Best Brent and Janis Sharpe Podcasts (2025)

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The Power of Presence (Episode 90) 29:41

1d ago29:41

29:41

Brent and Janis look at the negative impact of our busy, disconnected culture and how with some simple things to focus on we can make a significant difference in the lives of those we encounter each day as well as our own fulfillment and peace. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/the-power-of-presence Help us reach more couple…

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The Benefits of Laughter (Episode 89) 29:38

16d ago29:38

29:38

We have all heard that laughter is the best medicine. Brent and Janis discuss the benefits of laughter not only on our physical and mental health, but also the benefits to our relationships and sense of connectedness with others. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/the-benefits-of-laughter Help us reach more couples! Donate at…

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Having Difficult Conversations (Episode 88) 23:24

30d ago23:24

23:24

Many people find themselves shying away from difficult conversations. Brent and Janis look at the negative impact on limited communication in important relationships. They also discuss the critical things to know in helping difficult conversations happen and how to ensure they are helpful in building and strengthening our relationships. View the tr…

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The 12 Steps for Everyone (Episode 87) 38:00

1M ago38:00

38:00

Brent and Janis look at the 12 steps that originated almost 100 years ago. While they are most known in the Alcoholics Anonymous tradition, Brent and Janis share how these very principles can inspire us to grow in all of our daily lives and relationships. Ian Cron, “The Fix” How the Twelve Steps Offer a Surprising Path of Transformation for the Wel…

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Lent: What is it? (Episode 86) 28:09

2M ago28:09

28:09

Brent and Janis discuss a long term practice in the church: Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter and how it can be enlightening and help develop important rhythms in our daily life. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/lent-what-is-it Help us reach more couples! Donate at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate. Your gift i…

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Spiritual Disciplines (Episode 85) 29:55

2M ago29:55

29:55

Brent and Janis continue their interview with Tracy Balzar, a former professor of spiritual formation and a spiritual director, about the role and impact of simple consistent practices in our daily life that can be life changing. Tracy Balzer is the author of Thin Places: An Evangelical Journey Into Celtic Christianity (Leafwood); A Listening Life …

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Thin Places with Tracy Balzar (Episode 84) 38:07

3M ago38:07

38:07

Brent and Janis interview Tracy Balzar, author of Thin Places, about times and places in our life where we have uniquely felt God’s presence. They discuss the role of our anticipation as key in experiencing these moments in life. Tracy Balzer is the author of Thin Places: An Evangelical Journey Into Celtic Christianity (Leafwood); A Listening Life …

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Transformation in the New Year (Episode 83) 34:12

3M ago34:12

34:12

Why does our best effort toward New’s Year’s resolutions often end up in the rear view mirror within 30-60 days and nothing really seems to change. Brent and Janis look at the difference between reformation of our life through our best efforts and allowing ourselves to be transformed from the inside out which allows for real, meaningful growth in o…

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What do you do when you don’t like your spouse (but love them)? (Episode 82) 38:57

4M ago38:57

38:57

You love your spouse, but do you like them? Any one can find moments in their life when they love their spouse, but are having trouble liking them! Having these happen briefly are a normal part of living with another human. But, if this persists, it is a sign that we need to take a closer look at our relationship and get some tools to help build a …

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Christmas Questions (Episode 81) 31:00

4M ago31:00

31:00

As we have just experienced the Christmas season, Brent and his son, Father Preston Sharpe, look at some of the questions people have about Christmas from the virgin birth, to Santa Claus and Christmas trees. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/christmas-questions Help us reach more couples! Donate at https://www.lifeandlovenu…

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The Importance of Celebration (Episode 80) 29:53

5M ago29:53

29:53

As we go through this Christmas season, which is more than just a day, Brent and his son, Father Preston Sharpe, share about how being purposeful in our celebrations can be healthy and life giving throughout the year. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/the-importance-of-celebration Help us reach more couples! Donate at https:…

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Tips for a Peaceful Christmas (Episode 79) 30:29

5M ago30:29

30:29

Brent and Janis discuss some simple strategies that can help us all have a more joyful and peaceful Christmas season. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/tips-for-a-peaceful-christmas Help us reach more couples! Donate at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate. Your gift is tax-deductible. The Life & Love Nuggets podcast wi…

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(Revisited) So You're Gonna Be with Family for the Holidays (Episode 78) 52:16

6M ago52:16

52:16

Brent & Janis revisit their very first podcast episode just in time for the holidays. We hope it helps you save your sanity this holiday season! This episode is packed with insights and tips on how to enjoy time with your extended family. This is one of Brent & Janis’ favorite topics of the year. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenugget…

