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Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott explain how you can improve your marriage by becoming emotionally healthy, and examine three key aspects of good emotional health. Receive the Parrotts' book Healthy Me, Healthy Us and an audio download of "Improve Yourself, Improve Your Relationships" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The best thing you can do for your marriage is to become emotionally healthy! Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott reveal the hallmarks of emotional health—discovering your profound significance to God, being unswervingly authentic, and giving yourself through love. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29

Communication breakdowns happen even in the best marriages—but why? On today's edition of Family Talk, relationship experts Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott reveal how understanding your unique "talk style" can transform your marriage. They also share four key fear factors that inhibit communication, and how to create a safe place for meaningful connection with your spouse. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

Are you and your spouse speaking the same language? When it comes to communication in marriage, understanding is everything. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes relationship experts Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott to share insights from their book, Love Talk. Tune in for practical tips on speaking the language of love with your spouse. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

The best thing you can do for your marriage is to get emotionally healthy! Dr. Les and Leslie Parrott reveal the hallmarks of emotional health—discovering your profound significance to God, being unswervingly authentic, and giving yourself through love.

Episode 141 - Podcast Rewind - Jim Burns, Empty Nesting and Living With Your Adult ChildrenBack on episode 15 of Dad Space, Jim Burns was an early guest and I really love our conversation around preparing for the empty nest and how to effectively parent your adult children.Episode 15 - https://youtu.be/mLu4tLCbj5kBook: Finding Joy in the Empty Nest: Discover Purpose and Passion in the Next Phase of LifeWhen the kids are gone, you can discover a richer, deeper, and more fulfilling life than you ever imagined!Whether you've been looking forward to it or dreading it, the experience of coming home to an empty nest brings with it a well of emotions, realizations, and one gigantic, all-consuming thought: Now what? In Finding Joy in the Empty Nest, Jim Burns combines his personal experiences with his expertise as a family educator to help you navigate your new life as an empty nester and find joy in this new season of life.Rather than offering shallow suggestions of hobbies you should take up, Burns encourages you to actively pursue a fresh start, reinvent yourself, and thrive. Backed by extensive research and filled with interviews with fellow empty nesters, this book equips you with practical advice and timeless principles, teaching you how to:Change the relationship you once had with your children for the betterFace big issues--including aging parents, finances, and kids returning home--with confidenceRekindle your fire and purpose to live with passion day by dayAmid Burns' wealth of know-how, you'll uncover what may be the most important takeaway of all: the best is yet to come.Praise for Finding Joy in the Empty Nest:"Jim Burns is smart, witty, grounded, and immeasurably practical. Whether you're getting close to the second half of marriage or are in the thick of it, you won't want to miss out on this fantastic book."--Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, bestselling authors of Saving Your Marriage Before It Startshttps://a.co/d/iZJqr3FBook: Doing Life with Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat OutAre you struggling to connect with your child now that they've left the nest? Are you feeling the tension and heartache as your relationship dynamic begins to change? In Doing Life with Your Adult Children, bestselling author and parenting expert Jim Burns provides practical advice and hopeful encouragement for navigating this tough yet rewarding transition.If you've raised a child, you know that parenting doesn't stop when they turn eighteen. In many ways, your relationship gets even more complicated--your heart and your head are as involved as ever, but you can feel things shifting, whether your child lives under your roof or rarely stays in contact.Doing Life with Your Adult Children helps you navigate this rich and challenging season of parenting. Speaking from his own personal and professional experience, Burns offers practical answers to the most common questions he's received over the years, including:My child's choices are breaking my heart--where did I go wrong?Is it OK to give advice to my grown child?What's the difference between enabling and helping?What boundaries should I have if my child moves back home?What do I do when my child doesn't seem to be maturing into adulthood?How do I relate to my grown child's significant other?What does it mean to have healthy financial boundaries?How can I support

The best thing you can do for your marriage is to get emotionally healthy! Dr. Les and Leslie Parrott reveal the hallmarks of emotional health—discovering you're profound significance to God, being unswervingly authentic, and giving yourself through love.

Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott explain how you can improve your marriage by becoming emotionally healthy, and examine three key aspects of good emotional health.   Receive the Parrotts' book Healthy Me, Healthy Us and an audio download of "Improve Yourself, Improve Your Relationships" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.   Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

The best thing you can do for your marriage is to become emotionally healthy! Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott reveal the hallmarks of emotional healthdiscovering your profound significance to God, being unswervingly authentic, and giving yourself through love. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29

The Root of BitternessUnfinished Business - Part 1Springcreek Church | Senior Pastor Keith StewartNovember 5, 2023#realspringcreekchurch #unfinishedbusiness #therootofbitterness #bitternesshttps://www.springcreekchurch.org/How do I know whether I have unfinished business in my past especially if I'm not consciously aware of anything? Believe it or not, there are telltale signs of unresolved hurt, buried pain, and unaddressed issues. Explore these roots that sabotage God's best for us in the present. SERIES: Unfinished BusinessIn short, a buried pain refuses to stay buried. There's a better way. This series will show you how to send the past into the past forever. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. What are some of the messages (by word and deed) children receive while they are growing up that they never question? What coping mechanism do they adopt to deal with distorted messages? Has anything like this ever happened to you? What have you found helpful in dealing with these distortions, lies, and manipulations? 2. Bitterness is a common result of the refusal to deal with hurts from our past. What are some of the signs of bitterness? How does bitterness affect us personally? Why is bitterness counter-productive? What has been your personal experience with bitterness?  3. One of the surest signs that you have unfinished business from your past is when you're having reactions that are bigger than the moment calls for. This is a strong indicator that you're rolling the present situation into past events that were similar to it in your life. You're combining new anger and old anger – new injury with old ones. So when you have big reactions, you should pay attention to what triggered it, then start asking questions of yourself. Can you name one example of questions you should ask? Why is it important to ask those questions? How do big reactions hold the key to unlocking past hurts? 4. Doctors Les & Leslie Parrott wrote, “Repressed feelings, especially painful ones, have a high rate of resurrection. Be aware, however, that healing your hurts is a process of painful self-exploration.” Which means, we have a choice. Continue to push down our pain and therefore both deal with it for the rest of our life and allow it to come out in unpredictable ways OR revisit old hurts once and for all, see them for what they actually are, and forgive them so that we're through with them forever. Have you ever had to make this choice? What was your biggest fear? What was the result once you did? 5. Forgiveness is not excusing or explaining. Frankly, many of the things we need to forgive are inexcusable and sometimes we'll never know why the people in our life hurt us the way they did. Forgiveness is not saying, “I don't feel the pain anymore because now I understand it.” Instead, it's saying, “I don't feel the need to hold on to your involvement in my pain anymore even if I never understand it.” Forgiveness is all about releasing the emotional energy attached to that event or circumstance. It's to set ourselves free and to realize we're holding an uncollectable debt. Who do you need to forgive or who have you forgiven? What happened after making that decision? What would you say to someone who is stuck in unforgiveness?

Do you know what the 3 fruits of a healthy relationship are? Have you ever heard that your relationships can only be as healthy as you are as an individual? Hear renowned psychologists and authors Drs Les and Leslie Parrott speak about what people hunger for when seeking healthy relationships and where to start to engage in a healthy, long-term relationship.  According to Dr. Parrott, “If you try to build intimacy with another person before you've done the difficult work of getting whole or healthy on your own, all your relationships become an attempt to complete yourself and they will fall flat”.  Moreover, when you're searching for a person to be in relationship with, “it's not about finding the right person, it's about becoming the right person”. Learn how to begin a new relationship with awareness of positive and negative self talk, as well as the 3 major areas of any relationship to consider on today's episode! Today's Guests - Drs. Les and Leslie ParrottLes and Leslie are a husband-and-wife team who not only share the same name, but the same passion for helping others build healthy relationships. Les is a professor of psychology at Northwest University and they are founders of the Center for Healthy Relationships on the campus of Olivet University. Their professional training – Leslie as a marriage and family therapist, and Les as a clinical psychologist – ensures a presentation that is grounded, insightful and cutting-edge. The Parrotts have been featured in USA Today and the New York Times. Their television appearances include CNN, The View, The O'Reilly Factor, The Today Show and Oprah.  As #1 New York Times best-selling authors, their books have sold over two million copies in more than two dozen languages.Please check out their latest work and take the free assessment for the health of your self-talk (and relationships) by visiting HealthyMeHealthyUs.com.Website: LesandLeslie.com; HealthyMeHealthyUs.comBook: Healthy Me, Healthy UsYour Host: Kimberly Beam Holmes, Expert in Self-Improvement and RelationshipsKimberly Beam Holmes has applied her master's degree in psychology for over ten years, acting as the CEO of Marriage Helper & CEO and Creator of PIES University, being a wife and mother herself, and researching how attraction affects relationships. Her videos, podcasts, and following reach over 200,000 people a month who are making changes and becoming the best they can be.Website: www.kimberlybeamholmes.comThanks for listening!Connect on Instagram: @kimberlybeamholmesBe sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and leave a review!

