Marriage – FamilyLife® – A Cru Ministry https://www.familylife.com Pursue what matters most. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:59:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://www.familylife.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1001/2025/02/cropped-Favicon-Icon_512x512-1.png?w=32 Marriage – FamilyLife® – A Cru Ministry https://www.familylife.com 32 32 236231178 More Than a Survival Story: Marriage after a Heart Attack – Jim and Angela Davis https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/more-than-a-survival-story-marriage-after-a-heart-attack-jim-and-angela-davis/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/more-than-a-survival-story-marriage-after-a-heart-attack-jim-and-angela-davis/#respond Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:56:25 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/more-than-a-survival-story-marriage-after-a-heart-attack-jim-and-angela-davis/ When crisis hits, even strong marriages can fracture. Pastor-therapist couple Jim and Angela Davis share with Dave and Ann Wilson the story of their marriage after a heart attack.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/more-than-a-survival-story-marriage-after-a-heart-attack-jim-and-angela-davis/feed/ 0 321423 How To Talk About Marriage With Friends (Without It Being Awkward) https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/how-to-talk-about-marriage-with-friends-without-it-being-awkward/ https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/how-to-talk-about-marriage-with-friends-without-it-being-awkward/#respond Mon, 24 Nov 2025 23:05:38 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=320927 Whether you’ve noticed friends struggling or you want to share the change you’ve seen in your own marriage, it can be awkward to talk about marriage.]]> https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/how-to-talk-about-marriage-with-friends-without-it-being-awkward/feed/ 0 320927 Nothing is Wasted: Davey and Kristi Blackburn https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/nothing-is-wasted-davey-and-kristi-blackburn/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/nothing-is-wasted-davey-and-kristi-blackburn/#respond Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:38:26 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/nothing-is-wasted-davey-and-kristi-blackburn/ Murder. Abuse. Addiction. Abandonment. Davey and Kristi Blackburn have lived it—and lived to tell how Jesus met them in the wreckage.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/nothing-is-wasted-davey-and-kristi-blackburn/feed/ 0 320715 177: Gary Chapman: Keys to a Successful Marriage https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/177-gary-chapman-keys-to-a-successful-marriage/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/177-gary-chapman-keys-to-a-successful-marriage/#respond Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:06:26 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/177-gary-chapman-keys-to-a-successful-marriage/ Could three simple questions transform your marriage? Dr. Gary Chapman shares raw stories, faith-fueled wisdom, and keys to a successful marriage in ways messy, real, and full of hope. Love deeper, fight fair, and grow stronger—one step at a time.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/177-gary-chapman-keys-to-a-successful-marriage/feed/ 0 320699 Treasuring Christ When Your Hands are Full: Gloria Furman https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/treasuring-christ-when-your-hands-are-full-gloria-furman/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/treasuring-christ-when-your-hands-are-full-gloria-furman/#respond Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:35:18 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/treasuring-christ-when-your-hands-are-full-gloria-furman/ Author Gloria Furman didn’t plan for her husband’s disability, motherhood overseas, or a debilitating injury.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/treasuring-christ-when-your-hands-are-full-gloria-furman/feed/ 0 320568 From Ruin to Renewal: Tony & Lymari Navarro https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/from-ruin-to-renewal-tony-lymari-navarro/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/from-ruin-to-renewal-tony-lymari-navarro/#respond Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:31:18 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/from-ruin-to-renewal-tony-lymari-navarro/ Tony and Lymari Navarro gave up hope after an ongoing affair destroyed their marriage. The Navarros share how they rebuilt trust after betrayal.