#54: Richard Albertson. Founding President, Live the Life. Marriage Communication & Conflict. Daily Temperature Reading. Adventures in Marriage . Start Smart. Church & Community Marriage Initiatives.

09/04/2025 54 min

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.

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