5-year-old Lizzy stepped into a retired woman’s backyard and asked, “Will you play with me?” And the woman said, “I’m busy!” And the little girl said, “I’m Lizzy!” With that interruption the woman and Lizzy were changed forever!

Dr. Gary Chapman best-selling author of The 5 Love Languages joins us to share stories from his new book, Love Is a Choice: 28 Extraordinary Stories of the 5 Love Languages in Action. The first story is about little Lizzy and the busy woman, and the transforming power of quality time.

Then, how do you love a monster? Next, how do you forgive a Nazi who brutalized you? Then, Tamara’s love for a stranger with HIV. Next, in a conflict we’ll only listen for 17 seconds before we interrupt. There’s gotta be a better way!

Then, how to love someone’s who’s inconsolable. Next, loving the one you want to AVOID. Last, do you stay in a toxic relationship? Please share today’s podcast with someone you think it’ll encourage! Subscribe to Perry and Shawna so you don’t miss an episode.

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