Supporting a Spouse in Church Service | An Interview with JeaNette Smith
About this episode
JeaNette Smith discusses how couples can maintain strong relationships while navigating demanding church callings.
JeaNette Smith is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who authored Side by Side: Supporting a Spouse in Church Service to help couples keep their relationships strong and connected amidst demanding Church callings or busy careers. Her inspiration for the book came early in her career while her husband, Bret, was serving as a bishop, leading her to study how couples can actively grow closer rather than drift apart during intense seasons of service. Over their years together, JeaNette and Bret have put these principles into practice across numerous callings, including three bishoprics, a branch presidency, a stake presidency, and as mission leaders in the Dominican Republic. JeaNette is a frequent contributor to Meridian Magazine and the author of two books on adolescent romance. JeaNette and Bret are the parents of four children and the grandparents of fifteen. They continue to work side by side in their family life and with their grandchildren. Links Side by Side: Supporting a Spouse in Church Service Watch the video and share your thoughts in the Zion Lab community Transcript available with the video in the Zion Lab community Highlights JeaNette explores how couples can…
People in this episode
Guest: JeaNette Smith
Topics covered
- supporting spouses
- church service
- marriage
- family therapy
- leadership roles
- relationship strength
Keywords
- church callings
- marriage support
- family therapist
- relationship advice
- couple-centered opportunities
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Meridian Magazine
Books & works: Side by Side: Supporting a Spouse in Church Service
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