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441: The Purpose Under the Protection

Foreplay Radio – Couples and Sex Therapy - May 23, 2024 23:09 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratings
Do you ever wonder why you get angry in a fight? Have you been unsure why conflict makes you want to run? Join George and Laurie in today's episode to learn the purpose of your protective move, the healthy function it is trying to achieve and the impact it has on you and your partner. These moves...

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69. KJ Messick Part One | Missions with Circuit Riders + Navigating Conflict in Early Marriage

The Love in a Cottage Podcast - May 21, 2024 08:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 78 ratings
This week's episode is part one of my conversation with KJ Messick! KJ is a wife, mother, and missionary with Circuit Riders living in southern California. In our conversation, she shares how she came to know Jesus during her college years in a deeper way, as well as how the Holy Spirit led her ...

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Types of Trust Every Marriage Needs | Ep. 614

Awesome Marriage Podcast - May 21, 2024 06:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratings
Trust in marriage is not one-size-fits all. There are many areas where your marriage needs trust in order to thrive, and some might matter to your spouse more than they do to you, and vice versa. So today we’re talking about how to navigate any trust gaps you may have with your spouse, how to st...

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440: All Things Cycle

Foreplay Radio – Couples and Sex Therapy - May 18, 2024 18:40 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratings
Join our hosts on this episode as they go over all things cycle! The emotional and sexual cycle is a tool that EFT therapists use to help clients find a way out of their current distress and better organize, express and connect. At the core of both of these cycles is distress that our brains code...

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68. Eden Blackburn | Day in the Life as a Creative Director + Growing Up as a Missionary Kid

The Love in a Cottage Podcast - May 14, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 78 ratings
Today's conversation is with the lovely Eden Blackburn! Eden is a wife, creative, and soon-to-be mother living in Birmingham, Alabama. In this episode, she shares about her upbringing as a missionary kid in Costa Rica, as well as what transitioning back to life in the states was like for college...

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Lust vs Desire: What's the Difference? | Ep. 613

Awesome Marriage Podcast - May 14, 2024 06:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratings
Does lust have a place in marriage? What sets it apart from sexual desire? Today we’re working through the reasons this question matters for your marriage, and how to have a marriage that glorifies God in every aspect, including how you steward your sexual desires.  We pray this episode is hel...

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439: Is Secure Sex Hot?

Foreplay Radio – Couples and Sex Therapy - May 10, 2024 13:55 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratings
Secure sex too often gets lumped in with BORING sex! Laurie and George are challenging this myth and shouting from the rooftops that secure sex is HOT! Join us today as our hosts review what secure sex looks like and how secure sexual attachment helps couples transcend the ordinary into the extra...

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67. Tay Magruder | Inviting Jesus to Heal Old Wounds, Sharenting + Body Image in Motherhood

The Love in a Cottage Podcast - May 07, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 78 ratings
Welcome BACK dear friends! I am so excited to finally bring you a new podcast episode. Today, I'm sitting down with the delightful Tay Magruder. In our conversation, Tay shares her journey to becoming a young wife and mother. We also co-process about sharing our kids online, inviting Jesus to he...

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How to Handle Mismatched Sex Drives in Marriage | Ep. 612

Awesome Marriage Podcast - May 07, 2024 06:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratings
Most couples are not going to be completely aligned with sex drive. There are a lot of factors that  can cause this, but there are also a lot of solutions! Today we want to equip you to have a productive approach to making your sex life the best it can be in marriage.  We pray this episode i...

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438: A Tribute to Dr. Sue Johnson

Foreplay Radio – Couples and Sex Therapy - May 03, 2024 11:47 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratings
This episode is dedicated to Dr. Sue Johnson, the founder of EFT and a beloved mentor, teacher and friend. We remember her legacy and devotion to helping couples love better. George and Laurie have been heavily influenced by Sue's contributions to the field of couple therapy, moving treatment fro...

