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September 17, 2025 28 mins

What if a stronger marriage didn't require grand gestures, but simple choices made every day? Vivian chats with author Arlene Pellicane about her book Making Marriage Easier and four biblical decisions that help couples enjoy one another and thrive. With insights like avoiding the "roommate trap," sharing daily compliments, and trying new adventures, this conversation offers real solutions with biblical truth. Discover how small habits can breathe new life into your marriage and build the vibrant, God-centered relationship you both deserve.

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Arlene Pellicane is a speaker, host of the Happy Home podcast, and author of several books, including Parents Rising, Making Marriage Easier, and Screen Kids (coauthored with Dr. Gary Chapman). Arlene has been featured on popular media outlets including The Today Show, Fox & Friends, Focus on the Family, FamilyLife Today, The 700 Club, and the Wall Street Journal. She is the spokesperson for National Marriage Week and has been happily married to her husband, James, for more than 25 years. Arlene earned her BA from Biola University and her master’s in journalism from Regent University.

Arlene inspires parents to raise children who are ready for life (not just playing video games). As an advocate of delaying smartphones and social media, her three children are living a revolutionary digital life and thriving. Arlene lives with her family in San Diego. 

Visit Arlene’s website to get a copy of her book, watch her podcast, and learn more.

https://arlenepellicane.com 

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