A Mindful Marriage (Ron and Nan Deal)

A Mindful Marriage (Ron and Nan Deal)

From God Hears Her Podcast by Our Daily Bread Ministries

April 27, 2026 · 34 min · Season 17 · Episode 221

About this episode

Ron and Nan Deal share insights on navigating marriage through hardship and loss.

Guest Bio: Married since 1986, Ron and Nan Deal are the authors of the #1 Amazon bestselling book The Mindful Marriage: Create Your Best Relationship Through Understanding and Managing Yourself, as well as popular marriage conference speakers. Ron is the bestselling author of more than a dozen books and resources, a licensed marriage and family therapist, podcast host, and a Senior Director for the ministry of FamilyLife®. Nan retired from teaching after 25 years and currently works for a Christian non-profit ministry. They have three sons, a daughter-in-law, one grandson, and a golden retriever and live in Little Rock, Arkansas. Show Summary: Have you faced a breaking point within your marriage or a close relationship? How did you handle it? Ron and Nan Deal faced intense hardship when their twelve-year-old son passed away. As they’ve navigated the loss, they’ve discovered practical truths about marriage that they feel are important for everyone to know when it comes to approaching relational hardship. Join hosts Eryn Eddy Adkins and Vivian Mabuni for this insightful God Hears Her conversation as they learn how to handle conflict and pain while trusting God. Notes and Quotes…

People in this episode

Hosts: Eryn Eddy Adkins, Vivian Mabuni

Guests: Ron Deal, Nan Deal

Topics covered

  • marriage
  • grief
  • conflict resolution
  • faith
  • relationships

Keywords

  • mindful marriage
  • relationship advice
  • grief
  • conflict
  • trusting God

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FamilyLife

Places: Little Rock, Arkansas

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