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Aug 2023

9m 56s

Doing Whatever it Takes

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY

About this episode

At some point in your marriage, you'll make a mistake or handle a situation poorly. Danny Ray and Kimberly Thompson share a funny story with Jim Daly about a time something went awry in their marriage. Erin Smalley and John Fuller will also give some tips for how to forgive yourself, even after you make a mistake.

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