Every marriage needs a bit of toughness to help weather the difficult times. Jim Daly talks to Sean and Lanette Reed about why your marriage needs grit. Plus, John asks Greg how he and Erin have benefitted from developing res...
No matter how hopeless things might feel in your marriage, God can still restore you. Jim Daly speaks to Josh and Katie Walters about how a trip to the Grand Canyon brought hope to their marriage. Also, John and Erin will enc...
How does a marriage recover from trauma? If you or a couple you're close to is experiencing a major challenge, you'll be encouraged by John, Greg and Erin's insights. Plus, Josh and Katie Walters bring up how they regained a ...
The Bible tells men to love your wives as Christ loved His church. Greg talks with John about some of the sacrifices he's learned to make as a husband. Also, Jim Daly and Ryan Frederick explain why being a good husband means ...
For husbands, the ways you communicate to your wife is very different than how you talk to other men. Jim Daly and Ryan Frederick open up about how they've struggled at times in communicating with their wives. Also, Erin Smal...
Anyone who's been married for a while will tell you that you and your spouse will have different perspectives sometimes. Dr. Kevin Leman and Jim Daly explain how you need to learn to see things through your spouse's eyes. Als...
The old adage "opposites attract," is very common for a lot of couples. Jim Daly and Dr. Kevin Leman explain how marrying someone who's of a different birth order from you can be a good thing. Plus, Greg and Erin Smalley open...
How do you show your mate kindness when you don't feel like it? Sean and Lanette Reed speak with Jim Daly about how all of us need grace and a chance to grow sometimes. Also, John asks Greg Smalley about how grace has strengt...
When was the last time you and your spouse discussed where you want to be in 3 - 5 years? Erin Smalley addresses how a lot of couples are struggling with a sense of vision today. Also, Jim Daly speaks to Sean and Lanette Reed...
If you've gone through something traumatic, it can take months or even years to regain your sense of direction. Erin Smalley talks with John and Greg about how it's common for couples to feel disoriented after trauma. Then, J...
If your marriage is in trouble, one of the best solutions is getting help from a couple who will support you. Josh and Katie Walters speak with Jim Daly about how another couple helped them through a dark time. Also, John and...
How do you look beyond the ways your spouse has hurt you? Ashley Willis and her husband Dave open up to Jim Daly about how they had to work through feelings of betrayal, when Dave admitted he had a pornography problem. Then, ...
What can you do if you discover your spouse has a problem with pornography? Jim Daly talks with Dave and Ashley Willis, who faced that very question in their marriage. Plus, John and Greg will encourage people to not give up ...
Your birth order might influence your marriage more than you think. John, Greg and Erin share where each of them are in their respective birth orders. Plus, Jim Daly sits down with Dr. Kevin Leman to explain why birth order c...
Is there hope for your marriage when you feel depleted? Brad and Marilyn Rhoads open up with Jim Daly about how they learned to be hopeful again. Then, John and the Smalley's share about where you can go if you're struggling ...
Most couples experience turbulence during the first few years of marriage. John, Greg and Erin open up about struggles they faced during the newlywed phases, and how they made it through. Then, Jim Daly joins Sean and Lanette...
How do you handle seasons where it feels like you and your spouse are dealing with multiple crises at a time? Sean and Lanette Reed talk to Jim Daly about how one of their kids faced health challenges, while they were having ...
If your relationship has been through something traumatic, it's critical to have a couple who will walk with you through your recovery. Jim Daly sits down with Katie and Josh Walters on how they found support through communit...
Keeping a secret hidden from your spouse does tremendous damage to your marriage. John and the Smalley's will encourage you to bring a secret sin into the light. Plus, Jim Daly talks with Josh and Katie Walters about how they...
It's inspiring when a couple goes the distance. But to have a long-lasting marriage, you need to deal with problems effectively. Jim Daly talks with Dave and Ashley Willis on how they overcame a porn addiction that followed t...
Traditional wedding vows include the promise, "until death do us part." Greg and John explain why young couples need to remember that marriage is a lifetime commitment. Also, Jim Daly asks Dave and Ashley Willis about simple ...
If your child faces a health scare, that can be a real test for a marriage. John asks Erin about how her and Greg have navigated through health challenges with their youngest daughter. Plus, Jim Daly talks with Brad and Maril...
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Most couples don't start out with a lot of money. John asks Greg and Erin about their financial status when they first got married. Plus, Jim Daly chats with Sean and Lanette Reed how they made it through years of low income ...