Maybe you've heard the statistics ... that upwards of 80% of marriages fail after the loss of a child.  Did you know that is actually a myth?  Of course, the loss of a child is disruptive to all of our relationships, not just the marriage bond, but there are strategies we can learn to lessen these impacts.  

Ron and Nan Deal join me to talk about their new book titled "The Mindful Marriage", which teaches principles of emotional self-regulation that are helpful for both couples and singles.  It's not a "grief book", like most of the books we discuss on this podcast, but wow, does it contain some helpful information for those who grieve.  

In our conversation today, Ron and Nan share very candidly about the struggles they’ve experienced in their own marriage, particularly since the loss of their son Connor in 2009, and how employing the principles described in their book have made a difference for them.  You may want to grab a pencil and paper to take some notes because this episode is chock full of very practical information that will enhance your relationships with others.  I believe you'll be blessed by listening in. 

Click HERE to visit Ron's website, where you can learn more about The Mindful Marriage conference and book. 

Click HERE to pre-order The Mindful Marriage on Amazon.  It will be available for purchase on January 7, 2025.

Click HERE for Part One and HERE for Part Two of my conversation with Nan, in which she shares how God brought her out of the darkness of numbing behaviors after the loss of Connor. 

Click HERE for Part One and HERE for Part Two of my conversation with Ron and Nan about the marriage relationship after child loss. 

Click HERE to listen to Family Life Blended Podcast, hosted by Ron.   

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