What does hope look like when life is falling apart Whether it's stress financial struggles or heartache from loss Dave Ortlund offers hope as he continues to unpack Ephesians showing us that as believers we are taken care of by the love of Jesus But how does this look in everyday life Show Notes and Resources Connect with Dane Ortlund and catch more of his thoughts at daneortlund com and on X daneortlund Want to hear more episodes by Dane Ortlund listen here Set sail on the ultimate romantic getaway Book now for the Love Like You Mean It Marriage [... more]

Are you longing for someone to care about you Dave Ortlund unpacks Ephesians revealing the true character of Jesus Does Jesus love me Could Jesus actually care for me even though I have messed up Show Notes and Resources Connect with Dane Ortlund and catch more of his thoughts at daneortlund com and on X daneortlund Want to hear more episodes by Dane Ortlund listen here Set sail on the ultimate romantic getaway Book now for the Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise sailing from Miami FL on February - Don't miss our LLYMI Cruise Madness Sale Secure your [... more]

What's it look like to keep the romance alive when it things are flaming out Well Ron and Nan Deal Juli Slattery and Michael R Sytsma PhD are here to help They're talking about bringing back that love having meaningful chats and noticing when things feel off Show Notes and Resources Want to hear more episodes by Ron Deal Listen here Catch more of his thoughts at rondeal org and on X RonLDeal Want to hear more episodes by Dr Juli Slattery Listen here Catch more of her thoughts at authenticintimacy com and on Instagram and Facebook authenticintimacy Want to [... more]

Maybe your husband's buried in his phone Lost in work Clueless about household chores It's tempting to want to fix him right But what if all that nagging is doing more harm than good Ann Wilson has been there done that She's got wisdom to share about the freedom that comes when we let go of the constant nagging Show Notes and Resources Learn more about FamilyLife Today hosts Dave and Ann Wilson here Set sail on the ultimate romantic getaway Book now for the Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise sailing from Miami FL on February - Don't [... more]

Remember the days before kids work and pets when it was just you and your spouse Can you ever get that feeling back Well on our Love Like You Mean It Cruise Ted and Amy Cunningham celebrating years together are talking about how to keep laughing together and liking each other Join us as we hear their stories and snag a few pointers Show Notes and Resources Connect with Ted Cunningham and catch more of his thoughts through his church website at woodhills org and on Instagram whfc and Facebook woodhills Guest is appearing at upcoming event Want to hear [... more]

Is lack of margin affecting your relationships FamilyLife CEO David Robbins and his wife Meg chat about hurry's cost and getting back what matters most Show Notes and Resources Connect with David and Meg Robbins on Instagram davidrobbinsfam and catch all of their FamilyLife Today episodes here Wish you'd heard this talk while getting away with your spouse for a little R and R Catch FamilyLife's Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise next February Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app Help others find FamilyLife Leave a review [... more]

Maybe you're interested in forgiveness and healing But where do you start How do you overcome a consuming anger Podcast hosts Dave and Ann Wilson offers ideas Show Notes and Resources Connect with Dave and Ann Wilson at DaveAndAnnWilson com and on instagram daveannwilson If you're intrigued by this topic don't miss these FamilyLife Today episodes How to Forgive When Bitterness Feels Better and How to Forgive Your Dad Wish you'd heard this talk while getting away with your spouse for a little R and R Catch FamilyLife's Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise next February Find resources from [... more]

Podcast host Dave Wilson directed decades of anger toward the same person He shares his path from bitterness to the life-altering choice to forgive Show Notes and Resources Connect with Dave and Ann Wilson at DaveAndAnnWilson com and on instagram daveannwilson If you're intrigued by this topic don't miss these FamilyLife Today episodes How to Forgive When Bitterness Feels Better and How to Forgive Your Dad Wish you'd heard this talk while getting away with your spouse for a little R and R Catch FamilyLife's Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise next February Find resources from this podcast at [... more]

If your marriage is going for happily ever after it might fall on its face Author J P Pokluda casts God's far-better vision for what your marriage can be and why it's worth changing everything about how you relate Show Notes and Resources Connect with J P Pokluda at jonathanpokluda com or on instagram jpokluda Wish you'd heard this talk while getting away with your spouse for a little R and R Catch FamilyLife's Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise next February Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's [... more]

