Those of us who have been married for more than a few years understand that while marriage is wonderful it can also be frustrating, lonely, and, at times, HARD - but it doesn’t have to be hard all the time! Today, Jim welcomes back author and speaker Arlene Pellicane to discuss her brand new book, Making Marriage Easier. Jim and Arlene unpack the 4 key decisions you can make within your marriage to clarify your values and create a clear path forward - helping you and your spouse remember that you can love AND like one another - after all, that’s how this all started, right? Get back to the beautiful basics of marriage and rediscover the serious fun you can have on this journey.

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Refresh Your Marriage Conference, March 14, 2025: https://my.thecrossing.com/registration?registrationinstanceid=213

Arlene Pellicane:

Arlene’s Website: https://arlenepellicane.com/

Parents Rising Conference, Sept 6, 2025: https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/conference

Making Marriage Easier Website: https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/makingmarriageeasier

The Happy Home Podcast: https://shorturl.at/ESpPG

Contact Arlene: speaking@arlenepellicane.com

Books:

Making Marriage Easier: https://a.co/d/i6XWVBB

Parents Rising: https://a.co/d/ilCwXHm

31 Days to a Happy Husband: https://a.co/d/bgfxgvy

All Books by Arlene Pellicane: https://shorturl.at/Af2p5

Order Jim’s New Book:

A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: https://homeword.com/product/students-guide-to-sexual-integrity-gods-plan-for-sex-and-your-body/

Jim's Takeaways

These 4 “decisions” are taken from Arlene’s new book, Making Marriage Easier:

1. Play by the Rules
2. Give Thanks Every Day
3. Serve Your Spouse
4. Take Fun Seriously

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Husbands, are you aware that your wife has unique sexual needs? Wives, do you recognize that your husband does too? And married couples—are you even talking about it? According to today’s guests, Dr. Gary and Barbie Rosberg, many couples don’t. But open communication and understanding each other’s needs are essential for a satisfying sex life and a thriving marriage. Join Jim as he explores the distinct sexual needs of men and women, drawn from the Rosbergs’ book, The Five Sex Needs of Men and Women. This candid and insightful discussion goes beyond the bedroom, addressing the everyday connections that build up to the intimate act God designed for marriage.

The Rosbergs are executive life and marriage coaches, award-winning authors, and beloved international marriage conference speakers. Make sure to subscribe to their brand new podcast The Rosbergs: Your Marriage Coaches, where Dr. Gary and Barbie equip and encourage listeners that the “more” they’re longing for in their marriage isn’t out of reach.

HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/

HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword

Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

HomeWord Voice Line: 949-485-3905

Send HomeWord a question: info@homeword.com

The Rosbergs Website: https://www.americasfamilycoaches.com/

The Rosberg Group: https://www.rosberggroup.com/

The Rosbergs Resources: https://gary-rosberg-kqts.squarespace.com/store

The Rosbergs: Your Marriage Coaches Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rosbergs-your-marriage-coaches/id1775332105

Books:

The Five Sex Needs of Men and Women: https://a.co/d/d4GLd28

The Five Love Needs of Men and Women: https://a.co/d/3JaSy08

A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: https://homeword.com/product/students-guide-to-sexual-integrity-gods-plan-for-sex-and-your-body/

For Women Only: What You Need to Know About the Inner Lives of Men: https://a.co/d/gcx9DbT

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Jim Burns founded HomeWord in 1985, and we are constantly amazed at what God has done since then! As each new generation begins their parenting journey, we strive to meet their needs - and boy, some of their needs are very different from when we began 40 years ago. With the rise of technology, questions around gender ideology, and the decline of faith-focused homes, how are we adapting? Today, Jim welcomes Marcus Preciado, the new president of HomeWord, to discuss where he believes God is leading the ministry. With sincerity, enthusiasm, and hope, Marcus and Jim share fresh initiatives being implemented at HomeWord and express their joyful anticipation for the future.

HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/

HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword

Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

HomeWord Voice Line: 949-485-3905

Send HomeWord a question: info@homeword.com

Meet Marcus Preciado, New President of HomeWord: https://homeword.com/about/marcus-preciado/

Books:

A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: https://homeword.com/product/students-guide-to-sexual-integrity-gods-plan-for-sex-and-your-body/

Doing Life With Your Adult Children: https://homeword.com/product/dlwac-book/

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