Is it okay to be angry at God When life crumbles anger resentment and depression surface Is there relief beyond Netflix and chocolate Authors Vivian and Darrin Mabuni share their journey of bringing anger to God for relief Vivian is also one of FamilyLife's guest contributors to the all-new Art of Marriage group study To learn more or order your copy visit artofmarriage com Show Notes and Resources Connect with Vivian Mabuni and catch more of her thoughts at vivianmabuni com and on Facebook and Instagram And grab Vivian's book Open Hands Willing Heart Discover the Joy of Saying Yes [... more]

Does the idea of giving God your yes freak you out Vivian Mabuni totally gets it She talks about how scary surrendering to God can be and yet maybe it's exactly what we need Could letting go of that one thing actually save you Vivian is also one of FamilyLife's guest contributors to the all-new Art of Marriage group study To learn more or order your copy visit artofmarriage com Show Notes and Resources Connect with Vivian Mabuni and catch more of their thoughts at vivianmabuni com and on Facebook and Instagram And grab Vivian's book Open Hands Willing Heart [... more]

Our marriage feels off but I can't pinpoint why How can I be working on my marriage while running on fumes David and Meg Robbins recognize the signs of strain and provide practical advice for addressing them Discover insights to strengthen your relationship David and Meg are contributors to FamilyLife's all-new Art of Marriage group study To learn more or order your copy visit artofmarriage com Show Notes and Resources Want to hear more episodes by David and Meg listen here Intrigued by today's episode Think deeper about Busyness in our FamilyLife episode Breaking Free From Busyness The all-newArt of [... more]

Wondering why you feel constantly drained and emotionally exhausted David and Meg Robbins walk through the passage of Psalm highlighting the intimate and caring relationship between God and His people Find the rest your soul's been craving David and Meg are contributors to FamilyLife's all-new Art of Marriage group study To learn more or order your copy visit artofmarriage com Show Notes and Resources Want to hear more episodes by David and Meg listen here Intrigued by today's episode Think deeper about Busyness in our FamilyLife episode Breaking Free From Busyness The all-newArt of Marriagesix-session video series for groups features [... more]

Life is hectic--and finding time for intimacy feels impossible How can we keep our connection strong amidst all the crazy David and Meg Robbins find out how to manage overwhelming busyness offering tangible approaches to build stronger intimacy David and Meg are contributors to FamilyLife's all-new Art of Marriage group study To learn more or order your copy visit artofmarriage com Show Notes and Resources Want to hear more episodes by David and Meg listen here Intrigued by today's episode Think deeper about Busyness in our FamilyLife episode Breaking Free From Busyness The all-newArt of Marriagesix-session video series for groups [... more]

Maintain your bro time even in marriage Dave Wilson and Brian Goins with guests Ed Uszynski Darrin Mabuni and Aaron Ivey emphasize the importance of male connections particularly within the Christian community They explore how these connections contribute to great marriages wise parenting and overall well-being Discover why having someone to follow and lead in life makes all the difference Brian Ed Darrin Aaron and host Dave Wilson are contributors to FamilyLife's all-new Art of Marriage group study To learn more or order your copy visit artofmarriage com Show Notes and Resources Connect with Brian Goins at his website brainheartworld [... more]

Ever wonder if your spouse is hiding something Dave Wilson and Brian Goins host Ed Uszynski Darrin Mabuni and Aaron Ivey to discuss why the dark parts of your marriage need the light They share key ways to make your connection stronger and foster transparency and trust Brian Ed Darrin Aaron and host Dave Wilson are contributors to FamilyLife's all-new Art of Marriage group study To learn more or order your copy visit artofmarriage com Show Notes and Resources Connect with Brian Goins at his website brainheartworld org aimed at helping change the conversation about pornography in our country and [... more]

Why is prayer important Because prayer is a battlefield Brian Goins Ed Uszynski Darrin Mabuni and Aaron Ivey discuss the roles of praying as a husband and how prayer can be intimidating for men Discover mind-blowing ways to make prayer a superpower in your marriage and everyday life Brian Ed Darrin Aaron and host Dave Wilson are contributors to FamilyLife's all-new Art of Marriage group study To learn more or order your copy visit artofmarriage com Show Notes and Resources Connect with Brian Goins at his website brainheartworld org aimed at helping change the conversation about pornography in our country [... more]

Is there baggage destroying your marriage Ann Wilson Meg Robbins Jamie Ivey and Vivian Mabuni chat about baggage in marriage including influence of family generations unmet expectations and porn's effects on marriage Tune in for actionable steps and valuable perspectives on preserving intimacy in your relationship Ann Wilson Meg Robbins Jamie Ivey and Vivian Mabuni are contributors to FamilyLife's all-new Art of Marriage group study To learn more or order your copy visit artofmarriage com Show Notes and Resources Connect with Jamie Ivey and catch more of her thoughts at jamieivey com and on Instagram and Facebook Connect with Vivian [... more]