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/from-ruin-to-renewal-tony-lymari-navarro/feed/ 0 320375 176: How to Help Kids Cope with Divorce and Remarriage https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/176-how-to-help-kids-cope-with-divorce-and-remarriage/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/176-how-to-help-kids-cope-with-divorce-and-remarriage/#respond Mon, 03 Nov 2025 09:59:19 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/176-how-to-help-kids-cope-with-divorce-and-remarriage/ Divorce hurts. But for kids, it can feel like their world’s split in two. Summer Butler shares her story and a workbook that helps kids process emotions, set boundaries, and handle life between two homes—leveraging drawing, writing, and real talk. ]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/176-how-to-help-kids-cope-with-divorce-and-remarriage/feed/ 0 320283 174: More Than Just A Stepparent: Helping a Grieving Child Heal https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/174-more-than-just-a-stepparent-helping-a-grieving-child-heal/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/174-more-than-just-a-stepparent-helping-a-grieving-child-heal/#respond Mon, 06 Oct 2025 09:38:36 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/174-more-than-just-a-stepparent-helping-a-grieving-child-heal/ When a child loses a parent, grief doesn't end for them. And when they join a stepfamily, we need to come alongside with love and support as parents & stepparents and honor their pain and memories. Ron Deal talks with Diane Fromme about best ways to help.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/174-more-than-just-a-stepparent-helping-a-grieving-child-heal/feed/ 0 319044 3 Things To Do When Struggling To Forgive Your Spouse https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/forgiveness/3-things-to-do-when-struggling-to-forgive-your-spouse/ https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/forgiveness/3-things-to-do-when-struggling-to-forgive-your-spouse/#respond Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:53:38 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=318439 “Will you forgive me?” A phrase that is included at the end of almost all apologies in my marriage.]]> https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/forgiveness/3-things-to-do-when-struggling-to-forgive-your-spouse/feed/ 0 318439 173: When Your Brains Are Different: Finding Your Way in a Neurodivergent Marriage https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/173-when-your-brains-are-different-finding-your-way-in-a-neurodivergent-marriage/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/173-when-your-brains-are-different-finding-your-way-in-a-neurodivergent-marriage/#respond Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:32:19 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/173-when-your-brains-are-different-finding-your-way-in-a-neurodivergent-marriage/ A neurodivergent marriage includes at least one partner with a neurodevelopmental condition like autism or ADHD. Ron Deal speaks with Dr. Stephanie & Dan Holmes on the challenges of their neurodivurgent marriage, how to recognize it, & strategies to cope.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/173-when-your-brains-are-different-finding-your-way-in-a-neurodivergent-marriage/feed/ 0 318461 Trusting Your Spouse in Crisis: Life-Saving Lessons from a Sudden Health Scare | Dave & Ann Wilson https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/trusting-your-spouse-in-crisis-life-saving-lessons-from-a-sudden-health-scare-dave-ann-wilson/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/trusting-your-spouse-in-crisis-life-saving-lessons-from-a-sudden-health-scare-dave-ann-wilson/#respond Thu, 11 Sep 2025 08:50:30 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/trusting-your-spouse-in-crisis-life-saving-lessons-from-a-sudden-health-scare-dave-ann-wilson/ After facing a life-threatening health crisis, Dave and Ann Wilson share five lessons they learned about strengthening their marriage by trusting each other, acting without hesitation, and praying through fear.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/trusting-your-spouse-in-crisis-life-saving-lessons-from-a-sudden-health-scare-dave-ann-wilson/feed/ 0 318023 Be a Godly Woman in a World That Wants You to Be a Boss | Kristen Clark https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/be-a-godly-woman-in-a-world-that-wants-you-to-be-a-boss-kristen-clark/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/be-a-godly-woman-in-a-world-that-wants-you-to-be-a-boss-kristen-clark/#respond Tue, 09 Sep 2025 08:49:39 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/be-a-godly-woman-in-a-world-that-wants-you-to-be-a-boss-kristen-clark/ What does it truly mean to be a woman in a world of conflicting messages? Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with Kristen Clark, co-author of Made to Be She: Reclaiming God’s Plan for Fearless Femininity, to tackle the cultural lies surrounding womanhood.