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Jul 2024

10m 50s

Good Parenting Takes Two

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY

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How do you and your spouse keep your relationship strong, even when you are busy raising children? Jim Daly speaks with Courtney Ellis about the need for couples to stay committed to each other. Also, John and Danny give a word of encouragement to parents who feel distracted by the demands of life.

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