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Best of 2020: Helping Husbands Learn & Practice Empathy

Program originally aired: March 10, 2020

When a husband has betrayed trust in his marriage, there is a lot of healing his wife must go through. But is there anything the husband can do to help her heal (besides aggressively engaging his own recovery)? YES! In this episode, we hear from Carol the Coach, who has years of experience in helping husbands learn and practice empathy with their hurting wives. Men, listen up! This episode could change the rest of your life and marriage.

Learn more about Carol the Coach and her resources at CarolTheCoach.com.

Best of 2020: Helping a Wife Heal

Program originally aired: February 4, 2020

When a wife has faced the painful trauma of sexual betrayal, what can her husband do to help her heal? In this episode, Barbara Steffens helps us navigate this delicate question. She has many years of experience in helping wives heal, and this experience offers lots of wisdom for husbands who want to change. May this program offer you hope and insight for taking positive next steps toward healing.

For resources to help wives heal, visit WivesCare.Bebroken.com.

The Challenge and Benefits of Vulnerability in Marriage

Every marriage has many challenges to building intimacy. But often we assume that if we just "love each other" then everything will magically fall into place; we will have our "happy ever after." In this episode, Austin McRobbie shares his story of brokenness in his marriage and how failure and brokenness can be powerful learning opportunities for building a mature, intimate marriage. Discover how being truly vulnerable can enhance oneness in marriage.

Learn more about Austin and his resources to help couples at RisingPath.org.

Allies: Helping Parents Navigate Sexual Topics with their Kids

Parents today are wondering how to help their kids navigate the sex-saturated culture we live in, and how to do so with confidence and hope. In this episode, our Family Care Specialist, Anne Kerr, shares some powerful and practical insights to help parents connect with their kids in a way that promotes trust and safety.

For more family care resources, visit Family.Bebroken.com.

What Does Your Language Say About Your Thinking?

How does your language (how you talk; about yourself, about God, about others) reveal your inner thoughts? And why is this important? In this episode, Jonathan and Stephen explore how our language exposes whether our thinking is lined up with truth and growing us in maturity or leading us astray with lies and stalling us in immaturity and legalism. You were designed by God to live in hope and freedom and joy. Journey with us into the wonder and beauty of God's design.

What is Healthy Masculinity?

What is healthy masculinity and why is it important? The essence of "manliness" is under severe attack in the western world. But God created men and women with distinct differences that are good and healthy. In this episode, Brannon Patrick joins us to share his insights into what constitutes true healthy masculinity and why this is important for the flourishing of relationships.

Learn more about Brannon and his resources at Beyond-Enough.com.

Journey to Healing from Sexual Betrayal

It is right and good for a wife to get help when she has experienced sexual betrayal by her husband. But very few ever end up getting the help they need. In this episode, Beth Denison shares insights she has learned on her own personal journey of healing; insights she has compiled in her latest workbook, the 12-Week Partner Recovery Guide. If you are a wife who has experienced sexual betrayal, you do not have to travel the road of healing alone!

Learn more about Beth and this resource at TheresStillHope.org.

Dealing with Loneliness & Fear in Your Marriage (Part 2)

In many marriages there is one spouse who struggles more with loneliness and the other struggles more with fear. In this last of two episodes, Stephen and Jonathan continue to explore 23 thoughts about loneliness and fear that will help couples still build deeper connection and oneness despite these challenges. There is great hope for growth and intimacy in your marriage.

Dealing with Loneliness & Fear in Your Marriage (Part 1)

In many marriages, there is one spouse who struggles more with loneliness and the other struggles more with fear. In this first of two episodes, Stephen and Jonathan begin to explore 23 thoughts about loneliness and fear that will help these couples still build deeper connection and oneness despite these challenges. There is great hope for growth and intimacy in your marriage.

The Image of God and Sexuality

What does it mean to be made in God's image as male and female? Are humans just a higher order of species in the animal kingdom, or is there a truly categorical distinction to human sexuality? In this episode, we have Garry Ingraham back with us to help us wrestle with these questions and how to address them in a culture increasingly confused and combative about sexuality and gender.

To learn more about Garry and his ministry, visit LoveandTruthNetwork.com.