Could you be missing the point of your marriage Author J P Pokluda believes if you miss the assignment you miss what your relationship can be He digs into the wealth of God's ideas for marriage in Ephesians Show Notes and Resources Connect with J P Pokluda at jonathanpokluda com or on instagram jpokluda Wish you'd heard this talk while getting away with your spouse for a little R and R Catch FamilyLife's Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise next February Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app [... more]

Your spouse has questions Am I enough What happens when I seriously blow it David Robbins and wife Meg explore ushering grace into everyday marriage Show Notes and Resources FamilyLife Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise is a getaway for married couples looking for relaxation renewal romance life-long memories and reconnection with God and each other When you make a gift today you will you receive a copy of Surprised by Jesus Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com See resources from our past podcasts Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app Help others find [... more]

Bob Lepine addresses the cultural confusion around marital love today He outlines the major differences between AGAPE love and EROS erotic love and why self-sacrifice is the only kind of love that is lasting Bob points out why God's love is pivotal in helping you move toward unconditional love with your spouse Receive Bob's book Love Like You Mean It for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast showing-true-love-to-your-spouse featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https [... more]

Single moms can often feel like they live in a whirlwind but PeggySue Wells and Pam Farrel give easy and practical steps to help them do the next right thing Show Notes and Resources Resources from Pam and Peggy Sue for single mom's https singlemomcircle com Register for the drawing to win a spot on our Love Like You Mean It Cruise https www familylife com loveyoubetter Love Like You Mean it Cruise sale https www lovelikeyoumeanitcruise com Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app [... more]

What is God's picture of physical intimacy in marriage Today Juli Slattery shares the perspective of the One who designed intimacy Show Notes and Resources Register for the drawing to win a spot on our Love Like You Mean It Cruise https www familylife com loveyoubetter Love Like You Mean it Cruise sale https www lovelikeyoumeanitcruise com Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife com familylife-podcast-network [... more]

Our perspective on physical intimacy can be compared to working a jigsaw puzzle And according to Juli Slattery it's important to put it together using the right picture Show Notes and Resources Register for the drawing to win a spot on our Love Like You Mean It Cruise https www familylife com loveyoubetter Love Like You Mean it Cruise sale https www lovelikeyoumeanitcruise com Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife com [... more]

Developing deeper love in marriage doesn't just happen on its own but David and Meg Robbins encourage us that it is possible Show Notes and Resources Register for the drawing to win a spot on our Love Like You Mean It Cruise https www familylife com loveyoubetter Love Like You Mean it Cruise sale https www lovelikeyoumeanitcruise com Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife com familylife-podcast-network [... more]

Colossians tells Christians to put on certain behaviors toward others Ray and Robyn McKelvy explain to us what that looks like when relating to our spouses Show Notes and Resources Register for the drawing to win a spot on our Love Like You Mean It Cruise https www familylife com loveyoubetter Love Like You Mean it Cruise sale https www lovelikeyoumeanitcruise com Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife com familylife-podcast-network [... more]

Colossians calls Christians to put away certain behaviors in order to love others Ray and Robyn McKelvy explain to us what that looks like when relating to our spouses Show Notes and Resources Register for the drawing to win a spot on our Love Like You Mean It Cruise https www familylife com loveyoubetter Love Like You Mean it Cruise sale https www lovelikeyoumeanitcruise com Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife [... more]

We all understand that material things are not as important as relationships So what lies behind the clutter of our lives On today's program Kathi Lipp offers tips and perspectives to de-clutter our hearts Show Notes and Resources Get the book The Clutter-Free Home https shop familylife com p- -the-clutter-free-home aspx Register for the drawing to win a spot on our Love Like You Mean It Cruise https www familylife com loveyoubetter Check out the FamilyLife Blended Podcast https www familylife com podcast familylife-blended-podcast [... more]

God values making someone feel at home and on today's program Kathi Lipp gives insight on how we can better prepare a place for our families and those who enter our homes Show Notes and Resources Get the book The Clutter-Free Home NEED THE LINK Register for the Love Like You Mean It Cruise drawing https www familylife com loveyoubetter [... 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]

Why are some of our biggest triggers exposed in our marriage relationship and what do we do about them Guy and Amber Lia real-life examples of hurt and healing 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 Couples Series https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Love Like You Mean It Vide https shop familylife com t-fl-theartofmarriage aspx Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network [... more]

