GUEST ANDREW DeBARTOLO Director of Operations Liberty Coalition CanadaTo borrow a popular term today the United States is in transition Whereas the nation once identified as a broadly Christian nation the Declaration of Independence refers multiple times to the Christian God a real transition in contrast to the imagined transitions and marriages of the transvestite homosexual movement has and is taking place to a present-day post-Christian neo-pagan nation where Satanic statues are displayed in state capitol buildings and a reworked Marxist-based anti-Christian religion of woke-ism has captured many minds and all institutions How and why has this happened in a [... more]

GUEST COSTI HINN pastor and author Knowing the SpiritThe Holy Spirit is the most used and abused member of the Trinity writes our guest Costi Hinn in his new book Knowing the Spirit Who He Is What He Does and How He Can Transform Your Christian Life Costi would know growing up in the extreme charismatic movement as the nephew of world-renown faith healer Benny Hinn God graciously saved Costi out of that heresy and now he pastors Shepherd's House Bible Church in Chandler AZ He joins us this weekend on The Christian Worldview to offer Biblical Clarity on the [... more]

The role of women has been changing for the past several decades and here's the question are women living more fulfilled lives today Chip provides a fresh perspective on this issue and his findings may be surprising Main PointsWomanhood in our marriages and homesIt always begins with mutual submission A great dance marriage requires clarity of roles Wives are to quot step in quot and support affirm and encourage their husbands with strength and respect to lead their families in righteousness Broadcast ResourceMarriage that Works ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional Resource MentionsExperiencing God rsquo s Dream for Your Marriage Study GuideAbout Chip IngramChip [... more]

The role of women has been changing for the past several decades and here's the question are women living more fulfilled lives today Chip provides a fresh perspective on this issue and his findings may be surprising Main PointsWomanhood in our marriages and homesIt always begins with mutual submission A great dance marriage requires clarity of roles Wives are to quot step in quot and support affirm and encourage their husbands with strength and respect to lead their families in righteousness Broadcast ResourceMarriage that Works ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional Resource MentionsExperiencing God rsquo s Dream for Your Marriage Study GuideAbout Chip IngramChip [... more]

Guys do you ever get overwhelmed by trying to be father husband provider spiritual leader How do you balance it all and do it successfully Chip provides a clear biblical path for you to follow as you lead your family Main PointsRedefining manhood in our marriages and homesIt always begins with mutual submission A great dance marriage requires clarity of roles Husbands are to quot step up quot and give their lives to lead their families in righteousness Broadcast ResourceMarriage that Works ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional Resource MentionsExperiencing God rsquo s Dream for Your Marriage Study GuideAbout Chip IngramChip Ingram rsquo s [... more]

What does it take to be a real man Chip explores this question and reveals a refreshing perspective that you'll want to hear Main PointsRedefining manhood in our marriages and homesIt always begins with mutual submission A great dance marriage requires clarity of roles Husbands are to quot step up quot and give their lives to lead their families in righteousness Broadcast ResourceMarriage that Works ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional Resource MentionsExperiencing God rsquo s Dream for Your Marriage Study GuideAbout Chip IngramChip Ingram rsquo s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians As a pastor author and teacher for more than [... more]

Stu talks with a basketball missonary and and man saving marriages Tune in for another great show [... more]

Ask any couple and they'll tell you - marriage is hard - especially when disagreements arise and personalities clash So how can couples endure In this program we'll learn some helpful 'how-tos' through the final part of Chip and Theresa Ingram's conversation Hear how they worked through challenges in their marriage over the last years by remaining close to God and holding tight to His promises Main PointsCelebrating Marriage Annie joins her parents to celebrate their th wedding anniversary and discuss the ups and downs of their marriage Common Marital Struggles They acknowledge that all marriages face common issues like [... more]

In this broadcast Sabrina Beasley McDonald will help couples and single adults prepare for remarriage and the formation of a stepfamily She also talks about the unique challenges that couples face in remarriages and stepfamilies face Part of Receive the book A Home Built from Love and Loss and the audio download of the broadcast When Lives Collide Navigating Remarriage and Stepfamily for your donation of any amount Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback [... more]

