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Aug 2024

10m 44s

Doing Marriage God’s Way, Not Yours

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY

About this episode

Marriage is designed by God to help you become a better person. Matt and Lisa Jacobson share with Jim Daly about how doing marriage God's way requires maturity. You'll also hear John and the Smalley's discuss why it matters for you keep your focus on God as a couple.

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