Even if couples make it past the selfish first stage and into stage two, “I’m here to serve my spouse,” Bob Lepine says there’s a third and even more profound stage of marital union.

According to Bob Lepine, marriages often begin with the misguided idea that “She’s here to complete me.” Bob Lepine describes what he calls the “Three Phases of Marriage.”

Chip Ingram coaches husbands on how to live out Ephesians 5 in their marriages. Husbands, he explains, need to own the responsibility to care for and nurture their wives.

Chip Ingram explains the difference between a marriage covenant and a marriage contract. Ingram reminds us that conflicts and challenges are normal in any marriage, but they don’t have to break up the union.

Chip Ingram has a great marriage now, but it wasn’t always this way. Ingram, who has been married to Theresa since 1978, reflects on the hardships they faced as newlyweds.

Widower and father of four Jonathan Pitts shares how he was intentional in trying to die daily to his own wants in order to serve his wife and family, and illustrates this with a story from his marriage about changing a bad habit he had since childhood.

Jonathan Pitts reflects on his marriage to his now deceased wife, Wynter, and the conflict that showed up early and often in their relationship.

Jonathan and Wynter Pitts had learned through trial and error what it took to have a great marriage. But then Wynter died unexpectedly. Jonathan tells us more about that day, and how he and his girls are walking through that tragedy with hope and faith.

Trent and Andrea Griffith address the myth “Love will keep up together” with truth from the Bible, and explain how that truth can affect your marriage.

Trent and Andrea Griffith share truth from the Bible to counter some common myths about marriage, including “Marriage is obsolete” and “Marriage will make me happy.”

Dave Wilson and his wife, Ann, talk about all they’ve learned from watching the Raineys walk through trials. Dave and Ann also answer Dennis’ favorite question: What is the most courageous thing you’ve ever done?

There’s great value in remembering where you’ve come from. Dave and Ann share what the Raineys have taught them about marriage through their example, as well as their teaching.

Dave and Ann Wilson talk to Dennis and Barbara Rainey about what they’ve learned about marriage through the years. Together they share how Dennis and Barbara have mentored them throughout the seasons of life.

Crawford and Karen Loritts share how they’ve learned to leverage their distinctive differences to make their marriage stronger. Together they remind us that the goal of marriage is to press into Jesus and accept the differences.

Crawford and Karen Loritts remind listeners that all marriages have storms, but those storms don’t have to be the end of hope to those who are anchored in Christ.

Crawford Loritts and his wife, Karen, reminisce about their courtship and early years of marriage. The Lorittses encourage young couples to link arms with older couples to help them walk through the first years of marriage.