You know your spouse's love language, and you try to use it. So why is their love tank always running on empty?

This week, we're expanding the classic framework to include personality nuances, seasonal shifts, overdoing it (yes, that's possible!), and love tank "leaks." Plus, you'll learn why gifts aren't always about money and why physical touch isn't always about sex.

Join us for a conversation about moving past formulas and becoming a better student of the one you love.

Guests: Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott

Follow-up Resources:

Listen to Dr. Gary Chapman talk about the Five Love Languages on Java #592 The Love Language that Matters Most.

Take the free relationship assessment at myheartchart.com

The Five Love Languages Premium Assessment

The Love Language That Matters Most by Dr. Gary Chapman, Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott

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Maybe you're already living together.
Maybe this topic feels uncomfortable.
Maybe you've never questioned it before.

This week, Juli unpacks what God says about living together before marriage, what (secular) research is telling us, and how covenant—not convenience—creates lasting security.

Co-hosts: Hannah Nitz & Joe Caruso

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Follow-Up Resources:

Preorder 25 Questions You're Afraid to Ask About Sex, Love, and Intimacy by Dr. Juli Slattery

Q&A: Is God okay with me having sex with someone I love even if we're not married?

Q&A: What is the difference between sexual integrity and purity?

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Follow Joe Caruso at @joecaruso06

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Men get a lot of mixed messages about masculinity. Some say it's toxic. Others say it doesn't really matter anymore. It's no surprise guys are left wondering, "What does it even mean to be a good man?"

This week, Juli sits down with Brant Hansen, author of The Men We Need, to get honest about the struggles men face and why true strength looks very different from the stereotypes we're used to. This conversation is an invitation to see manhood not as a problem to fix, but as a calling worth stepping into.

Guest: Brant Hansen

What did you think about this conversation? Let us know in a rating and review.

Follow-up Resources:

The Men We Need:God's Purpose for the Manly Man, the Avid Indoorsman, or Any Man Willing to Show Up by Brant Hansen

Blog: 3 Reasons Women Tend To Take Over in Marriage by Dr. Juli Slattery

Blog: 7 Ways We Unknowingly Sabotage Intimacy in Our Marriages by Dr. Juli Slattery

Blog: Resign As Boss: How To Help Your Husband Lead by Dr. Juli Slattery

Video: Q&A: How Can I Help My Husband Grow Up and Take Responsibility?

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