Dr. Dave Schramm sits down with Mark to discuss how we can all attain greater happiness as the world seems to get darker. Dave is a professor, author, marriage expert, and hosts his own podcast called, “Stronger Marriage Connection”. Dr. Dave shares great insights on things we can do to find the peace and happiness in our lives.
Mark and Janie speak with Susan H. Christensen, a dear friend and author of her new book, Character At Dinner: Strengthening Latter-day Saint Families Through Character Stories.
Listen in as they discuss the importance of having family dinner together, and ideas for how to make the most out of family meal times.
Tune in this week as Mark sits down with his son, Brandon Ogletree, as they discuss the issues of raising boys in our society today. Mark and Brandon give great advice and insights on the power of parenting in raising strong boys who will become great men.
Is FHE still a thing? Years ago, Monday nights were set apart as a sacred or special night to spend in families, learning and spending quality time together. Is this still happening? Mark and Janie discuss the importance of taking that time to be together and to teach our children, making Home Evening a part of our family cultures.
Mark and Janie discuss the dangers of teenage dating, or being exclusive. They share stories, statements, and studies on the dangers of permitting are youth to be exclusive with members of the opposite sex at a young age. They also share the power of teaching our youth to stay morally pure, and insane research to back up the dating age of 16. For parents of young children, youth, and teenagers, do not miss this episode.
Mark and Janie bring on their daughter Callie to discuss the importance of missionary work, and preparing our children for missions. They emphasize the need for sending prepared and ready men and women to the mission field, Callie gives great insights and tips and experiences to drive this topic home.
Mark and Janie discuss the important truth, that men and women are different, and how this can help us navigate all our relationships.
Mark and Janie discuss the importance of balance, and why centering or lives even on things like our spouse, children, or the church can lead to an unbalanced life. Centering our lives on Jesus Christ is the only way to find complete balance.
Mark and Janie speak with their daughter Bethany Strong about fairness in marriage. Bethany shares wise words on how she learned to not expect life or marriage to be fair, and how to act and think in a higher and holier way.
Mark and Janie discuss the importance of teaching our children that life isn’t fair, and the virtue of cheering on others when they have successes.
