• Ways to Evaluate a Potential Spouse
    Oct 3 2024

    When someone wants to get married, what are some qualities to look for in a potential mate? Greg and John address why having a perfectionist mindset isn't helpful in trying to find a spouse. Then, Jim Daly meets with social media influencers, Tovares and Safa Grey, to discuss what a truly godly person looks like.

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    Focus on Marriage Assessment

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    Addressing Red Flags in a Relationship

    Ask the Tough Questions about Your Relationship

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    11 mins
  • Maturing Together as a Team
    Oct 1 2024

    Teamwork is essential for the success of your marriage. Tovares and Safa Grey speak with Jim Daly about healthy mindsets to help you and your spouse be a strong team. Also, Greg and Erin talk to John about why there is joy in learning to make healthy compromises for the sake of your marriage

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    Soul Mates or ‘Sole’ Mates?

    Addressing Red Flags in a Relationship

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    10 mins
  • A Balance of Light-Hearted and Serious
    Sep 26 2024

    Healthy marriages need serious conversations, but also laughter and fun too. Greg shares with John about how he and Erin have learned to have fun together, even with a very demanding schedule. Plus, Ron and Jan Welch talk with Jim Daly about three marriage moments every couple needs to help bring a balance of fun and serious in your relationship.

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    Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage

    Making Daily Choices to Love Your Spouse

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    10 mins
  • Make Time for One Another
    Sep 24 2024

    When life is crowded with kids, activities, and errands to run, it's easy to make your marriage less of a priority. Jim Daly joins Dr. Ron Welch and his wife Jan to encourage you to keep your marriage a priority, even when life is busy. Also, you'll hear from John and Greg about how even small investments can help your marriage in the long run.

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    Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage

    Making Daily Choices to Love Your Spouse

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    10 mins
  • Make Laughter a Goal for Your Marriage
    Sep 19 2024

    Laughing together is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to enjoy your marriage. John asks the Smalley's how laughter has played a part in making their relationship better. You'll then hear from Jim Daly and Ted Cunningham about how you can make laughter a goal for your marriage.

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    Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage

    Laugh Together as a Couple

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    10 mins
  • “My Spouse Isn’t Changing! What Should I Do?”
    Sep 17 2024

    Fixating solely on things you want your spouse to change isn't good for your marriage. Jim Daly speaks with Toni Nieuwhof about the dangers of focusing too much on your spouse's problems. Plus, John and Erin share how owning your faults can help you make it through marital challenges.

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    Hope Restored

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    Contact our Counseling Department

    Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage

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    12 mins
  • Sacrificial Love and Emotional Connection
    Sep 12 2024

    The word tells you to focus on loving yourself, but God calls us to sacrifice for one another. Dr. David Gudgel and Jim Daly talk about two types of love that can bless your marriage - unconditional (agape) and friendship (phileo). You'll also hear John and the Smalley's explain how husbands can love their wives by making emotional connections.

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    Sacrificial, Agape Love in Marriage

    Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage

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    12 mins
  • Biblical vs. Worldly Definitions of Love
    Sep 10 2024

    How would you define the word "love?" The Bible has a lot to say about it, and how to sacrifice for your spouse. Jim Daly and Dr. David Gudgel explain the biblical definitions of love, and how they can positively impact your marriage. Plus, John and the Smalley's discuss how to love your mate by serving each other.

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    Sacrificial, Agape Love in Marriage

    Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage

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    10 mins