A pastor since 1980, Doug has counseled many couples, both in crisis as well as marriage retreats and premarital counseling. He has also taught Interpersonal Communication classes at two universities and has assisted in this area in workplace enhancement seminars with his late father, Dr. Douglas Davis Jr. Doug received a Masters of Divinity from Southern Baptist Seminary and has done extensive post graduate work. After years of watching poor communication techniques plague many marriages, this book is written to help couples find peace and unity through Empathetic Listening and Prayer. Happily married to Sharon since 1981, they have one daughter, Lindsey. Doug has served churches in Kentucky, Indiana, and Georgia before returning to Central Kentucky.