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    <description>Do you ever wonder if your marriage and your family is normal? We’re Neil and Sharol Josephson and we’ve had the privilege of talking to thousands of couples across Canada. We know the questions they’re asking and the struggles they’re wrestling with in their marriage and parenting. In this podcast, we bring in some of our favourite teachers, authors, counsellors and relationship coaches — some of the people we’ve learned from — and we’ll also talk to real couples like you — doing real life in the real world. The discussions you’ll listen in on are honest, faith-based, funny at times, and most importantly, filled with help and hope. Great marriages and great families don’t just happen. So please join us for the FamilyLife Canada Podcast.</description>
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    <itunes:summary>Do you ever wonder if your marriage and your family is normal? We’re Neil and Sharol Josephson and we’ve had the privilege of talking to thousands of couples across Canada. We know the questions they’re asking and the struggles they’re wrestling with in their marriage and parenting. In this podcast, we bring in some of our favourite teachers, authors, counsellors and relationship coaches — some of the people we’ve learned from — and we’ll also talk to real couples like you — doing real life in the real world. The discussions you’ll listen in on are honest, faith-based, funny at times, and most importantly, filled with help and hope. Great marriages and great families don’t just happen. So please join us for the FamilyLife Canada Podcast.</itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:complete>No</itunes:complete>
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        <![CDATA[<p>You can learn more about Daniel's speaking ministry and purchase his books through <a href="http://www.danielim.com/">danielim.com</a>, including his newest release: "You Are What You Do: And Six Other Lies About Work, Life and Love." To hear more from Daniel and Christina, check out their <a href="https://imbetween.org/category/episodes/">Im Between Podcast</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>You can learn more about Daniel's speaking ministry and purchase his books through <a href="http://www.danielim.com/">danielim.com</a>, including his newest release: "You Are What You Do: And Six Other Lies About Work, Life and Love." To hear more from Daniel and Christina, check out their <a href="https://imbetween.org/category/episodes/">Im Between Podcast</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2022 09:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Daniel and Christina Im dive deep into sharing the profound and life-altering lessons they're learning in their marriage, parenting and spiritual journeys. There are so many nuggets of wisdom for your marriage and family in this episode!</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Daniel and Christina Im dive deep into sharing the profound and life-altering lessons they're learning in their marriage, parenting and spiritual journeys. There are so many nuggets of wisdom for your marriage and family in this episode!</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <itunes:title>22. Unstoppable Sadness: A Journey Through Grief (with David and Lisa Elliott)</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Lisa's books: "The Ben Ripple," Dancing in the Rain," and the just released, "A Ministry Survival Guide: Straight from the Heart," can be purchased <a href="https://lisaelliottstraightfromtheheart.wordpress.com/">from her website via Amazon.</a> Join Lisa's May 10th <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/300038268960510/">book launch celebration party on Facebook</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Lisa's books: "The Ben Ripple," Dancing in the Rain," and the just released, "A Ministry Survival Guide: Straight from the Heart," can be purchased <a href="https://lisaelliottstraightfromtheheart.wordpress.com/">from her website via Amazon.</a> Join Lisa's May 10th <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/300038268960510/">book launch celebration party on Facebook</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2022 15:11:27 -0700</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>When a child is lost to cancer, how does a marriage and family survive and journey towards healing? David and Lisa Elliott share openly about the unstoppable sadness they've known and the steps they took individually and as a family to find some measure of healing after the devastating loss of their son, Ben, at 19 years of age.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>When a child is lost to cancer, how does a marriage and family survive and journey towards healing? David and Lisa Elliott share openly about the unstoppable sadness they've known and the steps they took individually and as a family to find some measure o</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Nicky and Sila Lee, authors of <a href="https://shop.alpha.org/departments/books/the-marriage-book/item:bb983p65vgk33add0p5g">The Marriage Book</a>, developed The Marriage Course for couples looking for practical support to strengthen their relationship. The course is designed to help couples build strong foundations, learn to communicate more effectively and resolve differences well. </p><p>Learn more about <a href="https://themarriagecourse.org/try/the-marriage-course">The Marriage Course</a> and other resources by Alpha. The Marriage Book is also available <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Marriage-Book-Nicky-Lee-2009-01-01/dp/B01K3LDZVG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=157H8NG1QOG3D&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=the+marriage+book+by+nicky+and+sila+lee&amp;qid=1631573321&amp;sr=8-4">here on Amazon.ca</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Nicky and Sila Lee, authors of <a href="https://shop.alpha.org/departments/books/the-marriage-book/item:bb983p65vgk33add0p5g">The