What does spirituality in marriage look like? It's a confusing topic. For people who are faith based, this topic is really important. In this episode Mark and Adena take a bold look at this topic. 

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In this episode, Mark sits down with Russ Dyer. 
Russ was a man who seemed to have everything, with the exception of one thing. Fulfillment. He felt like he was just going through the motions. He told his wife he was not sure how much longer he could keep being on the course he was on. 

One trip changed his life. Specifically, the look he saw on a young boys face changed everything. 

If you want to contact Russ, email him at russelldyer87@gmail.com 
You can also see some info on this facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064525398955

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Mark and Adena discuss the how to celebrate your husband/father on Father's Day. 

1. Say one thing to them: “I don't say this very often, but…..” (Tell them how you feel about them.)

2. Men crave simple honor, and genuine respect.

3. If your husband is struggling, you might find it hard to give him respect. If you focus on the behavior problem you will drive him away. Underneath the struggling behavior is a struggling heart. 

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In this episode Mark has a conversation with a good friend, Kevin Tromp. 
They discuss life as a beach. There are people who live on the beach, while others live in the shallow waters, but some live in the deep waters. 

How does someone live in the deep waters? 
1. Stay closely connected with others who are living in the deep waters.
2. Keep taking the next awkward steps. 

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In this episode Mark talks with Larry Hagner. Larry is the founder of a movement of men that are becoming the leaders in their home. Larry shares about his personal life, but also shares what he has learned from helping thousands of men over the years. 

If you are interested in learning more about his work go to https://thedadedge.com/

For information on the conference in St. Louis in September, go to https://thedadedge.com/summit2023/

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In this episode, Mark and his son Matthew discuss how a man can live like he is in the game. 

For a man to live in the game he needs to be fulfilled he will need three primary things.

1. Know your purpose.
2. Have your teammates
3. Have a powerful relationship with your spouse. 

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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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