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Aug 13
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273 | The Hardest Times in Our Relations...

Shawn Johnson + Andrew East
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Today’s episode was a vulnerable one. Andrew and I have walked through some hard times in our marriage that, at the time, were honestly really rough. Looking back now, they have brought us so much closer together and we’re better for it. Today we’re sharing some of the hardest seasons of our marriage in hopes that it encourages anyone out there to feel less ... Show More
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