Dive deep with relationship expert Rich Heller in this enlightening episode of the "Rich in Relationship" podcast. Drawing wisdom from the Cardosos' "Bulletproof Marriage" and the insights of Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, discover the true essence of continuous effort in love. Learn about the transformative power of open communication, the beauty of shared experiences, and the art of conflict resolution. Rich demystifies what it takes to cultivate lasting connection, proving that nurturing a relationship goes far beyond initial sparks and into a realm of profound connection. Don't miss these game-changing insights that could reshape your love journey! Follow us on social media for more marriage advice: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richinrelationship/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richinrelationship/ Pinterest -https://www.pinterest.com/richinrelationship/_created/

Dive deep with relationship expert Rich Heller in this enlightening episode of the "Rich in Relationship" podcast. Drawing wisdom from the Cardosos' "Bulletproof Marriage" and the insights of Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, discover the true essence of continuous effort in love. Learn about the transformative power of open communication, the beauty of shared experiences, and the art of conflict resolution. Rich demystifies what it takes to cultivate lasting connection, proving that nurturing a relationship goes far beyond initial sparks and into a realm of profound connection. Don't miss these game-changing insights that could reshape your love journey! Follow us on social media for more marriage advice: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richinrelationship/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richinrelationship/ Pinterest -https://www.pinterest.com/richinrelationship/_created/

In this episode, Julie Sedenko & Leslie Vernick discuss the importance and the challenges of speaking up in relationships, particularly in difficult or destructive marriages. The Challenge of Speaking Up: In destructive marriages, speaking up can be scary and unsafe. Balancing the need to speak up for oneself with the potential negative responses. Referencing Matthew 7, where Jesus warns about casting pearls before swine. The Value of Learning to Speak Up: Emphasizing the importance of speaking up for oneself in mature relationships. The need for effective communication to build healthier relationships. Acknowledging that speaking up doesn't always mean speaking in the heat of the moment. Guidelines for Speaking Up: The wisdom of using biblical teachings to navigate different situations. Differentiating between speaking about someone else's behavior and one's own feelings. Self-reflection is important before addressing others' behaviors. Approach others with humility and understanding. Navigating Difficult Conversations: How to keep things calm when a partner isn't interested in listening or finding solutions. A different approach to asking about their perspective on a healthy marriage. Recognizing contradictory expectations about marriage and communication. Preparing for Meaningful Conversations: The importance of preparation and groundwork before discussing sensitive topics. The significance of speaking with love. Balancing truth with love to avoid coming across as harsh. Hard conversations require personal preparation for effective communication. The Five Levels of Conversation: Superficial chitchat. Sharing news and facts. Sharing personal thoughts and ideas. Sharing feelings. Sharing one's essence and deepest self. Creating a Safe Space for Conversations: Understanding potential reasons for a partner's escalation or shutdown. Addressing a partner's potential fear of feeling incompetent. Encouraging compassion and patience in understanding each other's limitations. Comparing emotional intimacy to physical intimacy. Overcoming Resistance and Creating Safety What happens when one partner resists opening up or having deep conversations.  Establishing a safe space is crucial. This can be done through various boundaries and techniques.  Balancing Expectations and Reality Sometimes partners have different communication styles and comfort levels.  Understanding your partner's background, upbringing, and communication patterns can help bridge the gap.  Recognize that not all conversations need to be extensive or immediate. Patience and consistency are key. Navigating Disagreements and Escalation How to handle situations when a conversation has escalated.  Emphasize mutual respect and recognize when emotions are becoming heated. Resources: Walking in Core Strength Group Coaching Program: www.leslievernick.com/strength Love Talk Starters: 275 Questions to Get Your Conversations Going by Les & Leslie Parrott

"Your marriage will only be as healthy as the two of you individually."If you've ever struggled in your marriage, you'll be so encouraged by this conversation with our good friends Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott. As licensed therapists and co-authors of the best-selling book "Saving Your Marriage Before it Starts (SYMBIS)", the Parrot's bring practical wisdom and cutting edge insight to help you navigate & enjoy your marriage!Equal parts playful, serious, and everything in between, we learned so much in this conversation, and we're confident you will too. Featured Resources:Les & Leslie Parrot: https://lesandleslie.comLoveology: https://loveology.org/SYMBIS: https://www.symbis.com/Better Love: https://www.betterlove.com/Yada: https://www.yada.com/We'd love to hear from you! If you'd like to send any encouragement, questions, or feedback about this episode to Grant & Laurel, please e-mail us at podcast@ctk.church. Special Thanks to:Audio Production: Gabe ChartierTheme Song: Stephen Folden – stephenfoldenmusic@gmail.comPodcast Graphic:Dejah Kutrovski

 Shannon Dailey and his lovely wife, Domanicka, are the founders of LiveDailey, LLC. They celebrated 27 years of marriage on October 7th, 2022. Together, they homeschooled their three beautiful children, Taylor, who is 22 and is attending Taylor University, Caleb, who is 20 and is attending Georgia State University, and Joshua, who is 18 and is a High School Senior. Shannon and Domanicka have both been saved for as long as they have been married. They have been actively involved in their local church for years and have worn several different ministry hats. In addition to leading a variety of small groups, they have been department leaders over marriage and family groups at Faith Life Church in New Albany, Ohio for several years. Domanicka graduated from the University of Georgia with her Bachelor's degree in Risk Management and Insurance, she has her Master's degree in Christian Counseling from Logos University, and is a published author. Shannon is a licensed minister, published author, former Personal Trainer and business owner for several years, and is currently in a successful career in executive sales management. They are certified in SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts), by Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott. Furthermore, they are mentored by Dr. Diana Morgan, founder of Original Design International, Pastor Bob Hazlett of Ascend Ministries, and members of Faith Life Church with Pastor Gary & Drenda Keesee. Domanicka and Shannon are passionate about God's heart for His people. Over the years, they have had the pleasure of ministering to, mentoring, and coaching many people who were starting to date, who were in a dating relationship, or those who were engaged or married. Learn God's design for dating and marriage as a believer in Christ. Choose them to mentor you as they have mentored so many others in the area of relationships. 

In the second episode about the book Love Talk by Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, the hosts discuss how our subconscious security needs can lead to "talk styles" that create problems when communicating with our loved ones. This book can help us see the issues and make progress toward clearer communication. Love Talk book: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Talk-Others-Language-Before/dp/0310353521/ref=asc_df_0310353521/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=316651574325&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9031381178876763708&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027500&hvtargid=pla-621345311492&psc=1

The hosts start a two-week series about topics from the book Love Talk, by Les and Leslie Parrott. In this first episode, the hosts discussed our different subconscious security needs and how that influences how we communicate with our loved ones. Love Talk book: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Talk-Others-Language-Before/dp/0310353521/ref=asc_df_0310353521/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=316651574325&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9031381178876763708&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027500&hvtargid=pla-621345311492&psc=1

Season 7 might be over, but we are bringing back the Top 10 most listened-to episodes in Lifegiver Podcast History! Dr. Les Parrot joins me for an episode that is all about how couples can use a tool like the Better Love Assessment to get a healthy snapshot or check up on their marriage.  Dr. Parrott is a globally sought-after marriage psychologist along with his wife, Leslie Parrott also a marriage therapist. Together, they have written several books and speak on how to improve your marriage communication, reduce conflict, improve your sex life, and much more.  In this episode, Dr. Parrott shares more about the Better Love Assessment (found at www.betterlove.com) in pointing out the individual strengths in your marriage.  Better Love can be a great tool for date night discussions, working on your marriage during a deployment or separation, and even ways to talk through topics that are normally hot topics.  To find out more and subscribe to Dr. Parrott's resources, check out www.lesandleslie.com  

Hi friend. In this episode, we will be talking about 4 hacks we used in our marriage that resulted in strengthening our bond and marriage partnership. We decided to create this episode because after being married for over a decade, and reflecting on our marriage…what worked and what didn't work, we can say that these 4 points or hacks we are going to talk about have contributed to building the strong marriage partnership we enjoy. When put together, these 4 hacks result in the Marriage Partnership V.I.S.A System. We will be sharing this information with you so that you can learn how to apply the Marriage Partnership V.I.S.A System and start working towards improving your marriage connection, increasing marital satisfaction, building a stronger bond, and a great partnership in marriage.  Ready, Set...Tune in and listen to find out more:)   We hope this episode blesses you:)   >>Links mentioned in this episode: Focus on Marriage Assessment - Focus on the Family          https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/focus-on-marriage assessment/ SYMBIS Assessment - Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott           https://www.symbis.com/couples/ Relationship Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Partner? - The Gottman Institute           https://www.gottman.com/how-well-do-you-know-your-partner/quiz/   .............................................. LET'S CONNECT: Join Our Community! To Join the Happy Married Family Tribe: Open this link to join our *WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LsLM3CiFjXHB4gViYhvEtQ OR Text “Happy Married Family Tribe” to +1(905)9220260 via WhatsApp to receive a direct link to join our *WhatsApp Community.   (*This WhatsApp Group is for community notifications only. We won't be spamming your WhatsApp inbox. We will send you a link to the Happy African Marriage Podcast weekly episodes and a link to our monthly live zoom hangout/ meetings)   For more valuable marital tips and important notifications: -Follow us on IG @happy.married.family   For questions/inquiries/marriage coaching: -Send a DM to @happy.married.family OR   Email: coach@happymarriedfamily.com    

The routines of marriage and parenting can easily steal time and energy that couples once poured into building a friendship with one another. Doctors Les and Leslie Parrott talk about the benefits of intentionally kindling that deep relationship again with your spouse.

The routines of marriage and parenting can easily steal time and energy that couples once poured into building a friendship with one another. Doctors Les and Leslie Parrott talk about the benefits of intentionally kindling that deep relationship again with your spouse.

Episode 170: All the Premarital Stuff   Had a conversation with a pastor - He was preparing for a wedding - Many pastors don't do weddings enough to have a plan - So here is a plan!   Why Pre-marital counseling is important Deal with issues now that would cause fights later Opportunity to make sure the couple is "evenly yoked" (2 Corinthians 6:14) if not share Jesus with them both Develop a relationship so they feel they have someone to turn to later when they are struggling. Very few couples have godly marriages to mentor them. Even kids who grew up in Christian homes may not have had parents who were intentional about training them how to be a godly husband/wife. Even if you do not want to do the counseling for the couple, you must encourage them to seek counseling from a Christian counselor or another pastor. You will still need to meet with them to plan the ceremony.   When should premarital counseling begin? The answer to this relates to the next question but recommend 3 months before wedding Pastor in Colorado who does pre-engagement counseling. If you haven't done counseling with him before you get engaged, he won't do your wedding. His reason is that once a couple is engaged, it is nearly impossible to tell them they shouldn't get married if you feel they are incompatible.   How many sessions? Recommend 6 sessions if this is the first marriage for both. Recommend 8 sessions if this is not the first marriage for either. Mention Bill and Jen Rogers Stepfamily Mission Possible ministry. [Link to Episode 157] Many stepfamily couples will benefit from hearing from couples who have been through similar circumstances.   What should happen during a counseling session? Sessions should only last 1 hour 30 minutes for ceremony planning - remind them that this is their ceremony - not mom's 30 minutes for counseling ( some issues may come up during the ceremony planning that may uncover a counseling need)   What tools should we use? Trent and Dana (I recommend that you include your spouse) recommend the SYMBIS tool. [Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott symbis.com] We have our own schedule but SYMBIS helps you keep a schedule and make sure you have input from the couple and that you cover all the relevant topics. Communication Conflict Finances Sex Expectations In-laws Spirituality Friends Common interests   Wedding rehearsal - tips to keep it from being a circus Please have a rehearsal with all the folks who will be involved in the ceremony. If possible have the rehearsal after the rehearsal dinner.  Rehearsal should only last 30 minutes introduce yourself to family and wedding party - then pray place everyone on the stage and get bride's approval for placement of people practice leaving practice entering and getting into place talk through schedule and make sure everyone knows what they are doing (rings, handing off bouquet etc) If you have the ceremony planned before hand with the couple - this will go smoothly - the rehearsal is not the time to make decisions.  If one of the "moms" tries to make changes - simply respond with "I appreciate your ideas but this is how the couple would like things to happen."  last thing is to tell everyone what time to be there for pictures and ask who will bring the marriage license   Wedding day check in with Bridal party check in with groom dudes Make sure rings and marriage license are there make sure you have all that you need including printed ceremony and mic if necessary after the ceremony, sign the marriage license and talk to the couple about their plan for filing it with the county clerk

Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott are NY Times best selling authors and the creators of one of the most used pre-marriage counseling systems in the world - S.Y.M.B.I.S. (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts); as well as the brand new Loveology.org. Les Parrott joins us here to talk about conflict in marriage and how you can make it work for GOOD in your marriage!

