Episodes
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When it comes to the joy and the stress of the holidays, how do you and your spouse approach it? As a united team? Or do turkeys, tinsel, and extended family get-togethers tend to turn you against each other? If you aren’t sure how to face the holidays together, we share five ways you can navigate the season hand-in-hand rather than back-to-back.
5 Ways to Face the Holiday Together
Set expectations together. Spend dedicated time together. Serve others together. Dream together. Face conflict together.Us Time Challenge
Set expectations together for your holiday season. Determine what you want this holiday season to be like and then come up with some plans to accomplish that.
Team Us Resources
Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/)Connect with Ted and Ashleigh
Website (https://ashleighslater.com/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/teamuspodcast/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor)Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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When you go out as a couple, do you and your spouse engage the people God puts in your path? Or are you so focused on yourselves that you miss out on impacting others and allowing others to affect you? Today, we share three reasons to engage others as a couple.
3 Reasons to Engage Others as a Couple
Engaging others as a couple can push us out of our comfort zone, which is where we grow the most. Engaging others allows us to help others feel seen and valued. Engaging others pushes us to surrender our plans to God’s plans.Us Time Challenge
Look for opportunities to engage others the next time you’re out as a couple.
Team Us Resources
Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/)Links Mentioned in This Episode
“The Powerful Benefits of Stepping Outside of Your Comfort Zone” by Stephanie Cornwell at RealSimple.com (https://www.realsimple.com/how-to-get-out-of-your-comfort-zone-7559829) “Is Zeus Dead Yet? A Guide to Having Better Conversations” by Kate Gatson at RabbitRoom.com (https://www.rabbitroom.com/post/is-zeus-dead-yet-a-guide-to-having-better-conversations ) “Life’s Interruptions Are Divine Opportunities” by Trevin Wax at DesiringGod.com (https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevin-wax/lifes-interruptions-are-divine-opportunities/)Connect with Ted and Ashleigh
Website (https://ashleighslater.com/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/teamuspodcast/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor)Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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What’s the secret to a strong marriage? Listen in as we talk about the importance of consistent follow through in three specific areas.
Us Time Challenge
Pick one idea from each of the areas to put into practice this week.
Team Us Resources
Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/)Links Mentioned in This Episode
“Beating the Carnies: The Secrets to Winning 5 Popular State Fair Games,” Brett and Kate McCay, The Art of Manliness (https://www.artofmanliness.com/living/games-tricks/how-to-win-state-fair-games/) “The Ideal Praise-to-Criticism Ratio,” Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman, Harvard Business Review (https://hbr.org/2013/03/the-ideal-praise-to-criticism)Connect with Ted and Ashleigh
Website (https://ashleighslater.com/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/teamuspodcast/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor)Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Are you and your spouse in a season of grief? When we face loss, sometimes it’s hard to walk through it hand-in-hand. We share two practical things we have done to navigate grief together over the years.
Us Time Challenge
Think about how you grieve and consider how your spouse does. What are some ways you can better understand and respect the way your spouse experiences grief?
Team Us Resources
Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/)Links Mentioned in This Episode
“The Five Stages of Grief,” Grief.com (https://grief.com/the-five-stages-of-grief/) Naming the Child: Hope-filled Reflections on Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Death by Jenny Schroedel (https://a.co/d/6rNy0FU)Connect with Ted and Ashleigh
Website (https://ashleighslater.com/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/teamuspodcast/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor)Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Does what you choose to remember about your spouse impact your marriage? Absolutely. In today’s episode, we share three reasons why what you remember in your marriage matters.
3 Reasons Why What You Remember Matters
What you choose to remember can define the narrative. What you choose to remember can drive our attitude. What we choose to remember helps keep us committed.Us Time Challenge
If you don’t already have your vows framed and hung in your house, do that this week. Read them regularly. As you do, remind yourself that what you remember about your spouse and your marriage matters.
