A little trouble opening the show today, but after the stumble Mark and Debbie get going with a humorous article about a women that shames her husband publicly for cheating. This did turn out to be a hoax, but it is a great idea for a butt-kicking wife!

On the show today Mark discusses quote: “meanful swines stricken with teachful hearts.” Seriously, you need to listen to this one…..

Mark and Debbie talk about how to deal with sexual dysfunction in a marriage and grounds for annulment.  Someone e-mails asking about judgement, and wanting to keep a woman away from her son. A woman e-mails the show about her ex-boyfriend and what to do now that she is pregnant.

Mark explains the rule of actually liking someone when you date them. Debbie brings an e-mail to the show from a wife, whose husband has confessed that he has feelings for an old flame.

A comment to show from a man whose wife use to tell him to ‘go take care of himself,’ but now shares the ‘gift of sex’ with him whenever he wants it. A wife e-mails about a her husband not having sex with her, and Mark reads an interesting article from Focus Press about dating and marriage.

Mark and Debbie open the show with an interesting article about Christian couples staying faithful online, and the benefits of having joint e-mail and Facebook accounts.

Mark and Debbie get to an e-mail on the show dealing with disciple and developing consequences for children.  Debbie brings an e-mail to the show from a wife that has been struggling in her marriage for 20 years and Mark explains the importance of making the choice to be happy in life.

Another e-mail comes to the show from a husband who has been married for 13 months and is very unhappy with his ‘emotional’ wife.

Mark and Debbie talk about trust and the effects of porn, and how to deal with the ‘nice guy’ that can’t say no to his ex-girlfriend. Several concerned wives e-mail about premature ejectulation, and how to deal with a man that is horrible father to your children. A man wants Mark to hammer him for lying to his wife about quitting smoking.

Mark and Debbie talk about being playful when you want your spouse to do something, and the danger in spending time with another man while your husband is in prison. Mark also touches on personality traits and understanding what makes you tick.

They open the e-mail bag and discuss how to deal with temptation while struggling in your own marriage, and the problems masturbation can cause in relationships. Mark advises a woman to serisouly communicate her sexual needs to her husband.

Mark and Debbie address an e-mail dealing with religious differences, and wanting to change religions. A listener shares a ‘fact’ with us about losing weight. The 2 also talk about the power of separation before divorce, and why talking to your kids about sex is important.

Mark and Debbie get to e-mails on the show; what to do when you’ve lost all hope in your marriage, a wife is concerned about her husbands behavior, and what to do with a spouse that won’t argue. Debbie and Mark also talk about being the ‘initiator’ in the relationship.

Thank you to Jessica for putting together this wonderful Lewis and Clark photo!

A man has ended his relationship with his family, because they will not accept his new wife. Mark and Debbie talk about respecting family and your parents. The 2 also discuss ‘other’ ways of meeting the sexual needs of your spouse.

Mark and Debbie open the show with a Parade magazine article, Marriage is Good for the Brain

Mark and Debbie move on to talk about a husband that stopped having sex with his wife 3 years ago, and a woman that says God told her she can divorce her husband because he’s not a true Christian. Another e-mail is brought to the show about divorcing over a cat!

Debbie brings an e-mail to the show from a  wife who contracted a life-long STD while having an affair and wants to know how to(or if) tell her abusive husband.

On the show the 2 talk about having friends of the opposite sex, and dating someone your parents don’t approve of. A 23 year-old going through a divorce is looking for dating advice. A woman is looking for advice on how to to respect her husband.

Mark and Debbie get to an comment made by a listener about with-holding sex. A follow-up e-mail provides the excuses a husband is using to deny his wife sex. A man e-mails the show, asking if there is a way to justify divorce even though there was no physical affiar.

A man e-mails about his Flag Page and the trouble he and his wife are having. Someone e-mail with a question regarding, Brenda Emperor of the Universe. Mark and Debbie tackle an e-mail from a woman stricken with guilt for falling into temptation before marriage.

Mark and Debbie open the show today with a news story out of Wisconsin about 4 women that tied up a married man that was having sex with all 4, including his wife.

