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The Challenges Of Parenting Children with Disabilities

Marriage Talk Podcast

Release Date: 05/13/2024

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Welcome to the Marriage Talk Podcast - Ep 188 - Crucial Communication Insights for Couples - Bill & Pam Farrel Marriage experts share with us their “secret” code that helps them build trust and communication in marriage. ------------ the Marriage Talk Podcast on our YouTube Channel for more information on the ministry and marriage events hosted by Jay and Laura Laffoon for more information on Bill Hobson and the Hobson Media Podcast Network Have a question, comment, suggestion for Marriage Talk? We'd love to hear from you! Email us:        

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Welcome to the Marriage Talk Podcast - Ep 186 - Your Guide To Arguing Properly Dr. Gary Smalley had some great tips for couples when they argue. They are: 1. Don’t escalate the argument. This seems simple enough, but we all do it. So, next time you start to argue, step back, take a deep breath and count to 10. 2. Don’t withdraw from the argument. Disagreeing actually means you care. Oft en withdrawing from an argument doesn’t make the problem go away. 3. Don’t belittle your spouse. Name calling is a verbal hand grenade for your marriage. Words like, “you’re...

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Welcome to the Marriage Talk Podcast - Ep 184 - Is Your Wife A "Weaker Vessel" or Fine China? 1 Peter 3:7 reads, “Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker vessel and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.” Th is is perhaps one of the most controversial passages of Scripture when it comes to marriage, because no woman wants to be considered as a “weaker vessel.” However, if we dig deeper into the meaning of the phrase “weaker vessel,” it is...

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Welcome to the Marriage Talk Podcast - Ep 183 - Is The Perfect Marriage Pure Fiction? Is there such a thing as the perfect marriage? The spouse God gave us is all we will ever need in our marriage. Satan will try to get you to believe that there is someone “better” out there, but don’t be fooled, we’re all fallen creatures that have scars and pasts and baggage. When you grasp the idea that your spouse, given to you by God, is all you ever need, you start looking at that person in an entirely different light. Looking for the good and not the bad; the helpful not the hurtful, and your...

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Welcome to the Marriage Talk Podcast - Ep 182 - Healthy Marriage, Healthy Church is an empowering initiative aimed at strengthening both individuals and church communities through the power of healthy marriages. This transformative program emphasizes the profound impact of strong marital relationships on the overall well-being of families and congregations. By promoting essential values like love, respect, and commitment, "Healthy Marriage, Healthy Church" serves as a beacon of inspiration and guidance for couples seeking to enrich their marriages. Through engaging workshops, supportive...

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Welcome to the Marriage Talk Podcast - Ep 181 - Coaching For Your Marriage - A Game Changer Marriage coaching can benefit couples at any stage of their relationship. Effective communication, conflict resolution, and intimacy are some of the many aspects of a healthy relationship that marriage coaching can help couples with. Life transitions, such as the birth of a child or a career change, can cause stress on a relationship, and marriage coaching can guide couples through these changes. Additionally, infidelity or trust issues can damage a relationship, and marriage coaching can help couples...

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Welcome to the Marriage Talk Podcast - Ep 180 - Gary & Lisa Thomas at Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island This special "on the road" edition of the Marriage Talk Podcast features a conversation with best-selling author, speaker, and marriage expert Gary Thomas and his wife Lisa. Gary and Lisa were our special guests at the spring Celebrate Your Marriage Conference at historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, MI as they spoke to hundreds of husbands and wives about the journey of marriage. Come join us for the next Celebrate conference, Oct 6-7! ------------- https://jayandlaura.com/ for more...

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Welcome to the Marriage Talk Podcast - Ep 179 - Fight For Us Part 2 - What We Should DO Successful relationships require both spouses to fight FOR the marriage on a constant basis. In Part 2 of our "Fight For" series, we explore what spouses should DO for each other -  To Forsake To Forge To Forgive To Forever ------------ the Marriage Talk Podcast on our YouTube Channel for more information on the ministry and marriage events hosted by Jay and Laura Laffoon for more information on Bill Hobson and the Hobson Media Podcast Network Have a question, comment, suggestion for Marriage Talk?...

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Welcome to the Marriage Talk Podcast - Ep 177 - How to Build a Thriving Marriage as You Care for Children with Disabilities

Building a vibrant and joyful marriage is always a challenge. When you add the stresses inherent in parenting children with disabilities, it becomes both more difficult and more critical.

Once on the brink of divorce, Kristin and Todd Evans uncovered the unique set of skills crucial for growing a fulfilling relationship amid the extraordinary challenges of caring for their two children with special needs. Weaving together insights from Scripture, research, and clinical and personal experience, they show you how to

· identify your unique needs
· assess your strengths and weaknesses
· set your priorities
· develop healthy stress management skills
· deepen your communication and connection
· tackle problems as a team
· find ways to rest and recharge
· nurture sexual intimacy
· build a strong support network
· and so much more
 

"Filled with hope when you need it most--and many practical action and relational steps you can take right now--this new book gives couples the perfect roadmap for thriving in the midst of troubled times."--Matt Jacobson, founder of FaithfulMan.com, and Lisa Jacobson, founder of Club31Women.com

"For any couple whose relationship is crumbling under the grief and stress of parenting children with disabilities, these pages offer priceless hope and help. It's not too late to make a new way forward, together, and this book shows the way."--Rob and Joanna Teigen, founders of Growing Home Together and bestselling authors

About the Author

Kristin Faith Evans, MA, MS, LMSW, and Todd Evans, PhD, MA, are award-winning authors, speakers, and disability parents. They earned their MA in Christian educational ministries at Wheaton College in Illinois and have served together in full-time ministry in church, camping, and retreat settings. Todd received his PhD from Vanderbilt University's School of Engineering and currently manages his own business. Kristin earned her MSW from the University of Tennessee and is a Licensed Master Social Worker experienced in couples, child and family, substance abuse, and crisis counseling.