As those who listen often to this podcast know, the Eyre's byword, or watchword, is "Joy" and they define it much more broadly than "happiness." On today's show, Richard and Linda explore the word in the context of the positive interpretation of ALL of the things that happen to us--the pain as well as the pleasure. And at the center of all of the emotions of joy is our family and our familial relationships.

The Eyres were evacuated from their home this week because of the threatening Parley's Canyon Fire, and on today's show they talk about the wrenching emotions of deciding what to take with you from a home you may never see again. What matters, what is most important, what do you love most, what brings true joy? Then Richard and Linda touch on teaching Joy to small, preschool children, and introduce listeners to Joy School.

Linda is speaking this week on an address by Elder Jeffery Holland, and on the show today she reflects on the need for patience in our family and in being able to wait for the blessings we want and accept answers that are different than what we thought we wanted. "Comparison", Linda says, "is the enemy of Joy," and she relates some personal stories about the need for patience in our families and in our prayers.

On today's episode, the Eyre's tell the story of their early-life mentor Neal A. Maxwell and how he played a role in their move from Washington DC to Utah. Richard and Linda also comment on one of their favorite Elder Maxwell speeches--on training the desires of our hearts and on the impact that can have on our families.

It is the Eyre's 52nd wedding anniversary today, and they celebrate it with us by telling some of the highs and lows, and by hoping that listeners don't see them entirely as old fogies but as real and candid fellow-strugglers who can shed some light not only on how great marriage can be but on how hard it can be and how rewarding it is to hang on and fight through the tough times. Help from a higher source provides a path when we can't find one for ourselves!

Marriaging is an active, grow-and-improve word like parenting, and on today's show, the Eyres expose 8 myths or misconceptions about the world's oldest institution and how false paradigms and unrealistic expectations of these myths can undermine a relationship. Most importantly, Linda and Richard talk about how each myth can be replaced with an "implementable" truth that will strengthen the most important relationship of our lives.

On today's show, Richard and Linda talk about how Family Relationships seem to come into closer focus during the summertime. The R's of Family Summers: Reunions, Renewal, Review, Re-think, Reveal, Revamp, Re-set, Repent. Summer is a time to re-evaluate our family relationships--not only with our immediate family of spouse and children, but with extended family members. The Eyres share their own experiences and give us some ideas.

In all their experience with parents globally and in their own experience with their own children and grandchildren, the Eyres have become convinced that the only real and lasting solutions to parenting problems and the challenges children face are spiritual. In a nutshell, the five spiritual solutions are 1. Remembering our Children's true identity, 2. Remembering and following God’s parenting example and patterns, 3. Remembering and availing ourselves of our Direct Channel of Inspiration from God, 4. Remembering and using the "scaffolding" of our Churches and Faith Communities, and 5. Remembering the Savior's Power. Taken together, these five spiritual perspectives on family can change everything from how your household works to how your mind works. On today's show, Richard and Linda share insights on each of these five Spiritual Solutions.

Is it best to think of God as a heavenly parent or as an omnipotent King? Can we have the familiarity of a Heavenly Father AND the worship of Almighty God? Today on the show, Richard and Linda discuss this question and ponder how we can apply the divine example in our own parenting and marriages. The Eyre's annual family reunion is about to get underway so the Eyres also talk about what will be happening in their own family lives.

Believing in Jesus as our Eldest Brother ties in beautifully with belief in a Parental God--in Heavenly Parents whose Eldest Son is not only our guide and our Savior, but the literal brother of our Spirits. On today's show, the Eyre's discuss this sacred relationship and express gratitude and awe for all of the roles that Christ plays in the "three act play" of eternity.