In this broadcast Sarah Beasley McDonald will help couples and single adults prepare for remarriage and the formation of a stepfamily She also talks about the unique challenges that couples face in remarriages and stepfamilies face Part of Receive the book A Home Built from Love and Loss and the audio download of the broadcast When Lives Collide Navigating Remarriage and Stepfamily for your donation of any amount Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback [... more]

Most people want fulfilling happy lifelong marriages but we don't get a lot of direction on how to get there The Bible teaches that if you want something not many people seem to have then you've got to do what few people are willing to do [... 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]

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]

North Carolina like a lot of us on a cold winter night went to sleep a little early hellip nbsp -They were in the process of blowing out Louisville twice but did enough to allow the Cardinals to hang around frittering away big leads -In the end it was a comfortable point win -Make no mistake the Cards are bad and the Heels are a FF caliber squad so if you want to read into all of that I think it rsquo s a mistake -But it rsquo s a lesson at the least -Davis - - s -Bacot - [... more]

In a discussion based on their book The Habits of Joy-Filled Marriages Dr Marcus Warner and Pastor Chris Coursey offer practical guidance for how a husband and wife can work together to experience greater joy in their relationship Receive the book Beyond Betrayal and the audio download of the broadcast Finding Freedom Through the Art of Forgiveness for your donation of any amount Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback [... more]

In this best of broadcast Jodie Berndt encourages couples to pray for their marriages She explains how you are responsible for your own faith how to pray with different personalities praying through conflict over finances and praying the scriptures through a season of difficulty This is a discussion you won't want to miss Part of Receive the Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage Bundle and the audio download of the broadcast Praying For Your Marriage is Essential for your donation of any amount Right now you can DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to GIVE FAMILIES HOPE through our YEAR-END MATCH provided by [... more]

In this best of broadcast Jodie Berndt encourages couples to pray for their marriages She explains how you are responsible for your own faith how to pray with different personalities praying through conflict over finances and praying the scriptures through a season of difficulty This is a discussion you won't want to miss Part of Receive the Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage Bundle and the audio download of the broadcast Praying For Your Marriage is Essential for your donation of any amount Right now you can DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to GIVE FAMILIES HOPE through our YEAR-END MATCH provided by [... more]

In divorce there are no winners And yet statistically half of Christian marriages end up in divorce courts In this message Pastor Lutzer shares five practical principles for a marriage glorifying to God Let's be honest before the Lord about the state of our hearts and our marriages This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

The family is the bedrock of society and stable marriages are the bedrock of the family Holiness and fidelity should be at the forefront of our marriages In this message from Ephesians Pastor Lutzer provides three characteristics of committed love in marriage Could living out our marriages biblically change our families and even society This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

In celebration of Thanksgiving we present portions of previous interviews with broadcast guests who talked about the importance of being thankful in all circumstances good and bad and how parents can teach their children gratitude Your gift today will help save marriages bring restoration to homes in need rescue moms and babies from abortion equip parents to raise godly children bring dignity to children in foster care impact our culture with truth and so much more Right now you can DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to GIVE FAMILIES HOPE through our YEAR-END MATCH provided by generous friends of the ministry Get More [... more]

Chip wraps up this series with a message that can revolutionize your marriage and perhaps even your your extended family your church and your neighborhood The world needs to see great marriages that work and yours can be one of those marriages [... more]

Conflict in marriage is inevitable and it is not necessarily a bad thing However left unresolved conflict has the power to dissolve even the strongest marriages So how do we resolve conflict effectively Chip explains that it's possible to fight fair in marriage [... more]

When people feel they must live beyond their means debt destroys marriages and families Our money is not a possession to squander but a trust fund to manage In this message Pastor Lutzer provides God's perspective about money and ownership We cannot let money and debt ruin our marriages This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

When it comes to marriage we want it to be deep open affirming and fulfilling WE want that GOD wants that for us so why do so few marriages enjoy that kind of closeness Chip explores the barriers to intimacy and what it takes to overcome those barriers to experience the love and intimacy you long for [... more]