Debbie brings an interesting e-mail to the show from a wife that is disgusted with her husband now that he has gained weight,  another wife asks about Mark’s home study and having to ask a man twice to do everything and a woman who is engaged e-mails the show about her future husband’s financial issues.

Now, time for the sex questions! E-mails cover masturbation, orgasms, and pre-mature ejaculation.

The 2 get to an e-mail from a woman that is worried about having sex with her husband, because it feels good. Mark advises a wife to kick her cheating husband out, and addresses a complicated e-mail about an adulterous wife with a lying problem. A woman e-mails the show seeking some ‘romance’ from her husband, but she doesn’t realize that she maybe the one turning him off.

Debbie and Mark get to an e-mail from a wife that is struggling in her sex-less marriage. The 2 also talk about how to respect your spouse, and what to do in a marriage that is separated by an ocean.

Mark and Debbie get to follow-up e-mails on the show dealing with one-sided stories, ‘the other woman,’ and the importance of really letting things go. A husband e-mails the show about his sex-life.  Another husband e-mails about his stay at home-wife that is not happy.

On todays show Mark and Debbie discuss praying for wisdom from God to get what you want, how a marriage can succeed despite very different personality traits, and how one spouse’s refusal to have sex is grounds for seperation.

Mark gives advice on raising a feminized son, and dealing with financial trouble within the marriage. A man sends an e-mail with questions about the biblical hierarchy in a new blended family. A woman e-mails the show about her mother-n-law who tried to hit her.

The 2 talk about a husband whose best friend is a beautiful woman that he ‘use‘ to have feelings for. they also talk about the importance of meeting your spouses sexual needs. A caller asks Mark about ‘rewarding’ her husband and whether or not it has to be done everytime he does something good.

Debbie brings an e-mail to the show sharing a woman’s story that is so hard to believe it doesn’t seem real. The 2 move on to talk about sexual immorality, videos games, and medical marijuana in marriage.

Mark and Debbie talk about blended families, a cheating husband whose 5 yr. old daughter adores him, and a spouse that is struggling with substance abuse. A man e-mails the show with concerns about his friends behavior.

A wife found porn on the computer 5 months ago but she hasn’t mentioned it to him yet.

The two get to e-mails discussing the different levels of spirituality, and how to encourage your spouse to become a stronger Christian. Debbie brings e-mails to the show looking for help with a sexless marriage, and dating men that claim to be Christian.

Mark talks about parenting and bonding with your children. Debbie brings an e-mail to the show from a woman, whose husband is watching porn to ‘learn things.’ Mark tackles what happens after the affair is revealed and confessing your sins to your spouse.

The 2 move on to talk about what really makes a successful marriage and how to get your teens to make good choices. Debbie brings an e-mail to show from a wife that is struggling to get her husband’s attention and he has now stopped having sex with her.

Another e-mail comes in from a young man that wants to wait until he doesn’t have ‘financial issues’ to get married.

Mark and Debbie open the show with an interesting article revealing the reasons men give for having an affair.

Debbie brings an e-mail to the show from a husband that is having a really hard time with his ‘mean’ wife, who won’t have sex with him but is having online sex. Mark provides harsh advice for this man and outlines clear deal-breakers for newlyweds.

Mark addresses an e-mail from a wife who wants her husband to spend less time with his kids and more time with her.

We follow up on the ‘Brenda-Emperor of the Universe Rules.’ She provide a follow-up, as well as her husband! The 2 move on to talk about a women that is interested in a man 20 years younger, and doesn’t have the blessing of her son or her pastor. A young man calls the show asking about spiritual maturity and pursuing picky Christian women.

A listener sends us an e-mail update about her experience of taking Mark’s advice to her pastor and elders in her church and their response. Debbie talks about her past and how she became a strong woman. An e-mail was forward to the show from a wife, that was sent by her husband complaining about the new ‘Brenda-rules.’

The 2 talk about how adversity helps build a wonderful marriage; going behind your spouses back to see if they are cheating; and how to deal with a mental ill spouse. Debbie brings a financial question to the table about a wife that cant get her husbands spending habits under control.

Mark plays a hilarious song at the end of the show that you have to hear!

