Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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How you maintain your marriage is more important than the work you put into your relationship with your kids! Marriage is the foundation of the family, and kids suffer without a healthy example to lean on. So, how can we work on making marriages stronger?

In this episode, Brett and Erin discuss marriage advice from Harvard professor Arthur Brooks and share how these four easy steps have helped them build a strong relationship while raising five kids together.

Watch the video from Arthur Brooks: youtube.com/shorts/OXHaeRpJO1I

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Episode Chapters:
0:00 - Why Prioritizing Your Marriage Strengthens Your Family
6:00 - Therapy May Not Be the Answer
12:44 - Pray Together
18:31 - Eye Contact
24:16 - Always Be Touching