Team Us Resources
Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/)Links Mentioned in This Episode
“Your Memory Is like the Telephone Game” by Marla Paul (https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2012/09/your-memory-is-like-the-telephone-game/) “Psychology professor explores how we remember, how we forget, and how we forget to remember” by Matt Wing (https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2023/09/committed-to-memory/) The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages by Shaunti Feldhahn (https://amzn.to/3BsZlCw) “Why Your Vows Matter More Now Than Your Wedding Day” by Adam Hillis (https://medium.com/publishous/heres-why-your-vows-actually-mean-more-now-than-your-wedding-day-a49dc0d83b93)Connect with Ted and Ashleigh
Website (https://ashleighslater.com/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/teamuspodcast/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor)Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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In this episode, we talk about how getting married requires us to realign our relational loyalties and priorities. We’ll share three practical ways we’ve learned to “leave and cleave” in marriage. We hope you will find them helpful, too.
3 Ways to Better “Leave and Cleave”
Give your spouse priority over parents and siblings Determine to make decisions together first Decide not to involve in extended family in marital conflictUs Time Challenge
Write down one specific thing you struggle with when it comes to leaving and cleaving. Share it with your spouse and see if they agree it’s an issue. Brainstorm together two or three ideas on how you can improve in this area.
Team Us Resources
Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/)Connect with Ted and Ashleigh
Website (https://ashleighslater.com/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/teamuspodcast/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor)Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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If you are parents or hope to be in the future, this episode is for you. We’re sharing three practical ways you can stay connected as a couple while you raise kids.
Us Time Challenge
If you are currently parents, talk about what phase of parenting you are in and brainstorm ways you can stay connected. You can use the suggestions we’ve offered or come up with your own. If you don’t have kids yet, talk to friends with children and learn practical ways they stay connected while parenting.
Team Us Resources
Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/)Links Mentioned in This Episode
“6 Types of Rituals to Maintain in Your Marriage,” Prepare and Enrich (https://www.prepare-enrich.com/blog/6-types-of-rituals-to-maintain-in-your-marriage/)Connect with Ted and Ashleigh
Website (https://ashleighslater.com/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/teamuspodcast/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthorDiscover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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We all feel discouraged sometimes. But what about when our spouse feels beaten down or weary? On this episode, we share some practical ways you can encourage your discouraged spouse.
4 Ideas for Encouraging Your Discouraged Spouse
Speak your spouse’s love language Become a “megaphone” of encouragement Be patient with your spouse See the “hero” in your spouseUs Time Challenge
Ask your spouse what most encourages them when they’re discouraged.
Team Us Resources
Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/)Connect with Ted and Ashleigh
Website (https://ashleighslater.com/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/teamuspodcast/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor)Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Among married couples, sometimes there’s this belief that “an affair could never happen to us!” As a result, safeguards are often not set in place. In this episode, we share four strategies we use to safeguard our marriage from affairs. Perhaps they’ll also be helpful to you.
4 Strategies for Safeguarding Your Marriage from Affairs
Recognize you are not immune from temptation. Choose your close friends or confidants wisely. Follow Billy Graham’s example. Reject keeping secrets.Us Time Challenge
Sit down and talk through what safeguards you have in place. If you don’t have any, establish and agree on some.
Team Us Resources
Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/)Connect with Ted and Ashleigh
Website (https://ashleighslater.com/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/teamuspodcast/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthorDiscover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Do you ever run out of things to talk about with your spouse? After almost twenty-two years of marriage, we do! In this episode, we share some fun conversation starters we found online and model for you how to use them to connect with your spouse.
Conversation Starters We Answer
If you could have any job, whether serious or silly, and money was not a factor, what would it be? If time travel existed, when and where would you like to visit first? Who are three famous people, dead or alive, you would want to have lunch with? If you could only listen to two albums for the rest of your life, which ones would you choose, and why? What do you think our biggest strength as a couple is? What about our biggest weakness? What’s a "little thing" in our relationship that you really love? If our life was a reality TV series, what do you think would be the most appropriate title? What is one date we have not done you would like to do?"Us Time" Challenge
Ask each other the conversation starters we used or find additional ones online.
Team Us Resources
Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/)Links Mentioned in This Episode
“93 Meaningful Conversation Starters & Questions for Couples to Better Connect,” The Adventure Challenge, https://www.theadventurechallenge.com/blogs/news/conversation-starters-for-couples/ “260 Free Printable Conversation Starters for Couples,” WinShape Marriage, https://marriage.winshape.org/resource/conversation-starters-for-date-night/ Bedtime Prayers: Lullabies and Peaceful Worship by Twila Paris (https://amzn.to/4gf4aj5)Connect with Ted and Ashleigh
Website (https://ashleighslater.com/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/teamuspodcast/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor)Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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When was the last time you and your spouse took the time to dream together? In this episode, Mike and Kate Battistelli join us and share what it looks like to trust God with everything and bravely step into His dreams for us. You don’t want to miss this interview!