A fascinating article to start the show today, Contraceptive pill has made women less attracted to masculine men… and more interested in ‘boyish’ looks.

A divorced woman shares her story of having an affair and the permanent destruction it has caused in her life. Six hours of computer games a night is driving one married couple apart and another wife e-mails about the unbelievable number of affairs her husband has had with men and her struggle with forgiveness.

The topic of reading e-mails during dating is discussed again, from both sides. Debbie brings an e-mail to the show from an insecure wife that wants to inflict pain on her husband’s ex-wife. Mark expands on asking for forgiveness and being kind when you just dont want too.

Mark and Debbie move on to talk about the difference sharing your marriage problems with friends can make. A wife is so fed up with her misbehaving husband that she writes a letter to him ‘drawing the line in the sand.’ Mark and Debbie get to an e-mail from a young single woman that hacked into her boyfriends e-mail and discovered he is gay.

Mark and Debbie open the show with an article by Michele Weiner Davis that explains how infidelity is carefully planned and never ‘just happens.’ Mark and Debbie expand on how to recover from an affair.

A women e-mails the show expressing her frustration with always having to initiate sex with her husband. Mark explains why being the ‘initiator’ in a marriage shouldn’t cause frustration.

A husband e-mails the show about his wife that did a ‘180′ after the wedding. Mark makes a recommendation for their marriage after learning more about the woman’s behavior.  A caller joins the show seeking further advice from Mark on how to deal with his failing marriage.

A woman wants to know if she should come clean to her husband about having an affair. Mark explains the difference between men and women’s behavior and the influence peer pressure can have. A husband e-mails the show about his wife that has kicked him out, while she spent the summer spending time and money on another man because its the ‘Chrisitan thing’ to do.

E-mails are discussed on the show; starting with one from a wife that is miserable in her marriage but has not attended church in years, another from a Christian woman that divorced due to infidelity and wants to know if it is okay to marry again.

A frustrated wife e-mail about her unattentive husband, and a caller wants to know what to do as a consequence to for a spouse that doesn’t care about a clean house, dinner, etc.

A caller joins the show asking how to pray when you are single. Mark and Debbie talk about personality differences and a husband who has had several affairs and now wants a divorce because his wife ‘deserves better.’ Debbie also brings an e-mail to the show from a wife whose husband is very disrespectful but she is hesitant to stand up to him because she wants to act as Jesus would.

Mark and Debbie move on to talk about a husband that stopped having sex with his wife 3 years ago, and a woman that says God told her she can divorce her husband because he’s not a true Christian. Another e-mail is brought to the show about divorcing over a cat!

Debbie brings an e-mail to the show from a  wife who contracted a life-long STD while having an affair and wants to know how to(or if) tell her abusive husband.

Mark and Debbie get to an e-mail from a mom that is worried about her teenage daughter abandoning the Christian values she has worked to instill. Debbie brings an e-mail to the show from a non-Christian that is living with her Christian boyfriend and worried that their previous behavior with cause problems when they marry. Another dating e-mail is addressed dealing with commitment.

Mark and Debbie talk about a couple that is struggling to understand each other because of their different personality traits and whether or not getting a vasectomy is a sin.

Debbie brings an e-mail to the show from a newlywed that is worried about money, and Mark encourages her to hang on and explains the stages of success in life. Mark and Debbie also get to e-mail dealing with adultery, reconciling, and an attraction to an older divorced man.

Mark and Debbie open the show with a study pointing out the strong influence a male role model has in a child’s life.

A woman e-mails the show who has been in marriage counseling for over a year and has been experiencing physical abuse in her marriage, she has moved out and now wants a divorce, while her husband wants to work things out.

A man shares his frustration with his wife who won’t stop talking, a women has discovered that her husband has been stealing from his employer, and a man who justifies masturbating because his wife is not interested in having sex more than twice a month.

The 2 move on to talk about masturbation in a marriage, forgiving sin and why dating a married man is never a good idea.

Struggling with pornography or a sexual addiction? Click here to view and print scriptures that Mark recommends for men and woman struggling in this area.

A caller joins the show with a great story about his butt-kicking wife and how she changed his behavior!

