God’s Plan for Marriage – FamilyLife® – A Cru Ministry https://www.familylife.com Pursue what matters most. Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:19:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.familylife.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1001/2025/02/cropped-Favicon-Icon_512x512-1.png?w=32 God’s Plan for Marriage – FamilyLife® – A Cru Ministry https://www.familylife.com 32 32 236231178 Does Your Wife Feel Cherished? How Humility in Marriage Changes Everything: Rechab Gray and Ike Todd https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/does-your-wife-feel-cherished-how-humility-in-marriage-changes-everything-rechab-gray-and-ike-todd/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/does-your-wife-feel-cherished-how-humility-in-marriage-changes-everything-rechab-gray-and-ike-todd/#respond Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:19:29 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/does-your-wife-feel-cherished-how-humility-in-marriage-changes-everything-rechab-gray-and-ike-todd/ Rechab Gray and Ike Todd talk man-to-man about humility in marriage.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/does-your-wife-feel-cherished-how-humility-in-marriage-changes-everything-rechab-gray-and-ike-todd/feed/ 0 322086 Submission Got You Stuck? Ephesians 5 Explained: Rechab Gray and Ike Todd https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/submission-got-you-stuck-ephesians-5-explained-rechab-gray-and-ike-todd/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/submission-got-you-stuck-ephesians-5-explained-rechab-gray-and-ike-todd/#respond Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:19:14 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/submission-got-you-stuck-ephesians-5-explained-rechab-gray-and-ike-todd/ Rechab Gray and and Ike Todd dig into what Scripture actually teaches about marriage.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/submission-got-you-stuck-ephesians-5-explained-rechab-gray-and-ike-todd/feed/ 0 322017 How to Lead Your Wife: Rechab Gray & Ike Todd https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-lead-your-wife-rechab-gray-ike-todd/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-lead-your-wife-rechab-gray-ike-todd/#respond Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:18:23 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/how-to-lead-your-wife-rechab-gray-ike-todd/ Ike Todd and Rechab Gray give a no-posturing, men-only gut check on Ephesians 5:23]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-lead-your-wife-rechab-gray-ike-todd/feed/ 0 321940 177: Gary Chapman: Keys to a Successful Marriage https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/177-gary-chapman-keys-to-a-successful-marriage/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/177-gary-chapman-keys-to-a-successful-marriage/#respond Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:06:26 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/177-gary-chapman-keys-to-a-successful-marriage/ 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.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/177-gary-chapman-keys-to-a-successful-marriage/feed/ 0 320699 From Ruin to Renewal: Tony & Lymari Navarro https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/from-ruin-to-renewal-tony-lymari-navarro/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/from-ruin-to-renewal-tony-lymari-navarro/#respond Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:31:18 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/from-ruin-to-renewal-tony-lymari-navarro/ Tony and Lymari Navarro gave up hope after an ongoing affair destroyed their marriage. The Navarros share how they rebuilt trust after betrayal.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/from-ruin-to-renewal-tony-lymari-navarro/feed/ 0 320375 I Thought I Married the Wrong Person… | Gary Chapman https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/i-thought-i-married-the-wrong-person-gary-chapman/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/i-thought-i-married-the-wrong-person-gary-chapman/#respond Tue, 15 Jul 2025 08:09:31 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/i-thought-i-married-the-wrong-person-gary-chapman/ Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with Dr. Gary Chapman, bestselling author of “The Five Love Languages,” to unlock practical insights for a thriving relationship!]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/i-thought-i-married-the-wrong-person-gary-chapman/feed/ 0 316785 Finding Joy and Spiritual Growth in Your Marriage – Love Like You Mean It 2025 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/finding-joy-and-spiritual-growth-in-your-marriage-love-like-you-mean-it-2025/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/finding-joy-and-spiritual-growth-in-your-marriage-love-like-you-mean-it-2025/#respond Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/finding-joy-and-spiritual-growth-in-your-marriage-love-like-you-mean-it-2025/ Tired of the same old marital struggles? Join us as we explore the secrets to a thriving marriage, straight from couples who have weathered the storms.