Us Time Challenge
Talk about your dreams and goals as a couple. Is there a God Dare you need to answer together?
Connect with Mike and Kate Battistelli
Visit Kate’s website (https://katebattistelli.com/) Receive FREE sample chapters of The God Dare by texting GODDARE to 44144 Read Growing Great Kids: Partner with God to Cultivate His Purpose in Your Child’s Life (https://katebattistelli.com/growing-great-kids/) Read The God Dare: Will You Choose to Believe the Impossible? (https://katebattistelli.com/god-dare/) Follow Kate on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/KateBattistelli/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/katebattistelli/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/katebattistelli)Team Us Resources
Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/)Connect with Ted and Ashleigh
Website (https://ashleighslater.com/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/teamuspodcast/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor)Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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It’s our 50th episode! To celebrate, today, we’re talking about celebrations. We’ll explore why celebrating together as a couple matters and share practical ways you can mark both the big and the small milestones, victories, and occasions as a couple.
Us Time Challenge
Find something to celebrate this week.
Team Us Resources
Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/)Links Mentioned in This Episode
“Anniversary Gifts by the Year: Our Traditional and Modern Guide,” Brides.com (https://www.brides.com/gallery/wedding-anniversary-gifts-by-year-for-him-her-and-them)Connect with Ted and Ashleigh
Website (https://ashleighslater.com/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/teamuspodcast/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor)Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Are you or your spouse in the military? Or do you have friends or family members who are? If so, you don’t want to miss this episode. Mike and Carlie Kercheval join us. They’re trained Christian marriage counselors, certified marriage coaches and mentors, best-selling authors, and more. Mike and Carlie spent years of their marriage as a military couple. Listen in as they share encouragement for other military couples and offer ideas on how those not serving in the armed forces can support those who are.
Take the "Us Time" Challenge
Join Mike and Carlie's Free 5-Day Marriage Communication Challenge at marriagelegacyuniversity.com.
More from Mike and Carlie Kercheval
Visit Marriage Legacy University (https://www.marriagelegacyuniversity.com/) Listen to the Wives of Integrity Podcast (https://www.marriagelegacyuniversity.com/podcasts/wives-of-integrity) Listen to the Praying Couple Podcast (https://www.marriagelegacyuniversity.com/podcasts/the-praying-couple-podcast) Follow Mike and Carlie on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/marriagelegacyuniversity) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/marriagelegacyuniversity)Team Us Resources
Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/)Connect with Ted and Ashleigh
Website (https://ashleighslater.com/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/teamuspodcast/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor)Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Do you and your spouse have fun together? As couples, sometimes we can get in a rut and feel like life — and marriage — are all work and no play. In this episode, we’re exploring how we can make marriage fun again.
"Us Time" Challenge
If fun is lacking from your marriage, try one of our suggestions.
Team Us Resources
Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/)Links Mentioned in This Episode
“Ideas for How to Add Fun Back into Your Marriage” by Andrew LinderConnect with Ted and Ashleigh
Website (https://ashleighslater.com/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/teamuspodcast/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor)Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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In many places, the school year has started. How can you stay connected as a couple when the fall schedule threatens to pull you apart? Today, we’re sharing some marriage survival tips for the school year.
4 Marriage Survival Tips for the School Year
Create a Plan Reduce Commitments Let Other Things Go Tackle Tasks TogetherTake the "Us Time" Challenge
Pull out your calendar and create a plan for connecting daily and dating weekly.
Team Us Resources
Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage FREE Team Us Study GuideLinks Mentioned in This Episode
How to Have a Front-Seat Marriage with James and Arlene Pellicane {Episode 39}Connect with Ted and Ashleigh
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In this week's episode, we talk with author, speaker, Bible teacher, and podcaster Jennifer Rothschild and her husband Phil about how to team up in all seasons of life.