E-mails are discussed on the show; one from a wife whose husband wakes her up during the night for sex, a husband who is ‘offended’ by his wife and her family, and a young Christian with a porn addiction.

Debbie brings a very encouraging e-mail to the show about a divorced couple that is in the process of reconciling. Mark and Debbie move on to e-mails about the importance of dealing with your marriage problems openly, and a girl that is concerned about the recent changes in her boyfriends behavior. Mark decides she wants to sell “crap hats.”

Debbie address a follow up e-mail from a wife who past sexual abuse is effecting her sexual relationship with her husband.

Finally, a few people in the academic world agree with Mark Gungor! Debbie and Mark discuss an article published in The Washington Post, to check it out yourself click here.

A lively show today from Florida, Mark addresses e-mails regarding conditions and consequences in marriage, what happens when we deceive ourselves to justify bad behavior, the power of prayer to save a struggling marriage, and rekindling your relationship with an ex-husband or wife.

On today’s show Mark discusses the evolution of the Promise Keepers group–including letting women attend, doing the right things for a L-O-N-G time and not giving up, the difference in how men and women view change in their spouses, what “climbing the palm tree” means, the appropriate age for kids to start dating, deciding that your mate is “the one for you”,  the difference between committing and contributing to your marriage, and dealing with perfectionist tendencies.

Mark and Debbie get to a follow-up e-mail about a 2-year seperation, and why women need to act quickly to correct bad behavior. Mark advises a husband whose wife’s physical condition prevents them from having sex and is wondering how to fulfill his needs. Mark reminds people that in marriage, a husband and wife will re-visit the same issues over and over. Basically, poop happens.

Mark and Debbie get to an e-mail on the show dealing with disciple and developing consequences for children.  Debbie brings an e-mail to the show from a wife that has been struggling in her marriage for 20 years and Mark explains the importance of making the choice to be happy in life.

Another e-mail comes to the show from a husband who has been married for 13 months and is very unhappy with his ‘emotional’ wife.

Mark and Debbie open the show with the fascinating article out the Daily Mail, Give us this daily bread… Catholic Church issues prayer for faithful to say before sex.  Mark recommends this prayer to all, not just Catholics.

Debbie moves on to read an e-mail from a wife who’s husband wants her to work on her size 6 body. Mark and Debbie talk about a wife whose husband is talking to another woman, and address a few e-mails from single people seeking advice.

Here is Mark on the beach in Hawaii. What is wrong with this picture?

A husband e-mails the show trying to find the right way to deal with his wife. The show continues with questions about birth control and a biblical conviction to start a family. Mark addresses an e-mail from a wife who is trying to get her husband to beat his porn addiction and another e-mail from a wife whose husband is disconnected and is uninterested in their marriage.

To end the show Mark and Debbie, get to an e-mail from a wife who doesn’t know what to do with her overly critical husband.

Mark and Debbie open the show today with a lively discussion about a new health booklet released in the UK that promotes sex as fun for teens, and the benefits of having an ‘orgasm a day.’

Mark and Debbie get to e-mails and start with one regarding what type of boundaries you can place on your spouse when it comes to dealing with people from the past.  They move on to discuss leadership roles in a marriage when there is a strong willed woman and a disconnected man.

At the end of the show Mark and Debbie get to an e-mail about a marriage in huge trouble, dealing with adultery, lying, drinking, and porn.

Mark anaylzes the results of a couple’s Flag Page and why she is getting so upset with her husband.  The show continues with e-mails about messy men, and how to get women to mature.

On the show today Mark discusses quote: “meanful swines stricken with teachful hearts.” Seriously, you need to listen to this one…..

Mark and Debbie get to e-mails on the show looking for advice on how to keep a man from cheating, why woman have to be accountability partners, and what to do when a young Christian wants to marry his girlfriend but his Dad says no.

Debbie brings a very very complicated e-mail  to the show from a wife, who had an affair, and is now pregnant.  Another e-mail is brought to the show about financial fears and one man’s worry that is wife might not be happy in their marriage. Mark addresses a question about one preacher’s interpretation of God’s word and if its really biblical.