Marriage Book</a>, developed The Marriage Course for couples looking for practical support to strengthen their relationship. The course is designed to help couples build strong foundations, learn to communicate more effectively and resolve differences well. </p><p>Learn more about <a href="https://themarriagecourse.org/try/the-marriage-course">The Marriage Course</a> and other resources by Alpha. The Marriage Book is also available <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Marriage-Book-Nicky-Lee-2009-01-01/dp/B01K3LDZVG/ref=sr_1_4?crid=157H8NG1QOG3D&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=the+marriage+book+by+nicky+and+sila+lee&amp;qid=1631573321&amp;sr=8-4">here on Amazon.ca</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Nicky and Sila Lee, creators of Alpha's The Marriage Course, discuss their journey in marriage ministry and the beautiful legacy great marriages can bring to those around them.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:title>20. Growing Your Family Into a Team (with Jeremy and April Pryor)</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Jeremy and April Pryor are founders of <a href="https://familyteams.com/">FamilyTeams</a>, an organization dedicated to helping families flourish as teams. <a href="https://familyteams.com/resources/">Learn more</a> about their books and e-course, "The Seven Day Family."</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Jeremy and April Pryor are founders of <a href="https://familyteams.com/">FamilyTeams</a>, an organization dedicated to helping families flourish as teams. <a href="https://familyteams.com/resources/">Learn more</a> about their books and e-course, "The Seven Day Family."</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>FamilyLife Canada</author>
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      <itunes:author>FamilyLife Canada</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2360</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>The West often sees family as a springboard for individual success, but guests Jeremy and April Pryor champion building your family as a team, where members learn to adopt family values and have their contributions celebrated. They discuss the mental shift this takes and practical daily rhythms that nurture this sense of team in your whole family.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The West often sees family as a springboard for individual success, but guests Jeremy and April Pryor champion building your family as a team, where members learn to adopt family values and have their contributions celebrated. They discuss the mental shif</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:title>19. Unspoken Truths About Male Sexual Abuse (with Dr. Kelli Palfry)</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>"Male sexual abuse occurs far more commonly than previously suspected, yet too few victims ever seek support. Countless remain silent, coping through isolation, substance abuse, promiscuity or hypermasculinity." <a href="https://kellipalfy.com/">Learn more about Dr. Kelli Palfry</a> and her highly acclaimed book, <a href="https://kellipalfy.com/Books"><em>Men Too: Unspoken Truths About Male Sexual Abuse</em></a>. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>"Male sexual abuse occurs far more commonly than previously suspected, yet too few victims ever seek support. Countless remain silent, coping through isolation, substance abuse, promiscuity or hypermasculinity." <a href="https://kellipalfy.com/">Learn more about Dr. Kelli Palfry</a> and her highly acclaimed book, <a href="https://kellipalfy.com/Books"><em>Men Too: Unspoken Truths About Male Sexual Abuse</em></a>. </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>FamilyLife Canada</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1982</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Stories from male victims of sexual abuse have been strikingly absent in the #MeToo movement. In this episode, Neil and Sharol Josephson interview Dr. Kelli Palfry on why men are more reluctant to disclose being abused and how this affects marriages.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Stories from male victims of sexual abuse have been strikingly absent in the #MeToo movement. In this episode, Neil and Sharol Josephson interview Dr. Kelli Palfry on why men are more reluctant to disclose being abused and how this affects marriages.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>18. Preparing to Blend (with Ron Deal)</title>
      <itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>18</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>18. Preparing to Blend (with Ron Deal)</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Ron Deal is the leading expert on stepfamily ministry and author of "The Smart Stepfamily" and his newest book , "Preparing to Blend." Learn more about Ron and his podcast or order his books through <a href="https://smartstepfamilies.com/">smartstepfamilies.com</a>. "Preparing to Blend" is available <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/PREPARING-BLEND-Ron-L-Deal/dp/0764237934/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Preparing+to+Blend&amp;qid=1632437386&amp;sr=8-1">here on Amazon.ca</a>.</p><p>Check out more blended family resources, including Ron Deal's podcast <a href="https://www.familylife.com/familylifeblended/resources/">here</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Ron Deal is the leading expert on stepfamily ministry and author of "The Smart Stepfamily" and his newest book , "Preparing to Blend." Learn more about Ron and his podcast or order his books through <a href="https://smartstepfamilies.com/">smartstepfamilies.com</a>. "Preparing to Blend" is available <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/PREPARING-BLEND-Ron-L-Deal/dp/0764237934/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Preparing+to+Blend&amp;qid=1632437386&amp;sr=8-1">here on Amazon.ca</a>.</p><p>Check out more blended family resources, including Ron Deal's podcast <a href="https://www.familylife.com/familylifeblended/resources/">here</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>FamilyLife Canada</author>
