Fri, Mar 29, 2013
She's inspired fans to celebrate being true redneck women on her way to being named Female Vocalist of the Year and selling millions of albums. But her life has taken some surprising twists and turns. We're talking, of course, about Grammy Winning country music artist, Gretchen Wilson. On this episode of Lifestyle Magazine, we sit down for an incredible heart-to-heart with this country singer who has experienced so much, but whose faith still remains strong. This episode has won a 2013 Gold Remi Award from the Worldfest-Houston International Film & Video Festival.
Thu, May 2, 2013
On this episode of Mad About Marriage, Dr. Scott Stanley, co-director of the Center for Marital and Family Studies at the University of Denver, and author of The Power of Commitment and Fighting for Your Marriage, share how committing to a lifetime partner can be powerful and rewarding in many ways.
Thu, Jun 6, 2013
Have you ever awakened and felt somehow there was a stranger lying beside you? Yes, the person who's supposed to be your spouse. Our guests today on this Mad About Marriage episode, a husband-and-wife physician and therapist, Paul and Teri Reisser, have focused on that particular issue in their book, Your Spouse Isn't the Person You Married.
Thu, Jun 20, 2013
The power of peace can transform even hardened criminals into respectable citizens. Our guest, Kit Cummings is the founder and executive director of The Power of Peace Project, which is making some big changes in prison inmates and at-risk teens. He's here to talk about that unexpected turn and how it changed his life as well. Also joining him is Gary Burke, who been a part of some of the amazing accomplishments of the program.
Thu, Jul 4, 2013
Neal McCoy is one of country music's most beloved entertainers. This two-time Entertainer of the Year has consistently thrilled fans with his high energy performances that are celebrations of life, laughter and, of course, his hit songs. He's with us today to talk about making fans happy and what makes him happy.
Thu, Aug 1, 2013
Mike and Gayle Tucker sit down for an interview with Australian-born Nashville singer-songwriter, Jaime O'Neal, who wrote several of her Top Ten hits and has also written big hit songs for Reba, Martina McBride and Leann Rimes. Jaime's husband, Rodney Good, joins the conversation to discuss some of the bigger issues in their lives. Also joining Mike & Gayle in this episode are Kathie Baillie and Michael Bonagura of Baillie and the Boys, who are joined by their daughter Alyssa Bonagura for a family moment in song.
Thu, Aug 29, 2013
What does it means to have a love legacy? On this Mad About Marriage episode, Sheri Rose Shepherd, author of Your Heart's Desire, shows us how we can build a legacy for our children, regardless of whether we're single, married or divorced. Even if your life was in ruins, you can rebuild for the next generation.
Thu, Sep 19, 2013
She's known as Nasty Nellie Oleson from Little House on the Prairie - the girl whom everyone loved to hate. But there's a lot more to Alison Arngrim and she's here to share some surprising information that's revealed in her book, "Confessions from the Prairie: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated."
Thu, Oct 10, 2013
Creating a deeper spiritual connection with your spouse can have many benefits for your marriage, and we've invited Claudio and Pamela Consuegra, the directors of Family Ministries for the North American Division of Seventh Day Adventists, to share with us their thoughts on spiritual intimacy. Because when it comes down to spiritual intimacy it's really all about partnering with God.
Thu, Oct 31, 2013
Tipping the scales at 450 pounds, Big Vinnie entertained fans for years with his surprising dance moves. But a recent health scare motivated him to join the cast of The Biggest Loser and drop over 200 pounds in a quest to get healthy. He joins us today to talk about that journey and the long-term health and mental effects of making these changes.
Thu, Dec 12, 2013
What if your marriage life was like a romance novel? What would it be like if you met your spouse on the street as a complete stranger? What if you lost your memory and this person was a brand-new person to you? Popular romance novelist Susan May Warren, author of The Shadow of Your Smile, is our guest on this episode of Mad About Marriage. She raises intriguing questions like that in her books, and actually has many of the answers!
Wed, Jan 9, 2013
On today's episode of Mad About Marriage, Mike and Gayle Tucker demonstrate how to fight fairly with your spouse. Our guests today are Martin and Ari Garcia, a couple that come from very different backgrounds with no role models of successful relationships to use for inspiration. Yet, they are still going strong after 10 years of marriage.
Wed, Feb 6, 2013
On today's Mad About Marriage episode, learn ways to stop talking past each other and to each other instead. Our guest, marriage and family therapist, Dr. Corey Allan, has created a unique "He Said...She Said" workshop where he helps those who have trouble understanding each other and handling each other's messages.
Tue, Feb 12, 2013
Mike and Gayle Tucker are on location in Nashville with Buddy Jewell, the country singer who was the first winner of the USA Network talent show Nashville Star. He is here to share with Lifestyle Magazine his life, his love, his music and his work with Compassion International. Buddy's wife Tene joins in to discuss how they have made their marriage work over the years.
Wed, Mar 6, 2013
On today's Mad About Marriage, Dr. Caroline Leaf, a communication pathologist, audiologist, and cognitive neuroscientist, shares the scientific evidence that men and women are built differently to complement each other. She is the author of Who Switched Off Your Brain? and Who Switched Off My Brain?
Thu, May 15, 2014
Conflict resolution is difficult for many couples, but our Mad About Marriage guest has some effective ways to work through them. Our guest, Amy Smalley, along with her husband, Michael, has created the Marriage Intensive Movement, something that has impacted couples across America. Both are also the authors of, The Surprising Way to a Stronger Marriage.
Tue, Apr 22, 2014
People often lose their identity in marriage. Today's Mad About Marriage guest, registered marriage and family therapist, Emma Jackson-Causey, reveals how to rediscover and maintain your self-identity in marriage. She's written 21 Days of Rediscovery, a book chronicling her personal journey to rediscover herself after years as a wife and mother.
Thu, May 29, 2014
Looking to beat the bedroom blues in your marriage? On today's Mad About Marriage, our guests have solutions to prove that sex doesn't always go downhill after marriage. Dr. Paul and Teri Reisser have used their backgrounds as physician and therapist to help us get to the heart of our bedroom blues. And they have some remarkable solutions.
Thu, Jul 17, 2014
An empty nest often presents challenges in a marriage, but today's Mad About Marriage guests, David and Claudia Arp, believe that the rest of your marriage can be the best of your marriage. They talk about that in their book, The Second Half of Marriage: Facing the Eight Challenges of the Empty Nest Years.