We all want to find a partner who's a good match for us, but are we looking for the right things? Les and Leslie Parrott have been studying and teaching the basics of good relationships for decades — Leslie as a marriage and family therapist, Les as a clinical psychologist, and both as Judah and Chelsea's marriage coaches. The Parrotts join In Good Faith to talk about the truth behind "opposites attract," when and when not to compromise on what you want in a partner, and how empathy is the key to connecting us all. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We all want to find a partner who's a good match for us, but are we looking for the right things? Les and Leslie Parrott have been studying and teaching the basics of good relationships for decades — Leslie as a marriage and family therapist, Les as a clinical psychologist, and both as Judah and Chelsea's marriage coaches. The Parrotts join In Good Faith to talk about the truth behind "opposites attract," when and when not to compromise on what you want in a partner, and how empathy is the key to connecting us all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The best thing you can do for your marriage is to get emotionally healthy! Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott reveal the hallmarks of emotional health—discovering your profound significance to God, being unswervingly authentic, and giving yourself through love.

The best thing you can do for your marriage is to get emotionally healthy! Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott reveal the hallmarks of emotional health—discovering your profound significance to God, being unswervingly authentic, and giving yourself through love. Book by guests: Healthy Me Healthy Us.

Do you realize that your relationships are only as healthy as you are?  "Healthy Me, Healthy Us" by Dr. Les & Leslie Parrott tells us how we can be healthy, and then bring health to our relationships.  Cliff's In the News - FATHOM EVENTS.  Cliff's Inside the Music "ONE MARGARITA." Music - "Dash" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.  "One Margarita" (full song) by Cliff Nelson.

Faith in Society Lecture Series | Les & Leslie Parrott by Northwest University

Faith In Society Lecture Series | Les & Leslie Parrott by Northwest University

QUESTIONS WE ASK:  When your two families became one, what were the challenges you faced along the way? In that process of blending two families, what are things you wish you would have known? What have you learned about each other and your marriage? What have you learned about God in this process? What is the greatest piece of advice you were given? What would you tell people who are trying to figure a blended family out? HIGHLIGHTS:  Joel is the Worship Pastor at the Rolling Hills Nashville Campus. Tiffany works for Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM) at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. Together they have four daughters—both brought two from previous marriages. When two divorced individuals start to date, it's not just about them, their feelings, and their emotions if there are kids in the mix. You don't want to create more drama for your kids, so you don't want your kids to get attached to someone unless you feel really strongly that there's a potential future there.  Your kids have already dealt with the loss of a relationship, in their own way. You don't want to watch them deal with that kind of loss all over again, if it doesn't work out with the person you're dating. Single parents don't really have time to casually date. It seems counter-cultural, but we had conversations really early on that were BIG conversations—we even went so far as to say that this wasn't going in the direction of marriage, there was no point in fostering the relationship at all.  In a blended family with kids that have a wide range of ages, it's a challenge to find something that we can do together as a family. The older kids really have to be gracious about doing things the younger kids want to do or are capable of doing.  Knowing that there is going to be difficulty in marriage might make it easier to navigate, but the emotional difficulties can still catch you off-guard. Something that is completely innocuous can trigger a memory or a hurt from your past relationship, and you begin to insert value into a situation that wasn't there in your current one.  Your kids aren't going to embrace your relationship and this new family dynamic at the same pace you are. They might be all-in one day, and not at all the next. And even though you know that this is a completely natural response on their part, it doesn't always make it easy to navigate.  There's a difference between equal and equitable. When you have kids, there's really no such thing as “equal.” You have to parent each child in a way that is appropriate for their personality. You'd do that in any family. But when you have a blended family like ours, we have two kids that are in our house 100% of the time, and two kids who are in our house 50% of the time. Two of these kids have four parental figures in their lives, who are offering advice and making sure their needs are met. So when it comes to the things we buy, things we do, and even how we discipline, we've had to learn that there's a difference between equal and equitable.  We have to manage parenting the younger two, who are with us all the time, and parenting the older two, who are being co-parented. We want the best for every one of them, but that looks very different on a child-by-child basis.  We wish someone had made a point to tell us “don't get easily offended.” Still, two plus years into our marriage our kids will say “goodnight mom” or “goodnight dad” but not address the one of us that isn't their biological parent. And that's not to fault the kids, but early on that was something that would have really offended us.  It caught us off guard, to not be the biological parent but want to be recognized in that role.  God is a redeemer, and there is so much hope in that.  We are shaped by our past experiences, but we're not defined by them.  Statistics show that second marriages have an even worse track record than first marriages. But seeing the way God has redeemed our pasts gives me a lot of hope that even if we encounter something in our relationship that seems insurmountable, that He's going to be faithful to redeem that, as well. What an amazing picture of grace and providence. I shouldn't give into regret, or let the past rule, because that's what led us to each other. Our past experiences actually help us walk our kids through the realities and complications of being kids in a blended family. We help them see “this is the hand you've been dealt, this is the life that you have, and how can you see the goodness of the Lord in that?” Our faith is deeper because we've been tested. It's the faith that's tested that produces endurance. The Lord can ALWAYS re-write your story even better than you imagined it.  As a divorced individual or a blended family, you feel like an outsider… especially in the church. But a perfect family isn't reality. There are tons of broken families in the Bible. All throughout scripture, there are blended families. And there's comfort in that.  It's very hard to watch someone else parent your child. It's very hard to balance differing parenting styles, especially when you haven't parented together since that child's day one.  My advice to parents, especially in a blended family, is to make sure you're united. Sometimes you just need to have a sidebar—take your conversation to another room, get on the same page, and then come back to your kids and give them an answer.  In Revelation, it says “He writes all things new.” And we've seen it. We've seen it in our lives, and we've seen it in each of our kids' lives. This wasn't God's original design for either of our lives. And He's redeeming it for all six of us.  RESOURCES: Saving Your Second Marriage Before It Starts - Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott Saving Your First Marriage Before It Starts - Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott

Do you know your love language? Maybe it is a hug, a compliment, or simply spending time together that makes you feel loved the most. Happy and healthy marriages are built on understanding each other's needs. In this conversation, we are learning how to love well. Join Laurie Crouch, CeCe Winans, Jamie Ivey, Hosanna Wong, and Dr. Leslie Parrott for a powerful conversation on how marriages can remain healthy through different seasons of life. Join our community on Instagram // Facebook // YouTube   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Challenging and beautiful, marriage is a commitment to love, honor, and serve your spouse just as Christ loves His Church—His Bride. When we keep Jesus at the center of our relationship, the vows we make on our wedding day can hold strong through all seasons! Ecclesiastes 4:12 describes a strong relationship like “a threefold cord that is not easily broken.” If you are married, that strength comes from you, your spouse, and God. When a marriage is built on the firm foundation of God's Word and fueled by prayer, you can face any challenge—together! Join Laurie Crouch, CeCe Winans, Jamie Ivey, Hosanna Wong, and Dr. Leslie Parrott for this powerful conversation on how to strengthen your marriage! Join our community on Instagram // Facebook // YouTube  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're talking about information we extracted from a book called The Good Fight by Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott. Fighting and arguments are a natural thing in marriage, and in this episode we'll give you some things that will make your fights worse and some things that will make them better. We have The Good Fight linked on our website for purchase at www.marriagepuzzle.com/booksEpisodes come out weekly on Mondays, so subscribe and stay tuned for more. We also have blog posts on our website on the 1st & 15th of each month. Make sure you check us out on social media too.Do you feel like roommates instead of soulmates?...your communication is lacking?...you've lost the spark when it comes to intimacy?...or you're on a different page from your spouse when it comes to finances? Schedule a Discovery Call with Juli & Thomas to learn how to solve the complex marriage puzzle to go from being overwhelmed to being secure in your marriage.Facebook: @marriagepuzzleInstagram: @marriagepuzzleWebsite: www.marriagepuzzle.comMusic Credit:Beachtown BopWritten By - Dean William Palya, Jr.Artist Name: PALA

In this episode we'll talk about how vital communication is to our marriage. We'll go through the 4 communication stages of a relationship, and we'll discuss how men and women communicate differently in a relationship. We're using the book "The Good Fight" by Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott to help power our discussion for this episode. We encourage you to read the book as well and you can find it listed on our website at www.marriagepuzzle.com/booksEpisodes come out weekly on Mondays, so subscribe and stay tuned for more. We also have blog posts on our website on the 1st & 15th of each month. Make sure you check us out on social media too.Do you feel like roommates instead of soulmates?...your communication is lacking?...you've lost the spark when it comes to intimacy?...or you're on a different page from your spouse when it comes to finances? Schedule a Discovery Call with Juli & Thomas to learn how to solve the complex marriage puzzle to go from being overwhelmed to being secure in your marriage.Facebook: @marriagepuzzleInstagram: @marriagepuzzleWebsite: www.marriagepuzzle.comMusic Credit:Beachtown BopWritten By - Dean William Palya, Jr.Artist Name: PALA

Does your marriage seem a little boring? Les and Leslie Parrott have some practical suggestions to help you increase your level of happiness—no matter how long you've been married. Learn some simple things that any couple can do to draw closer together now and for years to come.