Discover profound insights on the biblical perspective of being a helper in this engaging podcast Join Ann Wilson Meg Robbins Jamie Ivey and Vivian Mabuni as they lead a dynamic women's roundtable discussion Delve deep into the common misconceptions surrounding relationship responsibilities and explore the challenges associated with unmet expectations in the context of Christian marriages Tune in for a thoughtful exploration of these crucial topics with a diverse and experienced panel Jamie Ivey Vivian Mabuni Meg Robbins and Ann Wilson are all contributors to FamilyLife's all-new Art of Marriage group study To learn more or order your copy visit [... more]

Brian Goins and Ed Uszynski faced a mammoth challenge reimagining and improving FamilyLife's classic group resource Art of Marriage to resonate with a global audience of current and new generations Focusing on God's flawless design and purpose the all-new Art of Marriage draws on six Hebrew and Greek words for love in the Bible In this episode Brian and Ed--along with FamilyLife president David Robbins and his wife Meg--offer intensely practical ideas to bring these kinds of love vividly alive in your relationship Along with co-creators Brian Goins and Ed Uszynski the Robbins are contributors to FamilyLife's all-new Art of [... more]

What could it look like for your marriage to pour into your community your neighbors your kids friends David and Meg Robbins explore the positive impact marriage brings the world--and the fulfillment a marriage on mission could bring the two of you Along with co-creators Brian Goins and Ed Uszynski the Robbins are contributors to FamilyLife's all-new Art of Marriage group study To learn more or order your copy visit artofmarriage com Show Notes and Resources Want to hear more episodes by David and Meg listen here Help Your Small Group Grow Deeper with God with the all new Vertical [... more]

Feel like work is disconnecting you from your spouse JD and Veronica Greear share tips to feed healthy relationships and genuine community in your marriage Along with co-creator Brian Goins J D and Veronica Greear are two of FamilyLife's guest contributors to the all-new Art of Marriage group study To learn more or order your copy visit artofmarriage com Show Notes and Resources Connect with JD and Veronica Greear and catch more of their thoughts at jdgreear com Also find them on Instagram Listen to their podcast Ask Me Anything Listen to Summit Life through his radio podcast a daily [... more]

Struggling in marriage JD and Veronica Greear offer real-life hope Re-learn the transformative power of the gospel in healing deep wounds J D and Veronica Greear are two of FamilyLife's guest contributors to the all-new Art of Marriage group study To learn more or order your copy visit artofmarriage com Show Notes and Resources Connect with JD and Veronica Greear and catch more of their thoughts at jdgreear com Also find them on Instagram Listen to their podcast Ask Me Anything Listen to Summit Life through his radio podcast a daily -minute program with Pastor J D Greear jdgreear com [... more]

If Paul were writing the book of Romans for people in the st century what would he say JD and Veronica Greear break down Paul's explanation to the Romans translating it into language that offers advice and encouragement for how to live its mind-boggling realities J D and Veronica Greear are two of FamilyLife's guest contributors to the all-new Art of Marriage group study To learn more or order your copy visit artofmarriage com Show Notes and Resources Connect with JD and Veronica Greear and catch more of their thoughts at jdgreear com Also find them on Instagram Listen to [... more]

Brian Goins and Ed Uszynski empathize with feeling unloved in your own marriage Find ideas for stronger connection and deeper intimacy together Show Notes and Resources Listen to the Married with Benefits podcast Tune into the Art of Marriage series for listeners interested in exploring the reimagined project The Art of Marriage weaves together expert teaching real-life stories humorous vignettes and more to portray both the challenges and the beauty of God's design Give a gift today to help FamilyLife to give hope to more families Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com See resources from our past [... more]

A new year comes with new goals Want to start with a more fulfilling stronger marriage Brian Goins and Ed Uszynski share tips on how to grow together get more honest and choose other practical steps to kickstart a stronger year together Show Notes and Resources Listen to the Married with Benefits podcast Tune into the Art of Marriage series for listeners interested in exploring the reimagined project The Art of Marriage weaves together expert teaching real-life stories humorous vignettes and more to portray both the challenges and the beauty of God's design Give a gift today to help FamilyLife [... more]

Ever find that even when you're home it's hard to be all there in your marriage Jonathan Pokluda author of Why Do I Do What I Don't Want to Do Replace Deadly Vices with Life-Giving Virtues has ideas on chucking the habits stealing your full attention from your relationship Show Notes and Resources Click here to sign up for the Art of Marriage live event and get notified of when pre-orders are live Learn more about Jonathan Pokluda at jonathanpokluda com Connect with JP jpokluda Find JP's new book Why Do I Do What I Don't Want to Do here [... more]

