Why Good Intentions Aren’t Enough for Strong Families | V104
Thu Feb 05 2026
Why do so many marriages and families drift apart—even when there’s still love?
In Episode 104 of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis unpack the real reasons connection fades over time. From simple ignorance, to misplaced priorities, to misunderstanding emotional capacity, they explain why families don’t disconnect overnight—but slowly, unintentionally, and quietly.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why connection is never neutral — it’s either growing or shrinkingHow “being busy” masks deeper relationship issuesWhy financial provision alone doesn’t create emotional closenessHow misunderstanding capacity damages marriage and parentingWhy connection must be fought for in today’s distracted worldThis conversation is honest, faith-centered, and deeply practical for parents who want stronger marriages and deeper connection with their kids.
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(00:00) Preparing for Parenting Before Kids
(01:28) Why Connection Matters in Marriage and Parenting
(02:48) Seasons of Connection and Disconnection
(03:58) How Busyness Replaces Priorities
(05:11) Why Most People Don’t Learn How to Connect
(06:12) Ignorance: Not Knowing What You Don’t Know
(07:28) When Date Nights Don’t Create Connection
(08:45) Parenting Connection Changes with Each Season
(10:42) Emotional Fatigue and Capacity as Parents
(11:53) Connection Is Never Neutral
(12:59) Misunderstanding Priority and Capacity
(14:46) Fighting for Connection in a Distracted World
(15:14) Why Parents Must Learn to Fight for Family
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Why do so many marriages and families drift apart—even when there’s still love? In Episode 104 of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis unpack the real reasons connection fades over time. From simple ignorance, to misplaced priorities, to misunderstanding emotional capacity, they explain why families don’t disconnect overnight—but slowly, unintentionally, and quietly. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why connection is never neutral — it’s either growing or shrinkingHow “being busy” masks deeper relationship issuesWhy financial provision alone doesn’t create emotional closenessHow misunderstanding capacity damages marriage and parentingWhy connection must be fought for in today’s distracted worldThis conversation is honest, faith-centered, and deeply practical for parents who want stronger marriages and deeper connection with their kids. 👉 Subscribe for weekly parenting leadership conversations 👉 Share this episode with a spouse or parent who needs encouragement today (00:00) Preparing for Parenting Before Kids (01:28) Why Connection Matters in Marriage and Parenting (02:48) Seasons of Connection and Disconnection (03:58) How Busyness Replaces Priorities (05:11) Why Most People Don’t Learn How to Connect (06:12) Ignorance: Not Knowing What You Don’t Know (07:28) When Date Nights Don’t Create Connection (08:45) Parenting Connection Changes with Each Season (10:42) Emotional Fatigue and Capacity as Parents (11:53) Connection Is Never Neutral (12:59) Misunderstanding Priority and Capacity (14:46) Fighting for Connection in a Distracted World (15:14) Why Parents Must Learn to Fight for Family