Many challenges in marriage can be misinterpreted as heart problems, but they are actually head problems. Understanding the difference makes all the difference in the world.

Things rarely turn out like we expect them to, including in marriage. If you don't communicate your expectations with your spouse, your needs will likely go unmet.

If you're tired of fighting about the same things over and over again, it may be time to look to God for some spiritual transformation in your life. Be sure to start by looking in the mirror.

Healthy relationships are marked by a willingness to forgive one another. God models this for us perfectly, but He calls us to do likewise. In fact, He demands it of us.

Listening is an active sport with skills that must be learned. On today's podcast, Barrett and Jenifer give some practical help on how you can become a better listener.

While there will always be conflict in marriage, couples must learn the skills needed to work through disagreements and hurts in healthy ways. We talk about what that looks like in today's podcast.

Barrett and Jenifer introduce a five part series on conflict in marriage. They discuss some key differences between conflict and fighting. Hint: one is healthy and one is not.

In the second part of Love and Respect, Barrett and Jenifer discuss submission and leadership in marriage and how husbands and wives should come together to make decisions in marriage.