Tim and Kathy had a rocky marriage full of struggle and conflict and even infidelity On this Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman hear what happened to Tim and Kathy that transformed their marriage and their lives If you're going through a difficult marriage if there are dark secrets that you've kept from each other hear about the healing and hope available to you on Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman Featured resource Sex on the First Date A Story of a Broken Beginning to a Radically Transformed MarriageSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

As Pastor J D continues to look at what the Bible says about divorce he answers three practical questions about staying in a difficult marriage remarriage and how God views divorced people [... more]

Best-selling author Shaunti Feldhahn offers insights from research she's conducted on what makes for a happier more fulfilling marriage She also outlines practical ways to develop a more Christ-like relationship with your spouse Part of Receive Shaunti Feldhahn's book The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources http www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast uncovering-the-secrets-to-a-happy-marriage-part- -of- featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

I knew a rancher who lived near Lometa Texas His two grandsons were my best friends We would go into town with him and follow him around while he shopped and chatted with the folks he knew He knew them all by name and he knew their stories He rsquo d stop here and there and ask about a sick child or a difficult marriage and he rsquo d offer a word of encouragement or two He would share Scripture and pray if it seemed the right thing to do I rsquo ll never forget the man He was something [... more]

Is your spouse mentally and emotionally draining you Author Gary Thomas explains that when a spouse is controlling or has a murderous spirit it might be necessary in some circumstances to walk away Thomas reminds us that a person who is anti-God eventually becomes anti-us If a man or woman is intentionally destroying those around them but wants to stay in the relationship it might be because they want to preserve their platform for abuse Sometimes separation or divorce can be a tool to remove the abusive behavior Thomas contrasts a toxic marriage from a difficult marriage Show Notes and [... more]