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      <itunes:author>FamilyLife Canada</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Leading stepfamily educator, Ron Deal, addresses the unrealistic or unspoken expectations that tend to trip up blended family couples. To help couples prepare to blend wisely and well, he outlines essential conversations a couple should have.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Leading stepfamily educator, Ron Deal, addresses the unrealistic or unspoken expectations that tend to trip up blended family couples. To help couples prepare to blend wisely and well, he outlines essential conversations a couple should have.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>17</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>17. One Couple's Journey Out of Debt (with Chelsea and Marty Dyck)</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Our partners and sponsors of this episode, <a href="https://www.faithlifefinancial.ca/">FaithLife Financial</a>, offer excellent <a href="https://www.faithlifefinancial.ca/#">financial coaching and resources</a> to help couples be wise with their money and live generously. If you need some help on your financial journey, we highly recommend their services.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Our partners and sponsors of this episode, <a href="https://www.faithlifefinancial.ca/">FaithLife Financial</a>, offer excellent <a href="https://www.faithlifefinancial.ca/#">financial coaching and resources</a> to help couples be wise with their money and live generously. If you need some help on your financial journey, we highly recommend their services.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>FamilyLife Canada</author>
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      <itunes:author>FamilyLife Canada</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2216</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Financial health is integral to a thriving marriage. In this episode, guests Chelsea and Marty Dyck share their story of finding resources, getting on the same page as a couple for their future and living out their plan to get debt free.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Financial health is integral to a thriving marriage. In this episode, guests Chelsea and Marty Dyck share their story of finding resources, getting on the same page as a couple for their future and living out their plan to get debt free.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>16. Debunking Bad, "Christian" Relationship Advice (with guest Debra Fileta)</title>
      <itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode>
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      <itunes:title>16. Debunking Bad, "Christian" Relationship Advice (with guest Debra Fileta)</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Debra Fileta is the owner of <a href="https://truelovedates.com/">Truelovedates.com</a>, one of the leading relationship blogs. <a href="https://truelovedates.com/order/">Learn more</a> about her excellent healthy dating and healthy marriage books.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Debra Fileta is the owner of <a href="https://truelovedates.com/">Truelovedates.com</a>, one of the leading relationship blogs. <a href="https://truelovedates.com/order/">Learn more</a> about her excellent healthy dating and healthy marriage books.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>FamilyLife Canada</author>
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      <itunes:author>FamilyLife Canada</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Healthy people have healthy relationships. Professional counselor and relationship expert, Debra Fileta, joins the Josephsons to discuss essential ways to become an emotionally and spiritually healthy single or married person. Together, they dismantle some of the current, worst dating and marriage advice Christians tend to believe and they discuss the truths that bring health and healing.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Healthy people have healthy relationships. Professional counselor and relationship expert, Debra Fileta, joins the Josephsons to discuss essential ways to become an emotionally and spiritually healthy single or married person. Together, they dismantle som</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>marriage, parenting, family, couples, relationship tips, Christian, Canada</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>15</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>15. Healthy Rhythms to Prevent Drift (with guests David &amp; Meg Robbins)</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>For free access to the Great Marriages Don't Just Happen Series and other great resources, visit <a href="https://www.familylifecanada.com/">familylifecanada.com</a>.</p><p>Our USA partners at <a href="https://www.familylife.com/">familylife.com</a> also have really helpful resources to build into your marriage and to sharpen your parenting skills. <br><a href="https://www.familylife.com/leadership-2/davidandmegrobbins">Read more about David and Meg Robbins</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>For free access to the Great Marriages Don't Just Happen Series and other great resources, visit <a href="https://www.familylifecanada.com/">familylifecanada.com</a>.</p><p>Our USA partners at <a href="https://www.familylife.com/">familylife.com</a> also have really helpful resources to build into your marriage and to sharpen your parenting skills. <br><a href="https://www.familylife.com/leadership-2/davidandmegrobbins">Read more about David and Meg Robbins</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:46:32 -0800</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Healthy rhythms prevent drift, helping couples stay connected and growing closer. Guests David and Meg Robbins (who lead FamilyLife USA) share some key rhythms that have helped them stay connected amidst raising kids, leading a ministry and moving across the country during a pandemic.