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Victoria & FriendsDrs. Les & Leslie ParrottJoin Victoria as she dives deep into the complexities of marriage with the experienced family counselors, best-selling authors, and the brains behind the Better Love Assessment, Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott.Les and Leslie. A husband-and-wife team who not only share the same name, but the same passion for helping others build healthy relationships. Les is a professor of psychology at Northwest University and they are founders of the Center for Healthy Relationships on the campus of Olivet University.
2026-03-1234 min
Java with Juli - Making Sense of God and SexThe 5 Love Languages (& Why Your Spouse's Love Tank Is Still Empty), #599You know your spouse's love language, and you try to use it. So why is their love tank always running on empty? This week, we're expanding the classic framework to include personality nuances, seasonal shifts, overdoing it (yes, that's possible!), and love tank "leaks." Plus, you'll learn why gifts aren't always about money and why physical touch isn't always about sex. Join us for a conversation about moving past formulas and becoming a better student of the one you love. Guests: Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott Follow-up Resources: Li...
2026-03-0936 min
Chris Fabry LiveLearning the Love Language That Matters MostIt's time to take the next step in the Love Language revolution! Co-authors with Dr. Gary Chapman, Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, believe you can personalize the love you give. Each love language has dialects—powerful ways love is uniquely expressed and received. So, whether you're dating or you've been married for decades, or you want to show love to a friend, a parent, or child, don't miss Chris Fabry Live. Featured resources:The Love Language That Matters Most by Gary Chapman and Les & Leslie Parrott February thank you gift:The Love Language Th...
2026-02-2446 minThe Word On DemandChris Fabry Live - Learning the Love Language That Matters MostIt's time to take the next step in the Love Language revolution! Co-authors with Dr. Gary Chapman, Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, believe you can personalize the love you give. Each love language has dialects—powerful ways love is uniquely expressed and received. So, whether you're dating or you've been married for decades, or you want to show love to a friend, a parent, or child, don't miss Chris Fabry Live. Featured resources:The Love Language That Matters Most by Gary Chapman and Les & Leslie Parrott February thank you gift:The Love Language Th...
2026-02-2446 min
The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene PellicaneThe Love Language That Matters Most with Dr. Leslie ParrottDid you know Dr. Gary Chapman has teamed up with Dr. Les and Leslie Parrott to write a follow up book to his bestselling 5 Love Languages book? Dr. Leslie Parrott joins Arlene today to talk about the new book, "The Love Language That Matters Most." While most of us know the five love languages, Leslie reveals that each language has specific "dialects" that can make or break how love is received. You will learn how to personalize love so your spouse, child, family member, or friend can really feel it. Leslie explains why the love l...
2026-02-2229 min
Never Stop Dreaming BiggieEpisode 49: Dreaming BIGGIE Behind the Bar: We Let AI Teach Us Bartending and the Results Were Mixed (Literally)In Episode 49 of Never Stop Dreaming Biggie, Brian and I are back together for our February Homestead update — and this time, we let AI teach us how to bartend. The results? Mixed. Literally. This episode is equal parts Valentine's chaos, cocktail experiments, marriage conference highlights, and real talk about where we are with The Holmestead Hideaway.We kicked off the weekend at the Seacoast Marriage Conference where we serve on the prayer team and lead the SYMBIS program. We got to meet Les and Leslie Parrott — the creators of SYMBIS — in person after seven years of teaching their...
2026-02-1148 min
Front Row Seat with Ken ColemanThe Number One Predictor of a Happy MarriageIn this episode, Ken sits down with relationship experts Drs. Gary Chapman, Les Parrott and Leslie Parrott. Learn why misreading your spouse’s love language creates emotional distance, how love languages affect leadership and workplace burnout, and what to do when your spouse’s love language changes over time.
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2026-02-101h 05
Relationship Prescriptions with Dr. CarolHow to Love AuthenticallyYou've heard of the Five Love Languages. But what's next? In this episode, we're joined by marriage and family therapist and author Leslie Parrot to explore what it really means to love in ways that are not just well-intended, but deeply felt. Good intentions alone aren't enough, but empathy and curiosity help bridge the gap between how we express love and how it's actually received. Drawing from decades of clinical experience and relational wisdom, Leslie offers insight into why a deeper understanding of love languages matters, not as a formula, but as a pathway to deeper connection. And what...
2026-02-0336 minChris Fabry LiveThe Love Language That Matters MostAre you ready for a love language breakthrough? The New York Times bestselling author of The 5 Love Languages has an answer to this important question: what is the love language that matters most? Dr. Gary Chapman says the answer has a lot to do with the other person in the equation and their love language dialect. Hear practical help on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resources:The Love Language That Matters Most by Gary Chapman and Les & Leslie Parrott February thank you gift:The Love Language That Matters Most by Gary Chapman and Les...
2026-02-0246 min
Stronger Marriage ConnectionPremarriage Prep That Actually Works | Les and Leslie Parrott | #164We welcome Les and Leslie Parrott to unpack how preparation, empathy, and practical tools create stronger marriages, from the origins of SYMBIS to the launch of the four-minute Heart Chart. We explore healthy conflict, invisible rule books, and thought patterns that quietly shape connection.• SYMBIS origin story and why premarriage prep matters• moving from traits to state for real-time insight• the invisible rule book and expectations• how to fight a good fight without harm• empathy as the core skill for repair• toxic thoughts like irrational guilt and entitlement• Heart Chart’s commitment and c...
