can transform conflict into deeper love and respect.

Emerson, I Need You to Defend Me in Front of My Spouse (Part II)

Emerson, I Need You to Defend Me in Front of My Spouse (Part I)

Explore the heartfelt plea so many spouses make: “Please help my partner truly understand me.”

Emerson, I Need You to Defend Me in Front of My Spouse (Part I)

The Marriage Pattern 785 Couples Revealed—But Few Actually Address (Part II)

Differences in marriage create vulnerabilities that can be protected through knowledge and skill, leading to powerful win-win solutions.

The Marriage Pattern 785 Couples Revealed—But Few Actually Address (Part II)

What Caitlin Clark, Anonymous Voting, and Marriage Can Teach Us About the Human Heart

A surprising anonymous vote ranking Caitlin Clark 11th among WNBA guards reveals deeper truths about jealousy, emotional lenses, and the human heart.

What Caitlin Clark, Anonymous Voting, and Marriage Can Teach Us About the Human Heart

Emerson, I Need You to Defend Me in Front of My Spouse (Part II)

Learn the surprising shift from demanding understanding to offering it first that can transform conflict into deeper love and respect.

Emerson, I Need You to Defend Me in Front of My Spouse (Part II)

Emerson, I Need You to Defend Me in Front of My Spouse (Part I)

Explore the heartfelt plea so many spouses make: “Please help my partner truly understand me.”

Emerson, I Need You to Defend Me in Front of My Spouse (Part I)

The Marriage Pattern 785 Couples Revealed—But Few Actually Address (Part II)

Differences in marriage create vulnerabilities that can be protected through knowledge and skill, leading to powerful win-win solutions.

The Marriage Pattern 785 Couples Revealed—But Few Actually Address (Part II)

Parenting

Parenting God's Way Part II

This message challenges parents to define themselves as moral, spiritual beings who freely choose to love their children no matter what, drawing identity from Christ.

Parenting God's Way Part II

Parenting God's Way Part I

Parents of preschoolers and teens, or anyone who has felt the weight of raising challenging kids, will find fresh hope in this look at the father of the prodigal son.

Parenting God's Way Part I

What Does It Mean To Be The Adult In The Room When It Comes To Parenting?

Drawing from decades of experience, personal stories, and biblical wisdom, Emerson reveals five essential marks that lead to authentic influence rather than control.

What Does It Mean To Be The Adult In The Room When It Comes To Parenting?

Is Listening To My Child Really All That Important When They Should Be Listening To Me?

Why listening to your children—especially when tensions rise—is one of the most powerful tools for effective parenting, even though they’re called to obey you.

Is Listening To My Child Really All That Important When They Should Be Listening To Me?