About Dr. Marcus Warner: A conference speaker and author who has spent over thirty years helping people and organizations navigate some of life's toughest challenges. As the president of Deeper Walk International he has helped develop dozens of resources that deal with recovery, leadership, and family life.

About Chris M. Coursey: The president of THRIVEtoday, a non-profit focusing on training leaders and communities in the nineteen skills that make relationships work. Chris is an ordained minister, pastoral counselor, published author, curriculum designer and international speaker.

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In this episode, Dr. Marcus Warner, Chris Coursey, and Dr. Jessica Higgins discuss:

• We live in a low -joy culture, and a lot of people come from low-joy families. That effects so many things in life.
• Joy is accessible. Your brain is wired for joy.
• Joy is contagious – we don't dismiss the negative aspects, but we can amplify the positive and the joy in every day.
• Navigating the Joy Gap with PLAN – Play together, Listening for Emotion, Appreciating Daily, Nurture a Rhythm).
• Ways to build play in your relationship.
• The practice of appreciation is the fastest way to grow your joy center, and to bond with another.

"If you can affect the home, and affect what's going on the marriage, then you're going to be able to have a greater impact overall." — Dr. Marcus Warner

Mentioned:

Facebook: Deeper Walk International & THRIVEtoday

Website: HappyHappyMarriage.org & DeeperWalkInternational.org & ThriveToday.org

Book: The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled Marriages

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