Does your marriage seem a little boring? Les and Leslie Parrott have some practical suggestions to help you increase your level of happiness—no matter how long you've been married. Learn some simple things that any couple can do to draw closer together now and for years to come.

"Nếu bạn luôn thắc mắc tại sao cô ấy lại nghĩ, nói và làm thế này hay thế kia, bạn phải đọc quyển sách này! Shaunti và Jeff không chỉ giúp bạn trả lời câu hỏi đó mà còn tháo gỡ những mối dây rối rắm trong quan hệ vợ chồng, tình yêu mà rất nhiều bạn vẫn không tài nào hiểu được do sự khác biệt trong cách tư duy của hai phái chúng ta." - Tiến sĩ Les Parrott và Tiến sĩ Leslie Parrott - Đồng tác giả quyển sách nổi tiếng Love Talk. "Khi giới thiệu quyển này trên chương trình radio Family Life Today, điện thoại của chúng tôi cứ gọi là reo liên tục! Khi Shaunti và Jeff được phát sóng trở lại theo yêu cầu của thính giả, chúng tôi đã phải lắp thêm nhiều điện thoại nữa mới đủ sức tiếp nhận ý kiến bạn nghe đài khắp nơi. Đây là một quyển sách rất mới mẻ và hữu ích cho tất cả các cặp vợ chồng. Đừng bỏ lỡ!" - Dennis Rainey, Giám đốc Family Life. Tải ứng dụng nghe trọn bộ: voiz.vn/download

Praying to be married one day?You could currently be engaged, or in a serious relationship, or you could even be single... but it's never too late to start #vocationprepJoin us as we start a new series discussing Dr. Les & Leslie Parrott's SAVING YOUR MARRIAGE BEFORE IT STARTS.———————————————————————————REGISTER for the JEWELS CONFERENCE now!———————————————————————————❤️ Support Our Mission

There are subtle shifts that happen in our relationships add to that, our backgrounds and genetic makeup. All couples at some time need to step back and recalibrate their marriage to to reflect a content, healthy and whole gospel centered marriage. Today, Dr. Corey Gilbert walks us through some steps to help focus on some areas for healing and growth. You can find out more about Dr. Corey's ministry at www.drcoreygilbert.com Podcast is www.familyfeaturespodcast.com New Trauma program - www.traumatotransformed.com New upcoming program - www.goingbeyondthetalk.com Book purchases: www.amazon.com/author/coreygilbert or from my website, www.drcoreygilbert.com A few books mentioned in todays podcast are:https://garythomas.com/books/sacred-marriage/ and also books by Les and Leslie Parrott https://store.lesandleslie.com/collections/books

We all want more love in our marriage, right? How about better love? Well, we were privileged to interview Les Parrott of Les and Leslie Parrott. Best selling authors, speakers and entrepreneurs in their own right. One of the things they have done really well in their careers is build assessments to help determine compatibility between sexes and assist married find better ways to grow stronger in their relationship. Remember EHarmony? Well, one of their assessments was the backbone behind its success. Listen to this interview as Les shares some of the key principles that lead to better love between husband and wife. Follow Les Parrot: https://www.betterlove.com/ https://www.lesandleslie.com/ Facebook: @LesAndLeslieParrot Instagram: @LesAndLeslie Twitter: @LesParrot LesAndLeslie.com  

Guest speakers, Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, join Pastor Scotty to talk about all things relationships. From empathy to forgiveness, they cover topics that can help improve any and all relationships, from a Christ-centered perspective. After a year like no other, all of our relationships could use a little boost!

My Three Things with @WillByington - Episode 6 - Featuring MLB All-Star and 1985 World Series MVP Bret Saberhagen #MyThreeThingsPodcast Bret is a former professional baseball right-handed starting pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals, New York Mets, Colorado Rockies, and Boston Red Sox from 1984 through 2001. Saberhagen is a three-time All-Star, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, a Gold Glove Award winner, and was named the Most Valuable Player of the 1985 World Series. Charity: https://www.sabeswings.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretsaberhagen/ Bret's Three Things below: . . . . . . . . . . . . . #1 - LOVE TALK: Devotional For Couples by Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott - https://amzn.to/2P0L609 #2 - Sting Radio on Pandora/Spotify, Seal Radio on Pandora/Spotify and Smooth Dinner Jazz Playlist on Pandora/Spotify #3 - The Queen's Gambit (https://youtu.be/CDrieqwSdgI) Ted Lasso (https://youtu.be/3u7EIiohs6U) Bonus Points: The Highwomen featuring Brandi Carlile, Marren Morris, Natalie Hemby and Amanda Shires - https://www.thehighwomen.com/ Nathaniel Rateliff - https://www.nathanielrateliff.com/ John Prine - https://www.johnprine.com/ Foo Fighters - https://www.foofighters.com/ Morgan Wade - https://www.morganwademusic.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 25: Dr. Les Parrott, III, a Clinical Psychologist, Author, and Speaker, interviews on the podcast today. He shares his story of getting started working with couples (with his wife, Leslie Parrott, a Marriage & Family Therapist), developing principles for healthy relationships, and producing an assessment for couples based on his book, Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts, called SYMBIS. Les' Links: www.lesandleslie.com www.SYMBIS.com www.BetterLove.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/Les-Parrott-PhD-189623821065848/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/lesandleslieparrott

In today's episode Sarah chats with veteran couple, Jason and Alisha Horn. Be sure to watch the whole episode because they get TWO surprises that are simply delightful! Sarah and her husband John met Jason and Alisha through Reboot Recovery, an organization that helped both couples heal after combat. Jason and Alisha have faced many trials throughout their lives, both together and on their own, and yet they are some of the warmest, most good-natured people Sarah and John know. They've faced war, injuries and chronic illness, plus have created a blended family that works better than any we've ever seen. And even though they continue to face health issues and family concerns, they spend most of their time pouring into others, and always manage to keep their spirits high and choose to focus on love and goodness no matter what comes their way. In this episode we chat about: - Finding life-long love later in life and/or the second time around - An approach to blended families that works - Tactics for feeling the feels then moving on - Courses and books for building a better marriage - The most important thing you need to get you through the rest of this pandemic We hope you enjoy the show and please continue the conversation in the comments on our website, where you can also find links to all the resources mentioned in the show: https://bravelove.tv/authors-drs-les-and-leslie-parrott-and-ron-l-deal-surprise-veteran-couple-jason-and-alisha-horn-episode-9 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bravelovetv/message

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! From everyone at Stay Forth Designs we hope that even in the midst of these interesting times you have a blessed day with your those closest to you. On today's episode of the podcast Alan sits down with Jeff and Terra Mattson for a great conversation about warning signs leaders need to be aware of and pay attention to. Jeff and Terra recently spoke at our Healthy Leaders Summit.  About Jeff and Terra Living Wholehearted founders Jeff & Terra Mattson are passionate about living lives that reflect integrity, healing, and authenticity. They met in 1998 at Seattle Pacific University where they first began to hone their skills and passion for leadership and relationships under Psychologists and relationship experts Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, Theologians Drs. Tim & Kerry Dearborn and Dr. Rick Steele, as well as attorney and change-agent, Dr. Skip Lee. Later influences have included CEO & Executive Director of the Charitable Murdock Trust Dr. Steve Moore, Bill Thralls and Bruce McNicol of Trueface Ministries, Dr. Michelle Watson-Canfield of the Abba Project, Dr. Ken Canfield of the National Center for Fathering, and their own Pastor and his wife, Bill & Kathy Towne. Together, Jeff & Terra have over 20 years of experience in the helping professions and leadership development. Jeff holds a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington and has decades of experience as a leader in start-up companies, family businesses, and non-profit organizations including universities and ministry settings. Since 2011, he has worked with business and organizational leaders to develop their potential and solve the people-issues that keep them up at night!  He is master-level certified in the Core Values Index (CVI) and a certified facilitator of Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott’s SYMBIS program (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts).  Some of his organizational development clients include TriMet, ASSIST International, Bridgewell Resources, Subway, Stoel Rives Law Firm, The Dentist Off Main, Door to Grace, and Rolling Hills Community Church. Terra holds a master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from George Fox University in Portland, Oregon. She is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor and now works as an executive coach. For the last fifteen years, she has run a thriving private practice while presenting to women, couples, and leaders in various settings including the American Association of Christian Counselors World Conference (2009, 2011, 2017). She is the Clinical Director for Living Wholehearted Counseling and has served as an adjunct professor with George Fox University’s Graduate Counseling Department. She has previous experience in community mental health, human resources, entrepreneurship, and pastoral/church ministries. She is the author of Courageous: Being Daughter Rooted in Grace (David C. Cook, 2020) and the visionary for the Courageous Gathering, a virtual conference-on-the-go resourcing women for the issues of today.  Together, Jeff and Terra co-authored Shrinking the Integrity Gap: Between What Leaders Preach and Live (David C. Cook, 2020) and founded a global movement, Courageous Girls, an online resource to help moms navigate the needs of their daughters at every stage of their growing years. They are the co-hosts of the Living Wholehearted Podcast and run the Living Wholehearted Lodge and Retreat. They truly enjoy having to live what they preach as they teach, speak, write, and lead together.  The Mattson’s and the Living Wholehearted Team are a trusted resource for the community. Many people ask how counseling, leadership coaching, and organizational development all go together. It’s simple. Though we all try to compartmentalize our lives, we were never meant to live that way. Attempting to segregate our heart from our mind, or our work from our home, or our pain from our story, impacts all of our relationships, with ourselves, God, and others. Combining the disciplines of counseling, coaching, and organizational development makes for a well-rounded approach that is rarely offered. Their clinical team of counselors help those who are ready to embrace their pain and walk towards wholeness. Their executive coaches and organizational leadership team come alongside business and organizational leaders who seek to help their people thrive at work and life.  Often this means helping leaders unravel the complexities of relationships within their particular venues. Whether a family or a large organization, all are systems made up of the most valuable resources…people. Living Wholehearted was formed to help these systems thrive, and then influence for the greater good. Jeff & Terra currently live outside Portland, Oregon raising their two teen daughters. In their spare time, they love adventures in the great outdoors, including fly-fishing, camping, and outdoor movies. Jeff is a singer/songwriter and lover of all things college football (Go Ducks!). Terra enjoys painting with her youngest daughter or reading a book alongside with her oldest. She loves deep conversations alongside a gooey caramel latte and long walks on the beach (with or without Jeff). Some of their favorite authors and thinkers include Bob Dylan, Henri Nouwen, Dietrich Bonheoffer, the guys at Trueface Ministries (Bill, Bruce, & John), Curt Thompson, and of course, C.S. Lewis. Connect with Jeff and Terra Living Wholeharted Take your next right step Leadership Unboxed Right Side Up Journal Explore Coaching

