What are some habits that make for a deep intimate marriage Not one that's perfect but one where both husband and wife work well together In this program Chip and Theresa Ingram will highlight a few as they continue reflecting on years of marriage They'll explain how practices like praying and studying the Bible paying bills together and having a weekly date have strengthened their commitment to God each other and their family Main PointsIntroduction Chip and Theresa discuss the learning curves expectations they had and communication challenges they had to navigate in their marriage Daily Spiritual Practices They emphasized [... more]

Many of us have experienced buyer's remorse When it comes to marriage there's no place for buyer's remorse In this message Pastor Lutzer describes four qualities of the heart found in a godly healthy marriage Within the sacred space of marriage we have the blessing of God This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

Today's family unit is under attack at the foundation level Having a healthy marriage lies at the bedrock but this requires an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of husband and wife In this message Pastor Lutzer finds God's grace amid the conflict and strife of human relationships What does the Bible say about roles in marriage This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

Dr Gary Chapman shares about creating a nurturing environment in your family He will unpack five important traits families serving together the husbands and wives relating intimately on a physical and emotional level parents guiding children obeying and honoring parents and finally husbands loving and leading You'll be inspired to help your family thrive Part of Receive the book Traits of a Healthy Family and an audio download of Five Ingredients You Need for a Healthy Family for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps families thrive [... more]

You rsquo ve heard them at least once and maybe dozens of times They are marriage myths and you rsquo ll find out more on this edition of Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman Do you believe healthy marriages are conflict free Or that a good marriage comes naturally because you find the right person Is marriage a proposition Marriage myths mdash hear more right now on Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman Featured resource Common Marriage Myths-Don't Fall For ThemSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

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A healthy marriage cannot be sustained by feelings alone Husbands and wives must know one another deeply Today R C Sproul reveals what it takes to develop a thriving marriage that honors the Lord Get 'The Intimate Marriage' Teaching Series with R C Sproul for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org the-intimate-marriage Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

This week on Family Policy Matters host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Peter McFadden to discuss how to build and maintain a healthy marriage covering everything from Saint Valentine all the way to the truth about true love [... more]

Often it's care for life's little things that greatly contributes to the success and enjoyment of our relationships On Truth For Life Alistair Begg teaches us how to promote and protect a healthy marriage It's hard work but it's worth it Listen [... more]

In this episode Pastor Josh Evans starts at the foundation for having a healthy marriage [... more]

A healthy marriage cannot be sustained by feelings alone Husbands and wives must know one another deeply Today R C Sproul reveals what it takes to develop a thriving marriage that honors the Lord Get 'The Intimate Marriage' Teaching Series with R C Sproul for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org intimate-marriage Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

Drs David and Jan Stoop discuss the concept of emotional intelligence and the ability to understand your emotions as well as your spouse's The Stoops explain how bettering that understanding can help you improve and strengthen your marriage Part of Receive the book The Emotionally Healthy Marriage 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 understanding-your-spouses-emotions-part- -of- featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

Drs David and Jan Stoop discuss the concept of emotional intelligence and the ability to understand your emotions as well as your spouse's The Stoops explain how bettering that understanding can help you improve and strengthen your marriage Part of Receive the book The Emotionally Healthy Marriage 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 understanding-your-spouses-emotions-part- -of- featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

Does your past haunt you Do you find it hard to forgive your spouse because if the truth were known you can't forgive yourself Do you let him or her come only so close and then they hit the wall you've put up Chip wants you to know there's a way to take a brick off that wall - and then another - and another He wants you to know Jesus offers a solution to the guilt that's robbing you of a healthy marriage You don't want to miss this one [... more]

Blending a family isn't easy but it's definitely worth it Blended family expert Ron Deal reminds couples that their marriage must be a priority if the marriage is going to thrive Each couple is called to leave and cleave which means a couple must shift their allegiance from their children to each other There will always be seasons when children's needs will have to come ahead of other things but a husband and wife need to put each other first to maintain a healthy marriage Hear one young woman share what it's like to be a stepdaughter Show Notes and [... more]

This week on Family Policy Matters NC Family Communications Director Traci DeVette Griggs talks with Dr Richard Fitzgibbons of the Institute for Marital Healing Dr Fitzgibbons discuss his new book Habits For A Healthy Marriage and some of the most common and dangerous conflicts in marriage selfishness and anger and how to combat these conflicts [... more]

NC Family president John Rustin talks with Dr Alan Hawkins Professor of Family Life at Brigham Young University and a member of the Research Advisory Group of the Oklahoma Healthy Marriage Initiative about his new book The Forever Initiative A Feasible Public Policy Agenda to Help Couples Form and Sustain Healthy Marriages and Relationships [... more]