If you knew there was someone actively seeking to wreck your marriage what would you do Author Jonathan Pokluda insists that enemy exists and that knowing his strategies is critical to winning the war He reveals ways to combat the vulnerabilities of your marriage for a deeper more fulfilling relationship that truly wins Show Notes and Resources Click here to sign up for the Art of Marriage live event and get notified of when pre-orders are live Learn more about Jonathan Pokluda at jonathanpokluda com Connect with JP jpokluda Find JP's new book Why Do I Do What I Don't [... more]

Stuck in habits and vices you hate Speaker and bestselling author J P Pokluda knows there's a better more fulfilling way to live and it doesn't involve looking inside yourself for the answers--because that's not where you'll find them With his signature wit and wisdom he explains unpacks and expands on the age-old virtues Scripture tells us to pursue Far from being restrictive these God-given goals for living free you to love and live as you wish you would Show Notes and Resources Click here to sign up for the Art of Marriage live event and get notified of when [... more]

Could knowing God's whole picture for intimacy rev up your sex life Dr Juli and Mike Slattery explore how understanding God's character in married sex transforms your bedroom Show Notes and Resources Connect with Dr Juli Slattery at www authenticintimacy com and learn more about her ministry at sexualdiscipleship com and get a copy of her book God Sex and Your Marriage Check out more episodes from Juli Slattery Go to familylife com comingsoon to sign up for the Art of Marriage live event and to be notified of when pre-orders are live Find resources from this podcast at shop [... more]

What if God gave us married sex as a picture of Himself And how could your understanding of this picture revolutionize your sex life Dr Juli Slattery and her husband Mike explore mind-boggling truths of how in an over-sexualized world God's ideas about sex are far more than we imagined Show Notes and Resources Connect with Dr Juli Slattery at www authenticintimacy com and learn more about her ministry at sexualdiscipleship com and get a copy of her book God Sex and Your Marriage Check out more episodes from Juli Slattery Go to familylife com comingsoon to sign up for [... more]

Toxic masculinity is just as destructive as we think it is to society and men alike But author and professor Nancy Pearcey's data shows more of the whole story of the power of a great dad and a good man to change their corner of the world As a little girl I looked up to my dad so much I was the youngest of four but I can remember being scared of the dark and I ran into my parents' bedroom I would snuggle in between my mom and dad and I remember my dad would put his arm around [... more]

Author and professor Nancy Pearcey explores sociological data to uncover why it's open season on masculinity and the surprising role of Christian men It turns out the very concept that masculinity is toxic has much deeper roots than most of us realize Most of us probably think about the ' s or something with the feminist movement second wave No no no you have to go all the way back to the Industrial Revolution -- Nancy Pearcey Show Notes and Resources Connect with Nancy Pearcey on her website nancypearcey com and get a copy of Nancy's book The Toxic War [... more]

Author and professor Nancy Pearcey knows her personal searing path toward war on men But on a broader level she began to ask how did the idea arise that masculinity is dangerous She uncovers why the script for masculinity turned toxic and how Christianity reconciles the war between the sexes renovating manhood for good There's a sociologist who did a study where he would ask young men What does it mean to be a good man They had no trouble answering that Integrity honesty sacrifice to be a protector and be a provider be generous and so on Then when [... more]

As the lead singer of the band Sanctus Real Matt Hammitt had assumed loving Jesus would overcome his neglect of his marriage But a moment at the dining room table changed everything when his wife Sarah made the desperate plea I need you to lead me Matt describes the look on her face that day compared to the joyful look in their wedding photo hanging on the wall This led not only to their reconciliation but also to them co-writing the powerful song Lead Me Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products [... more]

Matt and Sarah Hammitt describe the many risk factors facing their marriage due to his musical career as the lead singer of the band Sanctus Real Sarah persisted in her desire to resolve their issues and prioritize the marriage but Matt found it easier to pour himself into his traveling musical career and avoid the conflict Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Vertical Marriage Small Group Leader Kit https shop familylife com p- -vertical-marriage-small-group-leader-kit aspx FamilyLife's Art of Marriage https www familylife com art-of-marriage home Love Like You Mean [... more]

After dating only five months and finding out they were expecting Tim and Kathy Bush got married They admit they had more lows than highs over the first years of marriage When Tim's brother was diagnosed with Stage cancer and his nephew committed suicide Tim's life began to spiral downward It wasn't until a friend encouraged him to read the Bible each night with Kathy and to abstain from alcohol that their marriage started to take an upward turn Hear them tell how they went from being self-focused to experiencing a Christ-focused marriage Show Notes and Resources Join the Vertical [... more]