Listen "#54: Richard Albertson. Founding President, Live the Life. Marriage Communication & Conflict. Daily Temperature Reading. Adventures in Marriage . Start Smart. Church & Community Marriage Initiatives."
Episode Synopsis
00:00 – Background: From politics to marriage ministry.08:44 – Origins of Live the Life, statewide, Florida marriage organization. Its vision. Growth. 13:23 – State of Marriage in US. 15:35 – Major challenges facing couples today. Communication. Conflict. 19:36 – Adventures in Marriage course, skills-based curriculum.24:38 – Start Smart course, premarital program.29:59 – Community Marriage Initiative in Jacksonville. Divorce rate drop. 33:19 – Marriage ministry in church. Challenges. Start up. 40:19 – Habits for healthy couples. "Daily temperature reading."48:17 – Helping struggling marriages.50:55 – More information, resources. Last thoughts.