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"In sickness and in health," is in a lot of wedding vows. How do you keep that promise during a difficult season? Dave and Ashley Willis talk with Jim Daly about health challenges

Learning To Save Money As A Couple

It's critical for you and your spouse to have good financial habits. Greg and Erin Smalley talk with John about ways they've tried to save money, and how you can too. Also, Jim Dal

Showing Unconditional Grace To Your Spouse

How can you be nice to your spouse when they aren't being so kind to you? John asks Greg for a biblical definition of what showing grace to your mate actually is. Then, Jim Daily t

A Grace-Based Marriage

One of the best gifts you can give your spouse is grace, even when he or she doesn't deserve it. Brad and Marilyn Rhoads talk to Jim Daly about recognizing our own need for God's g

Finding Healing Through Humility

The big lie on recovering from porn addiction is that you can solve it by yourself. Jim Daly talks with Mark and Rosie Makinney about why the first steop to getting free from porno

Bringing Porn Addiction Into The Light

A struggle with pornography will only get worse when kept in the dark. Greg and John address the need to find good accountability if porn is a struggle for you. Plus, Jim Daly and

Talk About Your Financial Fears

What is your biggest fear regarding money? Taylor and Megan Kovar share with Jim Daly about why it's good and actually healthy for couples to ask each other that question. Plus, Jo

Avoiding Financial Infidelity

Keeping a money secret from your spouse can cause a lot of problems! Jim Daly interviews Taylor and Megan Kovar about a concept they call "financial infidelity." Then, John Fuller

For Rich Or For Poor

When you got married, you promised to stay with your mate, even if you didn't have much money. Jim Daly asks Dave and Ashley Willis about how they weren't financially stable during

When A Husband Or Wife Needs A Break

There are moments between raising kids and other responsibilities where you get overwhelmed. How do you find relief? John and Greg share about situations where they gave their wive

Is Jesus Enough For Your Marriage?

In the Christian community, we tend to say things like, "Jesus is enough." But what does that phrase mean practically, and how it can impact your marriage? John asks Erin that ques

The Toxicity Of A Performance-Based Marriage

When you've blown it in your marriage, one of the best gifts your spouse can give you is grace. Jim Daly talks with Brad and Marilyn Rhoads about how having a grace mindset has tra

Porn Must Be Destroyed In Community

One of the best ways to defeat porn addiction is to get help from a supportive community. Greg Smalley shares with John and Erin how he found healing through support from other men

After A Relapse Into Pornography

If it's discovered your spouse is looking at pornography, it can do serious damage to your marriage. Mark and Rosie Makinney talk with Jim Daly about how a wife can respond well, i

Money Personalities And Contentment

Whether you prefer to spend or save, it's important for you and your spouse to work together in how you manage finances. John asks Greg and Erin if they're more of the spender of s

Different Money Personalities In Your Marriage

Do you prefer to spend money or save it? In many marriages, it's usually the case where one spouse is the saver while the other likes to spend. Jim Daly talks to financial experts,

Bridging The Gap Of Distance

Many marriages go through a season where you feel distant. Jim Daly asks Dave and Ashley Willis how couples can start to feel more connected again in their relationship. Plus, John

Dealing With Emotional Sunburns

When you and your mate misunderstand each other, it's easy to feel hurt. Dave and Ashley Willis join Jim Daly to discuss something they call, "emotional sunburns." They'll even add

When God Changes Your Spouse’s Heart

When your marriage isn't what you'd hoped for, it's easy to say, "Will my spouse ever change?" Erin Smalley offers hope to those who feel like things won't get better. Plus, Brad R

Grace Over Your Mistakes

When you're a newlywed, it's common to make mistakes, as you're learning how to be married. Brad and Marilyn Rhoads share with Jim Daly about bad decisions they made as a young cou

Getting Real About Porn Addiction

Porn by nature is a very isolating addiction. If you or someone you're close to is struggling with it, we want to encourage you to bring it into the light. Greg shares with John an

After Confronting His Porn Problem

A porn addiction can do serious damage to a marriage. Once it's uncovered, how does a couple find healing? Jim Daly interviews Mark and Rosie Makinney about some of the steps they

Money Doesn’t Solve Everything

Finances tend to be one of the biggest areas of conflict for marriages. The Smalley's and John Fuller open up about how they've overcome arguments around money in their marriages.

Reviewing Your Financial History As A Couple

As time goes on, it's good to look back and see how you've matured. Hopefully, that maturity translates into the ways you manage money. John asks the Smalley's about how they've le

Preparing Well For A Great Marriage

Success is a by product of good preparation. That principle also applies for good counseling before marriage. Dave and Ashley Willis talk with Jim Daly about how they learned a lot

Infatuation Doesn’t Last, But Love Does

How often did you think about your spouse when you were falling in love? Jim Daly talks with popular podcasters, Dave and Ashley Willis, about the infatuation stage of a relationsh

Attraction That Lasts

When someone is wanting to get married, what character attributes should you look for in a potential spouse? Tovares and Safa Grey talk with Jim Daly about why it's critical to fin

If You’re Anxious About Getting Married

Marriage is a wonderful gift to pursue, yet many singles today are asking, "Will marriage actually work for me?" John and Erin share about common fears young people have about gett

Truly Being Free From Porn

An addiction to porn creates a cycle of shame. Mark Makinney shares with Jim Daly about how he struggled with porn for decades. His wife Rosie then brings up an ultimatum she gave

Why Pornography Destroys Trust

Porn addiction is hurting millions of people across the globe. If you're struggling with it today, we want to help you get on the road to recovery. Jim Daly chats with Mark and Ros

Stop And Savor The Moment

When was the last time you paused, and thanked God for the spouse you have? Jim Daly and Pastor Ted Cunningham encourage couples to stop and savor the moments with your family, eve

Stress Might Not Be What You Think

Have you ever been so stressed out, that you said something to your spouse you regretted? Greg tells Erin and John about a time he got overly stressed, and what he learned from it.

Don’t Take Your Love Story For Granted

Did you and your spouse experience love at first sight, or were you friends for years before falling in love? Your story matters to God and to each other. Ashley and Dave Willis te

"Should I Give This Person My Heart?"

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 ask

‘How Far Is Too Far’ Is The Wrong Question

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

Physical Intimacy And The Need For Grace

When it comes to sex in marriage, it's important to show your spouse grace. Jim Daly talks to David Gudgel about he and his wife worked through a misunderstanding regarding physica

Don’t Let Porn Destroy Your Marriage

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 c

Porn: It’s More Dangerous Than You Think

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

Seeing Your Kids Get Married

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 t

Tips For Avoiding A Marital Drift