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/finding-joy-and-spiritual-growth-in-your-marriage-love-like-you-mean-it-2025/feed/ 0 313338 (dis)Graced: How God Redeems and Restores the Broken: Teresa Whiting https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/disgraced-how-god-redeems-and-restores-the-broken-teresa-whiting/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/disgraced-how-god-redeems-and-restores-the-broken-teresa-whiting/#respond Thu, 10 Oct 2024 08:16:26 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/disgraced-how-god-redeems-and-restores-the-broken-teresa-whiting/ Have you ever felt broken or bad? You're not alone. Listen in as Teresa Whiting, writer & author, discusses overcoming shame and sexual brokenness.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/disgraced-how-god-redeems-and-restores-the-broken-teresa-whiting/feed/ 0 308343 Dave & Ann Discuss: Tim Keller on Marriage https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/dave-ann-discuss-tim-keller-on-marriage/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/dave-ann-discuss-tim-keller-on-marriage/#respond Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:00:21 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/dave-ann-discuss-tim-keller-on-marriage/ Did you know that marriage has power? Dave and Ann discuss Tim Keller on marriage and the powerful ways it can lead to mutual growth and Christlikeness!]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/dave-ann-discuss-tim-keller-on-marriage/feed/ 0 295511 Sacrificial Love Made Simple(r): Chad & Emily Van Dixhoorn https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/sacrificial-love-made-simpler-chad-emily-van-dixhoorn/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/sacrificial-love-made-simpler-chad-emily-van-dixhoorn/#respond Wed, 31 Jul 2024 08:14:14 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/sacrificial-love-made-simpler-chad-emily-van-dixhoorn/ You want Christ-like love in your marriage, but how? Learn simple ideas for service and sacrificial love in marriage with Chad & Emily Van Dixhoorn.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/sacrificial-love-made-simpler-chad-emily-van-dixhoorn/feed/ 0 284554 Mutual R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Chad & Emily Van Dixhoorn https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/mutual-r-e-s-p-e-c-t-chad-emily-van-dixhoorn/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/mutual-r-e-s-p-e-c-t-chad-emily-van-dixhoorn/#respond Tue, 30 Jul 2024 08:30:11 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/mutual-r-e-s-p-e-c-t-chad-emily-van-dixhoorn/ R-E-S-P-E-C-T: learn why you need more than 'just a little bit' of mutual respect in Christian marriage with Chad & Emily Van Dixhoorn.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/mutual-r-e-s-p-e-c-t-chad-emily-van-dixhoorn/feed/ 0 284495 “What Should I Do When My Spouse Gets Emotional?” Ted Lowe https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/what-should-i-do-when-my-spouse-gets-emotional-ted-lowe-2/ Mon, 04 Sep 2023 13:15:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/what-should-i-do-when-my-spouse-gets-emotional-ted-lowe-2/ Your spouse is emotional. What should you do? Author Ted Lowe knows your responses could change your marriage—and he's got ways to do it.]]> 307835 Why We Need Marriage https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/gods-plan-for-marriage/why-we-need-marriage/ Wed, 01 Feb 2023 23:28:00 +0000 https://sites-stage.familylife.com/flministries/?p=8000 When mentees exhausted from wedding prep wonder if marriage is actually necessary, be ready with a few critical truths about its purpose and beauty. ]]> 8000 5 Essentials for a Thriving Marriage https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/gods-plan-for-marriage/5-essentials-for-a-thriving-marriage/ Wed, 01 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://sites-stage.familylife.com/flministries/?p=7980 Help mentees evaluate how they could elevate their marriage before it starts.]]> 7980 Gretchen Saffles: Well-Watered Women https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/gretchen-saffles-well-watered-women/ Tue, 03 May 2022 12:02:06 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/gretchen-saffles-well-watered-women/ Feeling dry, unsatisfied, restless? Author Gretchen Saffles believes your life can be more -- and you can be among well-watered women. Here's how.]]> 307497 Gretchen Saffles: Thirsty for more? https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/gretchen-saffles-thirsty-for-more/ Mon, 02 May 2022 12:02:10 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/gretchen-saffles-thirsty-for-more/ Gretchen Saffles knows what it's like to feel overwhelmed, unable to thrive. If you're longing for more, don't miss the way to fullness and peace (at last).]]> 307496 Greg Smalley: When You’re Lonely in Marriage https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/greg-smalley-when-youre-lonely-in-marriage/ Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:02:07 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/greg-smalley-when-youre-lonely-in-marriage/ Feeling lonely in marriage? Dr. Greg Smalley offers ideas to help you resolve conflict, start talking about what you're carrying -- and move back together.]]> 307494 Greg Smalley: Reconnecting in Marriage https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/greg-smalley-reconnecting-in-marriage/ Thu, 28 Apr 2022 12:03:09 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/greg-smalley-reconnecting-in-marriage/ Life has a way of moving us into roommates in marriage when we want to be soulmates. Ron Deal talks with Dr. Greg Smalley about how to stay deeply connected.]]> 307493