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April 9, 2026
Title: RETHINKING IRRECONCILABLE DIFFERENCES: GOD’S GIFT OF MARITAL CONTRAST
Topic: Marriage
Discussed by Dr. Bob Paul
with Hope Restored (HopeRestored.FocusOnTheFamily.com)
Every marriage has differences to overcome. How can couples ensure
those differences don’t lead to conflicts?
Dr. Bob Paul is Vice President of Focus on the Family’s Family
Marriage Institute. Today, he offers some great advice, hope, and
encouragement to all couples.
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Questions/Issues Discussed:
While dating, do opposites often attract?
Once married, are differences the major cause of marital challenges? Dr.
Paul explains why he rejects the idea of “irreconcilable differences”
for divorce.
Can God use marital differences for His divine purposes?
How do team sports illustrate God’s design? This is an interesting analogy…
How can couples use their differences to make their marriage stronger?
Is praying together vitally important? Dr. Paul reminds us that Jesus
isn’t just our Savior, but he is our Lord. We should be getting our marching
orders from him and that includes for our marriage.
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free marriage help from Focus on the Family or call
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January 19, 2024
Title: Every Marriage Hits a Slump
Topic: Marriage
Discussed by Dr. Bob Paul
with Hope Restored (HopeRestored.FocusOnTheFamily.com)
Some relationships need a complete overhaul. Others just a simple check-up and fine-tuning
Dr. Bob Paul is Vice President at the Focus Marriage Institute, a division of
Focus on the Family. Today, Dr. Paul offers encouragement to couples who may be in a slump and need some hope to keep going.
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here to help support Focus on the Family.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How can we better prepare to be in crisis-mode?
Are many marriages today in need of a life-line?
Do men often think they do not need marriage counseling? Dr. Paul discusses some startling statistics.
Must we all learn to slow down, take a deep breath, and become better communicators?
Can every marriage benefit from fine-tuning to avoid needing an overhaul?
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