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Feb 2024
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Someone Should’ve Told Us! (Married Peop...

Chris Stefanick | Real Life Catholic
About this episode

Are you ready for a behind-the-scenes look at what marriage counseling is REALLY like? We're taking the "Real Life" in Real Life Catholic to the next level. My wife, Natalie, and I are getting real, raw and vulnerable today.

 

We’re sitting down with our friend, Dr. Jim Langley, to show you what a typical marriage counseling session looks like. So many people are afraid to go to marriage counseling or they feel like going to counseling means their marriage is doomed, but it can be a super edifying experience!

 

A major theme in this episode is being comfortable being vulnerable with your spouse and overcoming fears. It is by overcoming these fears that you can communicate better with your spouse, have the freedom to work through past or present issues, and ultimately lead each other to Heaven. We hope that by sharing our session with Dr. Jim, couples who are maybe afraid or on the fence about counseling will feel empowered to take the step in their marriage journey.

 

Just remember: be real with yourself, be real with each other, and WORK AT IT!

 

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