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The Family Business with The Alessis: A Christian ... - When Spouses Struggle: 7 Powerful Ways to Help When Life Gets Hard

Published 2 days, 2 hours ago

Description

In this flashback episode, you'll discover 7 practical ways to support your spouse through life's challenges and crises. Whether you are facing health scares, job loss, emotional struggles, or major life transitions in your marriage, this video shows you how to be there for your partner when you really can't figure out how to help.

Steve and Mary Alessi dive into their own story of surviving a heart attack (the subject of Steve Alessi's debut book "Forty-Two") and other difficult seasons...and share the secrets that helped them survive and thrive despite facing situations that could have made their relationship crumble under the pressure.

You'll learn:

The importance of empathy, patience, and understanding in marriage
Why stepping up as your spouse’s primary support is essential (not your kids, parents, or friends)
How to be "Team Spouse" even when you don’t fully understand what they’re going through
The difference between supporting and enabling, and why timing and grace matter
How being a truly present spouse —trustworthy, present, and prayerful—can deepen your bond

With honest examples from their 35+ years together, Steve and Mary offer encouragement, practical advice, and a blueprint for handling marital storms with unity and strength.

Listen now to strengthen your marriage, grow as a couple, and become the support your spouse needs through thick and thin!

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