Books
NO MORE PERFECT MARRIAGES
No marriage is perfect. But every marriage can get better.
In No More Perfect Marriages, Mark and Jill speak honestly about their struggles, how they came back from betrayal, and the principles keeping their marriage strong today. They guide you in everything you need to know to kick the Perfection Infection right out and return to intimacy.
In their warm, honest, personable style, Jill and Mark discuss:
→How the Perfection Infection invades a marriage–even a good marriage
→How to detect and correct the Seven Slow Fades
→How to set and communicate realistic expectations
→What to do if your spouse just won’t change
→How to guard your marriage from the Perfection Infection for good
Hurting marriages can heal, and good marriages can become great. It takes work, yes, but No More Perfect Marriages will give you the insights, language, and roadmap you need for the journey. So start today.

ARTICLEs
Connecting with God Everyday with Wendy Pope | Episode 82
If you are anything like me, then you long to see Jesus working in the day-to-day, mundane parts of life. But let’s be honest: oftentimes we are so busy and so anxious that it’s hard to see His work around us. While He is at work, the enemy is at work to keep us blind...
Why It’s Important to Explore Our Past with Katrina Cowen | Episode 81
Trigger / Content Warning: I want to be sure my listeners are aware that in this episode we will be talking (in general terms) about sexual abuse. This week's episode will be a little different. My guest is not an author or a speaker, but instead is an everyday mom...
Healing From Painful Memories After Infidelity | #MarriageMonday
On today's #MarriageMonday, I'm answering an email that was sent in about the difficult journey of healing from painful memories after infidelity. Sometimes there are photos, destinations, people, or other triggers that bring up strong emotions, often unexpectedly. So...
Holding on to Faith When Life Breaks Your Heart with Chrystal Evans Hurst | Episode 79
“Especially when grief is fresh, it is going to sneak up on you.” - Chrystal Evans Hurst Have you ever experienced accumulated grief? This is when you have multiple losses within a short period of time. Maybe you've experienced accumulated disappointments or...
An Open Letter to the Person Struggling with Valentine’s Day
Dear Friend, In February of 2012, Valentine's Day was anything but enjoyable for me. Twelve days earlier, my husband had left and my world was turned upside down. Not only that, but infidelity was a part of why he left, so there was a double-whammy on my heart. Here's...
Podcast
When Abortion is Part of Your Story with Pat Layton | Episode 52
Today we’re talking about how things that happened in the past sometimes can put a cloud over the future. You may sometimes wonder: Can I really heal? Can I move forward without shame? Can God really use me? My guest really understands these questions. She has not...
Take Your Thoughts Captive (Live From a 2020 Moms Conference) | Episode 51
I'm really excited for the episode I have to share with you today! One of the things I enjoy the most is the opportunities I get to speak at live events. I so enjoy hanging with the people that I love to encourage - and that’s you! So today’s episode is a little...
Love Like You Mean It with Bob Lepine | Episode 49
Every year millions of men and women stand in front of their friends and families and pledge a life-long love for each other. The question is, do they know what they're getting themselves into? The answer is often a resounding “Nope!” Mark and I sure didn’t know what...
BONUS: Change the Way You Think About Yourself (Double Date w/ Mark & Jill)
Welcome to our second bonus episode of the No More Perfect Podcast! I like to surprise you with a little extra, bite-size podcast goodness every once and a while that's quick to listen to and helpful for your life. Just to say thank you! And today we're talking all...
Released From Shame | Episode 39
I’m not enough. I’m unlovable. I can never get it right. I’m not wanted. I’m better off alone. I’m better off dead. I deserve this. It’s my fault. All of these phrases are statements that many of us struggle with to some degree. And they are fueled by something called...
What’s a Slow Fade and Why Does it Matter in Marriage? | Episode 30
Would you like to have a marriage that goes the distance? Are you looking for ways to deepen your connection with your spouse? Or maybe you're just feeling distance in your marriage, but you're not quite sure what to do about it? Too many marriages experience...
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