Tools for Marriage

E06 - Love and Respect and El Caminos with DC and Cookie


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E06 - Love and Respect and El Caminos with DC and Cookie | Tools for Marriage

In this episode Trevor & Laura interview DC & Cookie, a couple married nearly 50 years as they share how to have a great marriage. They share practical insights from their years teaching the Love and Respect course to couples at all stages. Have the "marriage nerds" finally met the "marriage geeks"?

Chapters:

(0:00:00) - Welcome and Introduction of DC and Cookie Currier

(0:01:42) - How DC and Cookie Met: The El Camino Connection

(02:44) - Early Marriage and Young Love: South Dakota Influence and Career Focus

(03:30) - The Proposal and Mutual Decision to Marry

(4:55) - "Friends Said It Wouldn't Last" and Advice on Dating Duration

(5:50) - Moving to California: A New Chapter

(7:09) - Secrets to Longevity in Marriage: Common Interests and Mutual Respect

(8:24) - Working Together in Business: Complementary Talents and Minimal Friction

(9:43) - Family Life: Kids and the Age Gap

(10:18) - The Transformative Family Life Conference: A Biblical View of Marriage

(13:05) - Post-Conference Ministry and Volunteer Work with Family Life

(14:07) - Key Learnings from Marriage Ministry: Oneness, Intimacy, and Respect

(16:26) - The "Love and Respect" Curriculum and Continuous Learning

(18:10) - The Concept of Unconditional Respect in Marriage

(24:00) - Understanding the Differences Between Men and Women in Marriage

(25:18) - Fix vs. Listen

(28:30) - Navigating Conflict in Marriage: The Importance of Kindness

(29:45) - A Lifetime of Learning: Curiosity About Each Other

(31:33) - Marriage Conferences: Benefits and Stigma

(33:40) - Begin With the End In Mind

(35:01) - CHAIRS and COUPLE

(43:40) - Sharing Your Feelings: Finding the Words

(44:20) - The Five Love Languages: A Life Hack to Feeling Loved

(50:25) - The Myth of the 50/50 Marriage

(51:00) - What Does Love Mean to You? What Does Respect Mean to You?

(1:00:00) - Final Thoughts and Encouragement for a Lasting Marriage

(1:02:32) - The Marriage Nerds Meet the Marriage Geeks

(1:03:30) - Prayer For DC and Cookie


Show Notes:

Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs by Emerson Eggerichshttps://www.loveandrespect.com/

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