2026-01-1930 min
I Wish You Could Hear ThisEpisode 32: The Love Language That Matters Most, with Drs. Les & Leslie ParrottSummary: In this insightful episode Jeff and Shaunti, along with Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, delve into the deeper layers of love languages, unpacking not only the five primary categories but also the nuanced dialects within each one. With warmth and expertise, they explore how the concept of the “love tank”—our emotional reservoir—impacts relationships and why empathy is the key to truly speaking each other's language. The conversation highlights practical tools like the Five Love Languages Assessment and the “My Heart Chart,” offering listeners accessible ways to foster connection. Through real-life stories and actionable guidance, the Parrotts...
2026-01-1342 min
Building RelationshipsThe Love Language That Matters Most | Drs. Les & Leslie ParrottWhat’s the love language that matters most? You’ll find out on this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott will join Gary to talk about the dialects of each love language. These are personal and powerful ways love is uniquely expressed and received. Miss them, and even the right language can fall flat. Don’t miss the practical help on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: The Love Language That Matters MostDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
2026-01-1049 minThe WellBuilding Relationships - The Love Language That Matters Most | Drs. Les & Leslie ParrottWhat’s the love language that matters most? You’ll find out on this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott will join Gary to talk about the dialects of each love language. These are personal and powerful ways love is uniquely expressed and received. Miss them, and even the right language can fall flat. Don’t miss the practical help on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: The Love Language That Matters MostDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
2026-01-1049 minMoody Podcast NetworkBuilding Relationships - The Love Language That Matters Most | Drs. Les & Leslie ParrottWhat’s the love language that matters most? You’ll find out on this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott will join Gary to talk about the dialects of each love language. These are personal and powerful ways love is uniquely expressed and received. Miss them, and even the right language can fall flat. Don’t miss the practical help on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: The Love Language That Matters MostDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
2026-01-1049 minCIAM RadioBuilding Relationships - The Love Language That Matters Most | Drs. Les & Leslie ParrottWhat’s the love language that matters most? You’ll find out on this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott will join Gary to talk about the dialects of each love language. These are personal and powerful ways love is uniquely expressed and received. Miss them, and even the right language can fall flat. Don’t miss the practical help on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: The Love Language That Matters MostDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
2026-01-1049 minWord RadioBuilding Relationships - The Love Language That Matters Most | Drs. Les & Leslie ParrottWhat’s the love language that matters most? You’ll find out on this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott will join Gary to talk about the dialects of each love language. These are personal and powerful ways love is uniquely expressed and received. Miss them, and even the right language can fall flat. Don’t miss the practical help on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: The Love Language That Matters MostDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
2026-01-1049 min
Girls Gone BibleFix Your Mind w/Drs Les & Leslie Parrot Hiiii GGB! Guys. We have such a good episode this week. We have our friends, Drs Les & Leslie Parrott on the podcast to talk about Les' new book "Bad Thoughts: A Preacher and a Shrink's Guide to Reclaiming Your Mind and Soul" by Judah Smith and Les Parrott and my goooodness is it everything we needed. Les and Leslie walk us through how to uproot "Bad Thoughts" and how to renew your mind biblically & psychologically. Here are the "Big 5" Bad Thoughts as presented in Bad Thoughts: 1. False Guilt – Feeling unforgivable or unworthy.
2025-10-311h 03
TypologyBad Thoughts: When a Preacher and a Shrink Team Up to Heal the Mind and Soul, with Judah Smith and Dr. Les Parrott andOn this week's episode of Typology, I'm joined by two remarkable guests who sit right at the intersection of faith and psychology: Dr. Les Parrott, a clinical psychologist and author, and pastor Judah Smith, who brings a preacher's honesty and a comedian's timing to our conversation. Together, they've written a new book called Bad Thoughts: A Preacher and a Shrink's Guide to Reclaiming Your Mind and Soul. It's a lively and deeply honest dialogue between theology and therapy—between the pulpit and the couch. We dive into what Les calls the five "toxic thought patterns" that...
2025-10-231h 06Victoria & FriendsDrs. Les & Leslie ParrottJoin Victoria as she dives deep into the complexities of marriage with the experienced family counselors, best-selling authors, and the brains behind the Better Love Assessment, Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott.Les and Leslie. A husband-and-wife team who not only share the same name, but the same passion for helping others build healthy relationships. Les is a professor of psychology at Northwest University and they are founders of the Center for Healthy Relationships on the campus of Olivet University.
2025-10-0934 min
Being Human with Steve CussSteve and Lisa Cuss Navigate the Four Spaces of Anxiety and Deeper ConnectivitySteve Cuss is joined once again by his wife and fellow counselor, Lisa Cuss, for a practical conversation on the Four Spaces of Anxiety and how these shape our relationships, leadership, and faith. Building on recent Being Human dialogues with Toni Collier and Dr. Les Parrott, Steve and Lisa unpack the hidden assumptions that fuel reactivity, disconnection, and stress. Steve and Lisa explore how faith, vulnerability, and intentional community can break anxiety’s grip and create healthier families, churches, and neighborhoods.
