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10 Texts to Send Your Husband in the Next 10 Days

Send him an uplifting text message. In fact, send him one every day for the next 10 days. Here’s what you can say. First day, text him: If you feel really burdened today, remember that I want to help you. Day 2, text him: If you asked me again today, even after all we’ve been through, I’d still say, “Yes!” Day 3, I’m looking forward to having some time alone with you soon. Let’s plan something! And Day 4, text...
Jun 18, 2015 / Wives

10 Texts to Send Your Wife in the Next 10 Days

Texting can be a great way to send a much needed note to your wife. So I’m challenging you and husbands everywhere to send 10 encouraging text messages to your wife in the next 10 days. On the first day, text her: “Today’s been rough, but thinking of us helps me see again how much it’s all worth it.” Day 2, text her: “You’re my best reason to go to bed at night and my best reason to get up in the morning.” It...
Jun 15, 2015 / Husbands

10 Strategies to Restore an Ailing Marriage

Just because your marriage is ailing, doesn’t mean your marriage is failing. So here are 3 strategies to restore an ailing marriage. First, stop taking one another for granted. Instead, appreciate your spouse by thanking them for the little ways they serve you each and every day. Second, surround yourself with healthy relationships. Intentionally spending time with strong couples will encourage you to remain...
Jun 08, 2015 / Saving Your Marriage

7 Sucker Punches to Stop Throwing When Fighting with Your Wife

In every marriage, conflict happens. HOW a couple argues is actually more important than IF a couple argues. Here are several ways you might not be fighting fair. First, if you bring up the past, even when it was supposedly forgiven. If something is forgiven, let it go. It shouldn’t be used as ammunition. Second, bringing the kids into your conflict is a low blow. Leave them out of it. Third, don’t sucker punch...
Jun 04, 2015 / Communication

How to Put Conflict to R-E-S-T in Your Marriage

A conflict-free marriage is not reality. But you can learn to resolve conflict well. So here are 3 ways to put conflict to R-E-S-T in your marriage. The R in R-E-S-T stands for Review…review the problem. Pinpoint the exact issue of the conflict and get on the same page. The E stands for Evaluate…evaluate options. Have a brainstorm session with your spouse—discussing different ideas, solutions, and compromises. S...
Jun 01, 2015 / Communication

Unlocking the Door to Intimacy in Marriage

The key to unlocking the door to intimacy is trust. Just like a check being deposited in the bank, each time your spouse is authentic, keeps their word or tells the truth, they make a deposit in your personal trust account.  And one of the benefits of having a full trust account is that you’ll have the security of knowing that you can be completely vulnerable with your spouse in the most intimate way – both...
Apr 30, 2015 / Saving Your Marriage

The Truth about Pornography

Everywhere you look, pornography is becoming more and more available. At the same time, men are not aware of its dangers. So today, I’d like to share 3 lies and 3 truths about pornography. Lie Number 1: You can stop whenever you want to. The truth is that pornography is very addictive and it takes a lot of time and energy to break. Lie Number 2: Pornography only affects you. The heartbreaking truth is that...
Apr 28, 2015 / Husbands

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