• Fake Friendships and the Fear of Vulnerability: Shelby Abbott
    Feb 19 2026
    If they really knew me, would they still love me? That fear of vulnerability fuels loneliness, curated online masks, people-pleasing, and walls that block deep friendships, marital closeness, or authenticity in ministry. And suffering eventually deepens that fear instead of healing it. If you're weary of performing, tired of fake friendships, and craving courage for real connection, listen in. Shelby Abbott, author of Why We’re Feeling Lonely and What We Can Do About It, exposes the roots of our universal dread--and points the way to freedom from approval-seeking and isolation.

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    25 mins
  • Why am I So Lonely? Real Talk on Deeper, Healing Connections - Shelby Abbott
    Feb 18 2026

    Got packed days, full feeds--but still that nagging emptiness? The loneliness we hide is real, fueled by tech that mimics friendship but starves the soul. It's not just you. Authenticity feels rare and intentional relationships hard to build. Shelby Abbott, author of Why We’re Feeling Lonely and What We Can Do About It, cuts through the noise with lived experience and faith-rooted truth. If you've been wondering, "Why am I so lonely?", he'll help you stop living at surface-level—and start pursuing what truly satisfies. Your practical hope for deeper belonging starts here.

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  • Time Management for Moms: Crystal Paine
    Feb 17 2026

    Need time management just for moms? Crystal Paine of The Time-Saving Mom explains an easy-to-implement four-step system to organize and simplify your life.

    Show Notes and Resources

    • The Time Saving Mom: How to Juggle a Lot, Enjoy Your Life, and Accomplish What Matters Most by Crystal Paine
    • Begin the Easter story early with Resurrection Eggs. Start your family tradition now
    • Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at CSBible.com.
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    25 mins
  • Time-Saving Mom: Crystal Paine
    Feb 16 2026

    Too much to do, not enough time to do it? You don’t just have to hustle harder. You can simplify and (yes) enjoy your life. Crystal Paine—mom of six, bestselling author of The Money-Saving Mom, and entrepreneur—delivers real-world, no-nonsense time management advice for moms from her latest book, The Time-Saving Mom. Her ideas will keep you sane and enjoying the things you love most.

    Show Notes and Resources

    • The Time Saving Mom: How to Juggle a Lot, Enjoy Your Life, and Accomplish What Matters Most by Crystal Paine
    • Begin the Easter story early with Resurrection Eggs. Start your family tradition now
    • Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at CSBible.com.
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    25 mins
  • Trauma in Marriage: Grieving Differently Without Drifting Apart - Matt & Sarah Hammitt
    Feb 13 2026

    Your marriage is fraying under trauma's weight: Grief looks different for each of you, perhaps as one withdraws, the other controls, and resentment builds. You misread coping as rejection. But understanding trauma responses changes everything. Sarah and Matt Hammitt of Sanctus Real share raw lessons from their critically ill child's fight. These two know faithfulness isn't a feeling; it's the hard step that redeems connection when hope feels thin. They'll help you stay connected and redeem the wounds.

    Show Notes and Resources

    • Lead Me: Finding Courage to Fight for Your Marriage, Children, and Faith by Matt Hammitt
    • Marriage After Dark: the podcast where a real couple answers the questions you’re too embarrassed to ask. Get it at FamilyLife.com/MarriageAfterDark
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    21 mins
  • When Anger is Armor: Matt & Sarah Hammitt
    Feb 12 2026

    Know what it's like when anger keeps flying, but nothing changes—because the real hurt stays hidden? Sarah and Matt Hammitt (Sanctus Real) share the raw turning point of their own story, from conflict and defensiveness to expressing mutual need. Discover the unexpected secret that replaces weapons, opens ears, and invites real healing and presence in marriage.

    Show Notes and Resources

    • Lead Me: Finding Courage to Fight for Your Marriage, Children, and Faith by Matt Hammitt
    • Marriage After Dark: the podcast where a real couple answers the questions you’re too embarrassed to ask. Get it at FamilyLife.com/MarriageAfterDark
    • Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at CSBible.com.
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    22 mins
  • Here, but Not Really: Fighting Emotional Absence in Marriage - Matt & Sarah Hammitt
    Feb 11 2026

    Feel like your spouse is physically present but emotionally checked out—especially after long days, travel, or career demands? Matt and Sarah Hammitt (Sanctus Real) get brutally honest about emotional absence and the tension that builds when one partner carries the load alone. Matt and Sarah offer practical ideas to help true love survive conflict, defensiveness, and absence--for a love that goes the distance.

    Show Notes and Resources

    • Lead Me: Finding Courage to Fight for Your Marriage, Children, and Faith by Matt Hammitt
    • Marriage After Dark: the podcast where a real couple answers the questions you’re too embarrassed to ask. Get it at FamilyLife.com/MarriageAfterDark
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    25 mins
  • How to Fight Better: Your Marriage-Conflict Survival Guide - Dave & Ashley Willis
    Feb 10 2026

    Tired of Jedi mind tricks, cold shoulders, and "we need to talk" anxiety ruining your marriage? Every couple brings unhealthy patterns into conflict—avoidance, passive-aggression, mismatched timing—but unresolved issues build resentment fast. Pastor-therapist duo Dave and Ashley Willis know how to help you fight better. They deliver real stories, biblical wisdom, and practical tools for your next blowup.

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    • Marriage After Dark: the podcast where a real couple answers the questions you’re too embarrassed to ask. Get it at FamilyLife.com/MarriageAfterDark
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    25 mins