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Healthy rhythms prevent drift, helping couples stay connected and growing closer. Guests David and Meg Robbins (who lead FamilyLife USA) share some key rhythms that have helped them stay connected amidst raising kids, leading a ministry and moving across </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>marriage, parenting, family, couples, relationship tips, Christian, Canada</itunes:keywords>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This week's guest, Rosie Makinney, runs a wonderful ministry to support wives of porn addicts. <a href="https://www.fightforloveministries.org/">Visit her website</a> and check out her book, <a href="https://www.fightforloveministries.org/book-1"><em>Fight for Love</em></a>. You may want to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/FightForLoveFellowship">join her private Facebook group</a> designed to support women on this painful and difficult journey.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This week's guest, Rosie Makinney, runs a wonderful ministry to support wives of porn addicts. <a href="https://www.fightforloveministries.org/">Visit her website</a> and check out her book, <a href="https://www.fightforloveministries.org/book-1"><em>Fight for Love</em></a>. You may want to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/FightForLoveFellowship">join her private Facebook group</a> designed to support women on this painful and difficult journey.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2020 11:19:55 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>FamilyLife Canada</author>
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      <itunes:summary>8 days into her marriage, Rosie Makinney told her husband, "You can have me or you can have pornography, but you can't have both." Rosie and host Sharol Josephson discuss the facts, faith and steps it takes for marriages to finally be free from pornography.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>8 days into her marriage, Rosie Makinney told her husband, "You can have me or you can have pornography, but you can't have both." Rosie and host Sharol Josephson discuss the facts, faith and steps it takes for marriages to finally be free from pornograph</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>marriage, parenting, family, couples, relationship tips, Christian, Canada</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>13. When to Walk Away From Toxic People (with guest Gary Thomas)</title>
      <itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>13</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>13. When to Walk Away From Toxic People (with guest Gary Thomas)</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>To grab your copy of <em>When to Walk Away</em>, and access more of Gary's extensive wisdom, visit <a href="https://garythomas.com/">garythomas.com</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>To grab your copy of <em>When to Walk Away</em>, and access more of Gary's extensive wisdom, visit <a href="https://garythomas.com/">garythomas.com</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2020 10:24:34 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>FamilyLife Canada</author>
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      <itunes:duration>2921</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Sometimes being compassionate means walking away. Leading marriage educator, Gary Thomas, joins Neil and Sharol Josephson to discuss when it's wise to walk away from toxic people. Whether a spouse, adult child, in-law, or someone at your church, he unpacks how to know if a person is actually toxic (or just plain difficult), and when to distance yourself to protect your spiritual and mental health.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Sometimes being compassionate means walking away. Leading marriage educator, Gary Thomas, joins Neil and Sharol Josephson to discuss when it's wise to walk away from toxic people. Whether a spouse, adult child, in-law, or someone at your church, he unpack</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>marriage, parenting, family, couples, relationship tips, Christian, Canada</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>12</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>12. Growing in Compassion as a Family (with guest Allison Alley)</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Compassion Canada is a global leader in connecting children who live in extreme poverty to the resources and education they need so that they develop healthy bodies, minds, souls and relationships. Learn more <a href="https://www.compassion.ca/blog/8-reasons-why-your-family-should-do-step-into-my-shoes/">here</a> about Step into my Shoes and other resources to grow in compassion as a family. Why not get involved <a href="https://www.compassion.ca/covid/?appeal=8-10890259&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=event&amp;utm_campaign=Covid-19&amp;utm_content=family-life-event">helping children and families affected by COVID-19</a>!</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Compassion Canada is a global leader in connecting children who live in extreme poverty to the resources and education they need so that they develop healthy bodies, minds, souls and relationships. Learn more <a href="https://www.compassion.ca/blog/8-reasons-why-your-family-should-do-step-into-my-shoes/">here</a> about Step into my Shoes and other resources to grow in compassion as a family. Why not get involved <a href="https://www.compassion.ca/covid/?appeal=8-10890259&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=event&amp;utm_campaign=Covid-19&amp;utm_content=family-life-event">helping children and families affected by COVID-19</a>!</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>FamilyLife Canada</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1975</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>How can we nurture care and understanding in our children for those who struggle to have basic needs met? Sharol Josephson joins Allison Alley, President and CEO of Compassion Canada, to discuss how you, as a family, might cultivate a heart for those living in poverty. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>How can we nurture care and understanding in our children for those who struggle to have basic needs met? Sharol Josephson joins Allison Alley, President and CEO of Compassion Canada, to discuss how you, as a family, might cultivate a heart for those livi</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>marriage, parenting, family, couples, relationship tips, Christian, Canada</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>11. Helping Men Build a Spiritual Legacy (with guest Kirk Giles)</title>
