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Jun 2023

12m 14s

Communicating About Adventure

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY

About this episode

Trying new things can be a wonderful way to add adventure to your marriage. Jim Daly talks with Chris and Jenni Graebe about some adventures they've had. Plus, John Fuller speaks with the Smalley's about which one of them is more adventures, and communicating with your spouse about trying something new.

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