Mark and Debbie move on to talk about sex toys, dealing with a husband that has female friends, and the importance of getting a mentor couple in your life.

The 2 move on to talk about why butt-kicking women don’t always give strong advice to other women, and the importance of knowing that God is with you through all your tough-times. Mark and Debbie talk about ‘bringing’ things into the bedroom, and the importance of respecting your spouses boundaries.

Mark shares his opinion on ‘pre-nuptial’ agreements, and how to deal with a wife that is sexually unfaithful.

Mark gives advice to a 17 year old girl that is concerned about getting guys attention. Debbie brings an e-mail to the show discussing cultural differences and Mark shares a personal story.

Mark also recommends an article to a woman that is struggling with her husband, Those Aren’t Fighting Words, Dear.

A caller joins the show explaining his frustration as a single man and explains the trouble he is having with his church. Mark and Debbie get to emails on the show dealing with lust and nagging. Then, we get to a follow up e-mail from a wife whose husband is still hanging out with friends that she can’t stand.

A husband e-mails the show who is struggling with his nagging, yelling wife and has been told by professionals that the 2 need to divorce for the sake of the kids. Mark also addresses the difference between an emotional affair and a physical affair, and how to deal with a spouse that has violated one of their children.

Debbie brings an e-mail to the show from a man that wants to hang out with his friends, but his wife can’t stand his friend. Another e-mail from a man confronts Mark about always making men look horrible. The man wonders why he and his wife always fight about the same things.

A pastor’s wife e-mails the show looking for direction on how to advise couples in her church dealing with adultery, anger issues and an affiar that happened within the church.

Mark answers several questions about masturbation and Debbie provides advice to a woman who is struggling with forgiveness after having an abortion. The two also cover how to learn from other people’s past, dealing with anger issues in a marriage and the type of consequences you need set up when your spouse is recovering from an addiction.

A caller joins the show and explains his struggle with sharing his feelings with his wife because of his painful past. Mark and Debbie get to an e-mail about a ‘Christian mother’ who is ” not going to lie to herself about her teen daughter having sex.” Another woman is looking for help on how to forgive her husband after discovering his porn addiction. A caller asks Mark for his definition of infidelity.

Mark and Debbie move onto e-mails and get to one that deals with hurt and owning up to the things you have done wrong in your marriage and the harm in blaming the innocent spouse. Another e-mail is read from a wife whose husband wakes her up in the middle of the night, every night, for sex and apparently gave her 2 STDs and she is concerned about adultery.

Debbie reads an e-mail to Mark about someone finding their soul mate, and Mark actually likes it.  Another e-mail is read from a woman wants to be a mentor to her friend and get her to open up about their marriage problems, but doesn’t know who hard to push.

A heavy e-mail comes into the show from a wife that does not love, respect or care for her husband and now has had an affair. She wants to divorce her husband, but is concerned about her kids.

Mark takes on an e-mail from a concerned mom whose daughter has become a Wiccan

Debbie starts the show with an e-mail from a woman who’s husband who had an affair and now wants his wife back. Debbie brings an e-mail to the show from a wife that is wondering why men have to look at pornography. Mark and Debbie talk about porn, tolerance and setting the tone for your marriage for years to come. Debbie brings an e-mail to the show from a husband that is living with a mean wife, that makes everyone uncomfortable.

A young man e-mails the show about wanting to marry a younger woman, who still has a lot to learn about life.

Mark and Debbie talk about Christians who ignore God’s word, sin and then ask for God’s blessing. The 2 also compare the legalistic church and the ‘easy grace’ church.

They get to e-mails on the show dealing with a formerly married couple that has starting having sex again, and another dealing with an angry husband and the harm of trying to evangelize through anger.

A caller joins the show looking for direction from Mark; he and his wife have been married 21 years and she only has sex with him about 3 times a year, they have 3 kids and he wants to know what to do.

Debbie brings e-mails to the show; one from a woman that has separated from her husband, but she is pushing God in his face, another from a woman who is struggling with her angry husband and his negativity.

Mark and Debbie get to an e-mail on the show from a husband whose wife is being sexually unfaithful and Mark provides some direction on how to approach this problem. Debbie brings another e-mail to the show from a woman whose husband has become a manly man, but she questions her father-in-law.