Thanks for joining us on the War on Marriage Podcast! In this episode, we talk about time-saturated marriages in the age of COVID.What is a time-saturated marriage? It means you and your significant other spend too much time together! But why is that a bad thing, you ask? Well, too much time has the chance of diluting the time you have together. We talk about some ways that we have tried to mitigate the dilution of time and we hope that you tell us ways that you are navigating these COVID times.Check out the link below for the conversation cards that have helped us dive deeper into our relationship:https://amzn.to/2Z0gldsAlso, check out this link to Les and Leslie Parrott's book, "Your Time-Starved Marriage":https://amzn.to/3hT5pWjIf you want to continue the conversation or have recommendations for future episodes, head over to our Facebook and Instagram pages or send us an email!Facebook: @waronmarriagepodcastInstagram: @waronmarriagepodcastEmail: womarriage@gmail.com

Mary takes the lead on this one since she and Bill are “marriage mentors” and have interesting and valuable experiencehelping “newbies”. Jody is all ears, and the best part of this podcast is that all the info applies to any relationship. And of course, you can't have “TrailMix” without some “nuts” so we will share some of those goodies as well. Resources: Les and Leslie Parrott, “Saving Your Marriage before it Starts” Les and Leslie Parrott: The C.O.R.E of a Good Fight -YouTube Family Life Podcast - Les and Leslie Parrot Gary Chapman, "The 5 Love Languages" Mark Gungor - "A Tale of Two Brains" - YouTube Marriage Support Today Your Center Peace - Strengthening marriages and families everywhere

During the COVID pandemic, many people have relied on technology for school, meetings, and even church. Do you believe our way of doing things has changed? Do you believe we have learned from this experience, especially for the future? Dr. Leslie Parrott and her husband, Dr. Les Parrott founded the Center for Relationship Development on the campus of Seattle Pacific University. They are both speakers as well as the New York Times best-selling authors. Dr. Parrot and her husband have written books such as Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts, Love Talk, and their latest, Healthy Me, Healthy Us, your relationships are only as strong as you are. What Happens Next Episode Highlights: Could there be a silver lining to what has happened during the COVID 19 pandemic? What changes do you think the pandemic has caused that we will never see go back the same? Do you think there will ever be normal again? In these confusing times, do you think there is more emotional drama than before? What are some things that you have learned during the pandemic? How have you shared them with your children? Picture via: Pixabay

During the COVID pandemic, many people have relied on technology for school, meetings, and even church. Do you believe our way of doing things has changed? Do you believe we have learned from this experience, especially for the future? Dr. Leslie Parrott and her husband, Dr. Les Parrott founded the Center for Relationship Development on […] The post Pandemic with Leslie Parrott [Podcast] appeared first on Trace Embry | License to Parent.

Relationships are hard, but they are also a great source of personal happiness. Things get complicated dealing with differing expectations of the people involved in the relationships regardless of whether it’s a simple friendship or as close as marriage. The number one question people ask relationship experts is what is the single most important thing you can do for your relationships? That’s the topic of today’s episode as Dr. Meg talks with Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott. They tackle this subject in their new book Healthy Me, Healthy Us: Your Relationships Are Only as Strong as You Are. The three doctors have a great conversation about trying to build intimacy with another person before you have gotten whole on your own causes all your relationships to become an attempt to complete yourself.  Do you have a question for Dr. Meg? If you have a question you want Dr. Meeker to answer, email them to askmeg@megmeekermd.com and listen to future episodes to see if your question is featured!   WELCOME Dr. Meg starts this episode by introducing her special guests, Les and Leslie Parrott, and talks about their new book Healthy Me, Healthy Us.   A CONVERSATION WITH LES AND LESLIE PARROTT (PART 1) In today’s episode Dr. Meeker has a great conversation with Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott about their new book Healthy Me, Healthy Us and how working on yourself really does play an important role in healthy relationships.   BREAK   A CONVERSATION WITH LES AND LESLIE PARROTT (PART 2) In today’s episode Dr. Meeker has a great conversation with Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott about their new book Healthy Me, Healthy Us and how working on yourself really does play an important role in healthy relationships.   POINTS TO PONDER Dr. Meg gives you her points to ponder as you learn more about becoming healthy and whole to improve your relationships with other people.   PARENT PEP RALLY   FROM THE PRODUCER Thanks for listening to Episode 111, Health Me, Healthy Us and for helping Dr. Meg’s parenting revolution reach almost FIVE MILLION downloads! Subscribe, rate, and leave a review for us on iTunes!   Get Social with Dr. Meg on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @MegMeekerMD   Have a parenting question? Write Dr. Meg at askmeg@megmeekermd.com and she could answer your question during the show or you can let us know what you’d like to hear about in a future episode!   Dr. Meg’s parenting resources and tools are available at www.megmeekermd.com and click on “Parenting Resources”. Subscribe, rate, and leave a review for us on iTunes!

Do you know what the 3 fruits of a healthy relationship are? Have you ever heard that your relationships can only be as healthy as you are as an individual? Hear renowned psychologists and authors Drs Les and Leslie Parrott speak about what people hunger for when seeking healthy relationships and where to start to engage in a healthy, long-term relationship. According to Dr. Parrott, “If you try to build intimacy with another person before you’ve done the difficult work of getting whole or healthy on your own, all your relationships become an attempt to complete yourself and they will fall flat”. Moreover, when you’re searching for a person to be in relationship with, “it’s not about finding the right person, it’s about becoming the right person”. Learn how to begin a new relationship with awareness of positive and negative self talk, as well as the 3 major areas of any relationship to consider on today’s episode! Today’s Speakers - Drs. Les and Leslie ParrottLes and Leslie are a husband-and-wife team who not only share the same name, but the same passion for helping others build healthy relationships. Les is a professor of psychology at Northwest University and they are founders of the Center for Healthy Relationships on the campus of Olivet University. Their professional training – Leslie as a marriage and family therapist, and Les as a clinical psychologist – ensures a presentation that is grounded, insightful and cutting-edge. The Parrotts have been featured in USA Today and the New York Times. Their television appearances include CNN, The View, The O’Reilly Factor, The Today Show and Oprah. As #1 New York Times best-selling authors, their books have sold over two million copies in more than two dozen languages. Please check out their latest work and take the free assessment for the health of your self-talk (and relationships) by visiting HealthyMeHealthyUs.com.Website: LesandLeslie.com; HealthyMeHealthyUs.comBook: Healthy Me, Healthy Us You’ll LearnWhy it is important to identify toxic self-talkWhere toxic self-talk stems fromThe 3 fruits of a healthy relationshipWhere positive self talk should stem fromWhether technology is harming your relationships It Starts With Attraction Ep. 014: 3 Fruits of a Healthy Relationship with Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott

This week on Weekend Debrief, Dave and Wes answer a question regarding loving your spouse that came from Titus 2:1-8. They also look back at the weekend riots and discuss how to respond to issues of race and violence as a Christian. They also look forward to some new features of Grace Church’s online services that will start this week! Regathering as a Church Announcement Video - https://vimeo.com/423014427 Sunday Online Viewing Website: https://graceindallas.online.church For future episodes, send questions to (971) 301-2414. Book Recommendations: Saving Your Marriage Before it Starts by Les & Leslie Parrott - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310346282/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_5r91Eb5SZAT4M Bloodlines by John Piper - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433528525/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_O981EbFDE89VT One Race One Blood by Ken Ham & Charles Ware - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1683442032/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_E881EbPFP8EZ3 Generous Justice by Timothy Keller - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1594486077/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_C-81Eb3S9RGHC The Little Book of Biblical Justice by Chris Marshall - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1561485055/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_u.81EbQGEFJTJ

New York Times Bestselling author Leslie Parrott talks about fighting fair and communicating with difficult people. In addition, she shares strategy for healing strained relationships. Leslie talks... Scott Herrold is known for his interviews. He does a daily radio show on SOS Radio. This postcast is conversations about worldview, faith and culture with famous personalities.

Relationships are filled with disappointment, but they’re also the primary source of our personal happiness. So it’s no surprise that the number one question psychologists hear over and over again is, “What’s the single most important thing you can do for your relationships?” Dr. Leslie Parrott opens up about what she has found to be the answer to this pressing question. She shares three hallmarks to personal health that can radically impact all of your relationships. FREE 5-Day Psalm Challenge at www.PsalmChallenge.com Episode show notes: www.gwensmith.net/graceologie/102 Graceologie on INSTA: @graceologie Graceologie on FB: www.facebook.com/graceologie Gwen Smith on INSTA: @GwenSmithMusic Gwen Smith on FB: www.facebook.com/GwenSmithMusic  

Dr. Les Parrott is 1/2 of the dynamic relationship expert duo of Dr. Les and Leslie Parrott (www.lesandleslie.com).  He shares about their latest projects including their book - Healthy Me, Healthy Us, the YADA Assessment and their Save Your Marriage Before It Starts (SYMBIS) program.  Dr. Les explains the key to a healthy, happy relationship lies in getting healthy as an individual. Their book is packed with great information to help individuals do just that.

Les and Leslie. A husband-and-wife team who not only share the same name, but the same passion for helping others build healthy relationships. Les is a professor of psychology at Northwest University and they are founders of the Center for Healthy Relationships on the campus of Olivet University.Married in 1984, the Parrotts bring real-life examples to their speaking platform. Their professional training – Leslie as a marriage and family therapist, and Les as a clinical psychologist – ensures a presentation that is grounded, insightful and cutting-edge. 

