Connect2 Focus on the Family Singapore

After marriage, it's common to grow familiar with our spouse, sometimes neglecting to prioritise each other’s needs. The key to a thriving marriage lies in intentional efforts to communicate in each other's love language, and prioritising your spouse.
Joining us on this podcast are Francis and Jocelyn, who share how they maintain their strong bond amidst competing factors. Tune in to discover more!
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Looking for helpful resources to navigate your marriage? Choose from a range of articles and podcasts covering topics such as communication, intimacy, conflict resolution. Visit www.family.org.sg/resources/marriage and read more.
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The Connect2 Marriage Preparation Workshop equips couples with handles to walk into marriage.
Through the guidance of husband-and-wife trainers over 3 sessions, participants will learn to:  
Engage in effective communication and healthy conflict Plan and manage family finances well Understand sexual intimacy and the importance of romance Manage expectations and plan for the future (children, in-laws, work-life) 
Whether they are newly married or thinking of getting married, couples will benefit from the interactive style of learning, practical tips offered, and deep discussions about topics that are not usually raised in conversations before marriage.
Share this with a couple who could benefit from the workshop!
Find out the dates: www.family.org.sg/C2MarriagePrep
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If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/connect2podcast to share with your friends.  
You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits. 

We live in a hyperconnected and fast-paced world, where everyone is just a text or call away. However, with such a hyperconnected-ness, how do we discipline ourselves to slow down and connect with those who truly matter?
Tune in to this podcast where Francis and Jocelyn share how they intentionally carve out time for each other amidst the busyness of life. Don't miss out on their practical tips for navigating this time-starved world we all live in!
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Looking for helpful resources to navigate your marriage? Choose from a range of articles and podcasts covering topics such as communication, intimacy, conflict resolution. Visit www.family.org.sg/resources/marriage and read more.
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The Connect2 Marriage Preparation Workshop equips couples with handles to walk into marriage.
Through the guidance of husband-and-wife trainers over 3 sessions, participants will learn to:  
Engage in effective communication and healthy conflict Plan and manage family finances well Understand sexual intimacy and the importance of romance Manage expectations and plan for the future (children, in-laws, work-life) 
Whether they are newly married or thinking of getting married, couples will benefit from the interactive style of learning, practical tips offered, and deep discussions about topics that are not usually raised in conversations before marriage.
Share this with a couple who could benefit from the workshop!
Find out the dates: www.family.org.sg/C2MarriagePrep
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If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/connect2podcast to share with your friends.  
You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits. 

Working as one team as husband and wife, enables you to cover each other’s weaknesses, while complementing each other’s strengths! Parenting as one not only benefits your children, but strengthens your bond with your spouse!
In this second episode of a two-part series, Joel and Jilleen share how they navigate their differences and challenges, and the bumpy process they go through to find a middle ground.
Affirming and appreciating our spouses’ differences is a doorway to being better parents and closer allies partners. Tune in to find out their story!
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Building a strong foundation is essential to a flourishing marriage that stands the test of time. If you have friends or family members getting married soon, would you share with them about the Connect2 Marriage Preparation Workshop?   
With the guidance of husband-and-wife trainers, participants will learn to: 
Engage in effective communication and healthy conflict Plan and manage family finances well Navigate expectations and plan for the future (in-laws, children, work-life) Understand sexual intimacy and the importance of romance 
 
Connect2 Marriage Preparation Workshop  
Couples can look forward to two weekday online sessions    
and one onsite session on a Saturday. 
Find out the dates: www.family.org.sg/C2MarriagePrep 
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If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/connect2podcast to share with your friends.   
You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.

We often hear the saying, “The best gift that we can give our children is a strong marriage”. How do we prioritise and love our spouse during the roller coaster years of parenthood in the children’s early years?
With the limited time, energy, and countless responsibilities as young parents, can we really thrive in our marriage too?
Joining us in this episode is Joel and Jilleen. They have been married for nine years, and have three young children. Let's dive in as they share their wisdom and insights on how they keep their love for each other burning amidst the busyness of parenting.  
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Building a strong foundation is essential to a flourishing marriage that stands the test of time. If you have friends or family members getting married soon, would you share with them about the Connect2 Marriage Preparation Workshop?   
With the guidance of husband-and-wife trainers, participants will learn to: 
Engage in effective communication and healthy conflict Plan and manage family finances well Navigate expectations and plan for the future (in-laws, children, work-life) Understand sexual intimacy and the importance of romance 

Connect2 Marriage Preparation Workshop  
Couples can look forward to two weekday online sessions
and one onsite session on a Saturday. 
Find out the dates: www.family.org.sg/C2MarriagePrep
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If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/connect2podcast to share with your friends.   
You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits. 

“Communication — like how to communicate well — really intensifies when you are married, because you have nowhere to run.” 
Join our host, Delia Ng and Dennis and Shiyun Goh as they chat about how they’ve learnt to manage their differences in marriage. 
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Couples who are newly married or thinking of getting married can learn handles to walk into the next chapter of their lives with the Connect2 Marriage Preparation Workshop.  
Through the guidance of husband-and-wife trainers, participants will learn to:   
Engage in effective communication and healthy conflict  Plan and manage family finances well  Understand sexual intimacy and the importance of romance  Manage expectations and plan for the future (children, in-laws, work-life)  
Couples will benefit from the interactive style of learning, practical tips offered, and deep discussions about topics that are not usually raised in conversations before marriage!  
Connect2 Marriage Preparation Workshop  
Couples can look forward to two weekdays online sessions    
and one onsite session on a Saturday
Find out the dates: www.family.org.sg/C2MarriagePrep
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If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/connect2podcast to share with your friends.  
You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits. 

“There's a saying that two are better than one. Whatever I'm not strong in, Dennis is strong. Whatever I am strong in, Dennis is not strong in and that's where the partnership comes.” 
What if you fall for someone who seems to be on the opposite end of the spectrum? How can we manage such differences while dating? Tune in to the first episode of When Two Worlds Collide to find out how our guests, Dennis and Shiyun Goh, handled their differences before marriage. 
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Couples who are newly married or thinking of getting married can learn handles to walk into the next chapter of their lives with the Connect2 Marriage Preparation Workshop.   
Through the guidance of husband-and-wife trainers, participants will learn to:   
Engage in effective communication and healthy conflict  Plan and manage family finances well  Understand sexual intimacy and the importance of romance  Manage expectations and plan for the future (children, in-laws, work-life)  
Couples will benefit from the interactive style of learning, practical tips offered, and deep discussions about topics that are not usually raised in conversations before marriage!  
  
Connect2 Marriage Preparation Workshop  
Couples can look forward to two weekdays online sessions    
and one onsite session on a Saturday.  
Find out the dates: www.family.org.sg/C2MarriagePrep
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If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/connect2podcast to share with your friends.  
You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.