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Aug 2024
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What is Real Repentance in Marriage?

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Repentance is sometimes the key you need to take your marriage to the next level. Greg Smalley defines what true repentance is. Then, Jim Daly talks with Dr. Ron Welch about a time he realized he needed to change the way he was treating his wife Jan.

 

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