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May 2024
31m 48s

Should Your Spouse Really Be Your Friend...

Ryan and Selena Frederick
About this episode
Hot take: Calling your spouse your best friend is a demotion compared to calling them your husband/wife. Tune into this episode to learn how to see friendship rightly in marriage.Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comTake the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.comPray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.comTo ... Show More
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