The Family Podcast, Author at pursueGOD.org

New Marriage, Same Couple

Learn the four secrets to overcoming infidelity and rebuilding your marriage. Based on the book by Josh and Katie Walters.

Here’s How to Love a Teen

Parents are called to create an environment of love for their kids – even when they’re teens! But how the heck do you pull it off?

The Teen Brain and What to Do About It

Teen brains are still undeveloped so our parenting strategies need to take that into account as we lead our teenagers.

4 Signs That Your Marriage Is in Trouble

A couple’s ability to communicate is obviously foundational to a healthy marriage. Gottman would say there are 4 communication styles that often lead to the end of marriage because of the damage they inflict on couples.

The Failing “Power Tools” of Parenting

Paul Tripp teaches that parents often try to force change on their kids but only God has the power to change their hearts.

5 Things You Must Do if Your Spouse Had an Affair

If you’ve recently discovered that your spouse has cheated, there are five tasks you need to incorporate if you want to move forward in a healthy way.

5 Things You Must Do if You’ve Had an Affair

If you’ve had an affair, it’s not too late to change course and save your marriage. Incorporate these five steps to help you think clearly about the direction you should go.

Is There Hope After an Affair?

If your marriage has experienced an affair, all hope is not gone. But saving your marriage will require something from both of you.

Boundaries With Friends

If you’re a compliant person, you need to watch out for these 4 types of dynamics that can complicate a friendship.

Marriage Basics

Introducing the foundational principles for a healthy, life-long marriage: choose love, earn trust, and keep talking.

The 10 Laws Of Boundaries

Like anything in the natural world, healthy relationships are governed by basic principles. Here are 10 of them.

What Are Boundaries In Relationships?

Discover what boundaries are, what happens when we don’t have them and how our upbringing impacts our ability to draw them.

Managing a Relationship With a Vulnerable Narcissist

Vulnerable narcissism is characterized by a combination of narcissistic traits and a tendency towards vulnerability and insecurity.

Helping Your Kids Deal with Weird Sexual Thoughts

Your students’ hormones are raging, and that can drive them crazy. The world encourages them to explore their feelings; the Bible says to take those feelings captive.

Parenting Principle #3: Affirm Your Kids

Every kid – even the most challenging ones – need and deserve affirmation.

Parenting Principle #1: Put God First

If you want to lead your kids to the promised land, follow the timeless advice of Moses to parents and grandparents. The first principle is simple: put God first.

Healthy Couples Keep Talking

Love and trust are great, but without the practical skill of good communication, your marriage might not go the distance.

Trust Is Earned, Not Freely Given

Choosing love will lead to a life-long marriage, but it’ll feel like bondage without a daily commitment to earning trust.

Love Is a Choice, Not Just a Feeling

If you’re working from a faulty definition of love, your marriage is missing the foundation it needs to last a lifetime.

Stop Using Universal Quantifiers in Conflict

Universal quantifiers are over-generalizations that only add fuel to the fire in your conflict so avoid them at all costs!

Helping Your Kids With Anxiety

Every kid experiences anxiety so parents need to be on alert and ready to help their kids navigate it successfully.

How To Predict if Your Marriage Fails or Thrives

Gottman’s research shows that your overall attitude towards your spouse directly impacts whether your marriage will succeed or fail.

When Your Kids Get Rejected By Friends

When your kid is heartbroken over friend drama it can be hard to know how to react as parents. Keep these tips in mind so you’re ready for it!

Ethos, Pathos and Logos in Marriage

Aristotle said three things are necessary for any good “argument”- logos, pathos and ethos. Find out how these three things can help you in your next marital conflict.

Author: The Family Podcast