Nina Roesner, Executive Director of Greater Impact Ministries, Inc., has personally seen “applied respect” change lives through thousands of real stories in the Daughters of Sarah® courses. Frustrated with the media’s portrayal of how women are supposed to look, act and feel, she loves to encourage women to awaken spiritually. Passionate about assisting others in their journeys in life, and concerned about the proven negative impact divorce has on children and women’s health, she desires to equip women with the communication skills necessary for successful marriage and help them create balanced lives. Her book, The Respect Dare is published by Thomas Nelson, and released December 11, 2012. Nina has worked since she was 13 years old in the broadcasting, training, and human resources fields. She worked until her first child was 5 months old, then moved to part-time employment. She understands the challenges in balancing a deep relationship with God, her husband, children, working, staying fit, while spending time with friends, serving in ministry, driving carpool, home schooling, and managing to have a bathroom clean enough for guests to use. Nina left a leadership training corporation to write and deliver courses for people of faith at a fraction of the cost of what the same high caliber of training goes for in the marketplace. She has seen over 95 percent of the participants grow in their relationship with God and others, all while increasing their confidence. Her courses leave a lasting impact on participants. Nina has over 20 years in the communications and training industry. She has coached numerous executives, managers, individuals, wives, church staffs and pastors around the country and currently provides leadership for Greater Impact Ministries, Inc. as Executive Director. Nina currently speaks to several different demographics including wives, moms, working women, and other leadership groups.You can schedule her for speaking via our ministry at 513-310-6019.
I just read the kissing article and it’s lovely but…I would love my husband to kiss me like he used to. I try to kiss and even though we are happily married but he’s just not a kisser anymore:( Anyone got any answers as to why some people get out of the habit of passionately kissing? Any clues on how to get him started again?
Michele – without knowing you, or your circumstances, it’s tough to say. However, I’d start with a time when he wasn’t doing something, or about to do something, and wasn’t hungry, and you had time for one thing to lead easily to another (wink wink nod nod
and begin with a question, maybe something like, “I was thinking the other day about how attractive you still are after all these years… and those kisses we had early on… was it like this… or like this??? …. hmmm…. you know… just for the record, if you did THAT… well, you’d pretty much get anything you ever wanted from me… (and then follow up)…. 
Have fun. And if it doesn’t go well, perhaps it is an indicator of some other issues and you might just come right out and ask. Maybe he just doesn’t know how to tell you that you need a mint? Or maybe HE has the need for the mint (as we age, our bodies start betraying us in more ways than I can count…) and is embarrassed… but whatever you do, don’t make it into a situation where he’s failed you – find a way to build him up instead of tearing him down in the process and ask God for some help… 
Let us know how it goes, lovely! And if you want kisses, sometimes it is okay to ASK for them – and make it worth his while. 
Im very interested in this study but I live in Austin Tx. Is there a way to be a part of this from so far away.
In just a few months, Michelle, it will be available via video – we can’t wait! We’ll keep you posted!
Thank you Nina. A friend emailed me your post the other day, the one about having to do it all and it hit me square in the face. I have allowed myself to get restless waiting for God to complete a miracle He promised to concerning my marriage. Some behaviors I have seen in my husband have caused me to struggle with a lack of respect for him. I’ve been upset with my husband for what I have seen as a lack of control in his life over a certain area. What I am starting to realize is I’m the one with the control issue by being impatient and wanting to fix things my way. I know God has been wanting me to rest from trying to fix all this and let Him (God) do the fixing. I have only hurt myself and my husband by this behavior. I have asked God to forgive me and put me back on the right road. My eyes must stay on Jesus and not the problem. I pray I choose to give God control no matter what it looks like and that I will trust and rest in this matter. Thanks for your encouragement. Very interested in the bible study. Sincerely, Michelle
One of the most beautiful things about you is your humble attitude and transparent honesty about doing what is right. YOU are right on – Jesus is where our attention needs to be – your husband has his own journey, and we are in God’s way when we try to be his Holy Spirit.
Praying for you, beautiful! Until Daughters is available, you might try The Respect Dare. Hang in there!
Love to you,
~Nina
I just came to your blog after reading your “top ways that wives destroy their marriages.” I agree with you 100% and have seen all to many women who do some of those things so often, and then wonder what’s wrong in their marriage. I am wondering if you have advice, however, for the woman in my situation. I have lost trust and respect in my husband over many years of him being an alcoholic. While I tried for many years to be a “good wife”, he was unable to hold up his end so I have, by default, taken over everything in the household. Any money given to him over the years was squandered on alcohol; whenever I wanted his thoughts on a decision that needed to be made, he never responded; he is rarely truthful with me about how he is feeling and perceives things to be much different than what is fact. He is in treatment right now and will not be able to return home until spring. I am struggling with how to re-start our lives together. We will certainly do counseling but I just wanted your take on things too and if you have known any women who have been able to go through something like this and rebuild a relationship with their husband. We have 7 children aged 17-2 and homeschool. Thank you.
Deo Juvante,