EP 01 - Dr. Robert S. Paul

This week we go UpStream with Robert S. Paul, LPC  Vice President of Focus Marriage Institute. In this insightful episode, host Joy Tolle, a chaplain with River Radio Ministries, interviews Dr. Robert S. Paul from Focus on the Family. Together, they explore the challenges faced by marriages today and delve into the resources and programs available to help couples navigate through crises. Dr. Paul shares his expertise on the importance of investing time and effort into maintaining a healthy relationship, understanding and appreciating differences between spouses, and creating a safe and secure environment for open communication. Don't miss this engaging conversation packed with practical advice and encouragement for couples striving to strengthen their marriage._Dr. Robert S. Paul is an accomplished speaker who presents regularly at professional conferences and enrichment events both nationally and internationally. He has co-authored five books: “The DNA of Relationships,” with Drs. Gary and Greg Smalley, “The DNA of Relationships for Couples,” and “9 Lies That Will Destroy Your Marriage: And the truths that will save it and set it free,” with Dr. Greg Smalley, and “Finding Ever After.” His most recent book, “Restoring Hope: An Integrative Approach to Marital Therapy,” written with Dr. Robert Burbee and Dr. Christine Arnzen, is geared toward professional therapists, pastors, and lay counselors, and presents the Focus Marriage Model and Focus Marital Therapy approach that underlies Focus’s successful Hope Restored Marriage Intensive programs. He is a former professor at Evangel University where he taught in both the biblical studies and psychology departments, specializing in Marriage and Family Counseling, Human Sexuality and the integration of faith into all areas of life. Paul and his wife, Jenni, live in Springfield, Mo., and have been married for over 40 years. They have four children and six grandchildren.A devotional podcast for parents on the go! Encouragement, Scripture, & prayer in just 7 minutes. Join the journey!