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The Conversation Crisis: The Courage to Have the Conversation A New Book by Sheila J. Simpson

Why relationships struggle—and the conversations that can strengthen them.

Why relationships struggle—and the conversations that can strengthen them. Coming Soon!

About the Book

In a culture that often encourages people to walk away, The Conversation Crisis: The Courage to Have the Conversation offers a different path—one rooted in honesty, clarity, and meaningful dialogue.

Drawing from more than 40 years of FOCCUS® Marriage Ministries’ work with couples—and patterns seen across thousands of relationships—Sheila J. Simpson reveals why communication is not instinctive and how learning to have the right conversations can transform relationships.

This book is a practical, insightful guide for couples who want to move beyond surface-level communication and address the topics that truly shape their future together.

About Sheila

Sheila J. Simpson is the Executive Director of FOCCUS® Marriage Ministries, a global organization dedicated to strengthening marriages through conversation-based tools used by couples worldwide.

In her role, she draws on decades of FOCCUS® experience working with couples and has identified consistent patterns in relationships—particularly how the absence of meaningful conversation impacts long-term connection and commitment.

Sheila is an emerging national voice on the power of conversation to transform relationships, families, and communities.

Built on Decades of Insight

This book is grounded in more than 40 years of FOCCUS® Marriage Ministries’ work with couples around the world—offering real-world insight into the conversations that matter most.

“We don’t have a relationship crisis—we have a conversation crisis.”

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