Married With Benefits™

Who do highly happy couples attribute their happiness to? Themselves or their partners? Join hosts Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn and learn the power of humility and expressing gratitude for your better half.

Show Notes and Resources

• Weekend to Remember is FamilyLife's getaway for couples, at the intersection of faith-based marriage conference and romantic retreat from everyday life. Want to foster more oneness in your marriage? Learn more and find one near you at weekendtoremember.com.
• FamilyLife has a brand-new course to help you strengthen your marriage and move towards more joy. Learn more about the the all-new Art of Marriage at artofmarriage.com and get 20% off with the code "Benefits".
• For your own copy of Shaunti Feldhahn's book, The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages, head to her website.
• Check out Married with Benefits on YouTube

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True or False? One of the best ways to resolve conflict in marriage is to let go of it. Join hosts Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn as they discuss the art of "conflict amnesia."

Show Notes and Resources

• Weekend to Remember is FamilyLife's getaway for couples, at the intersection of faith-based marriage conference and romantic retreat from everyday life. Want to foster more oneness in your marriage? Learn more and find one near you at weekendtoremember.com.
• FamilyLife has a brand-new course to help you strengthen your marriage and move towards more joy. Learn more about the the all-new Art of Marriage at artofmarriage.com and get 20% off with the code "Benefits".
• For your own copy of Shaunti Feldhahn's book, The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages, head to her website.
• Check out Married with Benefits on YouTube

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Divorce and Christians: there are some misunderstandings around its prevalence. Join hosts Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn as they set the record straight and learn how keeping God at the center does help to make highly happy couples.

Show Notes and Resources

• For your own copy of Shaunti Feldhahn's book, "The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages", head to her website 
• George Barna Study: The episode refers to the misinterpretation of a study by George Barna regarding divorce rates among different belief systems.
• Brad Wilcox: University of Virginia researcher who provided data showing the correlation between church attendance and lower divorce rates.
• FamilyLife has a brand-new course to help you strengthen your marriage and move towards more joy. Learn more about the the all-new Art of Marriage at artofmarriage.com!

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Can you keep an eye on the exit and have a happy marriage? Some couples keep separate bank accounts just in case. But in this episode, Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn explore how vulnerability in relationships—being "all in" with your spouse—leads to greater trust and happiness.

Show Notes and Resources

• For your own copy of Shaunti Feldhahn's book, "The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages", head to her website .
• Learn more about the 30-Day Kindness Challenge at https://www.jointhekindnesschallenge.com/.
• FamilyLife has a brand-new course to help you strengthen your marriage and move towards more joy. Learn more about the the all-new Art of Marriage at artofmarriage.com!
• And for more resources on building a happy marriage and family, check out familylife.com.

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We can all agree that open communication is good for healthy relationships. But is there such a thing as being 'too honest'? Listen in as hosts Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn discuss!

Show Notes and Resources

• For your own copy of Shaunti Feldhahn's book, "The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages", head to her website [https://shaunti.com/tb-books/surprising-secrets-highly-happy-marriages/].
• Learn more about the 30-Day Kindness Challenge at https://www.jointhekindnesschallenge.com/.
• FamilyLife has a brand-new course to help you strengthen your marriage and move towards more joy. Learn more about the the all-new Art of Marriage at artofmarriage.com! And for more resources on building a happy marriage and family, check out familylife.com.

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Struggling to get a consistent date night? Not to worry. Hosts Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn are joined by Dr. Brad Wilcox, renowned sociologist specializing in marriage and family research, as they share tips for a great marriage—even without a budget or a babysitter.

Show Notes and Resources

• Learn more and connect with Dr. Brad Wilcox at https://ifstudies.org/brad-wilcox.
• His new book "Get Married: Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families, and Save Civilization" can be purchased here or anywhere books are sold.
• Learn more about his work and research with the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia at nationalmarriageproject.org/ and the Institute for Family Studies at ifstudies.org.
• FamilyLife has a brand-new course to help you strengthen your marriage and move towards more joy. Learn more about the the all-new Art of Marriage at artofmarriage.com and get 20% off with the code "Benefits".
• Weekend to Remember is FamilyLife's getaway for couples, at the intersection of faith-based marriage conference and romantic retreat from everyday life. Want to foster more oneness in your marriage? Learn more and find one near you at weekendtoremember.com.
• And for more resources on building a happy marriage and family, check out familylife.com.
• For your own copy of Shaunti Feldhahn's book, "The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages", head to her website [https://shaunti.com/tb-books/surprising-secrets-highly-happy-marriages/].
• Looking for a new resource for your small group? Check out FamilyLife's small group studies in our shop!
• Check out Married with Benefits on YouTube [Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSzse1nmlqbKytpFD6blgrimXPYZoi-_J ]

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Ever notice some couples seem to have a secret language? Maybe it looks like little loving gestures saying, "I appreciate you." "I forgive you." "I want to hear what you have to say about that." Jen Goins joins hosts Brian Goins and as they discuss the 7th secret of highly happy couples!

Show Notes and Resources

Weekend to Remember is FamilyLife's getaway for couples, at the intersection of faith-based marriage conference and romantic retreat from everyday life. Want to foster more oneness in your marriage? Learn more and find one near you at weekendtoremember.com.

Ever notice some couples seem to have a secret language? Maybe it looks like little loving gestures saying, "I appreciate you." "I forgive you." "I want to hear what you have to say about that." Jen Goins joins hosts Brian Goins and as they discuss the 7th secret of highly happy couples!

Show Notes and Resources

• Weekend to Remember is FamilyLife's getaway for couples, at the intersection of faith-based marriage conference and romantic retreat from everyday life. Want to foster more oneness in your marriage? Learn more and find one near you at weekendtoremember.com.
• Looking for a new resource for your small group? Check out FamilyLife's small group studies in our shop!
• Learn more about the Five Love Languages at 5lovelanguages.com.

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Not all fantasies are created equally, in fact, one kind is the leading cause of unhappiness in marriage. But how do you avoid pitfalls and pursue contentment with your spouse? Tune in as hosts Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn continue discussing the fifth secret of highly happy couples!

Show Notes and Resources

• Weekend to Remember is FamilyLife's getaway for couples, at the intersection of faith-based marriage conference and romantic retreat from everyday life. Want to foster more oneness in your marriage?  Learn more at weekendtoremember.com
• For your own copy of Shaunti Feldhahn's book, "The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages", head to her website.
• Check out Married with Benefits on YouTube 
• FamilyLife has a brand-new course to help you strengthen your marriage and move towards more joy! The the all-new Art of Marriage  is masterfully designed to inspire and equip today’s couples: whether newly married, seasoned, empty nesters, or part of a blended family.
• And for more resources on building a happy marriage and family, check out familylife.com.

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Do you manage your emotions...or do they actually manage you? Learn how deliberate emotional management can promote your happiness—both maritally and otherwise. Join special guest, Jeff Feldhahn, and hosts Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn as they discuss secret 5 of highly happy couples!

Show Notes and Resources

Weekend to Remember is FamilyLife's getaway for couples, at the intersection of faith-based marriage conference and romantic retreat from everyday life. Want to foster more oneness in your marriage? Learn more and find one near you at weekendtoremember.com.