Communication – FamilyLife® – A Cru Ministry https://www.familylife.com Pursue what matters most. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:11:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.familylife.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1001/2025/02/cropped-Favicon-Icon_512x512-1.png?w=32 Communication – FamilyLife® – A Cru Ministry https://www.familylife.com 32 32 236231178 Emotionally Distant but Still Committed: Now What? David & Meg Robbins https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/emotionally-distant-but-still-committed-now-what-david-meg-robbins/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/emotionally-distant-but-still-committed-now-what-david-meg-robbins/#respond Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/emotionally-distant-but-still-committed-now-what-david-meg-robbins/ Feel like you share a calendar, not a heart? David & Meg Robbins join Dave & Ann Wilson, talking about emotional distance in marriage.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/emotionally-distant-but-still-committed-now-what-david-meg-robbins/feed/ 0 323731 When Anger is Armor: Matt & Sarah Hammitt https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/when-anger-is-armor-matt-sarah-hammitt/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/when-anger-is-armor-matt-sarah-hammitt/#respond Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:34:23 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/when-anger-is-armor-matt-sarah-hammitt/ On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson host Sarah and Matt Hammitt of Sanctus Real. They share their raw turning point: from conflict and defensiveness to voicing mutual needs. Discover the unexpected secret that disarms weapons, opens ears, and brings true healing and presence in marriage.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/when-anger-is-armor-matt-sarah-hammitt/feed/ 0 322897 Here, but Not Really: Fighting Emotional Absence in Marriage – Matt & Sarah Hammitt https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/here-but-not-really-fighting-emotional-absence-in-marriage-matt-sarah-hammitt/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/here-but-not-really-fighting-emotional-absence-in-marriage-matt-sarah-hammitt/#respond Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:33:27 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/here-but-not-really-fighting-emotional-absence-in-marriage-matt-sarah-hammitt/ On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson host Sarah and Matt Hammitt of Sanctus Real. They get brutally honest about emotional absence, the tension of carrying the load alone, and practical ways to rebuild true connection through conflict, defensiveness, and distance.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/here-but-not-really-fighting-emotional-absence-in-marriage-matt-sarah-hammitt/feed/ 0 322806 How to Fight Better: Your Marriage-Conflict Survival Guide – Dave & Ashley Willis https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-fight-better-your-marriage-conflict-survival-guide-dave-ashley-willis/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-fight-better-your-marriage-conflict-survival-guide-dave-ashley-willis/#respond Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:32:24 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/how-to-fight-better-your-marriage-conflict-survival-guide-dave-ashley-willis/ On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson host pastor-therapist duo Dave & Ashley Willis. They share real stories, biblical wisdom, and practical tools to fight better and turn blowups into breakthroughs.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-fight-better-your-marriage-conflict-survival-guide-dave-ashley-willis/feed/ 0 322762 What Should I Do When My Spouse Gets Emotional? Ted Lowe https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/what-should-i-do-when-my-spouse-gets-emotional-ted-lowe-3/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/what-should-i-do-when-my-spouse-gets-emotional-ted-lowe-3/#respond Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:12:18 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/what-should-i-do-when-my-spouse-gets-emotional-ted-lowe-3/ Ted Lowe knows changing how you think and respond in moments like this could change your marriage]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/what-should-i-do-when-my-spouse-gets-emotional-ted-lowe-3/feed/ 0 321745 Every Time I Pray, I Realize I’m the Problem | Bruce + Maria Goff, Arlene Pellicane https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/every-time-i-pray-i-realize-im-the-problem-bruce-maria-goff-arlene-pellicane/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/every-time-i-pray-i-realize-im-the-problem-bruce-maria-goff-arlene-pellicane/#respond Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:35:18 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/every-time-i-pray-i-realize-im-the-problem-bruce-maria-goff-arlene-pellicane/ Are you in the thick of raising young kids and wondering how to keep your marriage thriving? Join Dave and Ann Wilson on this lively "Wilson Original" episode of FamilyLife Today as they welcome author Arlene Pellicane and the candid Bruce and Maria Goff, parents of four young girls. From essential communication and shared responsibilities to the power of laughter and prayer, discover real-life strategies to strengthen your bond.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/every-time-i-pray-i-realize-im-the-problem-bruce-maria-goff-arlene-pellicane/feed/ 0 317395 We Don’t Talk Like We Used To: 6 Conversations To Reconnect https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/communication/we-dont-talk-like-we-used-to-6-conversations-to-reconnect/ https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/communication/we-dont-talk-like-we-used-to-6-conversations-to-reconnect/#respond Tue, 05 Aug 2025 20:39:33 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=317194 When most of communication becomes functional (schedules, what needs to done, fixed, etc.), connection takes a backseat. Here are six questions to help you reconnect.]]> https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/communication/we-dont-talk-like-we-used-to-6-conversations-to-reconnect/feed/ 0 317194 Four Selfless Decisions for a Better Marriage | Arlene Pellicane https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-simple-way-to-make-marriage-easier-arlene-pellicane/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-simple-way-to-make-marriage-easier-arlene-pellicane/#respond Thu, 31 Jul 2025 08:21:21 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/the-simple-way-to-make-marriage-easier-arlene-pellicane/ Strengthen your marriage with practical, faith-based strategies! Join Dave and Ann Wilson as they chat with author Arlene Pellicane about her book, “Making Marriage Easier.”]