We all carry around emotional wounds Whether it was something someone said or did those scars stick with you But what happens when that deep hurt comes from your spouse How we act toward our spouse in arguments or tense circumstances is vital to the health of our relationships In this program Chip's gonna teach us how to respond well to pain and injustice especially when it comes from our mate [... more]

Here's a fact you will never have a marriage that God wants for you if you are not deeply connected to the body of Christ In this program Chip continues his series Keeping Love Alive Volume He's gonna unpack the power of authentic community and how it can dramatically change your marriage forever [... more]

Have you ever held those big ropes boats use to tie onto docks or lower anchors They're big and heavy created to withstand incredible weight In this program Chip picks up in his series Keeping Love Alive Volume If your relationship is under a lot of stress right now join Chip as he identifies the 'ropes' that hold great marriages together when the going gets tough and actually makes 'em stronger [... more]

Do you love how God made you Or are you overly critical and harsh with yourself Often feeling like you never measure up In this program Chip stresses that a thriving marriage is built on a healthy view of ourselves Wanna learn more Then join us as we continue Chip's series Keeping Love Alive Volume [... more]

Where do you find security and identity In this program Chip says 'If it's in your spouse your relationship is in trouble ' He'll explain why couples who look to one another for wholeness won't survive Join us as we discover how to develop a healthy view of ourselves and the impact it can have on our marriages [... more]

Have you seen those news stories of couples who've been married for or even decades What's their secret How did they make it In this program Chip shares the answer as he continues his series Keeping Love Alive Volume Don't miss how you can build a strong life-long bond with your mate [... more]

Do you long to keep the love the spark the intimacy alive in your marriage In this program Chip will help us do just that as he kicks off his series Keeping Love Alive Volume Stay with us as Chip identifies relationships great marriages have in common and why they're vital for you and your spouse [... more]

Let me ask you when was the last time you and your spouse had a meaningful talk Read the Bible together Went on a trip just the two of you Or just had fun laughing with one another If you're stumped then join Chip for this program He'll wrap up his series Keeping Love Alive Volume by sharing practical ways you can put the spark back in your marriage [... more]

Whether you're running a business playing a sport or staying in shape - hard work and dedication are key But what happens when things get too routine or old In this program Chip continues his series Keeping Love Alive Volume by talking about the issue of stagnation what it looks like and how to keep your marriage from falling into unhealthy habits Don't miss the ways to preserve intimacy in your relationship [... more]

Do you struggle to really connect with your kids Are they to the age where they roll their eyes at everything you say or share as little information as possible when you ask them questions Do you wanna change that In this program Chip explains what effective parenting looks like in this defective world He'll also highlight specific ways to build deep bonds with your children that'll create a relationship that lasts a lifetime [... more]

New and experienced parents agree raising kids is hard - and it puts a strain on one's marriage In this program Chip asks how can couples effectively parent their kids and still keep their marriages fresh As he picks up in his series Keeping Love Alive Volume Chip provides moms and dads with timeless biblical principles to intentionally raise their kids together [... more]

It's been said marriage is like a journey because the truth is every relationship has its challenges In this program Chip continues his new series Keeping Love Alive Volume by sharing God's model for love and relationships Chip also opens up about his own marital struggles Hear how he and his wife Theresa made it through difficult seasons in their relationship and how you can too [... more]

It seems like every day we hear about another relationship ending because someone 'fell out of love' or 'lost the spark' So what causes so many couples to break up And how can you make sure it doesn't happen to you In this program Chip unpacks the next challenge every great marriage faces which revolves around our understanding of love and marriage He'll explain why it's so important we get this right and not follow Hollywood's model for intimacy and relationships [... more]

Are you tired Feel weary Do the demands of life often make you feel like you're running on a treadmill Like no matter how hard you work there's always more to do In this program Chip continues his series Keeping Love Alive Volume by sharing two words that'll help you realign the priorities in your relationship Don't miss how to avoid the traps of busyness and begin experiencing true peace [... more]

For those of you who are married what does it mean to 'keep the love alive in your relationship ' In this program Chip kicks off a brand new series addressing that important question Over the next several programs he'll identify major challenges facing marriages today and share how you and your mate can tackle 'em together You're not gonna wanna miss the wisdom he'll share after plus years of marriage [... more]

Fewer things put more strain on a marriage than debt Whether its unpaid credit cards overdue mortgage payments or student loans there's a lot of pressure in owing other people money It's an overwhelming feeling In this program Chip wraps up his series Keeping Love Alive Volume by finishing his talk on marriage and finances Don't miss how to dig out of debt and have a more peaceful home [... more]

One of the biggest sources of conflict in marriage revolves around money It's really hard to get on the same page especially when one person's a spender and the other's a saver In this program Chip continues his series Keeping Love Alive Volume by tackling the most universal habit we all need to learn how to manage money Don't miss how you and your spouse can biblically handle your finances together [... more]

Have you ever looked at another marriage and thought I want what they have In this program Chip explains that those types of marriages have learned a very important skill It may be one of the hardest lessons to learn but if you can do it you'll radically transform your relationship Wanna know what it is Then don't miss this next message in Chip's series Keeping Love Alive Volume [... more]

How often do you and your spouse really talk I mean beyond chit-chat or logistics or what to do with the kids In this program Chip picks up where he left off in his series Keeping Love Alive Volume by discussing how couples can better communicate Learn how to have a genuine heart-to-heart conversation with your spouse starting today [... more]

When you talk to your spouse do you feel like you're on the same page Or is there a lot of miscommunication and unmet expectations Are you frustrated because you're not being heard or understood In this program Chip continues his series Keeping Love Alive Volume by focusing on the skill of communication Hear how our words actually display God's love to our mate [... more]

It's hard to believe there are couples who've been married for thirty forty or even fifty years So what's their secret In this program Chip shares the newest volume in his ongoing series Keeping Love Alive He begins unpacking biblical skills all great marriages have in common Discover how you can improve your relationship today [... more]

At seminars and on the radio people have questions for Dr Gary Chapman They want to know how to mend a marriage how to deal with a prodigal how to work through the pain of divorce On today's Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman your questions and comments for this trusted pastor and NY Times bestselling author of The Five Love Languages See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Of all the things Chip's ever taught about marriage the tool he shares in this program is priceless Actually he'll tell you he paid good money for it when he and Theresa had very little But it's a communication technique that's brought them through the ups and downs of all the years and been what helped them endure even the hardest days [... more]

What sustains a marriage What brings energy and health Life and joy Maybe those words are in your distant past and your marriage hasn't known them for years Maybe your marriage is strong and you'd really like to keep it that way In this program Chip explains that connection is the key How do you get - or stay - connected in a way that'll last Don't miss this one [... more]

As he begins this series on how to keep love alive Chip shares four biblical principles that set the tone and establish the foundation for the rest of these programs He starts with a very concrete look at what love is - and what love is not [... more]