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Season 4: Episode #13
In This Episode: Clinical Psychologist Dr. Mike is “On the Beach” and sharing vital marriage insights into the lives of emotionally disconnected men. Also, relationship experts and best-selling authors Bill & Pam Farrel teach that couples can set healthy ground rules for fighting by establishing a “conflict covenant.” As usual, the A Better Us “kitchen couples” weigh in on these vital topics.
Season 4: Episode #12
In This Episode: We feature the personal love story and challenging marriage journey of one of the A Better Us kitchen couples, Dan & Danielle Macaulay. Also, psychologist Dr. Mike provides insights on how to help a spouse who is dealing with depression. Popular sex-and-marriage author Sheila Wray Gregoire explains how a woman’s libido typically works differently than a man’s.
Season 4: Episode #11
In This Episode: Bill & Pam Farrel, authors of the best-selling Men are Like Waffles, Women are Like Spaghetti, offer six statements of forgiveness to help couples heal and grow closer together. And popular marriage speaker and author Gary Thomas talks about what our greatest need in marriage… and it’s likely the opposite of what we think. As usual, the A Better Us “kitchen couples” weigh in on these vital topics.
Season 4: Episode #10
In This Episode: This episode features the personal love story and heartbreaking journey of one of the A Better Us kitchen couples, Eric & Kara Mainse. Also, Clinical Psychologist Dr. Mike is “On the Beach” sharing a roadmap to intimacy for couples who have found themselves drifting apart over the years. And popular sex-and-marriage author Sheila Wray Gregoire covers an intriguing topic… hormones and sex.
Season 4: Episode #9
In This Episode: Bill & Pam Farrel, authors of the best-selling Men are Like Waffles, Women are Like Spaghetti, help husbands and wives understand the pace-of-life challenges that every marriage faces. Also, popular marriage author and speaker Gary Thomas shares how our “great expectations” going into marriage can lead to shell-shocked newlyweds…and how couples can overcome any disappointment.
Season 4: Episode #8
In This Episode: We feature the personal love story and unexpected health journey of A Better Us hosts, Ron & Ann Mainse. Also, psychologist Dr. Mike shares some marriage wisdom on the power of priority, and popular sex-and-marriage author Sheila Wray Gregoire talks about the missing ingredient in many relationships… intimacy.
Season 4: Episode #7
In This Episode: Best-selling marriage author Gary Thomas explains why a good marriage isn’t something you find but something you MAKE…and he shares tips for making a great one. And relationship teachers Matt & Lisa Jacobson provide some helpful ideas on how to have a constructive argument. Also, Drs. les & Leslie Parrott answer the question, “Are there any precautions regarding marriage and social media?”
Season 4: Episode #6
In This Episode: Enjoy the touching personal love story and marriage journey of one of our A Better Us kitchen couples, Mike “Pinball” Clemons and Diane. Also, relationship experts Bill & Pam Farrel highlight a marriage practice that promotes a powerful unity… praying together. And best-selling marriage author Gary Thomas challenges husbands to consider God as their Father-in-law.
Season 4: Episode #5
In This Episode: Dr. Gary Chapman, best-selling author of the 5 love languages, teaches on “How to Love Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away.” And the guys of A Better Us are in their “Huddle” to discuss the importance of a strong spiritual life in marriage.
Season 4: Episode #4
In This Episode: Best-selling marriage author Gary Thomas teaches that every marriage has “spiders” that need to be killed in order to have a truly loving relationship. Also, marriage experts Dave and Ashley Willis tackle the often-misunderstood concept of “submission in marriage” and what the Bible actually means. And Drs. les & Leslie Parrott answer the question, “How do I fall back in love with my spouse?”
Season 4: Episode #3
In This Episode: Dr. Gary Chapman, author of the 5 love languages, shares his research into the second half of marriage and the characteristics of the couples who don’t just “survive” but “thrive.” Also, Dr. Mike is once again “On the Beach” as he talks about an all too common negative habit in marriage… criticism.
Season 4: Episode #2
In This Episode: Marriage experts Neil and Sharol Josephson unpack what the Bible means when it says to “leave father and mother and cleave to each other.” Also, just the guys of A Better Us are in “The Huddle” to discuss how husbands can successfully resolve conflict with their wives. Finally, Drs. les & Leslie Parrott answer the question, “Is it best to avoid conflict?”
Season 4: EPISODE #1
In This Episode: Dr. Gary Chapman, author of The 5 love languages, shares highlights from his latest book, 5 Simple Ways to Strengthen Your Marriage When You’re Stuck at Home Together. The “kitchen couples” (via Zoom) discuss Dr. Chapman’s teaching during the COVID-19 home isolation season.