How to Ask for Forgiveness
Apologizing is never a fun task, but it is one that strengthens a relationship. It takes humility to admit to others that you were wrong and to ask them to forgive you. We all make mistakes and say things we wish we could take back or do things we wish we could undo. Whenever that […]
Fox & Friends Marriage Tips: How to Have a Performance Review with Your Spouse
We are all familiar with performance reviews. Reviews at work. Parent-teacher conferences at school. Annual physicals. Remember: People don’t always do what we expect; they do what we inspect. So why shouldn’t we do the same type of review for our most important relationship: our marriage?
In my blog How to Evaluate Your Relationship with Your Spouse, I asked some key questions which I talk about with the Fox & Friends team. What would be the one thing you wish I could start or stop doing? What do you wish I would say to you more often? How can I be a better spouse?
A meaningful evaluation of your marriage leads to an acceleration in the growth of your relationship. So calendar regular checkups with your spouse to find out how you can be your best for them.
For more, check out my Fox & Friends segment.
3 Ways to Affirm Your Son
“I’m proud of you. Win or lose, you’re my son.” – Tony Nathan’s dad, Woodlawn When was the last time you said something like that to your son? When I heard this line from Tony Nathan’s dad in the movie, I got really convicted! It made me realize how important it is to build my sons up. We […]
#087: How to Form Authentic Relationships with Producer Jon Erwin
It’s easy to find a fair-weather friend. But how do we find someone to stand by us through the storms? Authentic relationships require evaluation, reconciliation, and restoration. We must evaluate where we may have wronged someone, reconcile that issue, and then restore the relationship through faith and healing. So on today’s podcast, we’ll be talking […]
9 Tips for Talking about Sex with Your Spouse
A healthy marriage needs two people who are committed to good communication. And good communication requires good listening skills and healthy, assertive discussions. But when it comes to talking about sex with your spouse, the personal, private and vulnerable nature of the topic can, if not handled well, cause a conversation to feel more like a stress test than […]
#86: Why Spouses Don’t Listen and What You Can Do About It (Podcast)
We all wish marriage communication was like a proverbial walk in the park. Oftentimes though, it’s more like a blindfolded sprint through the middle of the jungle! Emotions run high and feelings get hurt. And so we’re left wondering if healthy marriage communication is even possible. Well, Susan and I are here to tell you […]
5 Reasons You Need Marriage Mentors
I’m challenging you and your spouse today to be intentional about choosing mentors for your marriage from among the marriages around you. Here are 5 reasons why you need a marriage mentor: 1. Mentors inspire us to keep striving. A great mentor can help you push through the hard things, the doubts, and the stumbles because they’ve been through […]
How to Be a Team Player in Your Home
Oftentimes, being a team player is not as simple as it sounds. It means putting aside your pride and your preferences for the good of the team. In the new movie Woodlawn, we see just this. Men with different stories, different backgrounds, and different personalities struggle through becoming team players and putting their team before themselves. […]
#085: 8 Challenges Every Marriage Will Face (Podcast)
All marriages go through good seasons and not-so-good seasons. Good seasons mean easy communication, stable finances, and obedient kids. On the other hand, not-so-good seasons mean hairpulling, name-calling, and plenty of misunderstandings. So how can we persevere through life’s most challenging times? Well, it all begins with recognizing the challenges in marriage and creating a […]