      <itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>11</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>11. Helping Men Build a Spiritual Legacy (with guest Kirk Giles)</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Learn more about the excellent work of <a href="https://www.promisekeepers.ca/">Promise Keepers Canada</a> and Kirk Gile's book, <a href="https://www.promisekeepers.ca/the-seasons-of-fatherhood/"><em>Seasons of Fatherhood</em></a>.</p><p>Our special thanks goes out to Compassion Canada for sponsoring this podcast. Compassion Canada is a global leader in connecting children who live in extreme poverty to the resources and education they need so that they develop healthy bodies, minds, souls and relationships. <a href="https://www.compassion.ca/covid/?appeal=8-10890259&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=event&amp;utm_campaign=Covid-19&amp;utm_content=family-life-event">Learn how you can help children and families affected by COVID-19</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Learn more about the excellent work of <a href="https://www.promisekeepers.ca/">Promise Keepers Canada</a> and Kirk Gile's book, <a href="https://www.promisekeepers.ca/the-seasons-of-fatherhood/"><em>Seasons of Fatherhood</em></a>.</p><p>Our special thanks goes out to Compassion Canada for sponsoring this podcast. Compassion Canada is a global leader in connecting children who live in extreme poverty to the resources and education they need so that they develop healthy bodies, minds, souls and relationships. <a href="https://www.compassion.ca/covid/?appeal=8-10890259&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=event&amp;utm_campaign=Covid-19&amp;utm_content=family-life-event">Learn how you can help children and families affected by COVID-19</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2020 09:22:59 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>FamilyLife Canada</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1911</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>This episode is for fathers and husbands who desire to build a spiritual legacy in their marriage and family. Neil Josephson joins Kirk Giles, president of Promise Keepers Canada, to discuss how men can face their fears in order to love, lead, and serve more intentionally.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>This episode is for fathers and husbands who desire to build a spiritual legacy in their marriage and family. Neil Josephson joins Kirk Giles, president of Promise Keepers Canada, to discuss how men can face their fears in order to love, lead, and serve m</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>marriage, parenting, family, couples, relationship tips, Christian, Canada</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>10</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>10. Healing From Your Past (with guest Dr. Barbara Wilson)</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Our special thanks goes out to Compassion Canada for sponsoring this podcast. Compassion Canada is a global leader in connecting children who live in extreme poverty to the resources and education they need so that they develop healthy bodies, minds, souls and relationships. <a href="https://www.compassion.ca/covid/?appeal=8-10890259&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=event&amp;utm_campaign=Covid-19&amp;utm_content=family-life-event">Learn how you can help children and families affected by COVID-19</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Our special thanks goes out to Compassion Canada for sponsoring this podcast. Compassion Canada is a global leader in connecting children who live in extreme poverty to the resources and education they need so that they develop healthy bodies, minds, souls and relationships. <a href="https://www.compassion.ca/covid/?appeal=8-10890259&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=event&amp;utm_campaign=Covid-19&amp;utm_content=family-life-event">Learn how you can help children and families affected by COVID-19</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2020 17:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>FamilyLife Canada</author>
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      <itunes:duration>2555</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Released from past hurt of her own, Dr. Barbara Wilson combines neuroscience and Scripture to explain what sexual bonding is and how to move freely into your future. Listen as she and Sharol Josephson discuss how God designed our brains to heal. For more resources visit barbarawilson.org</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Released from past hurt of her own, Dr. Barbara Wilson combines neuroscience and Scripture to explain what sexual bonding is and how to move freely into your future. Listen as she and Sharol Josephson discuss how God designed our brains to heal. For more </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>marriage, parenting, family, couples, relationship tips, Christian, Canada</itunes:keywords>
