Marvin and Linda Rooks talk honestly about their three-year separation and fondly remember the circumstances that finally brought them together again.

Marvin and Linda Rooks marriage was adrift on a slow boat to isolation. The Rookses talk about the Easter Sunday that changed everything for them, and the marital separation that had each of them seeking answers.

Marvin and Linda Rooks’ first six years of marriage were heaven then the children arrived, and conflict was swept under the rug. The Rooks tell how isolation began to take its toll.

Charmaine Porter shares candidly with Michelle Hill how she has processed her own discontent with being single, and how the church has–or has not–been helpful in her struggle.

Parenting is difficult, but when you add divorce, the challenge multiplies. Navigating even the most routine parental responsibilities can become difficult. Linda Ranson Jacobs talks to Ron Deal, offering help and hope to parents who may be struggling.

For anyone who has experienced the pain of a miscarriage, the grief can make you feel all alone. Stephanie Green talks to Michelle Hill about her experience with miscarriage.

Are there things you can do to have a healthy family? Bryan Carter takes us back to the basics, with seven habits of healthy families, paying special attention to how we spend our time.

What does it take to have a thriving family? Bryan Carter talks about seven habits healthy families have, and it starts with having priorities in line.

Scott Kedersha talks about financial differences a man and a woman bring into a marriage. He explains to Dave and Ann Wilson why he encourages couples considering marriage to ask some hard financial questions.

According to Scott Kedersha, one of the biggest issues for couples is dealing with differences. When we’re married to someone who’s different, it helps us become more like Christ. He reminds us that the things that drive you crazy now become so much less important down the road, on FamilyLife Today.

Are you and your sweetheart on the same page spiritually? Scott Kedersha tells why it’s important to talk about your faith with your fiance’ before tying the knot.

Trail Life USA^® CEO Mark Hancock talks about the differences between boys and girls and the need to have boy-specific activities in scouting programs. Hear Mark explain to how to challenge boys, and call out their inner competitor.

Mark Hancock talks about the need for boys to develop a healthy sense of self as they struggle with the true measure of manhood. Inspired by risk and competition, boys need lots of physical activity to engage the brain, something he’s trying to instill through the Trail Life USA^® scouting program.

Aaron and Jennifer Smith believed from day one that God had called them together, but the difficulties in their first few years had them wondering if they might have been mistaken. Despite their early challenges, they believed they were joined together for a mission, and they remind us to invest in the kingdom of God, starting in our own families.

Aaron and Jennifer Smith tell how they found themselves at odds with one another when intimacy issues made it impossible to consummate their marriage. Hear how Aaron found freedom from pornography and how Jennifer learned to be his ally in the effort.

Aaron and Jennifer Smith talk about their struggles with intimacy, early in their marriage, and their decision to persevere.

Katherine Clark was a busy mom. But the arc of her life was redirected by an accident. Katherine talks to Kim Anthony about her two-year journey of fear, faith, acceptance, and healing from total paralysis.

Ronnie Tyler may have been in love with her husband, Lamar, but she wasn’t that interested in his help with raising her two children. Ron Deal explores the complex nuances of blended relationships.