• The Dating Recession

    7 October, 2026

    Young adults haven’t abandoned marriage or love; many are simply weary of today’s dating culture. Could recovering intentional dating and relationship skills help a generation find lasting love?

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • Dad, Don't Make Them Wait a Lifetime

    1 October, 2026

    A dad’s words can shape a child for life. Don’t hold back from telling your children you love them, believe in them and are proud of them.

    National Center for Fathering

  • How to Stay Connected for a Lifetime

    30 September, 2026

    Marriage can gradually lose its spark as life pulls couples apart. But connection can be restored through acceptance, intentional time together, attentive listening, fewer distractions and renewed intimacy.

    Larry Stockstill

  • The Mental Load is an Equal Opportunity Frustration

    23 September, 2026

    The ‘mental load’ is trending online as a woman’s burden. But if we only count tasks and time, we miss half the story – because someone also sets the standard, and that makes a big impact on the dynamic. 

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • Happy Father's Day

    31 August, 2026

    Fathers shape families in countless ways, offering strength, guidance, protection and love while building a legacy that can bless generations to come.

    Lisa Britton

  • What Your Kids Feel When Dad's in the Room

    27 August, 2026

    Every home has an emotional climate kids can feel but rarely name. Here's what shapes it, why it matters more than we realise, and how to build one that lets children thrive.

    National Center for Fathering

  • The Conversation No Couple Wants to Have (But Needs To)

    26 August, 2026

    Why couples should talk openly about death early in marriage—not out of morbidity, but as an act of love, preparation, and faith that deepens intimacy while there's still time.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • Empowering Dads and Granddads

    21 August, 2026

    A recap of the Grandparenthood podcast chat on the impact of dads, and a preview of the 2026 Men's Summit at Stanwell Tops, highlighting the National Grandparent Conference happening the same weekend.

    Nathaniel Marsh

  • heaven

    19 August, 2026

    Raising kids is a lifelong lesson in our journey towards Heaven. Motherhood and fatherhood form us as parents, and we in turn form our children.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • Who I’m Fighting For

    18 August, 2026

    A personal reflection on why advocating for boys and men matters — rooted in childhood values, painful losses, and a call for women to see this not as a rivalry, but a shared cause fighting for justice and equality.

    Lisa Britton

  • toddler

    13 August, 2026

    A viral video of a toddler watching her parents’ wedding reveals something profound: children draw security not only from being loved, but from seeing their parents love each other.

    Kurt Mahlburg

  • gift

    29 July, 2026

    What the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly can teach every marriage about the gift of frailty.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • Are We Outliving Marriage?

    22 July, 2026

    We’ve heard it said many times – you probably have as well – it goes like this: “People live so much longer these days, it’s unreasonable to expect a marriage to last all their life.” Is it true?

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • Dad

    16 July, 2026

    The year's halfway point is every dad's halftime break—a chance to reflect, reset, and finish strong by leading his family with greater purpose, presence, and intentionality.

    National Center for Fathering

  • Verbalise Dreams

    15 July, 2026

    Strong marriages are built on shared dreams, not silent sacrifices. Discover why speaking your hopes aloud can deepen unity, strengthen trust, and help couples flourish together.

    Jay Payleitner

  • sleep

    8 July, 2026

    Sleep deprivation is a recognised means of torture. But what about when the cause is one of our children? In this post we explore how we might sleep our way to a better marriage.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • apology

    24 June, 2026

    Sadly, most of us are not as good at apologising as we need to be. We think that it’s obvious, should just be instinctual, or that our love should somehow make it magically work. Here are five aspects of the art of an apology.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • When Love Feels Impossible Choose It Anyway

    17 June, 2026

    When we don't feel love, it's at this crossroad that we have a choice – protest the situation or act on our conviction and commitment to our spouse and choose love.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • passion

    10 June, 2026

    Passion is a desire for union and communion; to be one with each other in body and soul. It transforms our motivation and the way we perceive our responsibilities, making the everyday tasks of building a home and supporting family more life-giving and rewarding.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • subject

    3 June, 2026

    One of the hardest conversations to have as a couple, is one about our sex life. Yet lovemaking is central to marriage and this subject is crucial to the flourishing of our relationship.

    Byron and Francine Pirola

  • men's health

    1 June, 2026

    Men’s health is facing a growing crisis, from higher suicide rates to declining life expectancy. This Men’s Health Month, it’s time to confront the neglect and demand balance.

    Lisa Britton

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