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Ask the Expert: What Can I Do When My Spouse Dismisses My Feelings?

September 30, 2026 — Willa Williams

When you share how you feel and your spouse dismisses it, shutting down can feel like the safest response. How can you keep the conversation open while standing up for yourself? In this Ask the Expert, learn five ways to respond with honesty, empathy, and care.

When You Don’t Match: Is Something Wrong With Us?

September 23, 2026 — Chris Grace, Alisa Grace

Are you and your spouse so different that you sometimes wonder if something is wrong with your relationship? In this new series, Chris and Alisa Grace explain why compatibility does not mean sameness and how your differences can become opportunities for greater understanding, healing, and connection.

Answering Your Burning Questions about Marriage

September 9, 2026 — Chris Grace, Alisa Grace

What do you do when you love your spouse but don’t agree with them? How do you keep intimacy alive when you’re exhausted, navigate difficult in-laws, or reconnect when your marriage feels distant? In this episode, Chris and Alisa Grace answer your burning questions about marriage, offering biblical wisdom and practical advice for navigating conflict, strengthening intimacy, and building a more Christ-centered marriage.

The 7-Year Drift: How to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late

August 12, 2026 — Chris Grace, Alisa Grace

Most couples don’t wake up one day and decide to disconnect. Marital drift happens slowly as busy schedules, changing seasons, and everyday responsibilities begin to crowd out connection. Chris and Alisa Grace sit down with Dr. Genee Francis to unpack the warning signs of marital drift and share simple, practical ways couples can reconnect, rebuild intimacy, and protect their marriage before small gaps become major divides.

When Trust Was Rebuilt: Tony & Lymari's Recovery Story (Part 2)

July 1, 2026 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

Can trust really be rebuilt after betrayal? Tony and Lymari Navarro share the honest, messy, and hope-filled journey of restoring their marriage after infidelity—and why healing is possible, even when it feels impossible.

When Trust Was Broken: Tony & Lymari's Infidelity Story (Part 1)

June 17, 2026 — Chris Grace, Alisa Grace

Trust is both foundational and fragile in marriage. In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Tony and Lymari Navarro share the story of how infidelity shattered their relationship and the difficult decisions that followed. Through heartbreak, grace, and honest reflection, they reveal the first steps of a journey from betrayal toward healing and restoration.

Marriage Without Passion: The Psychology of Companionate Love

May 6, 2026 — Chris Grace, Alisa Grace

What happens when your marriage feels more like friendship than romance? Chris and Alisa Grace explore why passion fades over time and how couples can move from feeling like roommates back to deep connection. With practical insights and simple habits, they share how to reignite intimacy, curiosity, and closeness in your relationship.

What No One Told You About Sex

March 11, 2026 — Chris Grace, Alisa Grace, Amanda Courvoisier

Sex is one of the most talked about—and least understood—parts of marriage. In this episode, Chris and Alisa Grace sit down with Dr. Amanda Courvoisier, PsyD, to unpack the myths many couples believe about sex and how those expectations can quietly create pressure, disappointment, and confusion. If you’ve ever wondered why intimacy sometimes feels harder than expected, this conversation will bring clarity and hope.

Marriage Doesn’t Have to Be This Hard

February 25, 2026 — Arlene Pellicane, Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

What if marriage doesn’t have to feel this hard? In this episode of The Art of Relationships, Chris and Alisa Grace sit down with James and Arlene Pellicane to talk about the practical habits that help marriages grow stronger over time. From learning how to receive each other’s influence and navigating disagreements with humility, to addressing tone, leadership, and even the importance of having fun together, this conversation offers honest insight and simple tools for couples who want more than just survival — they want connection.

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A Better Valentine

February 4, 2026 — CMR Staff

Valentine’s Day often carries more pressure than we realize—pressure to feel loved, seen, and celebrated. When expectations go unmet, it can leave us discouraged or disconnected. This reflection invites you to consider a steadier, deeper love—one that remains wide, long, high, and deep no matter your relationship status.

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