In this week’s episode, we start our 12-step journey of Desire Addiction Recovery. For us to properly tackle a problem, we first have to properly identify the problem and realize that we are powerless over it. In our marriages, we have to come to the understanding that fulfilling our desires is not the goal. Cherishing our partner … Continue reading 013 – Step 1 →

Our marriages are in trouble. The entire idea of life-long marriage is crumbling so much so that increasing numbers of the next generation are simply opting-out. Why? For too long, we have been inundated with self-help and motivational material that doesn’t solve long-term issues in our marriages nor do they address the real central problem. In … Continue reading 012 – Addicted To Love →

According to recent surveys faith in God and church attendance is on a continuing decline that we are just now waking up to. Increasing secularism can be cited as a cause but we think there’s more to it than that. We don’t think regular church-goers have a good sense of how intimidating the seemingly simple … Continue reading 011 – Welcome To Church →

Back in Episode 2 we touched on how our childhood colors our present relationship with our spouse. What we don’t often consider is how our childhood also affects our children’s childhoods. The ripple effect of how we were raised and even how our parents were raised should give us pause to consider what we do … Continue reading 010 – From Generation To Generation →

We’ve all heard the phrase “Familiarity breeds contempt” from Aesop’s Fox and Lion story but not many know the true meaning.  It all has to do with manners and that’s what we’re going to start talking about this week. Manners. Etiquette. Our culture has become so casual that the slightest courtesies are considered either offensive or … Continue reading 009 – Familiarity Breeds Contempt →

Do you have a life change you want to make but just don’t feel like you can? Listen as we take you through some of our struggles with life, business, and personal changes. Dean Abbot’s website mentioned in this episode can be found at: http://www.deanabbott.com/

Divorce is the nuclear option for relationship tensions. Sadly, our culture espouses this option so flippantly that it’s commonplace and it has had disastrous consequences on our children. If you are contemplating divorce or even if you’re just irritated with your spouse, let us try and add some clarity before you punch that button. Some … Continue reading 007 – Whatever It Is, It Can’t Be That Bad →

We all like to be liked. To do that, we often do things that just aren’t “us”.  This week, we explore doing what is right for you, for your family, and for your life because it’s right, not because it’s what everyone else is doing.

This week, we discuss Daniel Ally’s article 10 Major Differences Between Rich and Poor People in which he contrasts the behaviors and thought patterns of rich and poor people.  We discuss his list in the broader context of life and not just money.  Join us as we explore topics that are difficult for most of us to … Continue reading 005 – Poor In Spirit, Rich In Hope →

Communication is one of the most important and often most difficult facets of a relationship. Understanding how men and women communicate differently is key to achieving balance. In this episode we discuss how our expectations color and drive our conversations and our expectations.