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Steve & Clarissa Moll discuss the Four Spaces of Anxiety
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2025-08-2541 minBeing Human with Steve CussDr. Les Parrott Challenges Empathy Myths in Christian CirclesWorld-renowned relationship expert Dr. Les Parrott sits down with host Steve Cuss for a raw discussion about reclaiming your mind and soul. Parrott shreds toxic beliefs about empathy, parenting, and vulnerability that have infiltrated Christian culture, replacing them with a vision for emotional and spiritual health that actually works. Together, Steve and Dr. parrott dissect the razor-thin line between empathy and enmeshment, reveal how technology can fuel genuine human connection, and unpack why hearing God’s voice without shame is a game-changer.
Resources mentioned in this episode include:
Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott’s Saving Your Marri...
2025-08-1843 min
Team Us: A Christian Marriage PodcastHow Shared Humor Strengthens MarriageDo you and your spouse laugh together? Today, we talk about how shared humor and laughter can benefit your relationship. 3 WAYS SHARED HUMOR STRENGTHENS MARRIAGE Builds intimacy Helps defuse conflict and restore connection Makes the hard times more manageable TAKE THE “US TIME” CHALLENGE Do something to feed your shared sense of humor. As one writer we quote in this episode recommends, “Collect experiences, look for the places where comedy shows up. Look for the ridiculous, the surprising, the awkward.” LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Did you enjoy this epi...
2025-04-0125 min
The Wild Wild DeathThe Story of Big Nose George ParrottSend us a textBig Nose George Parrott yearned to be a famous outlaw. But his claim to fame was for something he never dreamed could happen.If you'd like more information about the history behind this episode of The Wild Wild Death, check out these resources:https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/14910 https://www.wyohistory.org/encyclopedia/big-nose-george-grisly-frontier-tale https://owlcation.com/humanities/The-Wild-West-Outlaw-Who-Was-Turned-into-a-Pair-of-Shoes https://www.sweetwaternow.com/outlaw-george-big-nose-parotts-body-was-skinned-after-his-death/Mark E. Miller, Big Nose George: His Troublesome Trail, (Glendo, WY: High Plains Press, 2021).Peter Netzel, Lesser Known Outlaws of Wyoming, (Scotts Valley, CA...
2025-03-2025 min
Here We Have IdahoLes and Leslie Parrott-Marriage MentorsLes Parrott is an American author of Christian self-help books, a professor of psychology at Northwest University, and an ordained Nazarene minister. He is the creator of the SYMBIS Assessment, and founder of the Parrott Institute for Healthy Relationships at Olivet Nazarene University. He and his wife, Leslie Parrott, are the founders of the Center for Relationship Development at Seattle Pacific University where they taught courses out of the Marriage and Family Therapy and psychology departments.Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM
2025-03-0828 minVictoria & FriendsDrs. Les & Leslie ParrottJoin Victoria as she dives deep into the complexities of marriage with the experienced family counselors, best-selling authors, and the brains behind the Better Love Assessment, Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott.Les and Leslie. A husband-and-wife team who not only share the same name, but the same passion for helping others build healthy relationships. Les is a professor of psychology at Northwest University and they are founders of the Center for Healthy Relationships on the campus of Olivet University.
2025-01-0234 min
Chaptered MindsSaving Your Marriage Before It Starts by Drs. Les and Leslie ParrottIn Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts, relationship experts Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott provide a practical guide for couples who want to build a strong foundation before saying 'I do.' This book offers tools for navigating potential challenges, fostering healthy communication, and nurturing a lasting connection. In this episode, we explore essential insights and exercises designed to help couples prepare for a fulfilling marriage by addressing key areas of growth and understanding early on.
2024-11-1128 min
WiLD ConversationIf You Don’t Have Trust You Can’t Bake the Cake - Dr. Les Parrott author of Saving Your Marriage Before It StartsIn this episode, #1 New York Times best-selling author Dr. Les Parrott reveals the shocking truth about empathy: it’s not just about feelings—it’s about being a HERO! Discover how true empathy can push you to risk it all for others and why this rare skill sets real leaders apart.
While inspiration is important, real transformation requires a combination of motivation and the right nudge at the right moment. Dr. McKenna and Dr. Parrott discuss the importance of teaching practical, easily executable behaviors that are backed by research, like the simple yet profound act of seein...
2024-10-1555 min
Progressive VoicesThe Leslie Marshall Show - 8/23/24 - Expert Analysis of Harris' Plan to Make Housing More AffordableLeslie is joined by Jim Parrott, a nonresident fellow at the Urban Institute, where he is part of their Housing Finance Policy Center. Jim is also owner of Parrott Ryan Advisors, which provides strategic advice on housing finance issues to financial institutions active in the primary and secondary mortgage market.
The two discuss the Opinion piece he co-wrote for the Washington Post with Moody Analytics' Chief Economist Mark Zandi. It's titled, "Harris Plan Could Solve the Longtime Affordable Housing Crisis."
(Link here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/08/21/harris-affordable-housing/)
Before joining Urban in 2013, Jim Parrott spent several years in the Obama W...