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The Challenge of Suffering (Episode 77) 30:45

6M ago30:45

30:45

The number one reason reported that people say they don’t believe there is a God or if there is He couldn’t be loving is because of all the suffering in the world. Brent and Janis look at the reality of suffering we all will experience at times and the pathway forward to finding peace and hope in the midst of difficult circumstances. View the trans…

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The Importance of Sleep (Episode 76) 28:48

7M ago28:48

28:48

Studies say 1 out of 3 people have some disturbance in falling asleep or staying asleep. Brent and Janis look at why good sleep is so important for us, why it is challenging to get good sleep and ways that can help us all improve the quality of this essential of life: sleep. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/the-importance-o…

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The Imposter Syndrome (Episode 75) 22:05

7M ago22:05

22:05

In this episode Brent and Janis look at The Imposter Syndrome. Anxiety and some self-doubt is part of life. But feelings of shame, fear or perfectionism can cause you to have a disconnect between how others see you and how you see yourself. This results in the Imposter Syndrome. It is the belief that others view you as more capable and competent th…

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The Adventures of Travel (Episode 74) 32:07

8M ago32:07

32:07

Brent and Janis talk about the benefits and joy they have experienced over the years in their travels around the world. How it has been a blessing to their marriage and how it has expanded their recognition of the wonder of the uniqueness and yet sameness of the people they have encountered. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com…

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We don’t listen to ourselves - How People Mess Up Their Lives and How to Not Make the Same Mistakes: Part 6 (Episode 73) 31:21

8M ago31:21

31:21

Brent and Janis talk about the mistake people often make by not listening to themselves- their intuition, self-talk, their inner voice and possibly the voice of God. They discuss learning to pay attention to our inner world and finding the good and helpful values that lie within. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/we-dont-lis…

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How People Mess Up Their Lives and How to Not Make the Same Mistakes: Part Five - Not Listening (Episode 72) 20:33

8M ago20:33

20:33

Brent and Janis look at another way people mess up their lives by not really listening to their spouses, children and colleagues. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/not-listening. Help us reach more couples! Donate at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate. Your gift is tax-deductible. The Life & Love Nuggets podcast will …

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How People Mess Up Their Lives and How to Not Make the Same Mistakes: Part Four - Poor Boundaries (Episode 71) 29:51

9M ago29:51

29:51

Brent and Janis continue their series looking at the mistakes people make to mess up their lives by not setting good healthy boundaries in dealing with money, social relationships and work. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/poor-boundaries. Help us reach more couples! Donate at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate. Your…

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The Strength of Asking for Help (Episode 70) 25:27

9M ago25:27

25:27

Brent and Janis look at why we have a hard time being vulnerable and transparent and asking for help. They go on to share why it is so important and healthy to open up to others. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/the-strength-of-asking-for-help. Help us reach more couples! Donate at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate.…

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Peace in the Midst of the Storm (Episode 69) 26:18

10M ago26:18

26:18

In the midst of all the stress, conflict and unrest in the world Brent and Janis offer encouragement and ways you can find peace in the midst of your storms. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/peace-in-the-midst-of-the-storm Help us reach more couples! Donate at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate. Your gift is tax-dedu…

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Magical Thinking (Revisited • Episode 68) 28:23

10M ago28:23

28:23

We revisit this episode on Brent and Janis discussing how magical thinking in our culture impacts our lives and relationships. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/magical-thinking-revisited. Help us reach more couples! Donate at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate. Your gift is tax-deductible. The Life & Love Nuggets pod…

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Sabbath Rest (Episode 67) 39:53

11M ago39:53

39:53

We join Brent speaking at their local church in Tulsa about the amazing reality that the more we understand how our brains work, the more it makes sense why God would have encouraged certain rhythms in our life to keep us healthy. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/sabbath-rest. Help us reach more couples! Donate at https://w…

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How People Mess Up Their Lives and How to Not Make the Same Mistakes: Part Three • Marital Neglect cont’d (Episode 66) 26:32

11M ago26:32

26:32

View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/how-people-mess-up-their-lives-and-how-to-not-make-the-same-mistakes-part-three. Help us reach more couples! Donate at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate. Your gift is tax-deductible. The Life & Love Nuggets podcast will help you learn valuable insights into relationships, life, and l…

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How People Mess Up Their Lives and How to Not Make the Same Mistakes: Part Two – Marital Neglect 28:32