Take the "Us Time" Challenge
Find a couple you know who has been married for thirty years or more. Ask them what they’ve done to remain a team, and then put some of their advice into practice in your marriage.
More from Jennifer Rothschild
Visit Jennifer's website (https://jenniferrothschild.com/) Amos: An Invitation to the Good Life by Jennifer Rothschild (https://www.jenniferrothschild.com/amos/) Take Courage: A Study of Haggai by Jennifer Rothschild (https://www.jenniferrothschild.com/store/product/take-courage-a-study-of-haggai-bible-study-member-book-video-access/) Psalm 23: The Shepherd With Me by Jennifer Rothschild (https://www.jenniferrothschild.com/store/product/psalm-23-the-shepherd-with-me-bible-study-member-book/) The 4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild (https://www.jenniferrothschild.com/category/podcast/) Follow Jennifer on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.j.rothschild) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jennrothschild/)Team Us Resources
Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/) FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/)Connect with Ted and Ashleigh
Website (https://ashleighslater.com/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/teamuspodcast/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor)Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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What relationship-building habits do you and your spouse have? Listen in as we share five practices that, if made a habit, can potentially improve your marriage.
Take the "Us Time" Challenge
Pick one of these practices to make a habit.
Team Us Resources
Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage FREE Team Us Study GuideLinks Mentioned in This Episode
Debra Filet’s Instagram post “The Sound Relationship House: Build Love Maps” by Ellie Lisitsa at The Gottman Institute Dr. Gary Chapman: The 5 Apology Languages and Their Meanings on Kirk Cameron on TBN The Apology Language Quiz The Surprising Secret of Highly Happy Marriages by Shaunti Feldhahn Navigating Mental Health as a Team with Jon and Brett Seidl {Episode 36}Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Do you and your spouse have couple friends? In this episode, we discuss why making them can sometimes be challenging, offer you some practical tips on how to find and connect with other married couples, and share three types of couple friends we all need.
Listen to the EpisodeTake the "Us Time" Challenge
Think about your couple friends. Do you have some? If so, schedule a time to go on a double date or hang out. If you don’t, come up with a strategy for making some.
Team Us Resources
Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage FREE Team Us Study GuideLinks Mentioned in This Episode
"Couple Devotional: Community" by Laird Crump at Focus on the Family "How to Make (New) Couple Friends" at Prepare and EnrichDiscover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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No matter how long you’ve been married, reminding yourself of fundamental marriage truths is helpful. In this episode, we’ll share four truths about marriage every couple needs to remember.
4 Truths About Marriage Every Couple Needs to Remember
When marriage gets hard, it’s normal to wonder if you’ve made a mistake — but it doesn’t mean you have. Conflict is useful, but learning how to do it well takes practice. Your spouse will change, but sometimes that change is unpredictable. You need to “leave and cleave,” but it’s easier said than done.Us Time Challenge
Talk about which of these truths you needed to be reminded of most. Ask yourselves: How can we live it out in our marriage this week?
Team Us Resources
Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage FREE Team Us Study GuideLinks Mentioned in This Episode
“6 Truths About Marriage Every Engaged Couple Needs to Hear” by Ashleigh Slater at Boundless.org “Did I Marry the Wrong Person” by Glenn Lutjens at FocusontheFamily.com “Want a Great Marriage Someday? Learn to handle conflict now” by Suzanne Hadley Gosselin at Boundless.org Reset: Powerful Habits to Own Your Thoughts, Understand Your Feelings, and Change Your Life by Debra Fileta The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages: The Little Things That Make a Big Difference by Shaunti FeldhahnConnect with Ted and Ashleigh
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Did you know that you and your spouse are a couple of influence? It’s true! Even if you don’t have a platform, television show, or a large online following, you are daily influencing — for better or for worse — how those around you think about marriage. Today, we share three ways you can use your influence for good.
3 Ways to Be Positive Influencers
Be real Choose grace Laugh togetherUs Time Challenge
Think about a couple you know who influences you to see marriage in a positive light. What is it about what they do, say, and live that makes you view marriage well? How can you practice some of the same things in your relationship?
Team Us Resources
Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage FREE Team Us Study GuideLinks Mentioned in This Episode
Ted’s master’s thesis on laughterConnect with Ted and Ashleigh
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