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Sep 2024
10m 27s

A Balance of Light-Hearted and Serious

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Healthy marriages need serious conversations, but also laughter and fun too. Greg shares with John about how he and Erin have learned to have fun together, even with a very demanding schedule. Plus, Ron and Jan Welch talk with Jim Daly about three marriage moments every couple needs to help bring a balance of fun and serious in your relationship.

 

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