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/be-a-godly-woman-in-a-world-that-wants-you-to-be-a-boss-kristen-clark/feed/ 0 317998 How the Gospel Transforms Your Marriage and Overcomes Fear | Brant Hansen https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-the-gospel-transforms-your-marriage-and-overcomes-fear-brant-hansen/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-the-gospel-transforms-your-marriage-and-overcomes-fear-brant-hansen/#respond Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:46:29 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/how-the-gospel-transforms-your-marriage-and-overcomes-fear-brant-hansen/ In this episode of the FamilyLife Today Podcast, Christian radio host Brant Hansen redefines the gospel as a transformative way of life that frees you from fear, anxiety, and shame.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-the-gospel-transforms-your-marriage-and-overcomes-fear-brant-hansen/feed/ 0 317840 Every Time I Pray, I Realize I’m the Problem | Bruce + Maria Goff, Arlene Pellicane https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/every-time-i-pray-i-realize-im-the-problem-bruce-maria-goff-arlene-pellicane/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/every-time-i-pray-i-realize-im-the-problem-bruce-maria-goff-arlene-pellicane/#respond Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:35:18 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/every-time-i-pray-i-realize-im-the-problem-bruce-maria-goff-arlene-pellicane/ Are you in the thick of raising young kids and wondering how to keep your marriage thriving? Join Dave and Ann Wilson on this lively "Wilson Original" episode of FamilyLife Today as they welcome author Arlene Pellicane and the candid Bruce and Maria Goff, parents of four young girls. From essential communication and shared responsibilities to the power of laughter and prayer, discover real-life strategies to strengthen your bond.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/every-time-i-pray-i-realize-im-the-problem-bruce-maria-goff-arlene-pellicane/feed/ 0 317395 What NOT To Say To Your Wife during…. That Time of the Month | Sherri Lynn https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/what-not-to-say-to-your-wife-during-that-time-of-the-month-sherri-lynn/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/what-not-to-say-to-your-wife-during-that-time-of-the-month-sherri-lynn/#respond Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:29:23 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/what-not-to-say-to-your-wife-during-that-time-of-the-month-sherri-lynn/ Ever wondered what "that time of the month" really means for relationships? Join us as we courageously tackle PMS with author and comedian Sherri Lynn.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/what-not-to-say-to-your-wife-during-that-time-of-the-month-sherri-lynn/feed/ 0 317354 We Don’t Talk Like We Used To: 6 Conversations To Reconnect https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/communication/we-dont-talk-like-we-used-to-6-conversations-to-reconnect/ https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/communication/we-dont-talk-like-we-used-to-6-conversations-to-reconnect/#respond Tue, 05 Aug 2025 20:39:33 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=317194 When most of communication becomes functional (schedules, what needs to done, fixed, etc.), connection takes a backseat. Here are six questions to help you reconnect.]]> https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/communication/we-dont-talk-like-we-used-to-6-conversations-to-reconnect/feed/ 0 317194 Four Selfless Decisions for a Better Marriage | Arlene Pellicane https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-simple-way-to-make-marriage-easier-arlene-pellicane/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-simple-way-to-make-marriage-easier-arlene-pellicane/#respond Thu, 31 Jul 2025 08:21:21 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/the-simple-way-to-make-marriage-easier-arlene-pellicane/ Strengthen your marriage with practical, faith-based strategies! Join Dave and Ann Wilson as they chat with author Arlene Pellicane about her book, “Making Marriage Easier.”]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-simple-way-to-make-marriage-easier-arlene-pellicane/feed/ 0 317090 I Thought I Married the Wrong Person… | Gary Chapman https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/i-thought-i-married-the-wrong-person-gary-chapman/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/i-thought-i-married-the-wrong-person-gary-chapman/#respond Tue, 15 Jul 2025 08:09:31 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/i-thought-i-married-the-wrong-person-gary-chapman/ Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with Dr. Gary Chapman, bestselling author of “The Five Love Languages,” to unlock practical insights for a thriving relationship!]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/i-thought-i-married-the-wrong-person-gary-chapman/feed/ 0 316785