2024-08-2422 min
The Leslie Marshall ShowExpert Analysis of Harris' Plan to Make Housing More AffordableLeslie is joined by Jim Parrott, a nonresident fellow at the Urban Institute, where he is part of their Housing Finance Policy Center. Jim is also owner of Parrott Ryan Advisors, which provides strategic advice on housing finance issues to financial institutions active in the primary and secondary mortgage market.The two discuss the Opinion piece he co-wrote for the Washington Post with Moody Analytics' Chief Economist Mark Zandi. It's titled, "Harris Plan Could Solve the Longtime Affordable Housing Crisis."(Link here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/08/21/harris-affordable-housing/)Before joining Urban in 2013, Jim Parrott spent se...
2024-08-2422 min
The Way You Show Up3 Fruits of a Healthy Relationship with Drs Les and Leslie ParrottDo you know what the 3 fruits of a healthy relationship are? Have you ever heard that your relationships can only be as healthy as you are as an individual? Hear renowned psychologists and authors Drs Les and Leslie Parrott speak about what people hunger for when seeking healthy relationships and where to start to engage in a healthy, long-term relationship. According to Dr. Parrott, “If you try to build intimacy with another person before you’ve done the difficult work of getting whole or healthy on your own, all your relationships become an attempt to complete yourself and t...
2023-10-1041 min
Continuing the Conversation with Grant & Laurel Fishbook26 | Relationship Rescue with Drs. Les & Leslie ParrottSend a text"Your marriage will only be as healthy as the two of you individually."If you've ever struggled in your marriage, you'll be so encouraged by this conversation with our good friends Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott. As licensed therapists and co-authors of the best-selling book "Saving Your Marriage Before it Starts (SYMBIS)", the Parrot's bring practical wisdom and cutting edge insight to help you navigate & enjoy your marriage!Equal parts playful, serious, and everything in between, we learned so much in this conversation, and we're confident you will too.
2023-02-0951 min
Stronger Marriage ConnectionSaving Your Marriage Before It Starts | Dr. Les Parrott | #16 What are the most important things couples need to know before they get married? Dave and Liz discuss with Dr. Les Parrott advice for newlyweds, engaged couples or married people based off of years of research and working with couples.Time Stamps:About Les Parrott:Dr Les Parrott is a clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at Northwest University. He and his wife, Leslie – a marriage and family therapist – are founders of the Center for Healthy Relationships on the campus of Olivet University.Married in 1984, the Parrott’s speak together in a wide...
2022-12-1947 min
The Corie Weathers PodcastBONUS REPLAY: A Marriage Check Up With Dr. Les ParrottSeason 7 might be over, but we are bringing back the Top 10 most listened-to episodes in Lifegiver Podcast History!
Dr. Les Parrot joins me for an episode that is all about how couples can use a tool like the Better Love Assessment to get a healthy snapshot or check up on their marriage. Dr. Parrott is a globally sought-after marriage psychologist along with his wife, Leslie Parrott also a marriage therapist. Together, they have written several books and speak on how to improve your marriage communication, reduce conflict, improve your sex life, and much more. In this episode, Dr...
2022-10-2456 min
The Called to Flourish PodcastBuild a Healthy Marriage; Be a Better Leader // Les ParrottWhat's one thing that can inflict so much emotional pain that it can significantly hinder your leadership effectiveness? Today, listen to one of the world's leading experts on having a healthy marriage and better relationships overall. If you happen to be married, I have a personal question for you. Have you ever noticed how a lingering frustration or a serious unresolved issue in your marriage can eat at you at work and even impact your leadership? Well, believe me, I've experienced this, and I know I'm not alone. How to build a healthy marriage is what my...
2022-07-0442 min
Married UpConflict - with Dr. Les ParrottDrs. Les and Leslie Parrott are NY Times best selling authors and the creators of one of the most used pre-marriage counseling systems in the world - S.Y.M.B.I.S. (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts); as well as the brand new Loveology.org. Les Parrott joins us here to talk about conflict in marriage and how you can make it work for GOOD in your marriage!
2022-05-2539 min
Connect to Premium Audiobook Collection for Your LibraryListen to The Complete Guide to Marriage Mentoring: Connecting Couples to Build Better Marriages by Les And Leslie ParrottPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/574588 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Complete Guide to Marriage Mentoring: Connecting Couples to Build Better Marriages
Author: Les And Leslie Parrott
Narrator: Dan Quinlisk, Craig Hinkle, Diana Batarseh
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 49 minutes
Release date: May 24, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Bibles & Biblical Studies
Publisher's Summary: A comprehensive resource to help churches build a thriving marriage mentoring program. Les and Leslie Parrott are passionate about how marriage mentoring can transform couples, families, and entire congregations. In The Complete Guide to Marriage...
2022-05-245h 49Grab Top-Rated Audiobooks in High QualityThe Complete Guide to Marriage Mentoring: Connecting Couples to Build Better Marriages (Authored by Les And Leslie Parrott)Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/574588 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Complete Guide to Marriage Mentoring: Connecting Couples to Build Better Marriages
Author: Les And Leslie Parrott
Narrator: Dan Quinlisk, Craig Hinkle, Diana Batarseh
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 49 minutes
Release date: May 24, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary: A comprehensive resource to help churches build a thriving marriage mentoring program. Les and Leslie Parrott are passionate about how marriage mentoring can transform couples, families, and entire congregations. In The Complete Guide to Marriage Mentoring, you...