Each year Les and Leslie speak in over 40 cities. Their audiences include a wide array of venues, from churches to Fortune 500 company board rooms. The Governor of Oklahoma appointed the Parrotts as the first ever statewide Marriage Ambassadors. Authorities have called upon Les and Leslie to provide on-site support in the aftermath of worldwide disasters such as Ground Zero and Chernobyl. The Commander of the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, invited them to assist his soldiers with re-entry into family life upon returning from Iraq. 

Part of Les and Leslie’s vision for building stronger, life-long marriages is to equip a band of more than a million marriage mentors who walk alongside less experienced couples. Research reveals that marriage mentoring is one of the best things we can do to cut the divorce rate and improve marriages – whether couples are engaged, newly married or married of decades.The Parrotts have been featured in USA Today and the New York Times. Their television appearances include CNN, The View, The O’Reilly Factor, The Today Show and Oprah.As #1 New York Times best-selling authors, their books have sold over two million copies in more than two dozen languages, and include best-selling and Gold-medallion winner Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts. Other popular titles include Real Relationships, L.O.V.E., The Parent You Want To Be, Trading Places, The Complete Guide To Marriage Mentoring and Love Talk.https://www.lesandleslie.com/about-us/https://healthymehealthyus.com/book/For more interviews visit: www.iamrefocusedradio.comSponsors:Rockafellas Barber Shop San AntonioRico Rodriguez (Owner)www.facebook.com/Rockafellas-Barber-Shop-105026620034718/?ref=page_internal1733 BabcockSan Antonio, Texas 78229Phone: (210) 782-5188The Dear Agency specializes in helping you understand your coverage BEFORE you need it!We offer all lines of personal and commercial insurance, including Auto, Home and Life.Contact Dawn Dear at 210-507-2169 and visit us at 7529 N Loop 1604 in Live Oak, TX or farmersagent.com/ddearSupporters:Sanctuary of HopeA Place of RefugeSanctuary of Hope provides a caring and nurturing environment to single expectant mothers ages 12-22 and their children.Every Life CountsPregnant and not sure what to do? You are not alone. Learn more about how we can help you.Be a part of the inspired visionPlease consider joining efforts with the Sanctuary of Hope to help set a positive course for single young mothers and their unborn children.https://www.sohcares.org/ENGAGE! publishes the Christian Community Calendar weekly.www.facebook.com/engagesaProsperitus Solutions is headquartered on the Southwest side of San Antonio, Texas and serving the Department of Defense since 2011. Prosperitus employs more than 100 staff nationwide with footprints in over 8 states.Mission Statement: To attract and ignite talent resulting in prosperous solutions for our customers and community.Our skill-sets cover:• Medical Services• Information Technology• Logistics• Finance• Marketing• Human ResourcesWe have put together a Lean Experienced Corporate staff with one mission, to provide Exceptional Service to our customers and foster long lasting profitable partnerships with our teaming companies.www.prosperitussolutions.com/prosperitusI Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by River City Donuts1723 Babock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Bay Bay McClinton of All Sports Speed and Conditioningwww.allsportsfitness.netAll Sports Speed and Conditioning is the top sports performance training gyms in San Antonio, and has produce many collegiate and professional athletes since opening. All Sports was founded in 1997 by Bremond “Bay Bay” McClinton. All Sports is based out of the beautiful city of San Antonio, TX. Having accomplished his own career in professional sports; starting a company like All Sports was a natural transition for him. Bay Bay is a native of San Antonio, TX. His 100 meter dash in High School at Roosevelt High in San Antonio was not broken until recently. In college Bay Bay played opposite the great future hall of famer, Darrell Green. He went on to sign a professional career with the Houston Oilers, Dallas Cowboys and played 7 years in the European Leagues before returning to his home town to finish his career “San Antonio Texans”. In 2006, his company, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the East vs West Shriners’s college senior bowl. In 2008-09, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the Division II college Senior Cactus Bowl All Star game in Kingsville. Today All Sports Speed and Conditioning continues to train athletes to elevate their athletic performance to the next level in all sports.I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by D.W. Brooks Funeral Home2950 E. Houston St.San Antonio, TX 78202Email: info@dwbrooksfh.comPhone: 210-223-2045Website: dwbrooksfuneralhome.com

Les and Leslie. A husband-and-wife team who not only share the same name, but the same passion for helping others build healthy relationships. Les is a professor of psychology at Northwest University and they are founders of the Center for Healthy Relationships on the campus of Olivet University.Married in 1984, the Parrotts bring real-life examples to their speaking platform. Their professional training – Leslie as a marriage and family therapist, and Les as a clinical psychologist – ensures a presentation that is grounded, insightful and cutting-edge. 

Each year Les and Leslie speak in over 40 cities. Their audiences include a wide array of venues, from churches to Fortune 500 company board rooms. The Governor of Oklahoma appointed the Parrotts as the first ever statewide Marriage Ambassadors. Authorities have called upon Les and Leslie to provide on-site support in the aftermath of worldwide disasters such as Ground Zero and Chernobyl. The Commander of the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, invited them to assist his soldiers with re-entry into family life upon returning from Iraq. 

Part of Les and Leslie’s vision for building stronger, life-long marriages is to equip a band of more than a million marriage mentors who walk alongside less experienced couples. Research reveals that marriage mentoring is one of the best things we can do to cut the divorce rate and improve marriages – whether couples are engaged, newly married or married of decades.The Parrotts have been featured in USA Today and the New York Times. Their television appearances include CNN, The View, The O’Reilly Factor, The Today Show and Oprah.As #1 New York Times best-selling authors, their books have sold over two million copies in more than two dozen languages, and include best-selling and Gold-medallion winner Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts. Other popular titles include Real Relationships, L.O.V.E., The Parent You Want To Be, Trading Places, The Complete Guide To Marriage Mentoring and Love Talk.https://www.lesandleslie.com/about-us/https://healthymehealthyus.com/book/For more interviews visit: www.iamrefocusedradio.comSponsors:Rockafellas Barber Shop San AntonioRico Rodriguez (Owner)www.facebook.com/Rockafellas-Barber-Shop-105026620034718/?ref=page_internal1733 BabcockSan Antonio, Texas 78229Phone: (210) 782-5188The Dear Agency specializes in helping you understand your coverage BEFORE you need it!We offer all lines of personal and commercial insurance, including Auto, Home and Life.Contact Dawn Dear at 210-507-2169 and visit us at 7529 N Loop 1604 in Live Oak, TX or farmersagent.com/ddearSupporters:Sanctuary of HopeA Place of RefugeSanctuary of Hope provides a caring and nurturing environment to single expectant mothers ages 12-22 and their children.Every Life CountsPregnant and not sure what to do? You are not alone. Learn more about how we can help you.Be a part of the inspired visionPlease consider joining efforts with the Sanctuary of Hope to help set a positive course for single young mothers and their unborn children.https://www.sohcares.org/ENGAGE! publishes the Christian Community Calendar weekly.www.facebook.com/engagesaProsperitus Solutions is headquartered on the Southwest side of San Antonio, Texas and serving the Department of Defense since 2011. Prosperitus employs more than 100 staff nationwide with footprints in over 8 states.Mission Statement: To attract and ignite talent resulting in prosperous solutions for our customers and community.Our skill-sets cover:• Medical Services• Information Technology• Logistics• Finance• Marketing• Human ResourcesWe have put together a Lean Experienced Corporate staff with one mission, to provide Exceptional Service to our customers and foster long lasting profitable partnerships with our teaming companies.www.prosperitussolutions.com/prosperitusI Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by River City Donuts1723 Babock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Bay Bay McClinton of All Sports Speed and Conditioningwww.allsportsfitness.netAll Sports Speed and Conditioning is the top sports performance training gyms in San Antonio, and has produce many collegiate and professional athletes since opening. All Sports was founded in 1997 by Bremond “Bay Bay” McClinton. All Sports is based out of the beautiful city of San Antonio, TX. Having accomplished his own career in professional sports; starting a company like All Sports was a natural transition for him. Bay Bay is a native of San Antonio, TX. His 100 meter dash in High School at Roosevelt High in San Antonio was not broken until recently. In college Bay Bay played opposite the great future hall of famer, Darrell Green. He went on to sign a professional career with the Houston Oilers, Dallas Cowboys and played 7 years in the European Leagues before returning to his home town to finish his career “San Antonio Texans”. In 2006, his company, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the East vs West Shriners’s college senior bowl. In 2008-09, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the Division II college Senior Cactus Bowl All Star game in Kingsville. Today All Sports Speed and Conditioning continues to train athletes to elevate their athletic performance to the next level in all sports.I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by D.W. Brooks Funeral Home2950 E. Houston St.San Antonio, TX 78202Email: info@dwbrooksfh.comPhone: 210-223-2045Website: dwbrooksfuneralhome.com

With emotions more on the surface during the global health crisis, couples need tools to have healthy conflict. Guests Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott teach how the goal is not to avoid fights, but to have good fights that bring a couple closer together.

Seth and I explore the massive topic of Identity with Guests Dr. Les and Leslie Parrott and Dr. Dan Siegel, we also reflect on our own journey of identity and the many things that we have learned along the way.  Follow along in the Season #1 Workbook Get your FREE AUDIOBOOK!  Support our work on Patreon Get the help you need with Faithful Counseling 

Marriage Ignited brings practical & spiritual tools to ignite your marriage in our weekly podcast & YouTube channel. NEW episodes every Tuesday!Episode 3 Summary: In this episode, as we continue our series on Barriers to Intimacy, we’re going to talk about what is Spiritual Intimacy and what does it look like in marriage. Resources from today’s episode:If you would like to know more about having a personal relationship with Jesus please email us at marriageignitedpodcast@gmail.com and we’d love to connect with you. Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts: Seven Questions to Ask Before -- and After -- You Marry by Drs Les & Leslie Parrott https://amzn.to/38j9U6SFocus on the Family article: “Divorce Rate in the Church – as High as the World? By Glenn T. Stanton https://www.focusonthefamily.com/marriage/divorce-rate-in-the-church-as-high-as-the-world/His Needs, Her Needs: Building an Affair-Proof Marriage by Willard F. Jr. Harleyhttps://amzn.to/32PCo7hQuiet Times for Couples by H. Norman Wright https://amzn.to/38ep3q3Emotionally Healthy Relationships Day by Day: A 40-Day Journey to Deeply Change Your Relationships by Peter Scazzero https://amzn.to/32GT3tMLiving It Out• Unconditional love and acceptance• Forgiveness• Prayer• Service• Bible study• Reading spiritual material• Worshiping together • Attending church together• Small group/Life GroupGod created us as physical, emotional, & spiritual beings. Each of these areas of intimacy are important to the health of our marriage. We hope this episode gave you a fresh perspective and a few ideas for how to grow together spiritually in your marriage. Episode 3 TOOL: Stand holding hands with your spouse, shut your eyes and focus your heart on God in silence and stillness for at least 60 seconds. Then pray for each other!Discussion and/or Journal Questions:How does your belief in God affect your marriage?Discuss what perseverance in Spiritual Intimacy looks like in your marriage.What is one tool you want to implement to walking in Spiritual Intimacy as a couple?Stay Connected!Subscribe to Marriage Ignited on YouTube to watch in a video format https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk1_qis4tYXiZ35KjKhNOWA?Follow Marriage Ignited on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/marriageignitedFollow Marriage Ignited on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/marriageignited/Marriage Ignited Website coming soon!! www.marriageignited.orgPlease SHARE with friends who would be encouraged & strengthened in their marriage!!

