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It's hard to learn how to bring up problems with out spouse. In this episode Mark and Adena discuss how to become the person that can do this. 

1. Rethink how you see problems

• Problems are supposed to exist
• The problems you have are normal
• Problems are the next opportunity, not the next threat

2. Refocus

• See yourself differently. Be open to see the error within yourself.
• See your spouse differently. Have compassion for their problem. It hurts them as well. 

3. Practical tips

• Talk to a trusted mentor
• Talk during peacetime
• Give space in the relationship for discussing problems.
• Communicate these words: “I am saying this because I want us to be all that we were made to be.” 

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In this episode Mark shares 3 confidence. When a person loses confidence it is hard to develop competence. 

1. Your faith
2. Your associations
3. Your intentions 

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In this episode Mark talks to Darien Gibson. Darien and Mark have been connected in some way ever since Darien was a student in Mark's classroom at a school. 

Through their story, one main point is made: “People struggle to take next steps in life when they struggle to take steps with other people in their life.” 

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Mark has a conversation with Brad Church. Brad is an author of a book called “The Strangers Conflict.” Here is a link to his book:  https://www.amazon.com/Strangers-Conflict-Waging-War-Within-ebook/dp/B073PDM8J4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2HOLE7X24K793&keywords=the+strangers+conflict+by+brad+church&qid=1681876006&sprefix=the+strangers+conflict+by+brad+church%2Caps%2C702&sr=8-1

In this conversation Mark and Brad discuss this quote: “97% of people who quit too soon work for the 3% who never gave up.”

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In this episode, Mark has a conversation with his nephew Carter Anderson. Carter and his wife Stella are learning to live a bold and free life together. This is an update on their journey. 

In the episode we mention Stella's cookies. If you are interested in her work, you can see her here: https://www.facebook.com/sweeterbystella 

You can also email her: sweeterbystella@gmail.com

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Where did you begin your marriage? 
In this episode Mark and Adena discuss this critical question. The answer to this question will determine our trajectory in marriage. 

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What if anxiety is just an alarm system that is alerting us to a necessary change in how we are thinking or living? 

• Hunger points us to the need for nourishment
• Thirst points us to the need for water
• Anxiety points us to needs like purpose, meaning, peace, etc. 

When an alarm goes off,  we don't study the alarm, we allow the alarm to point us to the problem. Anxiety is the alarm, not the problem. 

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A couple asked Mark and Adena, “You guys seem to be actually happy. We want to know why.” 

In this episode Mark and Adena discuss how sex helps to build a marriage. 

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Pat Mingarelli is a nature photographer, blogger, and author. In this episode they talk about how Pat finds an outlet for his purpose by using his talent with photography. 

Here is his website: https://visualverse.thecreationspeaks.com/

Below is a link to preorder his devotional:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/drawing-near-pasquale-mingarelli/1142445729

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Have you ever seen behind the curtains of someone else's life and been disappointed?

1. Do you have curtains up in your own life?
2. We must allow someone access to see behind the curtains of our life. 
3. Allowing people to see our weakness keeps us authentic. 

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