2022-05-245h 49
Access Thousands of Audiobook Collection with Easy AccessLes And Leslie Parrott presents Saving Your Second Marriage Before It Starts: Audio Bible StudiesPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/578014 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Saving Your Second Marriage Before It Starts: Audio Bible Studies
Series: Part of Audio Bible Studies
Author: Les And Leslie Parrott
Narrator: Dr. Les Parrott
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 14 minutes
Release date: May 3, 2022
Genres: Mental Health & Psychology
Publisher's Summary: Build your second marriage on more than a hope and a prayer. Beat the odds and make remarriage the best thing that’s ever happened to you. Sixty percent of second marriages fail, but yours can be among the ones that su...
2022-05-043h 14
Begin An Inspiring Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Saving Your Second Marriage Before It Starts: Audio Bible Studies by Les Parrott, Leslie ParrottPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/229932to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Saving Your Second Marriage Before It Starts: Audio Bible Studies
Author: Les Parrott, Leslie Parrott
Narrator: Les Parrott, Leslie Parrott
Format: mp3
Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins
Release date: 05-03-22
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 1 rating
Genres: Counseling
Publisher's Summary:
Sixty percent of second marriages fail, but yours can be among the ones that succeed. Relationship experts Les and Leslie Parrott show how you can beat the odds with flying colors and build a future together that is everything marriage can and ought to be. More than a million couples...
2022-05-033h 14
Higher Education, Higher PurposeCommunication With Your Teen During the College Search ProcessIn this episode of the Higher Education, Higher Purpose podcast, host Phil Cook speaks with Dr. Les Parrott and Dr. Leslie Parrott, New York Times best-selling authors focused on building healthy relationships. They discuss the importance of empathy and mutual understanding when it comes to listening to your kids. They share their own experiences as parents, and tips on how to speak into your children’s lives and connect them with resources as they decide what college they want to attend. “Mutual understanding. There has to be a sense your son, your daughter feels understood in wh...
2022-03-1530 min
Success By The Books: The Bev and Cliff Notes"Healthy Me, Healthy Us" by Dr. Les & Leslie ParrottDo you realize that your relationships are only as healthy as you are? "Healthy Me, Healthy Us" by Dr. Les & Leslie Parrott tells us how we can be healthy, and then bring health to our relationships. Cliff's In the News - FATHOM EVENTS. Cliff's Inside the Music "ONE MARGARITA." Music - "Dash" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson. "One Margarita" (full song) by Cliff Nelson.
2021-11-1823 min
Living Wholehearted Podcast With Jeff and TerraEpisode 103: Awareness is Curative for Your Marriage with Dr. Les ParrottJoin Jeff and Terra for a conversation with professor, author, speaker and relationship expert, Dr. Les Parrott, on practical tips for a healthy relationship, including the most common issues couples face. In this episode, Les explores the unique challenges for leaders and their marriages as well as the key factors define healthy relationships. As Les said many times throughout this episode, awareness is curative. Dr. Les is a clinical psychologist. Dr. Leslie is a marriage and family therapist. Married in 1984, the Parrotts bring real-life examples to their speaking platform - with a presentation that is g...
2021-11-0235 min
New Creation ConversationsNew Creation Conversations Episode 032 - Dr. Les Parrott on Loving Like Jesus, Having a Good Fight, Serving at Ground Zero on 9/11, and Saving Your Marriage Before it StartsWelcome to episode thirty-two of New Creation Conversations. In today’s conversation I am joined by well-known author and relationship expert Dr. Les Parrott. Les, and his wife Leslie have been helping couples prepare for marriage and improve their relationships for over thirty years now. They have spoken all over the world and have been featured in USA Today and The New York Times. They have also appeared on CNN, The View, The Today Show, and Oprah. They are #1 New York Times best-selling authors. Their books have sold over two million copies in more than a dozen languages and incl...
2021-09-2258 min
Get Your Favorite Audiobook Collection TodayHelping Couples: Proven Strategies for Coaches, Counselors, and Clergy | David H. Olson, Dr. Les ParrottPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/501526 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Helping Couples: Proven Strategies for Coaches, Counselors, and Clergy
Author: David H. Olson, Dr. Les Parrott
Narrator: Dr. Les Parrott
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 19 minutes
Release date: May 18, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary: Includes an audiobook-exclusive conversation between the authors. The ultimate guide to marriage mentoring so you can feel confident in offering wisdom, encouragement, and practical help to couples who want to live out a love that lasts! Drs. Les and Leslie Pa...
2021-05-193h 19Grab Top-Rated Audiobook Titles with Easy AccessHelping Couples: Proven Strategies for Coaches, Counselors, and Clergy (By David H. Olson, Dr. Les Parrott)Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/501526 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Helping Couples: Proven Strategies for Coaches, Counselors, and Clergy
Author: David H. Olson, Dr. Les Parrott
Narrator: Dr. Les Parrott
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 19 minutes
Release date: May 18, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary: Includes an audiobook-exclusive conversation between the authors. The ultimate guide to marriage mentoring so you can feel confident in offering wisdom, encouragement, and practical help to couples who want to live out a love that lasts! Drs. Les and Leslie Pa...
