Are you and your mate best friends? Howard and Danielle Taylor join Jim Daly to make the case for why friendship in marriage is necessary for a thriving relationship. Then, Dr. Greg Smalley shares the most important thing you can do to keep your friendship alive.

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Discovering God's Design for Your Marriage

Is Your Husband or Wife Your Best Friend?

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What if a small change you made had the biggest impact on your marriage? Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey share four steps you can take to improve your relationship. Also, Greg and Erin explain why it's good to make time for having fun, even if you are very busy.

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Filling Your Marriage With Joy

Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage

Unhappy Marriage? Fix it With These Simple Habits for Marital Happiness

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Today, we honor the sacrifices of our military and spouses of veterans. Erin Smalley shares some of the statistics of how military families battle loneliness. You'll also hear from Jessica Manfre, who joins Jim Daly to share about how you can reach out to those serving in the armed forces.

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Hope and Encouragement for Military Families

Resources: Military Issues

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What do you do if your spouse is making unhealthy lifestyle choices? Dave Willis talks with Jim Daly about how his wife Ashley encouraged him to go to the doctor and deal with his health issues. Plus, Greg and Erin address how to respond well if you've tried talking to your mate about their diet and lifestyle, but he or she hasn't listened yet.

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Taking a Health Journey With Your Spouse

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Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage

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The midlife years of marriage are filled with changes, but can also be very rich. Lisa-Jo Baker joins Jim and Jean Daly to address some of the ways she had to adjust to the middle years of life. Then, Greg Smalley opens up about struggles men usually face during that time-period.

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Thriving as a Wife and Mom in the Middle Years

Abounding Midlife Living

Breaking Free of Midlife Boundaries

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Does it feel like conflict sets your marriage back instead of making it stronger? Erin opens up about how her and Greg struggled to get along early on in their marriage. Then, Jim Daly chats with two couples - Milan and Kay Yerkovich and Marc and Amy Cameron - on how to be honest about your emotions with your spouse, in ways that don't lead to big arguments.

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How Love Styles Can Help You Grow Closer as a Couple - I-II

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Learn to Identify Your Emotions in Marriage

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When have you last examined your own flaws instead of fixating on your spouse's? Greg describes how distressed couples have a tendency to focus too much on their mate's issues instead of their own. Plus, Les and Leslie Parrott share how to tell if you're a healthy or an unhealthy spouse.

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Improve Yourself, Improve Your Relationships

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Hope Restored

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Most couples go through a season where you're overwhelmed by many challenges all at once. How do you persevere? Greg explains about a time where he and Erin felt like they went through the perfect storm. You'll also hear Jim Daly chat with Dr. Josh and Christi Straub about how they worked together through a number of unforeseen circumstances.

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Putting Your Family First During Busy Seasons

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Why Teammates Shouldn’t Help Each Other

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