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Breaking Generational Cycles For a Healthy Marriage with Kristen Hallinan | Ep. 611

Awesome Marriage Podcast - April 30, 2024 06:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratings
Do you hope to break generational patterns of pain? Are childhood hurts haunting your marriage? Today’s guest Kristen Hallinan is a writer and speaker, and today she helps you see how to identify and break generational patterns to find hope, healing and redemption. We pray this episode is help...

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437: Relationship Blocks and Stoppers

Foreplay Radio – Couples and Sex Therapy - April 26, 2024 00:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratings
Welcome Foreplay listeners to another episode in our school of love series. Our residential relationship experts share with us the 4 things that stop progress and connection in relationships. The three A's abuse, addiction, affair and finally a partner not willing to take enough of a risk to re-c...

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Escaping an Emotionally Abusive Marriage Part 3: Help to Get Out and Get Safe | Ep. 610

Awesome Marriage Podcast - April 25, 2024 06:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratings
Today we are sharing the final episode with Kathy McAtee Young and her story of finding safety after decades in an abusive marriage. In this episode Kathy shares some of the barriers that prevent spouses in abusive marriages from seeking safety and help, ways to begin moving out of the abusive r...

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Escaping an Emotionally Abusive Marriage Part 2: Seeking Church Support | Kathy’s Story Ep. 609

Awesome Marriage Podcast - April 24, 2024 06:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratings
Today in Part 2 of Kathy’s story, Kathy shares the ways she sought support from the church when she realized her marriage was in trouble, the responses she received, and the effects that had on her marriage. In this episode Kathy shares why it’s not possible for the abused spouse to end the abus...

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Escaping an Emotionally Abusive Marriage: Kathy’s Story | Ep. 608

Awesome Marriage Podcast - April 23, 2024 06:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratings
When does an unhealthy marriage become an abusive marriage? Where can you go when you need to get out? In today’s episode we hear part 1 of Kathy’s real marriage story. Kathy shares how she came to believe that divorce was the most God-honoring option in her situation, and how she found safety a...

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436: B.E.S.T S.E.X. T.A.L.K

Foreplay Radio – Couples and Sex Therapy - April 19, 2024 00:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratings
Let's talk about sex, baby! Not sure how to have the best sex talk? We put together a comprehensive list of topics to cover. Join us today as we work through the acronym we developed to set couples up to have the best talk about sex! Topics range from bodies to laughter and everything in between ...

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Ground Rules to Help You Fight Fair & Make Up Well | Ep. 606

Awesome Marriage Podcast - April 16, 2024 06:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratings
Do you fight fair, or do you wish there was a referee to call a stop to the foul play when you argue with your spouse? Ground rules are an important step toward having healthy marriage conflict, so today Dr. Kim will spell out how to make sure you’re fighting fair in your marriage. We want to em...

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Episode 41 - From Power Trips To Partnership | April 2024

Marriage Monthly - April 13, 2024 03:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
In this episode, we discuss the transition from power trips to partnership in relationships. Tune in for valuable insights and tips on how to build a strong and healthy partnership with your significant other. Whether you're a newlywed or have been married for years, this podcast is a must-list...

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435: We Need to Talk About Our Sex Life

Foreplay Radio – Couples and Sex Therapy - April 12, 2024 18:16 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratings
Not sure how to have a great conversation about your sex life? Don't worry, we've got you covered! In this latest edition of our school of love lessons, Laurie and George teach listeners how, when and where to begin this conversation. Starting is often the hardest part and it's so easy to build u...

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How to De Escalate Marriage Conflict & Resolve Issues | Ep. 605

Awesome Marriage Podcast - April 09, 2024 06:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratings
Sick of the same old fights over and over with your spouse? Learn to de-escalate marriage fights and resolve issues in a healthy and helpful way. Conflict in marriage is inevitable, but the way you handle it is what matters most. Learning to deal with it well will benefit your marriage in so man...

