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EPISODE · Mar 26, 2026 · 24 MIN

From Survival Mode to Stronger Marriage: The Power of Emotional Check Ins - David and Meg Robbins

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Ever feel like life’s flying 78 mph and your marriage is just hanging on? Ministry’s thriving. Career’s climbing. But at home? You’re missing each other—and nobody’s calling it out. That’s what happens when emotional check-ins get skipped and “we’re fine” becomes the norm.On this episode of FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with David and Meg Robbins—now leading Cru—to talk about success, survival mode, and the quiet drift that almost cost them. If you’ve felt unseen, overloaded, or second to the mission… this one’s for you. Show Notes and Resources Explore FamilyLife marriage resources, including the Art of Marriage video series: Get the leader kit, workbooks, or stream at familylife.com/art-of-marriage or through RightNow Media. Get your copy of Vertical Marriage: The One Secret That Will Change Your Marriage by Dave and Ann Wilson in our shop. Save over 40% on all getaways thru 3/31! Register now at Register now at WeekendToRemember.com Set sail on the Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise! Now through 3/31/26, use promo code CruiseMadness27 and enjoy exclusive savings on your stateroom. Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at CSBible.com. Follow us on all social platforms: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Find resources from our podcast at shop.familylife.com. Download FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

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