Pornography is a pervasive evil that is toxic to marriages Research shows that of Christian men look at porn at least monthly and in view porn at least daily Mark Makinney points out this is inherently a sin problem and he describes how viewing porn will hijack your brain Mark and his wife Rosie also list warning signs that your spouse could be addicted to porn and then share their own story of Mark's -year addiction and how it impacted their marriage Part of Receive the book Fight for Love and a free audio download of Your Marriage Can Win [... more]

Pornography is a pervasive evil that is toxic to marriages Research shows that of Christian men look at porn at least monthly and in view porn at least daily Mark Makinney points out this is inherently a sin problem and he describes how viewing porn will hijack your brain Mark and his wife Rosie also list warning signs that your spouse could be addicted to porn and then share their own story of Mark's -year addiction and how it impacted their marriage Part of Receive the book Fight for Love and a free audio download of Your Marriage Can Win [... more]

Guest Costi Hinn pastor and author Knowing the SpiritThe Holy Spirit is the most used and abused member of the Trinity writes our guest Costi Hinn in his new book Knowing the Spirit Who He Is What He Does and How He Can Transform Your Christian Life Costi would know growing up in the extreme charismatic movement as the nephew of world-renown faith healer Benny Hinn God graciously saved Costi out of that heresy and now he pastors Shepherd's House Bible Church in Chandler AZ He joins us this weekend on The Christian Worldview to offer Biblical Clarity on the [... more]

Want quality long-lasting relationships with your kids Bryan Carter author of Made to Last and his wife Stephanie share doable ideas for feeding spiritual growth and unshakable family ties How do we raise our daughter How do we raise our children well How are they gifted How are they wired So part of us discovering this strong-willed nature was figuring out how valuable it is how the leadership gifts were there how this would turn out later in life So we had to figure out How do we cultivate each of these personalities in such a way that they feel [... more]

You've found the success you were shooting for Why does it feel so disappointing Bryan Carter author of Made to Last is joined by his wife Stephanie as they share their own story of success emptiness and seeking true significance Now every year we set goals for our family Where do we want our family our marriage and family to go for the year So we set goals as a couple as parents financially the house kind of what we're trying to do around the house spiritually So we're looking at our lives probably through the lens of about six [... more]

Long-lasting relationships don't happen by accident Bryan Carter author of Made to Last is joined by his wife Stephanie as they share their own story and how it's helped them build a stronger forever Show Notes and Resources Connect with Bryan and Stephanie Carter and find their book at http www bryancarter org or on Instagram at mrbryanlcarter and mrsstephcarter Revitalize your marriage off Weekend to Remember Getaways Sep - Strengthen bonds create lasting memories Learn more at weekendtoremember com Check out the Fearless Moms podcast mentioned in this episode Intrigued by today's episode Think deeper on building resilient marriages [... more]

Christian marriage elevates the role of a wife In fact marriage portrays how much Jesus loves his church In this message Pastor Lutzer defines submission specifically from Ephesians If the husband represents Jesus and the wife represents the church why then are there so many unhappy marriages even among Christians This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

Marriage is becoming less common as few want the risks marriage entails Paul teaches directly and personally about human relationships especially marriage In this message from Ephesians Pastor Lutzer provides instructions for husbands who want their marriages to succeed What was God's intention in creating marriage This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

It seems like we're constantly hearing news of hurricanes wildfires and mass shootings And on a more personal level we face chronic pain broken marriages and unfulfilled dreams Will it ever get better [... more]

Dr Ron and Jan Welch help husbands and wives better understand the power of choice in their marriages and how they can be intentional in improving and strengthening their relationships In this discussion they will focus on the power of belief and choosing to hope letting go of the past not taking your spouse for granted and commitment Receive the book Choices For a Better Marriage and an audio download of Making Positive Choices for a Stronger Marriage for your donation of any amount Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you Visit our Homepage to leave us [... more]