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      <itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>9</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>9. From the Brink of Divorce (with guests Tristan &amp; Lycrecia Klassen)</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Our special thanks goes out to Compassion Canada for sponsoring this podcast. Compassion Canada is a global leader in connecting children who live in extreme poverty to the resources and education they need so that they develop healthy bodies, minds, souls and relationships. <a href="https://www.compassion.ca/covid/?appeal=8-10890259&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=event&amp;utm_campaign=Covid-19&amp;utm_content=family-life-event">Learn how you can help children and families affected by COVID-19</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Our special thanks goes out to Compassion Canada for sponsoring this podcast. Compassion Canada is a global leader in connecting children who live in extreme poverty to the resources and education they need so that they develop healthy bodies, minds, souls and relationships. <a href="https://www.compassion.ca/covid/?appeal=8-10890259&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=event&amp;utm_campaign=Covid-19&amp;utm_content=family-life-event">Learn how you can help children and families affected by COVID-19</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2020 09:30:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>FamilyLife Canada</author>
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      <itunes:duration>2111</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>After a long season of drift proved deadly to their relationship, Tristan and Lycrecia Klassen had no hope of salvaging their marriage. But when he landed himself in jail, something incredible began to happen.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>After a long season of drift proved deadly to their relationship, Tristan and Lycrecia Klassen had no hope of salvaging their marriage. But when he landed himself in jail, something incredible began to happen.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>marriage, parenting, family, couples, relationship tips, Christian, Canada</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
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      <itunes:title>8. A Window into a Long Distance Marriage (with guests David &amp; Lindsay Balfour)</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Our special thanks goes out to Compassion Canada for sponsoring this podcast. Compassion Canada is a global leader in connecting children who live in extreme poverty to the resources and education they need so that they develop healthy bodies, minds, souls and relationships. <a href="https://www.compassion.ca/covid/?appeal=8-10890259&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=event&amp;utm_campaign=Covid-19&amp;utm_content=family-life-event">Learn how you can help children and families affected by COVID-19</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Our special thanks goes out to Compassion Canada for sponsoring this podcast. Compassion Canada is a global leader in connecting children who live in extreme poverty to the resources and education they need so that they develop healthy bodies, minds, souls and relationships. <a href="https://www.compassion.ca/covid/?appeal=8-10890259&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=event&amp;utm_campaign=Covid-19&amp;utm_content=family-life-event">Learn how you can help children and families affected by COVID-19</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>FamilyLife Canada</author>
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      <itunes:summary>For much of the year, David and Lindsay Balfour live on opposite ends of North America. They join Neil and Sharol Josephson to discuss the unique challenges of trying to maintain a health long distance marriage.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>For much of the year, David and Lindsay Balfour live on opposite ends of North America. They join Neil and Sharol Josephson to discuss the unique challenges of trying to maintain a health long distance marriage.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>marriage, parenting, family, couples, relationship tips, Christian, Canada</itunes:keywords>
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      <itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
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      <itunes:title>7. Imagine Your Marriage Without Porn (with guests Shawn and Helena Bonneteau)</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Shawn and Helena Bonneteau are directors of <a href="https://secrethabit.ca/">Secret Habit</a>, a ministry dedicated to helping people heal from the harmful effects of pornography. <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/secret-habit/id1606390061">Check out their podcast for more encouragement</a>. </p><p>Our special thanks goes out to Compassion Canada for sponsoring this podcast. Compassion Canada is a global leader in connecting children who live in extreme poverty to the resources and education they need so that they develop healthy bodies, minds, souls and relationships. <a href="https://www.compassion.ca/covid/?appeal=8-10890259&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=event&amp;utm_campaign=Covid-19&amp;utm_content=family-life-event">Learn how you can help children and families affected by COVID-19</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Shawn and Helena Bonneteau are directors of <a href="https://secrethabit.ca/">Secret Habit</a>, a ministry dedicated to helping people heal from the harmful effects of pornography. <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/secret-habit/id1606390061">Check out their podcast for more encouragement</a>. </p><p>Our special thanks goes out to Compassion Canada for sponsoring this podcast. Compassion Canada is a global leader in connecting children who live in extreme poverty to the resources and education they need so that they develop healthy bodies, minds, souls and relationships. <a href="https://www.compassion.ca/covid/?appeal=8-10890259&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=event&amp;utm_campaign=Covid-19&amp;utm_content=family-life-event">Learn how you can help children and families affected by COVID-19</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2020 10:30:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>FamilyLife Canada</author>
