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Apr 2025
27m 4s

Healing Our Hurting Marriage

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
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An honest look at a pastor’s marriage that was very nearly destroyed by his addiction to work, and her suppressed feelings of loneliness and anger. Paul and Melody Westbrook explain how their marriage fell apart, and how several days of counseling at Hope Restored helped rebuild it. They explain the “marriage intensive” counseling process, and give hope to couples in dire straits.

 

Find practical advice and encouragement for your marriage in this free audio collection containing over five hours of content. Guests include Ron and Opal Erickson, Dr. Greg Smalley, Dr. Bob and Jenni Paul, and others.

  

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