2021-05-183h 19Stream Your Favorite Audiobook Titles Instantly OnlineDavid H. Olson, Dr. Les Parrott presents Helping Couples: Proven Strategies for Coaches, Counselors, and ClergyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/501526 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Helping Couples: Proven Strategies for Coaches, Counselors, and Clergy
Author: David H. Olson, Dr. Les Parrott
Narrator: Dr. Les Parrott
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 3 hours 19 minutes
Release date: May 18, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Relationships & Intimacy
Publisher's Summary: Includes an audiobook-exclusive conversation between the authors. The ultimate guide to marriage mentoring so you can feel confident in offering wisdom, encouragement, and practical help to couples who want to live out a love that lasts! Drs. Les and Leslie Pa...
2021-05-183h 19
Living Wholehearted Podcast With Jeff and TerraEpisode 65: Our Love Story, Part 1As the founders of Living Wholehearted, Courageous Girls, and the Living Wholehearted Podcast, we wanted you to know a little more about our journey together. In fact, Valentine’s Day was our first date. Don’t be fooled... Jeff didn’t know it was Valentine’s Day! We are not just business and ministry partners, we are husband and wife. And WE STILL LIKE EACH OTHER after all these years. That’s a miracle in an age where fewer and fewer are getting married and staying married. What’s our secret. Lots and lots of.... You’ll have to listen to find...
2021-02-0928 min
The Shrink Think PodcastEp 25 - Interview With Les ParrottEpisode 25: Dr. Les Parrott, III, a Clinical Psychologist, Author, and Speaker, interviews on the podcast today. He shares his story of getting started working with couples (with his wife, Leslie Parrott, a Marriage & Family Therapist), developing principles for healthy relationships, and producing an assessment for couples based on his book, Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts, called SYMBIS.
Les' Links:
www.lesandleslie.com
www.SYMBIS.com
www.BetterLove.com
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Les-Parrott-PhD-189623821065848/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/lesandleslieparrott
2021-02-0332 minThe Called to Flourish PodcastBuild a Healthy Marriage; Be a Better Leader // Les ParrottIf you happen to be married, I have a personal question for you: Have you ever noticed how a lingering frustration or a serious, unresolved issue in your marriage can eat at you at work and take you out of your game as a leader? Believe me, I've experienced this, and I know I'm not alone. How to build a healthy marriage in ways that can help you become a healthy, better leader in the process is what my guest is all about. Les Parrott and his wife Leslie have spent the past 30 years same...
2020-12-1443 min
Brave LoveAuthors Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott and Ron L. Deal surprise veteran couple, Jason and Alisha Horn (Episode 9)In today’s episode Sarah chats with veteran couple, Jason and Alisha Horn. Be sure to watch the whole episode because they get TWO surprises that are simply delightful!
Sarah and her husband John met Jason and Alisha through Reboot Recovery, an organization that helped both couples heal after combat. Jason and Alisha have faced many trials throughout their lives, both together and on their own, and yet they are some of the warmest, most good-natured people Sarah and John know.
They've faced war, injuries and chronic illness, plus have created a blended family that wor...
2020-12-051h 12
The H2 Leadership Podcast151 - Jeff & Terra Mattson ”What are warning signs for leaders?”HAPPY THANKSGIVING! From everyone at Stay Forth Designs we hope that even in the midst of these interesting times you have a blessed day with your those closest to you.
On today's episode of the podcast Alan sits down with Jeff and Terra Mattson for a great conversation about warning signs leaders need to be aware of and pay attention to. Jeff and Terra recently spoke at our Healthy Leaders Summit.
About Jeff and Terra
Living Wholehearted founders Jeff & Terra Mattson are passionate about living lives that reflect integrity, healing, and authenticity. They m...
2020-11-2634 min
The Suzanne Venker Show67. Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts (SYMBIS.com): Dr. Les ParrottIs marriage a crapshoot?
My guest today says no. He argues that couples who take a proactive approach to marriage have the best chance at having the most successful relationships.
His name is Les Parrott, and he’s a clinical psychologist specializing in marriage and family. He, along with his wife Leslie, who’s also a marriage therapist, wrote Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts: Seven Questions to Ask Before — And After — You Marry.
Les and I are going to discuss how a person knows if he or she is ready for marriage, the myth...
2020-10-1855 min
TrailMixMarriage: Hard Work but Worth It!Mary takes the lead on this one since she and Bill are “marriage mentors” and have interesting and valuable experiencehelping “newbies”. Jody is all ears, and the best part of this podcast is that all the info applies to any relationship. And of course, you can’t have “TrailMix” without some “nuts” so we will share some of those goodies as well.
Resources:
Les and Leslie Parrott, “Saving Your Marriage before it Starts”
Les and Leslie Parrott: The C.O.R.E of a Good Fight -YouTube
Family Life Podcast - Les and Leslie Parrot
Gary Chapman, "The 5 Love L...
