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🎙️ What if the key to restoring your marriage starts with restoring YOU?

In this compelling episode of God-Sized Stories, I sit down with Dr. Bob Paul, licensed counselor, Vice President of Focus on the Family’s Marriage Institute, and co-author of the life-changing book Empowered to Love.

We talk candidly about how emotional wounds, unmet needs, and unhealed pain can silently erode even the strongest relationships—and how healing begins when we allow God to restore our individual hearts. Dr. Paul’s insights from the world-renowned Hope Restored Marriage Intensives offer powerful encouragement for couples facing disconnection, betrayal, or burnout.

💬 In this episode:
• Why most fights aren’t about what you think
• How self-care is not selfish—it’s biblical
• Practical steps to rekindle emotional safety
• What to do when you feel stuck in your marriage

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We’re giving away a copy of Empowered to Love: Discovering Your God-Given Power to Create a Marriage You Both Love by Dr. Bob Paul and Dr. Tara LaLonde!

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📝 ALSO—Don’t miss my latest Atlanta Journal-Constitution column:
"Empowered to Love—and Whole Enough to Give It"

Discover why biblical self-care isn’t just allowed—it’s essential to love others well.
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In this powerful episode of God Sized Stories, I have the honor of welcoming Naomi R. Nussbaum, Executive Director of One Family Fund, an incredible organization devoted to supporting victims of terror and their families in Israel.

We dive deep into the personal and national heartbreaks experienced in the region—especially in light of recent events—and explore the unshakable resilience and hope that shape the Israeli people. Naomi shares not only her own story and connection to her Jewish heritage, but also the inspiring origins of One Family Fund and how their vital work has impacted countless lives over the past two decades.

You’ll hear details about the emotional, financial, and legal support they provide—all grounded in compassion and unity, caring for victims of all faiths. Naomi gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how One Family Fund mobilizes immediately after tragedy strikes, and how their healing programs help families long after the headlines fade.

This conversation is a heartfelt reminder that supporting Israel and standing against terror is a commitment to preserving humanity, faith, and hope—regardless of your background. We also talk about the importance of getting news from reliable sources, and the true spirit of coexistence and community in Israel so often overlooked in mainstream media.

If your heart is moved and you want to help, please check the link below for ways to support One Family Fund—you can donate, adopt a family, or send a child to camp this summer: onefamilyfundus.org

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In today’s powerful episode, I sit down with filmmakers Joseph Stam and David Alford, the creative minds behind the new faith-based film, Searching for the Elephant.

What happens when a homeschooled teen with a passion for storytelling joins forces with a seasoned theater director whose heart beats for redemption? You get a dynamic duo, a God-ordained partnership—and a story that just might change your life.

🎬 Searching for the Elephant tackles addiction, broken family dynamics, and the deep need for grace. It follows Jason Bowden, a young man spiraling in addiction, who is sent to live with his estranged grandfather—a solitary Vietnam veteran. Together, they uncover buried pain, rediscover faith, and find a path to healing.

💬 In this conversation, Joseph and David share:

• How God led them into filmmaking
• Why faith-based films must go beyond clichés
• The power of multi-generational storytelling
• Behind-the-scenes moments from filming in Virginia
• How God uses brokenness to write redemptive stories

This episode is for creatives, storytellers, ministry leaders—and anyone who loves seeing how God can take ashes and turn them into beauty.

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