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.
Ron Deal speaks with Gayla Grace about her new book, Beautifully Blended: 101 Devotions to Encourage Couples in Blended Families. The book offers support & advice with relatable anecdotes, along with a devotion, prayer, & Bible reading for each day.
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Ron Deal talks with Brian Goins, author of Playing Hurt, A Guy’s Strategy for a Winning Marriage, on finding the resolve to stay in your marriage despite the struggles and how husbands can win at marriage by taking on the mind of Christ in Philippians 2.
Do you want more harmony or connectedness in your marriage? Ron Deal talks with co-authors of his new book ,The Mindful Marriage, on how couples can understand their part of marital tension, why they react the way they do, and how to relate as companions.
Learning the Language of Your Blended-Family Marriage
Marriage is full of surprises, but anyone in a blended-family marriage knows adaptability is a requirement for stepfamily success.
A Healthy Blended-Family Marriage: Sexual Pitfalls to Avoid
Obviously, sexual stress negatively impacts a marriage. Blended-family marriages are no different, but the nature of the stressors is different.
Resurrecting Your Marriage after a Wilderness Season
Your stepfamily wilderness season may involve a broken marital vow, a stepchild who doesn’t want to be part of the family, or loneliness. Regardless of your circumstances, you don’t have to stay stuck wandering in the wilderness.
Setting Financial Boundaries in Blended Families
Blended family couples avoid many problems when they communicate and discuss money matters mutually.
‘I’m So Grateful to Know I’m Not Alone’
Josh and Tracey Devine barely survived their blended family turmoil, but with God’s grace and the help of resources like FamilyLife Blended®, they are now helping other stepfamilies survive and thrive.
Choosing Sides: Supporting Your Spouse in a Stepfamily
When you must decide between siding with your child or your spouse in a blended family, choose your spouse.
Two Funerals and a Wedding
Three ways I’ve helped my stepfamily grieve the deaths of both previous spouses.
Some Good News About the Bad News About Marriage
Divorce rates aren’t really as bad as the academics were implying.
Learning to Speak Marriage Again
A new marriage requires learning different forms of affection, communication, traditions, and expectations.
The Challenge of Re-Sex
Sex is an important part of remarriage, but a healthy sexual relationship doesn’t necessarily result in a healthy marriage.
Placing Your Spouse in the Front Seat of Your Heart
Your children will benefit when you make a strong commitment to your new spouse.
Maximizing the Fun Factor in Your Marriage
A regular dose of fun, relaxing time together is a key part of a dynamic, fulfilling marriage relationship.
Staying Close in Remarriage
Strong couples feel close to one another because they know what to do to make that happen.