2020-09-1523 minPandemic with Leslie Parrott [Podcast]During the COVID pandemic, many people have relied on technology for school, meetings, and even church. Do you believe our way of doing things has changed? Do you believe we have learned from this experience, especially for the future?
Dr. Leslie Parrott and her husband, Dr. Les Parrott founded the Center for Relationship Development on the campus of Seattle Pacific University. They are both speakers as well as the New York Times best-selling authors. Dr. Parrot and her husband have written books such as Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts, Love Talk, and their latest, Healthy Me, Healthy Us, your...
2020-09-0728 min
License to Parent with Trace EmbryPandemic with Leslie Parrott [Podcast]During the COVID pandemic, many people have relied on technology for school, meetings, and even church. Do you believe our way of doing things has changed? Do you believe we have learned from this experience, especially for the future?
Dr. Leslie Parrott and her husband, Dr. Les Parrott founded the Center for Relationship Development on the campus of Seattle Pacific University. They are both speakers as well as the New York Times best-selling authors. Dr. Parrot and her husband have written books such as Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts, Love Talk, and their latest, Healthy Me, Healthy Us, your...
2020-09-0728 min
News Archives - Trace Embry | License to ParentPandemic with Leslie Parrott [Podcast]During the COVID pandemic, many people have relied on technology for school, meetings, and even church. Do you believe our way of doing things has changed? Do you believe we have learned from this experience, especially for the future?
Dr. Leslie Parrott and her husband, Dr. Les Parrott founded the Center for Relationship Development on the campus of Seattle Pacific University. They are both speakers as well as the New York Times best-selling authors. Dr. Parrot and her husband have written books such as Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts, Love Talk, and their latest, Healthy Me...
2020-09-0728 min
The Brian Buffini ShowHealthy Me, Healthy Us with Dr. Les Parrott #235“If you try to build intimacy with another person before you've done the difficult work of getting whole on your own, all your relationships become an attempt to complete yourself.” – Dr. Les Parrott Your relationships with other people are only as strong as you are. In this episode, Brian talks to best-selling author and relationship expert Dr. Les Parrott about his new book, “Healthy Me, Healthy Us,” and discovers why the single most important thing you can do to improve your relationships is to become a whole and healthy individual yourself. Topics discussed include how Les and his wife L...
2020-08-1853 min
The Brian Buffini ShowHealthy Me, Healthy Us with Dr. Les Parrott #235“If you try to build intimacy with another person before you've done the difficult work of getting whole on your own, all your relationships become an attempt to complete yourself.” – Dr. Les Parrott Your relationships with other people are only as strong as you are. In this episode, Brian talks to best-selling author and relationship expert Dr. Les Parrott about his new book, “Healthy Me, Healthy Us,” and discovers why the single most important thing you can do to improve your relationships is to become a whole and healthy individual yourself. Topics discussed include how Les and his wife L...
2020-08-1853 min
Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker#111: Healthy Me, Healthy Us (with guests Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott)Relationships are hard, but they are also a great source of personal happiness. Things get complicated dealing with differing expectations of the people involved in the relationships regardless of whether it’s a simple friendship or as close as marriage. The number one question people ask relationship experts is what is the single most important thing you can do for your relationships? That’s the topic of today’s episode as Dr. Meg talks with Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott. They tackle this subject in their new book Healthy Me, Healthy Us: Your Relationships Are Only as Strong as You Ar...
2020-06-3037 min
The Way You Show Up3 Fruits Of A Healthy Relationship with Drs. Les and Leslie ParrottDo you know what the 3 fruits of a healthy relationship are? Have you ever heard that your relationships can only be as healthy as you are as an individual? Hear renowned psychologists and authors Drs Les and Leslie Parrott speak about what people hunger for when seeking healthy relationships and where to start to engage in a healthy, long-term relationship. According to Dr. Parrott, “If you try to build intimacy with another person before you’ve done the difficult work of getting whole or healthy on your own, all your relationships become an attempt to complete yourself and t...
2020-06-0941 min
GRACEOLOGIE with Gwen SmithHealthy Me, Healthy Us with Dr. Leslie ParrottRelationships are filled with disappointment, but they’re also the primary source of our personal happiness. So it’s no surprise that the number one question psychologists hear over and over again is, “What’s the single most important thing you can do for your relationships?” Dr. Leslie Parrott opens up about what she has found to be the answer to this pressing question. She shares three hallmarks to personal health that can radically impact all of your relationships. Take the FREE 5-Day Psalm Challenge at www.PsalmChallenge.com Episode show notes: www.gwensmith.net/graceologi...
2020-05-1253 min
On The Couch PodcastDr. Les Parrott - Healthy Me, Healthy UsDr. Les Parrott is 1/2 of the dynamic relationship expert duo of Dr. Les and Leslie Parrott (www.lesandleslie.com). He shares about their latest projects including their book - Healthy Me, Healthy Us, the YADA Assessment and their Save Your Marriage Before It Starts (SYMBIS) program. Dr. Les explains the key to a healthy, happy relationship lies in getting healthy as an individual. Their book is packed with great information to help individuals do just that.