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434: Sex and Culture

Foreplay Radio – Couples and Sex Therapy - April 05, 2024 22:11 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratings
Did you ever stop and think about why you view sex the way you do? Where did your thoughts and feelings on sex come from? In this episode, George and Laurie discuss how cultural influences affect our view of sex. Culture includes race, religion, sexuality, location you were raised among others. T...

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433: School of Love Lesson: Sexual History

Foreplay Radio – Couples and Sex Therapy - March 29, 2024 15:03 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratings
Last episode we invited listeners to have a candid conversation with their partners about emotions and how your family  expressed emotions. This week on our latest lesson in the 'school of love,' we are talking about how to have positive conversations about your sexual history. As therapists, we ...

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432: The Essential Questions to Ask to Understand Your Partner Better

Foreplay Radio – Couples and Sex Therapy - March 22, 2024 13:14 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratings
Our latest installment in our school of love, introduces listeners to the essential questions to ask your partner to understand their attachment relationships. EFT therapists conduct an attachment history during their early sessions to better understand the protections of each partner and why the...

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Learn to Turn Conflict Into Connection with Dana Che Williams | Ep. 604

Awesome Marriage Podcast - March 22, 2024 06:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratings
Learn how conflict can create a deeper connection between you and your spouse. Today’s special guest, marriage coach Dana Che is very open about the struggles her marriage faced. In today’s episode she shares her marriage story, what got them through, and how you can use the conflict you face in...

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Should Christians Go To Counseling? With Jason VanRuler | Ep. 603

Awesome Marriage Podcast - March 19, 2024 06:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratings
Why do Christians need counseling? Isn’t the Gospel enough to transform us? We hear these questions fairly often. Today Dr. Kim and special guest Jason VanRuler dive deeper into these questions and the conversation about the role of therapy and counseling in a life devoted to following Jesus. ...

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Episode 40 - Unlocking the Secrets to a Balanced Marriage: The 3 Types of Love You Need

Marriage Monthly - March 16, 2024 03:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
In this eye-opening episode of Marriage Monthly, Gabe and Melissa Kolstad dive deep into the heart of what it means to say "I love you" in a marriage. Discover the three essential types of love - Eros, Phileo, and Agape - and learn why your marriage might feel out of balance without them. From t...

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Episode 40 - Unlocking the Secrets to a Balanced Marriage: The 3 Types of Love You Need | March 2024

Marriage Monthly - March 16, 2024 03:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
In this eye-opening episode of Marriage Monthly, Gabe and Melissa Kolstad dive deep into the heart of what it means to say "I love you" in a marriage. Discover the three essential types of love - Eros, Phileo, and Agape - and learn why your marriage might feel out of balance without them. From t...

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How to Become the Husband You Want to Be with Jim Ramos | Ep. 602

Awesome Marriage Podcast - March 15, 2024 06:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 775 ratings
Are you a man living in the stress bubble? It’s when the years of marriage, career building and raising kids all happen at once. You’re figuring everything out, trying to be there for it all, and it. Is. Stressful. If you’re there, you want to hear from a godly dad who has been there.  We’re s...

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431: Mailbag Question: Can You Help Me Fix My Sexless Marriage?

Foreplay Radio – Couples and Sex Therapy - March 15, 2024 02:55 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratings
Join George and Laurie as we answer a 'Mailbag' question from a listener that asks our hosts with their help to fix their sexless marriage. Sexless marriages are defined as having sex less than four times a year. Our listener shares that they love their partner but know that they withdraw both em...

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230. Is Your Marriage Savable?

Growing In Marriage - March 13, 2024 07:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 146 ratings
Today, Rich and DeAnna are having fun and answering questions a marriage counselor would ask to determine if their marriage is savable.  The reality is we believe all marriages are savable if you do them God's way. As Jimmy Evans would say, you have a 100% chance of success if you do it God's ...