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Shaunti combines scientific research, biblical principles, and practical wisdom to help people thrive in relationships. Whether on stage captivating audiences or at home writing bestselling books, Shaunti provides invaluable tools and insights for building stronger marriages, families, and relationships. Simply put, her strategies work. With warmth, transparency, and an inviting delivery, she unravels the mysteries of human behavior and shares the keys to genuine understanding and empathy. No matter where you’re at in life and faith, Shaunti’s research-based truths can help transform your relationships.

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Find Joy: A DEVOTIONAL JOURNEY TO Find True Joy in All Circumstances

New cover. New publisher. Same great content as before.

Cultivate fresh hope in your life with this full-color, 60-day devotional. Devotions include scriptures, reflection questions, and space to journal.

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Fame, Faith, and Putting Marriage First

Posted on May 7, 2025

What if everything had to die so your marriage could live? Like, literally your house burned down, your career crashed down, and your finances broke down. But your marriage made it. This is the story of this week’s podcast guests,…

Behind the Scenes in the Speaker Life

Posted on May 1, 2025

The speaker life is fun and sometimes … funny. There was the time I packed only sandals and short sleeves for a February women’s event in Arizona. What I didn’t know was that although I was flying into Phoenix (which…

One of You Wants More Sex? Here’s What’s Going On.

Posted on April 23, 2025

Do you have a sex mismatch in your marriage? One of you wants more sex than the other, and pressure, hurt feelings, or expectations kind of ripple as an undercurrent to your relationship? Maybe you’ve even made this assumption: My…

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Listening to your child's words is crucial, but tu

Listening to your child's words is crucial, but tuning into their emotions is even more vital. Let's make sure we're hearing not just what they say, but also how they feel.

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Remember the 90s R&B anthem "This Is How We Do It"

Remember the 90s R&B anthem "This Is How We Do It" by Montell Jordan? Yes, that Montell Jordan and his wife Kristin are on the podcast this week, sharing how a dramatic twist in their lives led them from the music industry into a thriving marriage ministry.

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Venting is so tempting to do! But here’s the deal with venting. It’s not helping us “process” in the healthy way we think. In fact, science shows that venting activates the anger system in our brains. Of course, there is a time and place to share difficult life situations with a mentor, counselor, or godly friend who will lead us toward support, care, and prayer.

But once we cross over into complaining or gossiping in the name of “venting,” this doesn’t help us. It hurts us.

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Dive into the world of speaking with my new blog, "Behind the Scenes in the Speaker Life." Discover the secrets, the struggles, and the successes that come with being a speaker. If you're looking for a speaker for your next event, let's chat!

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