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Your marriage is only as strong as your level of responsiveness. In Episode 267 of The Family Meeting Podcast, Thomas and Lysandra explore the power of being a responsive spouse, emotionally, verbally, and physically. From laughter and listening to affection and...

Faith isn’t meant to live only in church, it’s meant to live in your home. In Episode 266 of The Family Meeting Podcast, Thomas and Lysandra share how to make talking about God a natural part of parenting. Instead of awkward, forced conversations, this episode shows...

Great intimacy doesn’t end when sex does. In Episode 265 of The Family Meeting Podcast, Thomas and Lysandra dive into the importance of after-sex care, what happens in the minutes and hours after intimacy. Too often, couples miss this vital step, leaving one or both...

It might look like simple fun, but pretend play is one of the most powerful tools for your child’s early development. In Episode 264 of The Family Meeting Podcast, Thomas and Lysandra explore why playing pretend with your kids isn’t just silly games, it’s a God-given...

The family you come from shapes the family you build. In Episode 263 of The Family Meeting Podcast, Thomas and Lysandra explore how growing up in a divorced home affects your marriage. From trust issues to conflict styles to fears of abandonment, the patterns we...

Foster care is one of the most beautiful and challenging callings a family can walk through. It stretches your faith, tests your patience, and sometimes leaves you feeling overwhelmed, but it also reflects the very heart of God, who welcomes the vulnerable into His...

Emotions are a gift from God, but how we express them can either build up or tear down. In Episode 261 of The Family Meeting Podcast, Thomas and Lysandra explore the difference between emotional maturity (controlling and managing emotions) and emotional integrity...

Emotions are a gift from God, but how we express them can either build up or tear down. In Episode 260 of The Family Meeting Podcast, Thomas and Lysandra explore the difference between emotional maturity (controlling and managing emotions) and emotional integrity...

Few parenting moments feel as bittersweet as dropping your child off at college. It’s the moment years of raising, guiding, and praying culminate in a new season of independence, not just for your child, but for you as a parent. In Episode 259 of The Family Meeting...

Sometimes the greatest dangers to your marriage don’t come from within, but from outside influences trying to pull you apart. In Episode 258 of The Family Meeting Podcast, Thomas and Lysandra discuss the external threats that can slowly weaken your marriage if left...