12M ago28:32

28:32

Brent and Janis continue their series on the mistakes people make in their lives and how to not make the same mistakes. They cover mistakes or mistaken beliefs people have: · Don’t think marriage takes work. · Talk to each other in ways and with words they would never use with anyone else. · Don’t give enough time to the relationship -other things …

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How People Mess Up Their Lives and How to Not Make the Same Mistakes (Part One - Episode 64) 33:31

1y ago33:31

33:31

LLN #64 This week Brent and Janis are starting a new series entitled: How People Mess Up Their Lives and How to Not Make the Same Mistakes. This episode (part one) is on comparison: the natural tendency to compare ourselves that can cause us to not be content with our own lives. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/how-people-m…

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Procrastination (Episode 63) 31:04

1y ago31:04

31:04

Brent and Janis look at why do we procrastinate about important things in our life sometimes and what are strategies to minimize the negative effects in our life and relationships. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/procrastination Help us reach more couples! Donate at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate. Your gift is t…

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Safe and Wise People: Safe People Part 2 (Episode 62) 26:06

1y ago26:06

26:06

Brent and Janis continue their discussion of Safe people and look at the characteristics of people who are both safe and wise. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/safe-and-wise-people Help us reach more couples! Donate at ⁠https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate⁠. Your gift is tax-deductible. The Life & Love Nuggets podcast …

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Safe People (Episode 61) 33:16

1y ago33:16

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Brent and Janis discuss why we need safe people, how to identify safe people and how to become safe people. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/safe-people Help us reach more couples! Donate at ⁠https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate⁠. Your gift is tax-deductible. The Life & Love Nuggets podcast will help you learn valuable…

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Accepting Your Parents - Parents and Their Adult Children (And Adult Children and their Adult Parents) - Part 4 (Episode 60) 32:58

1y ago32:58

32:58

Most of us idolize our parents when we are small and grow up to find out that they are humans too. Accepting them as humans helps us accept ourselves and our own weaknesses. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/accepting-your-parents. Help us reach more couples! Donate at ⁠https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate⁠. Your gift i…

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How to have a Good Relationship with your Adult Children - Parents and Their Adult Children (And Adult Children and their Adult Parents) - Part 3 (Episode 59) 32:44

1y ago32:44

32:44

Brent and Janis share the do’s and don’ts of interacting with your adult children. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/how-to-have-a-good-relationship-with-your-adult-children The Life & Love Nuggets podcast will help you learn valuable insights into relationships, life, and love. Brent and Janis have been empowering couples t…

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How Cultural Events Impact Us as Individuals and Our Parenting Style | Parents and Their Adult Children and Adult Children and Their Adult Parents (Part 2 • Episode 58) 36:54

1y ago36:54

36:54

Brent and Janis continue their series exploring the complexities of parents adapting to their role change with their adult children from parent to friend. In each episode they will explore a different angle of this relationship from the side of the parent and the side of the adult child. And they will help encourage both sides to communicate, estab…

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Parents and Their Adult Children (and Adult Children and Their Adult Parents) (Part One - Episode 57) 32:51

1+ y ago32:51

32:51

Brent and Janis begin their series exploring the complexities of parents adapting to their role change with their adult children from parent to friend. In each episode they will explore a different angle of this relationship from the side of the parent and the side of the adult child. And, they will help encourage both sides to communicate, establi…

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Where is God when things don’t make sense? (Part 2 • Episode 56) 29:26

1+ y ago29:26

29:26

Brent and his son Preston, pastor of Sacrament Church in Nashville, Tennessee, continue their discussion on the questions people have in the middle of difficult circumstances and the struggles we have in understanding where God is in the midst of suffering. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/where-is-god-when-things-dont-make…

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Where Is God When Things Don’t Make Sense? (Part 1 • Episode 55) 28:12

1+ y ago28:12

28:12

Brent and his son Preston, pastor of Sacrament Church in Nashville, Tennessee, discuss the questions people have in the middle of difficult circumstances and the struggles we have in understanding where God is in the midst of suffering. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/where-is-god-when-things-dont-make-sense-part-1-episode…

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Transformation (Episode 54) 23:43

1+ y ago23:43

23:43

Developing good self awareness to help you recognize areas in your personality that need growth and healthy habits to help you grow and thrive! View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/transformation-episode-54 Help us reach more couples! Donate at ⁠https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate⁠. Your gift is tax-deductible. The Life &…

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The Power of Awe (Episode 53) 33:53

1+ y ago33:53

33:53

How discovering “awe” in your daily life can increase joy, life satisfaction and enhance relationships. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/the-power-of-awe-revisited Help us reach more couples! Donate at ⁠https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate⁠. Your gift is tax-deductible. The Life & Love Nuggets podcast will help you lea…