What does a Christian marriage look like To know that you must start with God's definition of love Kevin DeYoung talks about the Three M's of Love according to the Bible Show Notes and Resources Book now on FamilyLife's Love Like You Mean It cruise https www lovelikeyoumeanitcruise com Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife com familylife-podcast-network [... more]

In order to be successful in marriage spouses must forgive each other often But the only way to do that is to have a solid grasp of God's great forgiveness of us through Christ Voddie Baucham shares a message on forgiveness based on Ephesians Show Notes and Resources Book now on FamilyLife's Love Like You Mean It cruise https www lovelikeyoumeanitcruise com Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife com familylife-podcast-network [... more]

Gary Thomas encourages husbands and wives to love their spouses by eliminating the things in their marriage that irritate them He describes what it takes to deepen intimacy in marriage Show Notes and Resources Book now on FamilyLife's Love Like You Mean It cruise https www lovelikeyoumeanitcruise com Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife com familylife-podcast-network [... more]

Women and men are different right Ann Wilson punctuates that obvious point with a resounding YES as she exhorts wives to use the power of their femininity to build up their husbands Show Notes and Resources Book now on FamilyLife's Love Like You Mean It cruise https www lovelikeyoumeanitcruise com Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife com familylife-podcast-network [... more]

Dave Wilson admits he's as messed up as the next guy The only difference is Jesus and the courage Dave finds in following God's instruction for men to be strong and courageous Show Notes and Resources Book now on FamilyLife's Love Like You Mean It cruise https www lovelikeyoumeanitcruise com Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife com familylife-podcast-network [... more]

There's a big difference between telling the truth and telling the whole truth FamilyLife Today co-host Bob Lepine explains why dishonest and even partial truth can plant seeds of distrust and put a marriage on shaky ground Show Notes and Resources Learn more about the Love Like You Mean It video series with Bob Lepine https www familylife com love-like-you-mean-it-study Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife com familylife-podcast-network Have the FamilyLife [... more]

Does your spouse consider you a kind person Author Bob Lepine talks about the characteristics that define love as described in Corinthians focusing on the virtue of kindness A kind person Lepine explains is someone who actively seeks to bless another person Consider the ways you could bless your spouse by proactively meeting their need or meeting their heart's desire Practicing kindness in a marriage is the single greatest predictor of marital happiness and stability Show Notes and Resources Learn more about the Love Like You Mean It video series with Bob Lepine https www familylife com love-like-you-mean-it-study Find resources [... more]

What marks a man as good Son of author Sally Clarkson Nathan Clarkson points out characteristics that join together to define a good man including adventurous devout heroic and yes emotional Clarkson reminds us that even Jesus wept and allowed his heart to be moved by the needs people had Many men stuff their emotions so as not to look weak Hear how he coaches parents who might be raising an artistic child like he was Show Notes and Resources Learn more about the Love Like You Mean It video series with Bob Lepine https www familylife com love-like-you-mean-it-study Find [... more]

What characterizes a good man Author Nathan Clarkson talks about the unique role men play in God's creation and points to Christ as the embodiment of all that a man should be Nathan shares how his pastor-father discipled him growing up and reminisces about his thirteenth birthday when his father gave him a sword and told him that he was made to be a hero Clarkson admits that while he's lived independently of God many times he's learned that a good man admits his weaknesses and seeks the help of God and others to do this thing called life Show [... more]

What defines true masculinity Author actor and musician Nathan Clarkson reflects on the first thirty years of his life as someone who is different and tells how his parents encouraged his natural giftings and loved him just as he was As someone who struggles with ADHD dyslexia and obsessive compulsive behaviors Nathan says believing in God was never a problem with him but obeying was another story In his search to find his identity Clarkson describes his journey to find out what a good man is and does and talks about where his research led him Show Notes and Resources [... more]

Love is patient Are you Bob Lepine author of the book Love Like You Mean It talks about what it means to be patient or long-suffering especially if your spouse isn't as loving or helpful or attentive as you hoped Lepine reminds us that most of us got married for oneness God has put you here to be a dispenser of love to those who need it so how can you be an ambassador of grace Cry out to God and ask for His help Show Notes and Resources Learn more about the Love Like You Mean It video series [... more]

