Growing Spiritually – FamilyLife® – A Cru Ministry https://www.familylife.com Pursue what matters most. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:21:36 +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 Growing Spiritually – FamilyLife® – A Cru Ministry https://www.familylife.com 32 32 236231178 Why Waiting is ESSENTIAL for Your Faith and Marriage | Mark Vroegop https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/why-waiting-is-essential-for-your-faith-and-marriage-mark-vroegop/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/why-waiting-is-essential-for-your-faith-and-marriage-mark-vroegop/#respond Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:54:14 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/why-waiting-is-essential-for-your-faith-and-marriage-mark-vroegop/ Are you tired of waiting? Feeling impatient with life's delays? You're not alone. In this insightful episode of FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with Pastor and author Mark Vroegop to explore the profound truth that "Waiting Isn't a Waste."]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/why-waiting-is-essential-for-your-faith-and-marriage-mark-vroegop/feed/ 0 315938 The Art of Forgiveness – Jared Wilson https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-art-of-forgiveness-jared-wilson/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-art-of-forgiveness-jared-wilson/#respond Tue, 17 Jun 2025 07:49:22 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/the-art-of-forgiveness-jared-wilson/ Have you ever struggled to forgive someone who has deeply hurt you? This powerful episode with Jared Wilson, recorded during our 2025 Love Like You Mean It Cruise, delves into the profound connection between forgiveness, love, and God's grace.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-art-of-forgiveness-jared-wilson/feed/ 0 315735 Making God Real to Your Kids – Jonathan & Carrie Cronkite https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/making-god-real-to-your-kids-jonathan-carrie-cronkite/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/making-god-real-to-your-kids-jonathan-carrie-cronkite/#respond Mon, 16 Jun 2025 07:49:17 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/making-god-real-to-your-kids-jonathan-carrie-cronkite/ What do you say when your kids ask you, "Is God even real?" Jonathan and Carrie Cronkite share how to make God a reality for kids with prayer rocks and faith at home.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/making-god-real-to-your-kids-jonathan-carrie-cronkite/feed/ 0 315639 One-Star Reviews – The Wild Ride of a Vertical Marriage: Dave and Ann Wilson https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/one-star-reviews-the-wild-ride-of-a-vertical-marriage-dave-and-ann-wilson/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/one-star-reviews-the-wild-ride-of-a-vertical-marriage-dave-and-ann-wilson/#respond Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/one-star-reviews-the-wild-ride-of-a-vertical-marriage-dave-and-ann-wilson/ What does it take to have a vertical marriage? Dave and Ann Wilson share how not everyone agrees on the steps it takes to receive real healing.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/one-star-reviews-the-wild-ride-of-a-vertical-marriage-dave-and-ann-wilson/feed/ 0 314155 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 Letting Go of Control: Lauren and Michael McAfee https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/letting-go-of-control-lauren-and-michael-mcafee/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/letting-go-of-control-lauren-and-michael-mcafee/#respond Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:09:23 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/letting-go-of-control-lauren-and-michael-mcafee/ Michael and Lauren McAfee discuss how surrendering control, confronting anxiety, and processing grief through faith can strengthen marriages and deepen trust in God during life's trials.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/letting-go-of-control-lauren-and-michael-mcafee/feed/ 0 312091 156 Playing Hurt: A Guy’s Strategy for a Winning Marriage https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/156-playing-hurt-a-guys-strategy-for-a-winning-marriage/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/156-playing-hurt-a-guys-strategy-for-a-winning-marriage/#respond Mon, 27 Jan 2025 09:11:16 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/156-playing-hurt-a-guys-strategy-for-a-winning-marriage/ Ron Deal talks with Brian Goins, author of Playing Hurt, A Guy’s Strategy for a Winning Marriage, on finding the resolve to stay in your marriage despite the struggles and how husbands can win at marriage by taking on the mind of Christ in Philippians 2.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/156-playing-hurt-a-guys-strategy-for-a-winning-marriage/feed/ 0 311973 Why Spiritual Health Matters for your Marriage: Dave & Ashley Willis https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/why-spiritual-health-matters-for-your-marriage-dave-ashley-willis/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/why-spiritual-health-matters-for-your-marriage-dave-ashley-willis/#respond Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:57:15 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/why-spiritual-health-matters-for-your-marriage-dave-ashley-willis/ Like physical health, your marriage’s spiritual health determines resilience & strength for what hurtles your way. Authors Dave & Ashley Willis cheer you on.