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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.
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My Heart is Broken
I Really Messed Up
ARTICLEs
Trust Buckets: How Rebuilding Trust in a Marriage Works | #MarriageMonday
In today's #MarriageMonday, we're talking about the trust bucket each of us have in marriage, and the truth about what it looks like to refill that bucket after trust is broken. Jill: Stephen Covey once said, "Trust is the glue of life. It’s the most essential...
How to Rebuild Trust in a Relationship When You’ve Been Betrayed
Rebuilding trust after your spouse has betrayed you is hard — no matter the reason for the betrayal. Maybe your spouse lied to you. Maybe they left you out of an important financial decision and now you’re both suffering because of it. Maybe they’re addicted to...
25 Conversation Starters for Your Marriage | #MarriageMonday
Jill: I've got a question for you: When was the last time you and your spouse talked? Not about the kids' grades, your family schedule, or who's taking the kids to basketball practices. Really talked, listening to one another's dreams and hopes, as well as any...
When a Loved One is Addicted with Dr. Gregory Jantz | Episode 83
I wish it wasn't true, but it is. Addictions are on the rise--from food to prescription drugs to social media--people are finding unhelpful ways to cope. Many people are struggling to say no to the things that ultimately harm themselves and their loved ones. So in...
Why Can’t You Be Normal Like Me? (6 Core Differences in Many Marriages & a Free Quiz!) | #MarriageMonday
On today's #MarriageMonday, we're diving into differences! We all have them, but they can move from fascinations while we're dating to frustrations when we get married. Let's talk about it! Jill: We're all different. That's no secret. But it's funny how quickly...
Dear Younger Me
Dear younger me, We just had another birthday. It's probably hard for you to believe (it's hard for me to believe too), but this was number 58! What a life we've had so far. I look back at you and think of how much you have left to learn and to experience. In many...
Podcast
Moving Beyond Your Past in Marriage with Joe and Tara Buchanan | Episode 102
Our past, our upbringing, and our experiences in life don’t stay in the past. They are carried into our marriages and affect how we operate in our relationships. This is a topic that Mark and I cover a lot in our book No More Perfect Marriages and in our coaching with...
How To Ask For What You Need | Episode 101
I have my hubby, Mark, on the podcast with me today! We are tackling an important topic, not just for married couples, but for any relationship. What’s the topic? Communication. (Can we get an amen!?) Learning how to stop assuming and start communicating was at the...
What Broken Trust Looks Like Outside of Infidelity | Episode 90
Did you know that there are more ways to break trust in a marriage than infidelity? Today, I have my hubby, Mark, joining me on the show, and we are going to be launching into a topic that we often explore in our marriage coaching: broken trust. While infidelity...
When a Loved One is Addicted with Dr. Gregory Jantz | Episode 83
I wish it wasn't true, but it is. Addictions are on the rise--from food to prescription drugs to social media--people are finding unhelpful ways to cope. Many people are struggling to say no to the things that ultimately harm themselves and their loved ones. So in...
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...
Where’s Jesus in Your Car? (LIVE @ The Church Next Door in Columbus, OH) | Episode 76
Mark and I often get the opportunity to speak on marriage topics, but rarely do we get the opportunity to preach a Sunday morning message together. In today’s episode, we are sharing a unique message that Mark and I had the privilege of delivering at The Church Next...
Courses & Classes
WANT PERSONALIZED HELP? TRY COACHING!
Having a coach is like having a personal trainer. Instead of working on body goals, you’ll set and meet life or career goals. If you feel overwhelmed with life, marriage, building a platform, speaking, or writing, Jill knows the path and she can guide you to success!
Free Gifts
Discover the 6 Practical Steps to Rebuilding Trust
No matter how trust has been broken, it’s possible to rebuild it and to even have a better marriage than before! This short guide gets you started in the right direction.
