Live from Empowered Life Church in Talent, Oregon, Danny and Brittney dive deep into three of the most challenging relational dynamics: humility in marriage, anger and emotional regulation, and the evolving role of parenting teens and adult children. With powerful personal stories and practical strategies, they model how to keep your love on even when emotions are high, triggers are firing, or relationships feel strained. Whether you’re navigating covenant in marriage or coaching your teenager through anxiety and independence, this episode is packed with real talk and transformational truth.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How humility can de-escalate conflict and restore connection in marriage.
Why disconnection is more dangerous than you think—and what to do about it.
Practical tools for recognizing anger before it turns into destruction.
How to guide your children from childhood into adulthood with wisdom, empowerment, and connection.
The power of co-regulation and feedback in a healthy home environment.
Key Takeaways:
Humility isn’t weakness—it’s a superpower that diffuses disrespect and fosters trust.
Disconnection is like a couch on fire: don’t ignore it. Move toward the people you love quickly.
Learn to recognize the signs of fight-or-flight in your body—and hit pause before reacting.
Parents move from cop to coach to consultant; don’t try to skip stages or cling to control.
Empower your kids by building trust, not fear. They’ll keep you in their life if they know you can handle their mess.
Join the Conversation:
What’s your go-to strategy for reconnecting after conflict? Share your experience with us online, or let us know which part of today’s episode hit home for you.
Stay Connected:
Website: www.LovingonPurpose.com
Instagram: @dannylovingonpurpose
Instagram: @brittneyserpell
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