When it comes to how our men handle criticism and conflict, two big misunderstandings are often in play. Misunderstanding #1: Men are prideful and have a big ego, so they can’t stand to be questioned Misunderstanding #2: Men avoid issues by checking out Before you read any further, you’ll want to backtrack to my last post to see what drives these two really sensitive areas. This week’s post on what to do will make so much more sense if you... Read more
Why does my husband seem so ‘fragile’?” The words hung there on the jumbo screens during a live, interactive segment of a marriage conference I led with Jeff last year. Other audience members typed similar anonymous questions, which popped up onto the screen in real-time: “Why does he view helpful ideas at home as criticism?” “Why does he shut down in an argument?” The audience skewed pretty young (probably 90% were in their twenties and young thirties), but these young... Read more
In Episode 2 of I Wish You Could Hear This, our dear friends Scott and Sherry Jennings share their profound journey through control issues, addiction, and infidelity to divorce ... and finally to remarriage. Listen in to discover the really doable, simple building blocks they built their second marriage on. (Hint, kindness is one of them.) Read more
Our nationally representative research for For Men Only revealed that your wife may have a deep, underlying insecurity about whether you really love her. Even the most confident and competent woman may secretly (and subconsciously) wonder if she’s even lovable in the first place. Read more
On I Wish You Could Hear This, Jeff and I offer proven steps to help you thrive in your life, faith and relationships. It’s our way of giving listeners a research-based secret decoder ring for relationship snags, perplexing work dynamics, and some of the mental health complexities that threaten to keep us all from thriving. Read more
Like many of you, I have loved ones who are deeply impacted by the Los Angeles fires and the ongoing aftermath. Some close friends live just blocks from the Eaton Fire flashpoint and 90% of their Altadena neighborhood is gone. As of this writing, their house is still there … and so they and their kids are still there, with no water or electrical service, trying to protect their home from constant wind-borne embers, flaring hot spots, and roving looters. Read more
On I Wish You Could Hear This, my husband Jeff and I will offer the proven and surprising steps to help you thrive in your life, faith and relationships. It’s almost like having a secret decoder ring for your relationship tripwires, unproductive thoughts, or confusing work dynamics. Read more
As many of you know, each year we unveil our annual roundup of the top 10 blog posts from the previous year. (If you’re already frustrated at not being able to keep your New Year’s resolution, read #5. I think you’ll be encouraged.) Think of this top 10 list as your cheat sheet of lessons from 2024—a collection of the topics and stories that resonated most with our readers. Read more
But of course, the New Year is especially time to look ahead! There are several exciting things on the horizon in our ministry that I’ll tell you about as soon as I can. I can’t wait to blow the lid off what my team has been dreaming up for you. I’m not sure whether I keep them busy or they keep me busy, but either way we always have you in our hearts and minds. You’re the reason we do what we do. Read more
Merry Christmas, friends and ministry supporters! I am thrilled this week to introduce you to my Blog Coordinator Kristy Floyd. She works so faithfully behind the scenes, mapping out the blog posts we bring to you regularly. Out of her own time in Luke Chapter 2, she was moved to write a prayer for us, and I can’t think of a better way to usher out 2024 than to usher us into God’s presence. Feel free to say this prayer out loud and make it your own. May this season be a beautiful one for all of you. - Shaunti Read more
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