What happens when you invite a therapist into the middle of your life's mess—live, on-mic?

In this candid and emotional episode, Brad and Marilyn sit down with friend and therapist Lauren Early to unpack a rough few weeks filled with health scares, parenting stress, and emotional distance. Together, they model what it looks like to repair relational damage in real time—offering apologies, naming needs, and practicing grace through the chaos.

You’ll hear about:
• How stress impacts connection
• The power of apology and vulnerability
• Real strategies for repairing trust
• Why making emotional “deposits” matters
• The importance of intentional communication when life gets heavy

Whether your marriage feels rocky or resilient, this episode reminds you: grace makes the difference.

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🔑 KEY IDEAS:
• What real-time marriage counseling looks like
• How to reconnect when life throws curveballs
• Why emotional “bank deposits” matter in relationships
• Apology, vulnerability, and rebuilding trust
• Communicating needs during high-stress seasons
• The role of grace when connection feels hard

KEY VERSES:
📖 1 Corinthians 13:7 (NIV) – “It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”

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