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The Three Phases Of Marriage 2

“My Job is to Make You Happy”

June 20, 2019
with Bob Lepine

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.

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“You Complete Me”

June 19, 2019
with Bob Lepine

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."

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Your Marriage Today And Tomorrow 2

When Storms Come

February 12, 2019
with Crawford Loritts, Karen Loritts

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.

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The Common Ground of the Cross

February 11, 2019
with Crawford Loritts, Karen Loritts

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.

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The First Few Years Of Marriage 1

The Critical Years of Marriage

January 14, 2019
with Jim Burns

Jim Burns explains why the early years of marriage are critical. Burns looks back on his own early years of marriage and the difficulties that arose from having a high-maintenance marriage.

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How We Love 1

Childhood Lessons of Love

September 24, 2018
with Milan and Kay Yerkovich

Milan Yerkovich and his wife, Kay, talk about their early years of marriage and the difficulty they had breaking out of old communication patterns. Kay also helps us understand emotional attachment.

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A Fierce Love 1

For Better or Worse

September 17, 2018
with Shauna Shanks

In 2003 Shauna Shanks' boyfriend, Micah, proposed. As the years passed, resentment and restlessness began to set in. Shanks tells of the shock she felt when Micah asked for a divorce 10 years into the marriage.

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Enter The Ring 3

The Weight of Debt

September 12, 2018
with D.A. and Elicia Horton

At one point, D.A. and Elicia Horton had to file for bankruptcy which led them to repent of their greed. The Hortons reflect on what they would say to their younger selves about financial stewardship.

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Enter The Ring 2

F.E.A.R.

September 11, 2018
with D.A. and Elicia Horton

D.A. and Elicia Horton continued to battle in the early years of marriage. Becoming parents caused them to take a second look at their behavior and their priorities.

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Enter The Ring 1

Fighting for a Gospel-Saturated Life

September 10, 2018
with D.A. and Elicia Horton

Authors D.A. and Elicia Horton have had wrestling matches occur in their relationship-first as a dating couple, and then later as newlyweds.

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Weddings Promises And True Love

Weddings, Promises, and True Love

June 23, 2018
with Kevin DeYoung

You spend hours and hours dreaming and preparing for a special wedding day. But what have you done to prepare for the marriage itself? Kevin DeYoung talks about what love looks like in marriage.

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Why God Gave Us Emotions

May 4, 2017
with David Stoop, Jan Stoop

When they first married, counselors David and Jan Stoop didn't know what they were getting into. They didn't understand the dynamics of their emotional world. Learn how they discovered the value of EQ.

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25 Years Of Radio Romance And Intimacy 2

Her Romantic Needs

February 9, 2017
with Barbara Rainey, Shaunti Feldhahn, Tom Nelson

From the FamilyLife Today vault, Shaunti Feldhahn and Barbara Rainey discuss the emotional needs of wives as it relates to intimacy. Tommy Nelson offers his counsel to young people approaching marriage.

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First Year Marriage Surprises 2

Living the Reality of God’s Word

November 11, 2016
with Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, Robert Wolgemuth

Each marriage holds special memories. Robert and Nancy Wolgemuth (formerly Nancy Leigh DeMoss) share some sweet moments they've enjoyed in their first year together.

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The Importance of Communication

November 10, 2016
with Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, Robert Wolgemuth

Join us as we celebrate the first anniversary of Robert and Nancy Wolgemuth. The Wolgemuths take a realistic look at their courtship and their first year together as husband and wife.

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Newlyweds Day 1

He’s Not a Mind Reader

August 5, 2011
with Brenda Garrison

You're not just his wife, you're his cheerleader.

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Newlyweds Day 2

Extending Courtesy to Your Mate

August 4, 2011
with Jess MacCallum

It’s the little things that count, especially in marriage.

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Newlyweds Day 1

A Man’s Call to Provide

August 3, 2011
with Jess MacCallum

What does it take to be a good husband?

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Newlyweds Day

Expectations and Adjustments, Part 4

May 29, 2009
with

Have you really studied your wife?

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Newlyweds Day 4

Expectations and Adjustments, Part 3

May 28, 2009
with Dennis Rainey

Allegiances to parents must shift after marriage.

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Newlyweds Day 3

Expectations and Adjustments, Part 2

May 27, 2009
with Dennis Rainey

You might have left the wedding in a cloud of dust, but are your parents still trailing behind?

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Newlyweds Day 2

Expectations and Adjustments, Part 1

May 26, 2009
with Dennis Rainey

Marriage--it’s a lot harder than it looks.

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Great Expectations for Your Marriage

May 25, 2009
with Dennis Rainey

"You may now kiss the bride!"

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Saving A Marriage Day 3

Finding the Potential in Passion

January 9, 2008
with Jimmy and Karen Evans

What first attracted you to your spouse?

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Newlyweds Day 2

Understanding Redemptive Love

January 8, 2008
with Jimmy and Karen Evans

On the broadcast today, MarriageToday Founders Jimmy and Karen Evans, authors of the book Our Secret Paradise, talk with Dennis Rainey about the problems they had early in their marriage and tell how their marriage began to change when they began to see each other through God's eyes.

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Hoping and Healing

January 7, 2008
with Jimmy and Karen Evans

It happens every day.

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Newlyweds Day

In-laws: Assets and Liabilities

October 22, 2004
with Mark and Susan DeVries, Robert and Bobbie Wolgemuth

Find out how to build healthy relationships with your in-laws.

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Newlyweds Day 4

The Conflict of “Normals”

October 21, 2004
with Mark and Susan DeVries, Robert and Bobbie Wolgemuth

Learn how arguments begin when a conflict of "normals" occurs.

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Newlyweds Day 2

Currents of Family Origin

October 19, 2004
with Mark and Susan DeVries

How does your family of origin influence the way you live today?

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Newlyweds Day 1

The Wet Cement Year

October 18, 2004
with Mark and Susan DeVries

The first year of marriage is the most important year.

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