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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...
5 Reasons Continuing Education is Important in Your Marriage
Can I be honest? As Mark and I were approaching our June wedding almost 39 years ago, I thought everything would just kind of work out. I mean, I knew there would be conflict but we loved each other and were excited to get married, so I figured our differences or...
BONUS: How Fiction Can Grow Your Faith (with Tim Shoemaker)
We're back with another bonus episode! These shorter episodes are always a fun way to bring you some extra podcast goodness as a way to say thank you for your support of this show. After recording this week's episode with Tim Shoemaker (such a good one if you haven't...
How to Start Dreaming with Your Spouse Again | #MarriageMonday
On today's #MarriageMonday, we're diving into why it's important to dream with your spouse and how to have future-focused conversations without conflict. Mark: I'm a dreamer. I always have been. I love to think about what "could be." Jill: I've always been more of a...
What Do I Do When I’m Not in the Mood?
It's no secret, but sex can easily become one of the biggest sources of conflict in marriage. Do you see that in your marriage? Maybe you feel like your differing sex drives are exhausting, Maybe you feel like all your spouse thinks about is sex. Maybe you feel like...
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Overcoming Father Wounds with Kia Stephens | Episode 167
I am a girl who had a daddy who loved her like Jesus loves us. My dad passed away almost four years ago, and although he wasn’t perfect, he exuded Christ in his daily life and it showed in the way he expressed his love for me. Not everyone has a good relationship or...
Praying for Your Child From Head to Toe with Sharon Jaynes | Episode 166
Prayer is the work of a parent from the moment your child is first placed into your arms all the way through their adult years. In fact, the best thing you can do for your child is to pray for them consistently. If you don’t have any children, we can still have an...
What You Need to Know About Pelvic Floor Therapy with Poonam McAllister | Episode 157
Everyone knows how important it is for a house to have a strong foundation. If a foundation is weak or it has problems, the house will begin to tilt or sag, water might come in, and the house could even collapse if not corrected. A foundation supports and holds...
Three Major Hidden Heart Issues Sabotaging Your Life with Annette Chesney | Episode 152
You may recall that Mark and I are doing marriage training in Uganda for pastors and their wives. In case you missed it, you can hear the whole story here in Episode 135: To Uganda with Love. To make sure you continue to receive encouragement and value for your...
BONUS: Pray, Don’t Say | Episode 149
Welcome to another bonus episode of the No More Perfect Podcast! We like to surprise you every once in a while with some quick and helpful podcast goodness, just for you. Thank you for being here! In this episode, Mark and I discuss the powerful principle of "Pray,...
Redefining Your Second Half of Life with Dawn Barton | Episode 144
As I talk to women in the second half of their lives, I often run into the belief that the most meaningful moments of life are behind them. But what if the most meaningful moments of life are really yet to come? I talk about this in my Empty Nest, Full Life book. This...
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