Arguments: It’s All About Connection

By Francine & Byron Pirola | July 28, 2023

No one likes being in an argument. Arguments stir up intense emotions and can leave us feeling misunderstood and wounded. Yet not all arguments are…

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What’s in a vow?

By Francine & Byron Pirola | July 21, 2023

A few years ago we had a ‘date night’ at West Side Story. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening even though we had seen it before…

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#13 International Romances

By Francine & Byron Pirola | July 14, 2023

With ubiquitous international travel and the advent of digital dating apps, increasingly, people are finding their match in another country. These international romances have unique…

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The Science, Art and Spirit of Communication

By Francine & Byron Pirola | July 7, 2023

Communication is fundamental to our relationships and the flourishing of families. If we want to do it well, there is a science, art and spirit…

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Leaving and cleaving for the sake of our marriage

By Francine & Byron Pirola | June 30, 2023

A few years ago, Francine was a guest on Vision Radio for marriage week. One of the callers shared how his and his wife’s early…

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The Easy Way or God’s Way?

By Francine & Byron Pirola | June 23, 2023

Sometimes, poor formation is obvious. Other times, we may not readily recognise its detrimental impact because it seems so natural and compatible. But is the…

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#12 War and Peace in the Home Front

By Francine & Byron Pirola | June 16, 2023

Every nation remembers the sacrifice of their war veterans with a Memorial Day. Thinking about your marriage: is it more of a battlefield than the…

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Five Strategies to Improve your Marriage

By Francine & Byron Pirola | June 9, 2023

Is it possible to improve a troubled marriage without the cooperation of our spouse? Read on for our top five strategies to improve your marriage.…

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The Forever Conversation

By Francine & Byron Pirola | June 2, 2023

At some point, every couple will have the Forever Conversation – the discussion that explores their long-term commitment. It’s no secret to anyone that the…

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#11 Marriage Catechumenate

By Francine & Byron Pirola | May 26, 2023

In this episode we will discuss the Marriage Catechumenate I will be interviewing SmartLoving Director Francine Pirola about this concept and vision from Pope Francis.…

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Seven Habits of Effective Communicators

By Francine & Byron Pirola | May 19, 2023

Almost everyone agrees that communication – good communication – is essential to successful relationships. But what constitutes ‘good’ communication? The answer to that all depends…

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Spiritual Mothers

By Francine & Byron Pirola | May 12, 2023

It’s no mistake that the modern celebration of Mothers’ Day occurs in May – the month of Mary. Our heavenly mother is the model of…

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Attention Deficit Marriages

By Francine & Byron Pirola | May 5, 2023

In a fast-paced world, our attention is a rare and valuable commodity. Is your marriage suffering from attention deficit? True confession: some evenings you’ll find…

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#10 Forgiveness

By Francine & Byron Pirola | April 28, 2023

In this episode we talk about forgiveness – what it is, what it isn’t, how to do it, and why it’s necessary. Forgiveness is the…

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War and Peace on the Home Front

By Francine & Byron Pirola | April 18, 2023

Every nation remembers the sacrifice of their war veterans with a Memorial Day. Thinking about your marriage: is it more of a battlefield than the…

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