• Don’t Let Porn Destroy Your Marriage
    Oct 24 2024

    With the internet, smartphones and constant media, our culture is saturated with pornography. Erin Smalley explains how she's seen an increase in porn struggles in her counseling clients. Also, Mark and Rosie Makinney share with Jim Daly how pervasive the problem is. Then, Greg and John talk about the need to confess if you're struggling with it.

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    No Porn Marriage

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    11 mins
  • "Should I Give This Person My Heart?"
    Oct 29 2024

    In the dating phase, what are good qualities to look for in a spouse? John asks the Smalley's about ways they encouraged their kids to search for a godly spouse. Also, Jim Daly asks social media influencers, Tovares and Safa Grey, on why dating is a great time to examine someone's character.

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    A Fresh Look at Dating (Part 1 of 2)

    Busting 10 Christian Dating Myths

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    11 mins
  • ‘How Far is Too Far’ Is the Wrong Question
    Oct 31 2024

    When a couple is dating, it's important to protect your relationship from sexual temptation. Jim Daly talks with Safa and Tovares Grey about why, "how far is too far?" is the wrong question. Plus, John and the Smalley's share about the need to have sexual integrity in a dating relationship.

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    Busting 10 Christian Dating Myths

    A Fresh Look at Dating (Part 1 of 2)

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    9 mins
  • Porn: It’s More Dangerous Than You Think
    Oct 22 2024

    Many people, even within the church, are struggling with pornography. How do you get free from it? Jim Daly speaks with Mark Makinney, who struggled with pornography for years, on why it's so dangerous and addictive. Also, John and the Smalley's will explain why not dealing with a porn problem can be catastrophic to your marriage.

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    9 mins
  • Seeing Your Kids Get Married
    Oct 17 2024

    Seeing your kids get married is one of the most emotional journeys. John talks with Greg and Erin about what those experiences have been like for them, and things they learned in the process. Plus, Ted Cunningham describes things he learned on the journey of giving his daughter away to his now son-in-law.

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    Blessing Your Child's Marriage

    Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage

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    10 mins
  • Tips for Avoiding a Marital Drift
    Oct 15 2024

    How do you avoid growing apart when life is so busy? Erin and John bring up how praying together can help a couple's relationship. Then, Jim Daly and Pastor Ted Cunningham share about the significance of prayer and how husbands can keep the communication strong with their wives.

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    Bringing Laughter to Your Marriage

    Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage

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    11 mins
  • Phileo and Eros Types of Love
    Oct 10 2024

    Friendship and physical intimacy both play a role in creating a rich marriage. Jim Daly and Dr. David Gudgel share how you can cultivate both things in your marriage. Then, you'll hear John and the Smalley's offer encouragement to couples who feel ashamed about past sexual sin.

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    Romance and Intimacy

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    10 mins
  • Learn to Understand Your Wife
    Oct 8 2024

    For husbands, learning to understand your wife doesn't happen by accident. It takes intentionality. Erin talks about something Greg does that helps her feel understood. Plus, Jim Daly and Dr. David Gudgel give the men some guidance on how to emotionally connect with your wife.

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    Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage

    Sacrificial, Agape Love in Marriage

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    10 mins