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Counselor Samuel Rainey and his wife Stephanie know the ins and outs of how to build trust in marriage. They share raw moments from their past, honest regret, and why real repair requires steady work—not quick fixes. They'll help you show up differently for an intimate, flourishing relationship.
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Ron Deal lays out the raw reality of blended family dynamics: like insiders vs. outsiders, why parenting becomes a hotspot, and what actually helps step parents survive and thrive. Ron uses plain stories, tough truths, and biblical reasoning to show why unity can make or break families. And he'll unpack you-got-this tips for bio parents can empower their spouses.
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Tim and Noreen Muehlhoff get practical about what healthy communication in marriage really looks like. Using stories from their marriage and a clear biblical frame, they explore expectations, acknowledgement, trust, and commitment—and why those pieces matter more than clever techniques.
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Bob Lepine delivers a clear, biblical conversation for parents facing the pain of adult children drifting from faith. He names the cultural pressure, the real emotional toll, and what steady faith looks like in the middle of searing uncertainty. Offering tough, honest, hope-anchored truth and practical posture shifts, Bob meets parents' raw questions without pretending to have easy answers.
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Author and psychologist Dr. Juli Slattery and her husband Mike get real about staying married when your personalities pull you apart. After 32 years and a candid counselor report, they share the hard-won wins and time-tested strategies. Juli and Mike share practical moves to turn daily friction into spiritual growth and closer, Christ-centered unity.
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Learn more about Juli and Mike's ministry at authenticintimacy.com
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