Dr David Gudgel wants to equip couples to have successful and enjoyable marriages In this broadcast Dr Gudgel reviews the three Greek words for love AGAPE sacrificial love PHILEO friendship love and EROS romantic love and encourages couples to intentionally work on all three to improve their relationship Receive the book Enjoy Your Marriage More and an audio download of Three Kinds of Love You Need For Your Marriage for your donation of any amount Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail If you've listened to any of our [... more]

Today Robby speaks with John from Lantern Rescue's Recovery Extraction Team Listen as he shares some heartbreaking stories of young women being forced into marriages and converted A warning this program contains sensitive content Listener discretion is advised Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline NHTH at - - - Learn more at https lanternrescue org [... more]

Thinking more positively of your spouse can change your marriage Ted Lowe helps you better understand how a shift in your thoughts toward yourself and your spouse can give you a healthier and more loving marriage By looking at your spouse through the filter of Philippians you'll learn ways to examine your mindset and embrace a positive perspective Receive the book Us in Mind for your donation of any amount Through your support of Focus on the Family you'll save marriages through efforts like our Hope Restored marriage intensives And right now DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to impact twice as many [... more]

Carey and Toni Nieuwhof's marriage wasn't always happy and filled with love There was a time when they were on the brink of divorce and though they tried to make amends they kept falling into a cycle of fighting anger and distance Today Carey and Toni say they can't imagine considering divorce Through their honest and vulnerable stories and advice they'll help encourage couples considering divorce to save their marriages and take a path toward healing Part of Receive Before You Split for your donation of any amount Through your support of Focus on the Family you'll save marriages through [... more]

Carey and Toni Nieuwhof's marriage wasn't always happy and filled with love There was a time when they were on the brink of divorce and though they tried to make amends they kept falling into a cycle of fighting anger and distance Today Carey and Toni say they can't imagine considering divorce Through their honest and vulnerable stories and advice they'll help encourage couples considering divorce to save their marriages and take a path toward healing Part of Receive Before You Split for your donation of any amount Through your support of Focus on the Family you'll save marriages through [... more]

Dr Gary Chapman offers seven principles that will radically transform your relationship with your in-laws By learning and practicing these basic communication skills you will build and strengthen the connection you have with your spouse's parents and siblings It's not an overnight process but a journey that will revive and improve any relationship Part of Receive Happily Ever After for your donation of any amount Through your support of Focus on the Family you'll save marriages through efforts like our Hope Restored marriage intensives And right now DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to impact twice as many marriages through a MILLION matching [... more]

Dr Gary Chapman offers seven principles that will radically transform your relationship with your in-laws By learning and practicing these basic communication skills you will build and strengthen the connection you have with your spouse's parents and siblings It's not an overnight process but a journey that will revive and improve any relationship Part of Receive Happily Ever After for your donation of any amount Through your support of Focus on the Family you'll save marriages through efforts like our Hope Restored marriage intensives And right now DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to impact twice as many marriages through a MILLION matching [... more]

Dr Ron and Jan Welch will talk about communicating well choosing forgiveness and unselfishness and challenging unspoken truths If couples can learn to show respect honor and love each other a lot of their conflict will go away Receive Dr Welch's book Choices Successful Couples Make for your donation of any amount Through your support of Focus on the Family you'll save marriages through efforts like our Hope Restored marriage intensives And right now DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to impact twice as many marriages through a MILLION matching opportunity provided by generous friends of the ministry Get More Episode Resources We'd [... more]

A stronger marriage What's it take FamilyLife President David Robbins and his wife Meg relate marriage tools that work for their relationship toward a more weatherproof forever Show Notes and Resources Help Your Small Group Grow Deeper with God with our study Vertical Marriage Make an Impact and join a FamilyLife Mission 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 FamilyLife Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify Check out all the FamilyLife podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network [... 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]