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-simple-way-to-make-marriage-easier-arlene-pellicane/feed/ 0 317090 What to Do When You Want to Yell at Your Husband – Ann Wilson https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/what-to-do-when-you-want-to-yell-at-your-husband-ann-wilson/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/what-to-do-when-you-want-to-yell-at-your-husband-ann-wilson/#respond Wed, 14 May 2025 07:26:20 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/what-to-do-when-you-want-to-yell-at-your-husband-ann-wilson/ Yelling at your husband? FamilyLife Today co-host Ann Wilson redefined "suitable helper" and turned her marriage into one of strength and partnership.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/what-to-do-when-you-want-to-yell-at-your-husband-ann-wilson/feed/ 0 314640 Happy Couples and Healthy Conflict: Rethinking “Never Go to Bed Angry” – Miller/Hudson https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/happy-couples-and-healthy-conflict-rethinking-never-go-to-bed-angry-miller-hudson/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/happy-couples-and-healthy-conflict-rethinking-never-go-to-bed-angry-miller-hudson/#respond Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/happy-couples-and-healthy-conflict-rethinking-never-go-to-bed-angry-miller-hudson/ Do happy couples really never go to bed angry? Our guests explore surprising research that healthy conflict might mean hitting pause for the night.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/happy-couples-and-healthy-conflict-rethinking-never-go-to-bed-angry-miller-hudson/feed/ 0 313643 Sleeping On It: Why Happy Couples Sometimes Go to Bed Angry https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/sleeping-on-it-why-happy-couples-sometimes-go-to-bed-angry/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/sleeping-on-it-why-happy-couples-sometimes-go-to-bed-angry/#respond Thu, 20 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/sleeping-on-it-why-happy-couples-sometimes-go-to-bed-angry/ Going to bed angry with each other? Guests from the "Married With Benefits" podcast discuss why breaking this long-held belief can benefit couples.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/sleeping-on-it-why-happy-couples-sometimes-go-to-bed-angry/feed/ 0 313638 4 Steps To Help You Regulate Your Emotions https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/communication/4-steps-to-help-you-regulate-your-emotions/ https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/communication/4-steps-to-help-you-regulate-your-emotions/#respond Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:32:09 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=312709 When couples are at their best, they love and serve each other from the best of themselves. But when at their worst, couples inadvertently trigger one another’s pain.]]> https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/communication/4-steps-to-help-you-regulate-your-emotions/feed/ 0 312709 Ditching the Marriage Fantasy Suite https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/ditching-the-marriage-fantasy-suite/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/ditching-the-marriage-fantasy-suite/#respond Fri, 14 Feb 2025 09:22:22 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/ditching-the-marriage-fantasy-suite/ Are unrealistic expectations killing your marriage? Today's guests discuss replacing fantasies by creating a stronger, more fulfilling relationship.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/ditching-the-marriage-fantasy-suite/feed/ 0 312614 The Secret Ingredient to a Marvelous Marriage: Bobby & Rebecca Markham, Christian & Maddie Villafane https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-secret-ingredient-to-a-marvelous-marriage-bobby-rebecca-markham-christian-maddie-villafane/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-secret-ingredient-to-a-marvelous-marriage-bobby-rebecca-markham-christian-maddie-villafane/#respond Fri, 31 Jan 2025 09:10:19 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/the-secret-ingredient-to-a-marvelous-marriage-bobby-rebecca-markham-christian-maddie-villafane/ The secret ingredient to a successful marriage isn't complex. Our guests reveal how physical proximity, shared experiences, and mundane moments all matter.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-secret-ingredient-to-a-marvelous-marriage-bobby-rebecca-markham-christian-maddie-villafane/feed/ 0 312137 Becoming the Boss to Managing Your Feelings: Bobby & Rebecca Markham, Christian & Maddie Villafane https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/becoming-the-boss-to-managing-your-feelings-bobby-rebecca-markham-christian-maddie-villafane/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/becoming-the-boss-to-managing-your-feelings-bobby-rebecca-markham-christian-maddie-villafane/#respond Mon, 20 Jan 2025 09:01:24 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/becoming-the-boss-to-managing-your-feelings-bobby-rebecca-markham-christian-maddie-villafane/ Managing feelings, intentionality, and mentorship are all key to building strong marriages. Guests share personal stories and insights on these topics.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/becoming-the-boss-to-managing-your-feelings-bobby-rebecca-markham-christian-maddie-villafane/feed/ 0 311832 The Journey to Us: Ron & Nan Deal https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-journey-to-us-ron-nan-deal/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-journey-to-us-ron-nan-deal/#respond Wed, 08 Jan 2025 08:51:26 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/the-journey-to-us-ron-nan-deal/ The journey to a healthy marriage can be tough to follow. Ron and NanRead More »]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-journey-to-us-ron-nan-deal/feed/ 0 311574 Overcoming Incivility: Heather Holleman https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/overcoming-incivility-heather-holleman/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/overcoming-incivility-heather-holleman/#respond Fri, 25 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/overcoming-incivility-heather-holleman/ On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson host professor Heather Holleman. She describes researched-based techniques for rediscovering conversations that connect us in a world thrashed by incivility,.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/overcoming-incivility-heather-holleman/feed/ 0 280665 Marriage & The Meaning of Encouragement: Dane Ortlund https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/marriage-the-meaning-of-encouragement-dane-ortlund/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/marriage-the-meaning-of-encouragement-dane-ortlund/#respond Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/marriage-the-meaning-of-encouragement-dane-ortlund/ Your spouse needs your encouragement. Worried about empty words or awkwardness? Listen as Dane Ortlund explores the meaning of encouragement in marriage.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/marriage-the-meaning-of-encouragement-dane-ortlund/feed/ 0 298267