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      <itunes:duration>2562</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Pornography use has increased heavily during the pandemic, but there is hope and healing! Guests Shawn and Helena Bonneteau share their story of healing from the effects of pornography. This episode's grace-filled discussion will help you capture a vision of how good life and marriage can be without porn.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Pornography use has increased heavily during the pandemic, but there is hope and healing! Guests Shawn and Helena Bonneteau share their story of healing from the effects of pornography. This episode's grace-filled discussion will help you capture a vision</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>marriage, parenting, family, couples, relationship tips, Christian, Canada</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Ron and Ann Mainse lead <a href="https://www.abetterus.tv/">A BETTER US</a>, a weekly broadcast providing couples with HOPE through Bible-based insights, honest &amp; fun discussions, and practical tools for everyday life. You can find Ann's new book on Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Coffee-Him-Mornings-Unexpected-Journey/dp/B088BCN1RN/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1590087607&amp;refinements=p_27%3AAnn+Mainse&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1&amp;text=Ann+Mainse"><em>Coffee With Him: Mornings with God on an Unexpected Journey</em></a><em>.</em></p><p>Our special thanks goes out to Compassion Canada for sponsoring this podcast. Compassion Canada is a global leader in connecting children who live in extreme poverty to the resources and education they need so that they develop healthy bodies, minds, souls and relationships. <a href="https://www.compassion.ca/covid/?appeal=8-10890259&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=event&amp;utm_campaign=Covid-19&amp;utm_content=family-life-event">Learn how you can help children and families affected by COVID-19</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Ron and Ann Mainse lead <a href="https://www.abetterus.tv/">A BETTER US</a>, a weekly broadcast providing couples with HOPE through Bible-based insights, honest &amp; fun discussions, and practical tools for everyday life. You can find Ann's new book on Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Coffee-Him-Mornings-Unexpected-Journey/dp/B088BCN1RN/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1590087607&amp;refinements=p_27%3AAnn+Mainse&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1&amp;text=Ann+Mainse"><em>Coffee With Him: Mornings with God on an Unexpected Journey</em></a><em>.</em></p><p>Our special thanks goes out to Compassion Canada for sponsoring this podcast. Compassion Canada is a global leader in connecting children who live in extreme poverty to the resources and education they need so that they develop healthy bodies, minds, souls and relationships. <a href="https://www.compassion.ca/covid/?appeal=8-10890259&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=event&amp;utm_campaign=Covid-19&amp;utm_content=family-life-event">Learn how you can help children and families affected by COVID-19</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2020 12:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Our guests, Jim and Lynne Jackson lead <a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/">Connected Families</a>, an incredible ministry helping parents raise their kids confidently and with grace. Until the end of May, their <a href="https://connectedfamilies.org/siblings-oc/">Sibling Conflict online course</a> is being offered by donation (just pay what you can).</p><p>Our special thanks goes out to Compassion Canada for sponsoring this podcast. Compassion Canada is a global leader in connecting children who live in extreme poverty to the resources and education they need so that they develop healthy bodies, minds, souls and relationships. <a href="https://www.compassion.ca/covid/?appeal=8-10890259&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=event&amp;utm_campaign=Covid-19&amp;utm_content=family-life-event">Learn how you can help children and families affected by COVID-19</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2020 11:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Parenting is challenging at the best of times, but these days, many parents are feeling the added pressures of juggling homeschooling, working from home, and so much time together! Guests Jim and Lynne Jackson offer their practical wisdom for navigating this challenging season and having reasonable expectations of yourself and your kids.</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>To learn more about the ministry of Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott and their exceptional marriage enrichment books (including <em>The Good Fight</em>), <a href="https://store.lesandleslie.com">check out their website</a>. </p><p>Our special thanks goes out to Compassion Canada for sponsoring this podcast. Compassion Canada is a global leader in connecting children who live in extreme poverty to the resources and education they need so that they develop healthy bodies, minds, souls and relationships. <a href="https://www.compassion.ca/covid/?appeal=8-10890259&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=event&amp;utm_campaign=Covid-19&amp;utm_content=family-life-event">Learn how you can help children and families affected by COVID-19</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>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.