2020-05-111h 00
Discover Your Favorite Audiobook Titles with Easy AccessAudiobook: Healthy Me, Healthy Us: Your Relationships Are Only as Strong as You Are by Dr. Les ParrottPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/386633 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Healthy Me, Healthy Us: Your Relationships Are Only as Strong as You Are
Author: Dr. Les Parrott
Narrator: Cris Dukehart, Tom Parks
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 12 minutes
Release date: May 5, 2020
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary: Discover the secret to happy relationships. Relationships are rife with disappointment—but they are also the primary source of personal happiness. So it is no surprise that the number one question Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott hear over an...
2020-05-054h 12Grab Top-Rated Audiobook Titles with Easy AccessDr. Les Parrott's Healthy Me, Healthy Us: Your Relationships Are Only as Strong as You ArePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/386633 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Healthy Me, Healthy Us: Your Relationships Are Only as Strong as You Are
Author: Dr. Les Parrott
Narrator: Cris Dukehart, Tom Parks
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 12 minutes
Release date: May 5, 2020
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary: Discover the secret to happy relationships. Relationships are rife with disappointment—but they are also the primary source of personal happiness. So it is no surprise that the number one question Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott hear over and ov...
2020-05-054h 12
Indulge In Your Ears To A Uplifting Full Audiobook.Healthy Me, Healthy Us by Les Parrott, Leslie ParrottPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/227841to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Healthy Me, Healthy Us
Author: Les Parrott, Leslie Parrott
Narrator: Tom Parks, Cris Dukehart
Format: mp3
Length: 4 hrs and 12 mins
Release date: 05-05-20
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 98 ratings
Genres: Family
Publisher's Summary:
After over 25 years of researching, writing, and speaking on this subject, in Healthy Me, Healthy Us the Parrotts have whittled down their answer to the truth contained in this single sentence: If you try to build intimacy with another person before you have gotten whole on your own, all your relationships become an attempt to complete...
2020-05-054h 12
FamilyLife Canada Podcast4. The Essentials of a Good Fight (with Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott)To learn more about the ministry of Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott and their exceptional marriage enrichment books (including The Good Fight), check out their website. Our special thanks goes out to Compassion Canada for sponsoring this podcast. Compassion Canada is a global leader in connecting children who live in extreme poverty to the resources and education they need so that they develop healthy bodies, minds, souls and relationships. Learn how you can help children and families affected by COVID-19.
2020-04-3037 min
Faith Driven EntrepreneurEpisode 102 - The Entrepreneur's Time-Starved Marriage with Les ParrottWe spend a lot of time on this show talking about entrepreneurs. Duh, right? That’s the name of the show. But today, we want to veer off our normal business strategy conversation and talk about life outside of work—primarily, time with our family. Today’s guest is Les Parrott. He works alongside his wife Leslie who shares the same passion for helping others build healthy relationships. The Parrotts have been featured in USA Today and the New York Times, and they have also appeared on CNN, The Today Show and Oprah. As #1 New York Times best-se...
2020-04-2142 min
Keeping It CenteredDoing Marriage God's WayEvery couple has bumps in their relationship at times. However, how do you know if it’s time to seek help from a professional counselor or therapist? Chris and Jamie Bailey are Christian marriage counselors and in today’s episode, they share so many gems to help you have a long-lasting marriage. I truly enjoyed this chat and took lots of notes (you might want to grab a pen and paper, too!).This episode is for anyone who wants to be in a romantic relationship or is currently in one. No need to wait until you’re marrie...
2020-04-1500 min
Undone RedoneUR 212: Building a Stronger Marriage — Les ParrottOn this week’s episode of The Undone Redone Podcast, Tray and Melody sit down with Dr. Les Parrott to discuss strengthening your marriage. Dr. Parrott is a bestselling author, a professor of psychology at Northwest University, creator of the SYMBIS Assessment, and founder of the Parrott Institute for Healthy Relationships at Olivet Nazarene University. He and his wife Leslie are a husband-and-wife team who not only share the same name, but the same passion for helping others build healthy and stronger relationships. Dr. Parrott explains that a marriage can only be as strong as the two spouses in it...
2019-12-0400 min
The Corie Weathers PodcastA Marriage Check Up With Dr. Les ParrottDr. Les Parrot joins me for an episode that is all about how couples can use a tool like the Better Love Assessment to get a healthy snapshot or check up on their marriage. Dr. Parrott is a globally sought after marriage psychologist along with his wife, Leslie Parrott also a marriage therapist. Together, they have written several books and speak on how to improve your marriage communication, reduce conflict, improve your sex life, and much more. In this episode, Dr. Parrott shares more about the Better Love Assessment (found at www.betterlove.com) in pointing out the individual str...
2019-09-0156 min
Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker#75: Marriage and Your Kids (with guest Dr. Les Parrott)Often times, as parents give everything they have to careers, shuttling kids around, and maintaining a social life. This usually leaves nothing in the tank to give your spouse. This is why Dr. Meg thought it was so important to talk to Dr. Les Parrott to help communicate how important a strong, stable marriage is to your great kids! Dr. Parrott is a clinical psychologist and is married to Dr. Leslie Parrott who is a marriage and family therapist. Part of Les and Leslie’s vision for building stronger, life-long marriages is to equip a band of more than a...
2019-02-2643 min