Debbie moves on to a complicated e-mail with concerns about her mother-in-law and how she is interfering in their marriage. Mark talks about the importance of finding a mentor couple.

Debbie and Mark get to e-mails on the show this morning; starting with one from a man that is sharing his experience in an angry marriage and is wondering how to save his marriage,  another e-mail from a distraught wife whose husband wants to go on vacation without her.

Then, Mark comes up with a great idea to have a butt kickin’ woman’s conference! If you would be interested in attending a woman’s conference hosted by Mark Gungor please send us an e-mail at radio@laughyourway.com

Mark and Debbie talk about an article in the Washington Times, Marriage Training a good investment. The article reveals the amount of money divorce costs our government and businesses and the different marriage resources the government funds around the county.

Debbie and Mark get to an e-mail from a young mom that is struggling to get her wild husband to treat her right and be a good father. Mark and Debbie clarify some advice given to a woman yesterday and discuss good resources that are available for recovering after an affair.

Mark shares an interesting e-mail regarding a few young people that attend his church.

Mark plays an audio clip from Dr. Laura, and then invites Susan Dutton Freund to the program, the founder and leader of www.thinkmarriage.org. Mark and Susan talk about the importance of waiting until marriage to have sex, and the difference it would make if women waited until marriage to have sex.

Mark and Debbie get to e-mails on the show covering homosexuality, pornography, dealing with a man’s ego, and a cheating husband.

Debbie brings an interesting e-mail to the show from a wife that is disgusted with her husband now that he has gained weight,  another wife asks about Mark’s home study and having to ask a man twice to do everything and a woman who is engaged e-mails the show about her future husband’s financial issues.

Now, time for the sex questions! E-mails cover masturbation, orgasms, and pre-mature ejaculation.

Debbie reads e-mails to Mark on the show discussing how to get your spouse to go to marriage counseling, the importance of separation, trouble with an ex-wife, and a wife dealing with a jealous husband.

A caller is looking for some advice on how to get her husband to have an opinion and help her out.

Mark’s Manly Man Conference is coming up this weekend and tickets are still available, click here to get yours!

Debbie brings an e-mail to the show from a wife that could not get her husbands attention, then caught him looking at porn. She is still concerned about her husband viewing porn, but he gets angry when she voices her concern. Mark addresses the e-mail and expands on the impact of pornography on people’s lives.

Sgt. 1st Class Greg Stube joins the show and talks with Mark and Debbie about creating better times and pushing through things you don’t want to do. He has an amazing story and will be joining Mark in Green Bay at the upcoming Manly Man Conference.

Debbie brings an e-mail to the show from a wife that caught her husband sending private messages to women online. Also, an e-mail from a man looking for clarification on Genisis 2.

Debbie brings an e-mail to the show from a woman that is struggling with her narcissistic husband that is living by his feelings and destroying their marriage. Mark and Debbie talk about the importance of standing up to your spouse and not tolerating bad behavior. Then a caller joins the show that doesn’t know how to set boundaries for her husband that is going through an early mid-life crisis.

Speaker and author Paul Coughlin joins Mark and Debbie on the show to talk about the upcoming Manly Man Conference and his book, No More Christian Nice Guy .

Debbie and Mark get to e-mails and start with one from a wife that is still struggling to forgive her husband for an affair he had 15 years ago. They move on to a marriage that is struggling with a passive aggressive personality and another e-mail about some serious anger issues.

Here is the link to the Joey and Rory, Cheater Cheater video.

Debbie brings an e-mail to the show from a man frustrated with his wife, who is always getting down on himself and his tendency to wait too long to say something. He is looking for a way to positively encourage his wife to make changes.

Mark plays a funny clip on the show, called Masculina, about making a woman more manly, he found it at Worship House Media.

Comedian Brad Stine joins Mark and Debbie on the show this morning to talk about the upcoming Manly Man Conference in Green Bay. Tickets are still available.

Mark talks to a caller about dealing with rejection and why its okay to have sexual thoughts about your husband or wife.