</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Shaunti is a prolific researcher and writer — one of North America’s leading marriage educators. <strong>Head on over to her website to </strong><a href="https://shaunti.com/"><strong>read more from Shaunti and access her books</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>Our special thanks goes out to Compassion Canada for sponsoring this podcast. Compassion Canada is a global leader in connecting children who live in extreme poverty to the resources and education they need so that they develop healthy bodies, minds, souls and relationships. <a href="https://www.compassion.ca/covid/?appeal=8-10890259&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=event&amp;utm_campaign=Covid-19&amp;utm_content=family-life-event">Learn how you can help children and families affected by COVID-19</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Amidst what has become a season of unprecedented stress and uncertainty for many, Sharol Josephson and author Shaunti Feldhahn discuss the hope that is carrying and even surprising many couples. You'll be inspired to see the opportunities for transformation in your family, marriage and spiritual journey.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Amidst what has become a season of unprecedented stress and uncertainty for many, Sharol Josephson and author Shaunti Feldhahn discuss the hope that is carrying and even surprising many couples. You'll be inspired to see the opportunities for transformati</itunes:subtitle>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Our special thanks goes out to Compassion Canada for sponsoring this podcast. Compassion Canada is a global leader in connecting children who live in extreme poverty to the resources and education they need so that they develop healthy bodies, minds, souls and relationships. <a href="https://www.compassion.ca/covid/?appeal=8-10890259&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=event&amp;utm_campaign=Covid-19&amp;utm_content=family-life-event">Learn how you can help children and families affected by COVID-19</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Our special thanks goes out to Compassion Canada for sponsoring this podcast. Compassion Canada is a global leader in connecting children who live in extreme poverty to the resources and education they need so that they develop healthy bodies, minds, souls and relationships. <a href="https://www.compassion.ca/covid/?appeal=8-10890259&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=event&amp;utm_campaign=Covid-19&amp;utm_content=family-life-event">Learn how you can help children and families affected by COVID-19</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2020 09:30:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Neil and Sharol interview Ron Deal, a leading expert on stepfamilies. They discuss how physical distancing has increased the unique pressures blended couples face. But their discussion also highlights the opportunities this season holds for growth in family communication, closeness and spiritual depth.</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Our special thanks goes out to Compassion Canada for sponsoring this podcast. Compassion Canada is a global leader in connecting children who live in extreme poverty to the resources and education they need so that they develop healthy bodies, minds, souls and relationships. <a href="https://www.compassion.ca/covid/?appeal=8-10890259&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=event&amp;utm_campaign=Covid-19&amp;utm_content=family-life-event">Learn how you can help children and families affected by COVID-19</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Our special thanks goes out to Compassion Canada for sponsoring this podcast. Compassion Canada is a global leader in connecting children who live in extreme poverty to the resources and education they need so that they develop healthy bodies, minds, souls and relationships. <a href="https://www.compassion.ca/covid/?appeal=8-10890259&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=event&amp;utm_campaign=Covid-19&amp;utm_content=family-life-event">Learn how you can help children and families affected by COVID-19</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Dr. Gary Chapman, author of The Five Love Languages, is our guest for our inaugural episode. We talk about how speaking each other's love language is more important than ever, how to calm conflict, and how to make a great apology. This episode offers lots of practical wisdom on how to manage — and even thrive — in these days of isolation.</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Our special thanks goes out to Compassion Canada for sponsoring this podcast. Compassion Canada is a global leader in connecting children who live in extreme poverty to the resources and education they need so that they develop healthy bodies, minds, souls and relationships. <a href="https://www.compassion.ca/covid/?appeal=8-10890259&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=event&amp;utm_campaign=Covid-19&amp;utm_content=family-life-event">Learn how you can help children and families affected by COVID-19</a>.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Our special thanks goes out to Compassion Canada for sponsoring this podcast. Compassion Canada is a global leader in connecting children who live in extreme poverty to the resources and education they need so that they develop healthy bodies, minds, souls and relationships. <a href="https://www.compassion.ca/covid/?appeal=8-10890259&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=event&amp;utm_campaign=Covid-19&amp;utm_content=family-life-event">Learn how you can help children and families affected by COVID-19</a>.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Great marriages and great families don’t just happen. That's why we made this podcast. The discussions you’ll listen in on are honest, faith-based, funny at times, and most importantly, filled with help and hope to strengthen your marriage and family.</itunes:summary>
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