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Revisited: The Inner Critic (Episode 52) 33:30

1+ y ago33:30

33:30

Brent and Janis Sharpe, licensed therapists, give insights on talking back to negative thinking that keeps us from flourishing in life. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/revisited-the-inner-critic Help us reach more couples! Donate at ⁠https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate⁠. Your gift is tax-deductible. The Life & Love N…

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Revisited: Are forgiveness and trust the same? (Episode 51) 40:08

1+ y ago40:08

40:08

Brent and Janis talk about how we can forgive hurts from the past and find freedom in our life even if those that hurt us don’t change and how that process is very different than trusting someone. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/revisited-are-forgiveness-and-trust-the-same Help us reach more couples! Donate at ⁠https://www…

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Revisited: The 90:10 Lie - How to Avoid the Negativity Bias (Episode 50) 29:52

1+ y ago29:52

29:52

Brent and Janis discuss how to be mindful of our natural human negative bias and how our focus determines our attitude toward anything in life. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/revisited-the-9010-lie. Help us reach more couples! Donate at ⁠https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate⁠. Your gift is tax-deductible. The Life & L…

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Lighten Up (Episode 49) 31:09

1+ y ago31:09

31:09

Brent and Janis talk about practical ways to offset the heaviness of our modern world. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/lighten-up Help us reach more couples! Donate at ⁠https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate⁠. Your gift is tax-deductible. The Life & Love Nuggets podcast will help you learn valuable insights into relatio…

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(Revisited) So You're Gonna Be With Family for the Holidays (Episode 48) 51:48

1+ y ago51:48

51:48

Brent & Janis revisit their very first podcast episode just in time for the holidays. We hope it helps you save your sanity this holiday season! This episode is packed with insights and tips on how to enjoy time with your extended family. This is one of Brent & Janis’ favorite topics of the year. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenugget…

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The Grief of Pregnancy Loss • Part 2 (Episode 47) 28:27

1+ y ago28:27

28:27

Continuing the discussion of pregnancy loss and grief, Janis shares some practical ways to help someone in your life who has experienced this type of loss. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/the-grief-of-pregnancy-loss-part-two Help us reach more couples! Donate at ⁠https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate⁠. Your gift is tax…

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The Grief of Pregnancy Loss • Part 1 (Episode 46) 21:49

1+ y ago21:49

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In this episode, Janis shares the complicated painful grief of all types of pregnancy loss. Sharing her own experience and years of working with other women, she offers encouragement that can be helpful as you process the loss and the very normal responses of questioning yourself, others, and God in the midst of inexplicable loss. View the transcri…

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The Art of Decision Making (Episode 45) 33:42

1+ y ago33:42

33:42

Brent and Janis discuss how easy it is to get into decision overload in our daily lives. They look at ways to minimize the stress of too many decisions and then explain a very helpful tool to use when we need to make really important decisions. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/the-art-of-decision-making Help us reach more c…

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Phubbing • Our Phones and Our Lives: Part 2 (Episode 44) 31:31

1+ y ago31:31

31:31

Our phones are extremely helpful, but the “over use “of our phones or ignoring others because we are on our phone has become a real problem that effects our relationship and our mental health. Listen to see if you are guilty of “phubbing” or if you are addicted to your phone and ways to make healthy changes to your phone use. View the transcript at…

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Our Phones and Our Lives (Part 1) • Episode 43 35:08

1+ y ago35:08

35:08

Phones have changed our lives and so has the etiquette for using a phone. We’ve all been irritated with someone walking around in public talking on their phone with the speaker on. Brent and Janis share tips that are considerate ways to use your phone, or how not to be irritating on your phone! View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.…

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The Nuts And Bolts Of Managing Money • Money: Part 2 (Episode 42) 34:36

1+ y ago34:36

34:36

Brent and Janis look at practical ways to manage money that can help a couple meet their joint financial goals and aspirations. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/the-nuts-and-bolts-of-managing-money-money-part-two Help us reach more couples! Donate at ⁠https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate⁠. Your gift is tax-deductible. …

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How To Not Fight About Money In Marriage • Money: Part 1 (Episode 41) 29:56

1+ y ago29:56

29:56

Brent and Janis discuss insightful perspectives on managing money in marriage that can help a couple collaborate well and eliminate financial conflict. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/how-to-not-fight-about-money-in-marriage-money-part-one Help us reach more couples! Donate at ⁠https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate⁠. Y…

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