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Apr 2023

10m 23s

The Power of Consistency

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY

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Being intentional about consistent communication is vital to the overall health of your marriage. Jim Daly talked with Bill and Pam Farrel about how they a weekly meeting with each other, and John speaks with Greg and Erin about establishing good habits in your relationship.

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