Our views about love have gotten twisted over time Most people think of love as a strong feeling but according to Bob Lepine that is far from how the Scriptures define love It's hard work to love someone says Lepine Love isn't a benefit you get but pouring out your life for the good of another There is something that happens in our hearts when we start viewing love correctly as God defines it God enlarges our hearts Lepine married for years tells what he has learned about love over the years with his wife Mary Ann Show Notes and [... more]

Dr Juli Slattery says that a husband has three needs respect companionship and sex She also says that by God's design a wife has power to meet these three needs in her husband Are you using that power to build up or tear down your husband Show Notes and Resources Join Bob Lepine for a virtual small group on his new book Love Like You Mean It https www familylife com love-like-you-mean-it-study-fb-live Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Check out all that's available on [... more]

As Christian parents we desire to raise our children to become kids of faith Filmmaker and actor Alex Kendrick gives us five helpful things to help parents foster an environment for that to happen Show Notes and Resources FamilyLife's Art of Parenting https www familylife com parenting Join Bob Lepine for a virtual small group on his new book Love Like You Mean It https www familylife com love-like-you-mean-it-study-fb-live Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast [... more]

Bob Lepine's paraphrase of the words of the Apostle Paul asserts that gospel unity should always be more important more significant and more powerful than whatever our disagreements are about who we're voting for or our views on governance Hear the conclusion of Bob's sermon reminding believers of the importance of Humility Civility and Unity in Political Discourse Show Notes and Resources Listen or watch the entire series from Bob Lepine at https redeemerlr org sermon-series jesus-politics-and-the-gospel Join Bob Lepine for a virtual small group on his new book Love Like You Mean It https www familylife com love-like-you-mean-it-study-fb-live Download [... more]

In the ever-escalating tension of today's culture Bob Lepine poses this question to the congregation at Redeemer Church in Little Rock Ark How would Jesus want us to represent Him when we talk about society politics and government According to the Bible what we agree on about Jesus and the essentials of our faith should bind us together in Christ tighter than our politics should divide us Show Notes and Resources Listen or watch the entire series from Bob Lepine at https redeemerlr org sermon-series jesus-politics-and-the-gospel Join Bob Lepine for a virtual small group on his new book Love Like [... more]

God rules over the affairs of men whether our human rulers are guardians and protectors or tyrants and oppressors Bob Lepine shares that there is no guarantee in the Bible that the gates of hell will not prevail against a nation But there is a promise from the lips of Jesus Himself that the gates of hell will not prevail against His church Show Notes and Resources Listen or watch the entire series from Bob Lepine at https redeemerlr org sermon-series jesus-politics-and-the-gospel Join Bob Lepine for a virtual small group on his new book Love Like You Mean It https [... more]

Every year millions of couples pledge their love before family and friends Do they know what they'd getting into On today's Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman veteran radio host and pastor Bob Lepine luh PEEN encourages husbands and wives to love like you mean it Part of the struggle in today's culture is that we don't understand the meaning of the word love Don't miss the marriage encouragement on this edition of Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

The only way to really love like you mean it is to show the attributes of love used by the Apostle Paul in Corinthians Hosts Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with Bob Lepine to discuss his new book on godly love which is patient kind etc Learn why niceness merely responds but kindness initiates A wife serving her husband in tangible ways in the home A husband filling his wife's car with gas to relieve that worry Both are acts of lovingkindness and a reflection of a God whose lovingkindness is better than life Psalm NKJV Show Notes and [... more]

Dive deep into Corinthians as Bob Lepine along with hosts Dave and Ann Wilson discuss the counter-intuitive principles of love God has given for lifelong relationships According to Corinthians the Christian's job description starts with long-suffering rugged durable patience not adrenaline-rush feelings Discover the two best words to describe agape love Ponder how God demonstrated His love for us Romans Find hope for any spouse who feels alone in offering this Corinthians kind of love in their marriage and how to continue to show compassion and grace while also remembering that patience does not mean enabling destructive behavior Show Notes [... more]

FamilyLife Today hosts Dave and Ann Wilson interview Bob Lepine about his new book Love Like You Mean It and the marriage-transforming truths found in Corinthians Unfortunately many of us use the phrase I love you too casually Our view of love is based more on how marriage makes us feel rather than how we make our spouse feel But according to Jesus the greatest experience of love in marriage and in life is found only by those who lay down their lives for the people around them Learn one practical tip on how to know whether you are displaying [... more]