Do you have a performance-based marriage On this Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman you rsquo ll hear about the difference having a ldquo grace marriage rdquo can make Brad and Marilyn Rhoads believe marriage is God rsquo s idea and if you rsquo re disillusioned and disappointed there rsquo s a better path Hear how to have a grace marriage right now on Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman Featured resource The Grace Marriage How the Gospel and Intentionality Transform Your RelationshipSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Jodie Berndt adds to the Praying the Scriptures series by encouraging couples to pray for their marriages She explains how you are responsible for your own faith how to pray with different personalities praying through conflict over finances and praying the scriptures through a season of difficulty This is a discussion you won't want to miss Part of Receive the Praying the Scriptures Bundle for your Marriage and the audio download of the broadcast Better Ways to Communicate With Your Children for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly [... more]

Jodie Berndt adds to the Praying the Scriptures series by encouraging couples to pray for their marriages She explains how you are responsible for your own faith how to pray with different personalities praying through conflict over finances and praying the scriptures through a season of difficulty This is a discussion you won't want to miss Part of Receive the Praying the Scriptures Bundle for your Marriage and the audio download of the broadcast Better Ways to Communicate With Your Children for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly [... more]

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Bob and Dannah Gresh share how sexual sin nearly tore their marriage apart but through God's grace and love they found healing and growth The couple explores seven truths that lead to a redeemed marriage getting into practical concepts like opening sharing emotions setting boundaries and learning to forgive and trust Their powerful story offers hope for marriages that need a touch from God Part of Receive the book Happily Even After and the audio download of the broadcast Finding Healing For Your Marriage for your donation of any amount Get More Episode ResourcesIf you've listened to any of our [... more]

Bob and Dannah Gresh share how sexual sin nearly tore their marriage apart but through God's grace and love they found healing and growth The couple explores seven truths that lead to a redeemed marriage getting into practical concepts like opening sharing emotions setting boundaries and learning to forgive and trust Their powerful story offers hope for marriages that need a touch from God Part of Receive the book Happily Even After and the audio download of the broadcast Finding Healing For Your Marriage for your donation of any amount Get More Episode ResourcesIf you've listened to any of our [... more]

Ever taken a close look at tree rings the age rings we see when a tree has been cut down When the rings are unusually close together it indicates that drought disease or harsh temperatures were threatening that year Well in our marriages when the forces of our culture are threatening it's a good time for spouses to draw closer together not further apart And today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie brings biblical insight on just how we can build a marriage that will stand strong Listen on harvest org --- JESUS REVOLUTION is now in theaters Get [... more]

Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie helps us reinforce our marriages with a warning about the lure of adultery It doesn't deliver on its promise and costs more than we think Listen on harvest org --- JESUS REVOLUTION is now in theaters Get tickets https jesusrevolution movie A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California For over years Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism This podcast is supported by the generosity of our [... more]

Every so often we hear stories of married couples who've been together for years Sometimes years Remarkable And then we hear about Hollywood couples One couple lasts hours Yeah basically a weekend So what are the attributes of marriages that last and what causes a marriage to fail Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie helps us find the answers from the manual written by the Creator of marriage Good insight is ahead Listen on harvest org --- JESUS REVOLUTION is now in theaters Get tickets https jesusrevolution movie A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by [... more]

Lisa Jacobson and Phylicia Masonheimer discuss the series of flirtation experiments they created to rekindle their connection with their husbands Through simple acts of love and kindness these women were able to start a chain reaction that resulted in happier stronger marriages Receive the book The Flirtation Experiment for our donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps families thrive https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources http www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast creating-a-marriage-full-of-love-and-laughter featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts please give [... more]

Broken marriages affect so many of us in the church and we often fail to apply gospel hope to this painful experience But the Apostle Paul offers real-world wisdom and gospel hope to those who are divorced those who have considered divorce those who have been hurt by divorce Essentially to all of us [... more]

The restless soul is never satisfied with wealth and success A deceased country music icon could testify to this truth He had nearly forty of his albums appear on Billboard's country-music top ten charts and just as many number one singles But he also had multiple marriages and spent time in prison Even with all his achievements he once lamented There rsquo s a restlessness in my soul that I've never conquered not with motion marriages or meaning It's still there to a degree And it will be till the day I die Sadly he could have found rest in [... 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]