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Jun 2023
8m 40s

I Have You on My Heart

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
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Having a great marriage is about more than doing what's right. It also involves communicating to your mate, "I'm thinking about you!" John Fuller chats with Erin Smalley on the topic of not making your communication all about business items. You'll also hear Jim Daly talk with Bill and Pam Farrel, who address some things that've made their communication effective.

 

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