My mom, Patsy Fleener, showed me what it looks like to have a beautiful, full life. I’ve always strived to be more like her, and I can only hope to have a life as full as hers when I’m her age! Mom came to town recently to see one of her grandchildren in a show, and I...
“I’ve been seeing someone. It started a while ago. I tried to stop it, but…I didn’t.”“Do you love her?”“I don’t know. I think I might.” The words above will resonate with many who have walked through betrayal and its aftermath. If you’ve been part of our...
When we’re trying to help others, it’s natural to offer advice, share practical strategies, or point people toward helpful resources. Those things are valuable and often necessary—but they’re also one step removed from your own experience. Sometimes,...
During Mark’s 20 years as a pastor, he was regularly approached by couples in our church seeking marriage help. Sometimes, he knew exactly what advice and spiritual direction to offer, but at other times he felt completely out of his depth. Many church leaders across...
It’s time for even more God stories! When we started recording part one of this series, we quickly realized we would need more time to share our favorite God stories with you! If you haven’t done so yet, we strongly recommend going back and listening to part one here....
I (Mark) know firsthand that after you’ve engaged in an affair, it’s tempting to not share all of your actions with your spouse. However, this will not spare them the pain. It will INCREASE their pain because it’s very likely those indiscretions will be...
Trigger / Content Warning: I want to be sure my listeners are aware that in this episode we will be talking about the loss of a child and brief mentions of suicidal ideation. If these kinds of topics are hard for you to hear about, we recommend skipping this...
There are several instances in the Old Testament that reference setting up stones as a remembrance to God’s people of what He accomplished in that location. While we don’t often mark God’s work with piles of stone today, He is still at work all around us,...
As you walk through life, are you feeling stuck in relationships or frozen by fear? Perhaps you even feel unsure of how to draw closer to God. We certainly felt that way in the past, which is why Mark and I faced our fears, mustered up some courage, and did the hard...
I think most of us would agree that sex is a core pillar of marriage. It helps a couple to build trust, deepen intimacy, and strengthen their connection with one another. Not to mention, it can be quite fun! And yet, there are so many couples who struggle to establish...
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