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/why-spiritual-health-matters-for-your-marriage-dave-ashley-willis/feed/ 0 311756 Why Physical Health Matters for your Marriage: Dave & Ashley Willis https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/why-physical-health-matters-for-your-marriage-dave-ashley-willis/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/why-physical-health-matters-for-your-marriage-dave-ashley-willis/#respond Tue, 14 Jan 2025 08:56:39 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/why-physical-health-matters-for-your-marriage-dave-ashley-willis/ Could your physical health influence how you act toward your spouse? Bestselling authors Dave & Ashley Willis chat about genuine change in your bodies & relationship.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/why-physical-health-matters-for-your-marriage-dave-ashley-willis/feed/ 0 311744 Understanding and Practicing Grace in Marriage: Brad & Marilyn Rhoads https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/understanding-and-practicing-grace-in-marriage-brad-marilyn-rhoads/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/understanding-and-practicing-grace-in-marriage-brad-marilyn-rhoads/#respond Thu, 05 Sep 2024 08:15:26 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/understanding-and-practicing-grace-in-marriage-brad-marilyn-rhoads/ When life gets busy or crisis hits, how do we understand grace and practice it in marriage? Brad and Marilyn Rhoads have ideas for you.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/understanding-and-practicing-grace-in-marriage-brad-marilyn-rhoads/feed/ 0 293475 The Grace Marriage: Brad & Marilyn Rhoads https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-grace-marriage-brad-marilyn-rhoads/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-grace-marriage-brad-marilyn-rhoads/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 08:02:23 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/the-grace-marriage-brad-marilyn-rhoads/ Amazing grace saved each of us—can it save marriages, too? Authors and ministry leadersRead More »]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-grace-marriage-brad-marilyn-rhoads/feed/ 0 293199 Marriage Myths You Might Believe: Allen and Jennifer Parr https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/marriage-myths-you-might-believe-allen-and-jennifer-parr/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/marriage-myths-you-might-believe-allen-and-jennifer-parr/#respond Fri, 23 Aug 2024 08:01:30 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/marriage-myths-you-might-believe-allen-and-jennifer-parr/ Curious what marriage myths might be sucking your relationship under? Allen and Jennifer Parr expose the ways you're being fed a line.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/marriage-myths-you-might-believe-allen-and-jennifer-parr/feed/ 0 287730 Jesus and Marriage and Mondays: Chad & Emily Van Dixhoorn https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/jesus-and-marriage-and-mondays-chad-emily-van-dixhoorn/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/jesus-and-marriage-and-mondays-chad-emily-van-dixhoorn/#respond Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/jesus-and-marriage-and-mondays-chad-emily-van-dixhoorn/ Jesus and marriage: how does the gospel shape marriage on an average Monday? Join Chad & Emily Van Dixhoorn as they talk all things grace-filled marriage!]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/jesus-and-marriage-and-mondays-chad-emily-van-dixhoorn/feed/ 0 284487 Spiritual Intimacy: 3 Ways to Forge a Stronger Marriage https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/growing-spiritually/spiritual-intimacy-3-ways-to-forge-a-stronger-marriage/ Tue, 12 Jul 2022 13:45:08 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=131581 Spiritual intimacy creates the deepest, most significant bonds between wives and husbands, but that doesn’t mean it comes easy.]]> 131581 Catherine Parks: Making and Keeping Friends https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-this-week/catherine-parks-making-and-keeping-friends/ Sat, 09 Apr 2022 12:02:09 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/catherine-parks-making-and-keeping-friends/ 307468 Marriage: The Mission and Mystery https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/marriage-the-mission-and-mystery/ Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:00:21 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/marriage-the-mission-and-mystery/ Seeing marriages fail can sometimes make a person wonder, "What's the point?" Pastor and author Jonathan Pokluda clearly explains marriage's purpose and design.]]> 307239 Marriage: Breakable, But Beautiful https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/marriage-breakable-but-beautiful/ Wed, 22 Sep 2021 11:00:07 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/marriage-breakable-but-beautiful/ Marriages are breakable, but worth fighting for. Pastor and author, Jonathan Pokluda teaches us about the greatest enemy of marriage and how to combat it.]]> 307238 Wives, Cheer Your Man https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/wives-cheer-your-man/ Fri, 03 Sep 2021 11:00:06 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/wives-cheer-your-man/ Affirmation is one of the core needs of men. Through sharing Ephesians 5, Dave Wilson encourages women to build into their marriages by becoming their husbands' biggest cheerleader!]]> 307221