After the discussion, The Reverend Jimmie Bratcher joins the program and talks about the impact a man has on his home and then chats with Mark about the upcoming Manly Man Conference in Green Bay.

Debbie brings an e-mail to the show about a wife that is struggling with a cheating husband.

Debbie reads an e-mail on the show from a wife who is trying to deal with her husband who had an ‘incident’ with a co-worker. Another wife e-mails the show about her husband having an affair, twice. She wants out, and he wants to save the marriage and is doing The Love Dare in hopes of saving the marriage.

Mark explains his stance on young marriage and what the bible says.

A e-mail is read on the show from a woman that cant get her husband to have sex with her and his lack of compassion and caring for her. Another woman e-mails the show about finding the ‘right man’ to marry and how prayer and faith play a role in marrying the ‘one.’ Mark shares his opinion about prayer and people waiting for divine revelation.

Mark also talks about letting the past go to move forward and the important things to cover during the dating process.

A women e-mails the show expressing her frustration with always having to initiate sex with her husband. Mark explains why being the ‘initiator’ in a marriage shouldn’t cause frustration.

A husband e-mails the show about his wife that did a ‘180′ after the wedding. Mark makes a recommendation for their marriage after learning more about the woman’s behavior.  A caller joins the show seeking further advice from Mark on how to deal with his failing marriage.

Debbie reads an e-mail on the show from a woman who’s husband left her for her sister. The woman is now re-married but is still struggling with the situation and for custody of the kids. Mark encourages her new husband to continue to stand up for his wife and gives away his very first Brass Balls award.

Mark talks about getting a vasectomy, big families and being a man.  A caller joins the show with a question about how to appreciate her husband when he rubs things in her face. A women e-mails the show about wanting to move away from a small town after her husband admits to having an affair.

Close Calls by Dave Carder

Tips from the Smart Marriages Conference

Friendship Danger Signs

Any relationship with potential for quick chemistry is dangerous, here are the signs that you are headed in a dangerous direction

1. Save topics for conversation
2. You share spousal difficulties
3. Your friend shares relationship difficulties
4. Anticipation to see your friend more than a spouse
5. You compare spouse to friend
6. Provide special treats to friend
7. More concern for friend than spouse
8. Fantasize marriage with your friend
9. More alone time with friend than spouse
10. No spousal access to conversations with friend
11. Spend money on friend without spouse knowledge
12. Conflicts with spouse over friend
13. Lie to spend time with friend
14. Hide interactions with friend from spouse
15. Accuse spouse of jealousy
16. Develop special rituals with friend
17. Friend shares their feelings or touches you which creates inward response
18. Sexual content in conversation with friend

On the show Mark and Debbie talk about the importance of being sexually faithful to your spouse and give some suggestions for married couples that are struggling with intimacy.

Mark brings a follow up e-mail to the show, the provides more excuses from a man who is trying to justify waiting to marry his girlfriend. Debbie brings an e-mail to the show from a wife that is struggling with control issues and attention from her husband.

An e-mail comes into the show from a newly wed that can’t get his wife to have sex with him now that they are married but were ‘hot and heavy’ before the wedding.

Debbie brings an e-mail to the show from a husband that is having a really hard time with his ‘mean’ wife, who won’t have sex with him but is having online sex. Mark provides harsh advice for this man and outlines clear deal-breakers for newlyweds.

Mark addresses an e-mail from a wife who wants her husband to spend less time with his kids and more time with her.

Mark and Debbie get to e-mails and start with one regarding what type of boundaries you can place on your spouse when it comes to dealing with people from the past.  They move on to discuss leadership roles in a marriage when there is a strong willed woman and a disconnected man.

At the end of the show Mark and Debbie get to an e-mail about a marriage in huge trouble, dealing with adultery, lying, drinking, and porn.

Mark addresses an e-mail from a twenty-something man that says he doesn’t have the money to get married. Mark expands on the way the Christian culture views marriage today and the unbiblical excuses they are using.

A listener shares the 10 things he has learned about marriage from the Klingons in Star Trek.

The two discuss the ways a woman can kill a man’s self-confidence by denying him sex and why one man wants to be treated like a baby.