Empathy is hard when you're always focused on yourself, but it's an essential tool to master in order to have a strong marriage. In this episode, we discuss trading places and challenge you to do the same. www.marriagetakeover.com Audible Free Trial: http://www.audibletrial.com/marriagetakeover Book for this month: Trading Places by Doctors Les and Leslie Parrott available on Audible.

Dr. Les Parrot joins me for an episode that is all about how couples can use a tool like the Better Love Assessment to get a healthy snapshot or check up on their marriage.  Dr. Parrott is a globally sought after marriage psychologist along with his wife, Leslie Parrott also a marriage therapist. Together, they have written several books and speak on how to improve your marriage communication, reduce conflict, improve your sex life, and much more.  In this episode, Dr. Parrott shares more about the Better Love Assessment (found at www.betterlove.com) in pointing out the individual strengths in your marriage.  Better Love can be a great tool for date night discussions, working on your marriage during a deployment or separation, and even ways to talk through topics that are normally hot topics.  To find out more and subscribe to Dr. Parrott's resources, check out www.lesandleslie.com  

Often times, as parents give everything they have to careers, shuttling kids around, and maintaining a social life. This usually leaves nothing in the tank to give your spouse. This is why Dr. Meg thought it was so important to talk to Dr. Les Parrott to help communicate how important a strong, stable marriage is to your great kids! Dr. Parrott is a clinical psychologist and is married to Dr. Leslie Parrott who is a marriage and family therapist. Part of Les and Leslie’s vision for building stronger, life-long marriages is to equip a band of more than a million marriage mentors who walk alongside less experienced couples. Research reveals that marriage mentoring is one of the best things we can do to cut the divorce rate and improve marriages – whether couples are engaged, newly married or married for decades. Also in this episode, Dr. Meg gives you her points to ponder that you can start using right away! You also hear Dr. Meg’s answer to a mom asking about her high school daughter’s stress level concerning her future education plans. If you have a question you want Dr. Meeker to answer, email them to askmeg@megmeekermd.comand listen to future episodes to see if your question is featured! 0:00 – AD – MILK LIFE With today’s distractions and busy schedules, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s really important to us. From cooking with your kids, to sipping a refreshing drink at home with them after a long day, dairy milk helps us savor the real moments that matter with the ones we love while also giving our kids nutrients they need to grow strong and help them recharge. To learn more about dairy milk and the benefits it brings to you, visit milklife.com! 0:59 – AD – PANAMA CITY BEACH CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU Dreaming of a beach vacation? Get away to the sugar-white sands and turquoise waters of Panama City Beach, Florida! You’ll discover endless family fun, heart-pounding thrills, eco-adventure and romance. So make it memorable, make it yours at Panama City Beach – the Real. Fun. Beach. Plan your escape today a VisitPanamaCityBeach.com! 1:32 – JOIN DR. MEG FOR A LIVE-STREAM WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2019! Dr. Meg Meeker is hosting a live-stream on Wednesday February 27, 2019, on healthy marriages and co-parenting at 7 PM EST, send in your questions to askmeg@megmeekermd.comahead of the live-stream and put “parenting livestream” in the subject line! 2:18 – WELCOME Dr. Meg introduces the topic “Marriage and Your Kids.” She also teases her conversation with Dr. Les Parrott and her points to ponder. 3:56 – A CONVERSATION WITH DR. LES PARROTT (PART 1) Dr. Meg sits down for a conversation with Dr. Les Parrott. They talk about the importance of a strong marriage when raising kids, and how you, too, can build on the marriage foundation you already have! 18:30 – AD – SMILO Smilo is the new baby brand that takes care of the details so you can focus more on you and your growing family. Smilo brings you the best in feeding, soothing, pregnancy, baby, and toddler products, all in one place! Smilo’s patented products are designed by doctors, engineers, and parents. Everything is backed up by proven medical claims and all products have a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. Smilo is known for their 3-in-1 nursing and pregnancy pillow, bottles, pacifiers, baby lounger, sippy cups, one of a kind baby bundles, and more! Purchase expertly designed products for your baby today, only at smilobaby.com, and use the code MEG for 20% off your order! 20:35 – AD – THIRD LOVE Using thousands of real women’s measurements, Third Love designs their bras with real sizes and shapes in mind! With their Fit Finder quiz, ThirdLove helps you identify your breast shape and find styles that fit your body in less than a minute! ThirdLove values comfort and quality with straps that don’t slip, ultra-soft smoothing fabrics, and lightweight memory foam. Go to thirdlove.com/megnow to find your perfect fitting bra and receive 15% off your first purchase! 22:16 – A CONVERSATION WITH DR. LES PARROTT (PART 2) Dr. Meg sits down for a conversation with Dr. Les Parrott. They talk about the importance of a strong marriage when raising kids, and how you, too, can build on the marriage foundation you already have! 34:38 – POINTS TO PONDER Dr. Meg gives you her points to ponder as you learn more about building a strong marriage to help you raise your great kids. 36:33 – LET’S GET SOCIAL Today Dr. Meg answers a question from Maria about the level of stress her high school daughter is dealing with as she plans her future education on the path to become a pediatrician. Do you have a question for Dr. Meeker? Email Dr. Meg at askmeg@megmeekermd.comor tweet your question to her @MegMeekerMD. 41:53 – PARENT PEP RALLY 42:33 – FROM THE PRODUCER Thanks for listening to Episode 75, Marriage And Your Kidsand for helping Dr. Meg’s parenting revolution reach more than TWO MILLION downloads! Subscribe, rate, and leave a review for us on iTunes! Get Social with Dr. Meg on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @MegMeekerMD Have a parenting question? Write Dr. Meg at askmeg@megmeekermd.comand she could answer your question during the show or you can let us know what you’d like to hear about in a future episode! Dr. Meg’s parenting resources and tools are available at www.megmeekermd.comand click on “Parenting Resources”. Subscribe, rate, and leave a review for us on iTunes!

The last two weeks here on the show with Dave and Ann Wilson have been explosive. You guys have been talking about those episodes all over the place, and for that, I’m so grateful. This week, I want to take a deeper dive into the practicality of love. What does it look like in disagreement and misunderstanding? How do we love when it seems as though everyone and everything is against us? And how do we love when we don’t feel loved ourselves? This week, our guest is no stranger to relationships. In fact, he’s one of the most trusted voices on relationships in America. Meet Dr. Les Parrott. Dr. Les Parrott, along with his wife, Dr. Leslie Parrott, are a husband-and-wife team who not only share the same name, but the same passion for helping others build healthy relationships. Les is a professor of psychology at Northwest University and he and Leslie are founders of the Center for Healthy Relationships on the campus of Olivet University. Married in 1984, the Parrotts bring real-life examples to their speaking platform. Their professional training—Leslie as a marriage and family therapist, and Les as a clinical psychologist—ensures a method that is grounded, insightful and cutting-edge. As #1 New York Times best-selling authors, their books have sold over two million copies in more than two dozen languages, and include best-selling and Gold-medallion winner Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts: Seven Questions to Ask Before -- and After--You Marry. That said, pull up a chair, and lean into this conversation, because after having done so, you’re going to have a simple plan to improve all of your relationships--with family, friends, coworkers, and even strangers. Buy the Books In this down-to-earth, practical new book, #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Les Parrott provides a simple plan to improve all of your relationships--with family, friends, coworkers, and even strangers. Dr. Parrott takes the latest findings from psychology and sociology and blends them with biblical teaching to reveal five transformative ways of relating to people demonstrated by Jesus himself: be mindful, be approachable, be grace-filled, be bold, and be self-giving. Each chapter contains a self-assessment, and the results will aid your growth and help you revolutionize your relationships. Buy Love Like That: 5 Relationship Secrets from Jesus now.   More than a million couples can’t be wrong! And with this updated edition of their award-winning book, Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott help you launch lifelong love like never before. This is more than a book—it’s an experience, especially when you use the his/her workbooks filled with more than 40 fun exercises. Get ready for deeper intimacy with the best friend you’ll ever have. Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts: Seven Questions to Ask Before -- and After -- You Marry, in more than 15 languages, is the most widely used marriage prep tool in the world. Uncover the misbeliefs of marriage Learn to communicate with instant understanding Discover the secret to resolving conflict Master the skills of money management Get your sex life off to a great start A compelling video, featuring real-life couples, is available, and with this updated edition Les and Leslie unveil the game-changing SYMBIS Assessment. Now you can discover how to leverage your personalities for a love that last a lifetime. Make your marriage everything it is meant to be. Save your marriage—before (and after) it starts. Buy Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts: Seven Questions to Ask Before -- and After -- You Marry now. Review “Win Today” Click here to read the ratings, or even better, please leave me a rating and review on iTunes. Your rating will help the podcast get noticed and positioned on iTunes. What Listeners Are Saying… “So great to find a podcast that is both encouraging and challenging! It is professionally produced, yet still has an informal feel like I’m hanging out with Chris… And fr...

In this episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, you will hear our interview with relationship expert, Les Parrott. In the interview, you will hear Dr. Parrott share his advice and tools for singles and married couples, his advice on entrepreneurship and writing, and we take him through the lightning round! Les and Leslie will be coming to Victory Family Church in Pittsburgh on Friday, April 27th for their Fight Night Event. Get your tickets here: https://myvfc.info/cards/0039-fight-night/ For links to everything we discuss in the interview, go to the show notes at: http://www.L3Leadership.org/episode188. About Dr. Les Parrott: Dr. Les Parrott, psychologist and #1 New York Times best-selling author, is the creator of the game-changing Deep Love Assessment - a highly customized tool for couples at any age or stage. His books, coauthored with his wife Leslie, include Love Talk, The Good Fight, Your Time Starved Marriage and the award-winning Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts. Les has been featured on Oprah, Today Show, CNN, Fox News, The View, and in USA Today and The New York Times. Les is a professor of psychology at Northwest University and he and Leslie are the co-founders of the Center for Healthy Relationships on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University. Les and Leslie live in Seattle with their two sons. Learn more at LesAndLeslie.com. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l3-leadership-podcast-leadership-entrepreneurship-business/id495751888?mt=2 Listen on Tunein: http://tun.in/piVUO Subscribe to our podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/learning-to-lead-podcast Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iehhmsctsgmvmoyvhxsv6yfzoiu L3 Leadership exists to build and develop a community of leaders that grow to their maximum potential, develop the courage to pursue their dreams, and to become great leaders in their families, communities, cities, nations, and their world. If you have an idea for a future podcast you would like to hear or a leader you would like me to interview, e-mail me at dougsmith@l3leadership.org.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/l3leadership)

As Kaitlin enters the final stretch before her wedding, just a few weeks away, this conversation revolves around the loving "ins and outs" of THE RING. Which is it, THE WEDDING RING or THE BOXING RING? Good advice is timeless. Whether we are single, dating, engaged, newly married or in the "seasoned" category, we can all use relationship refreshers that, when applied, help us live responsive, not reactive, lives. Marriage 101: 1-Stay away from using ALWAYS AND NEVER in "spicy and dicy", really any, conversations. 2-Counting to 10 before responding is NEVER a bad thing to do:) 3-Pressure points can be fertile ground for growth, when we hold our tongues to pray and ponder, instead of holding a grudge while we pout and prance off. 4-The "Sandwich Conversation technique" serves everyone well: one way to approach "hard" conversations productively (high)1 thing you appreciate - (low)1 thing you did not appreciate - (high)1 thing you appreciated and the only thing the other person can respond with is THANK YOU! **Beginning and ending on a high note, makes the valley not so disastrous. 5- Shared activities are important. **"2 become 1" does not mean that each gives up what makes them unique or their personal preferences; it means we compliment one another, celebrating differences, while finding common ground to grow in and on together. Relationships are ever growing. While comprise is a negative when it comes to morals, it is a necessity if we want thriving relationships. 6-Cherish the traditions from both of your pasts as you move into a life together, while establishing new traditions unique to the ONE you have now become. 7- COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATION - Kaitlin shares the premarital counseling curriculum her church uses: Check out Dr.Les and Leslie Parrott: http://www.lesandleslie.com **"Les and Leslie. A husband-and-wife team who not only share the same name, but the same passion for helping others build healthy relationships. In 1991, the Parrotts founded the Center for Relationship Development on the campus of Seattle Pacific University – a groundbreaking program dedicated to teaching the basics of good relationships." ADDITIONAL RESOURCES REFERENCED: *** Pre-marriage assessment tool: http://www.symbis.com *** John Maxwell: http://www.johnmaxwell.com *** Jimmy Evans: http://marriagetoday.com the concept of marriage being the dance of "compatible opposites"

Dr. Parrott is a New York Times Best Selling Author along with his wife Leslie Parrott, a marriage and family therapist. In 1991, the Parrotts founded the Center for Relationship Development on the campus of Seattle Pacific University – a groundbreaking program dedicated to teaching the basics of good relationships. The Parrotts have been featured in USA Today and the New York Times. Their television appearances include CNN, The View, The O’Reilly Factor, The Today Show and Oprah. As #1 New York Times best-selling authors, their books have sold over two million copies in more than two dozen languages, and include best-selling and Gold-medallion winner Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts. Other popular titles include Real Relationships, L.O.V.E., The Parent You Want To Be, Trading Places, The Complete Guide To Marriage Mentoring and Love Talk. Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott In this interview, I talk with Dr. Parrott about his 4 myths of marriage and how they might apply specifically to military families.

Does it seem strange to you that it is healthy to have boundaries in marriage? This comes as a surprise to many. Why would I want to have boundaries? Shouldn't we share everything? Couples without boundaries run the risk of becoming enmeshed, chaotic, and not knowing who is responsible for what. I could not be more excited to share this interview with you. I have been a huge fan of Dr. John Townsend for a long time. Often times, the issues I see in the counseling office come down to boundaries- or a lack of. I have recommended his books to more people than I can count. I have seen so many, including me, go on to find freedom and increased connectedness in relationships from learning how to have healthy boundaries. If you were not able to attend the Military Spouse Wellness Summit put on by InDependent.org and sponsored by Armed Forces Insurance, never fear. I am pleased to offer you 5 of the most outstanding interviews from the Summit, uncut, and including additional questions just for the Lifegiver audience. As I take a brief sabbatical, I hope you will enjoy these interviews with fantastic guests like Taya Kyle, Dr. Leslie Parrott and more. Sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and join me with Dr. John Townsend. Books recommended from today's interview: Boundaries Series: Boundaries: When to Say Yes, When to Say No-To Take Control of Your Life Boundaries in Marriage Boundaries with Kids: When to Say Yes, When to Say No, to Help Your Children Gain Control of Their Lives The Entitlement Cure: Finding Success in Doing Hard Things the Right Way

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First comes love, then comes marriage... unfortunately, most couples skip a crucial step between their love and their future.Love can be wonderful, special and rare; but love can also be blinding. If you have certain expectations of what your future holds with your significant other (having five kids, practicing a specific religion, working while also being a full-time mom) wouldn't you think to talk to your partner before the wedding date?Most couples don't.While dating, you are just sharing little things like blankets to watch a movie or food to snack on. When you're engaged, you're not just sharing the little things anymore; you're sharing things that you might not have realized.So, what questions should you be asking your significant other before or during your path to marriage?One of the fundamentals is asking what you and your significant other expect out of marriage. You may have these unspoken expectations of what roles you and your spouse will hold during marriage.Another important question to think about is how you fight, or communicate about issues that bother you? There have been studies with 94 percent accuracy in determining if your relationship will end in a divorce just based off how you handle conflicts during a fight.In this segment, marriage and family therapist, Leslie Parrott, discusses the important questions to ask before getting married and why you need to ask your partner before saying "I do."

First comes love, then comes marriage... unfortunately, most couples skip a crucial step between their love and their future.Love can be wonderful, special and rare; but love can also be blinding. If you have certain expectations of what your future holds with your significant other (having five kids, practicing a specific religion, working while also being a full-time mom) wouldn't you think to talk to your partner before the wedding date?Most couples don't.While dating, you are just sharing little things like blankets to watch a movie or food to snack on. When you're engaged, you're not just sharing the little things anymore; you're sharing things that you might not have realized.So, what questions should you be asking your significant other before or during your path to marriage?One of the fundamentals is asking what you and your significant other expect out of marriage. You may have these unspoken expectations of what roles you and your spouse will hold during marriage.Another important question to think about is how you fight, or communicate about issues that bother you? There have been studies with 94 percent accuracy in determining if your relationship will end in a divorce just based off how you handle conflicts during a fight.In this segment, marriage and family therapist, Leslie Parrott, discusses the important questions to ask before getting married and why you need to ask your partner before saying "I do."

Dr. Les Parrott, a licensed clinical psychologist, and Dr. Leslie Parrott, a marriage and family therapist, are #1 New York Times bestselling authors of dozens of popular books on love and relationships. Over the years, the husband-wife team has been featured on Oprah, CBS This Morning, CNN, and The View and in USA Today and the New York Times. They are frequent guest speakers and have written for a variety of magazines. Together, they have conducted thousands of mentoring sessions and travelled the world speaking about achieving healthy relationships. In 1991, the Parrotts founded the Center for Relationship Development on the campus of Seattle Pacific University – a groundbreaking program dedicated to teaching the basics of good relationships. The Parrotts are passionate about helping others build healthy relationships by combining their professional experience, real-life knowledge, and research of new trends and fresh perspectives on marriage into practical advice and tactics for everyone to utilize. Their website, LesandLeslie.com, features more than 1,000 free video-on-demand pieces answering relationship questions. The Parrotts also host a daily radio show on Chicago’s Shine FM. Happily married for over 25 years, Les and Leslie live in Seattle, Washington with their two sons. Listen as Leslie shares about her newest book, The Good Fight: How Conflict Can Bring You Closer. Filled with practical advice that couples can implement quickly and easily, The Good Fight helps couples at any stage build a relationship where harmony outweighs tension and peace finds a home. The Good Fight companion app helps readers put the book’s strategies into practice. Designed to share only between spouses, the app creates the world’s smallest social network of two. It features two-dozen applets, including videos, self-tests, games and exercises, and comes free with the book.

"You're Stronger Than You Think" Guest: Dr. Les Parrott During the first half of the show Allen and Dr. Melody are joined by psychologist Dr. Les Parrott, author of You're Stronger Than You Think, who believes everyone can access the power to do what they feel they can't. With practical insights and hard-earned wisdom, he explains that by changing how one thinks, understanding what one feels, and using the power that lies untapped deep in one's soul, they can summon strength they didn't know they had. ABOUT DR. LES PARROTT Les Parrott, PhD, is a New York Times number one bestselling author. He is co-founder of the Center for Relationship Development. He is the co-author of such books as High-Maintenance Relationships, Love Talk, 3 Seconds, The Hour that Matters Most and the award-winning Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts (with Leslie Parrott). He has been featured in USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times, and appeared on The View, The O'Reilly Factor, CNN, Good Morning America and The Oprah Show.

Today we talk about another significant area where personal guardrails can make a huge difference in many lives. Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott state: “The truth is, most engaged couples prepare more for their wedding than they do for their marriage.” Whether married or “someday could be”, creating guardrails is a significant step of expressing love to the one you choose to make a promise to.