Wives – FamilyLife® – A Cru Ministry https://www.familylife.com Pursue what matters most. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:20:25 +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 Wives – FamilyLife® – A Cru Ministry https://www.familylife.com 32 32 236231178 When Duty Keeps Winning: Being Married in the Military Without Losing Yourself–Beth Runkle https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/when-duty-keeps-winning-being-married-in-the-military-without-losing-yourself-beth-runkle/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/when-duty-keeps-winning-being-married-in-the-military-without-losing-yourself-beth-runkle/#respond Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:20:24 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/when-duty-keeps-winning-being-married-in-the-military-without-losing-yourself-beth-runkle/ Dave and Ann Wilson talk with Beth Runkle about being married in the military—navigating distance, respect, and staying connected when duty comes first.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/when-duty-keeps-winning-being-married-in-the-military-without-losing-yourself-beth-runkle/feed/ 0 324270 Confessions of a Military Wife: Burnout, Bitterness, and a Better Way–Beth Runkle https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/confessions-of-a-military-wife-burnout-bitterness-and-a-better-way-beth-runkle/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/confessions-of-a-military-wife-burnout-bitterness-and-a-better-way-beth-runkle/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:20:17 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/confessions-of-a-military-wife-burnout-bitterness-and-a-better-way-beth-runkle/ Dave and Ann Wilson talk with Beth Runkle about the real military wife life—moves, deployments, and frustration—and a perspective shift you won’t see coming.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/confessions-of-a-military-wife-burnout-bitterness-and-a-better-way-beth-runkle/feed/ 0 324184 Be a Godly Woman in a World That Wants You to Be a Boss | Kristen Clark https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/be-a-godly-woman-in-a-world-that-wants-you-to-be-a-boss-kristen-clark/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/be-a-godly-woman-in-a-world-that-wants-you-to-be-a-boss-kristen-clark/#respond Tue, 09 Sep 2025 08:49:39 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/be-a-godly-woman-in-a-world-that-wants-you-to-be-a-boss-kristen-clark/ What does it truly mean to be a woman in a world of conflicting messages? Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with Kristen Clark, co-author of Made to Be She: Reclaiming God’s Plan for Fearless Femininity, to tackle the cultural lies surrounding womanhood.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/be-a-godly-woman-in-a-world-that-wants-you-to-be-a-boss-kristen-clark/feed/ 0 317998 What NOT To Say To Your Wife during…. That Time of the Month | Sherri Lynn https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/what-not-to-say-to-your-wife-during-that-time-of-the-month-sherri-lynn/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/what-not-to-say-to-your-wife-during-that-time-of-the-month-sherri-lynn/#respond Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:29:23 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/what-not-to-say-to-your-wife-during-that-time-of-the-month-sherri-lynn/ Ever wondered what "that time of the month" really means for relationships? Join us as we courageously tackle PMS with author and comedian Sherri Lynn.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/what-not-to-say-to-your-wife-during-that-time-of-the-month-sherri-lynn/feed/ 0 317354 What to Do When You Want to Yell at Your Husband – Ann Wilson https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/what-to-do-when-you-want-to-yell-at-your-husband-ann-wilson/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/what-to-do-when-you-want-to-yell-at-your-husband-ann-wilson/#respond Wed, 14 May 2025 07:26:20 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/what-to-do-when-you-want-to-yell-at-your-husband-ann-wilson/ Yelling at your husband? FamilyLife Today co-host Ann Wilson redefined "suitable helper" and turned her marriage into one of strength and partnership.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/what-to-do-when-you-want-to-yell-at-your-husband-ann-wilson/feed/ 0 314640 Speak Life to Your Husband – Ann Wilson https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/speak-life-to-your-husband-ann-wilson/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/speak-life-to-your-husband-ann-wilson/#respond Tue, 13 May 2025 07:25:25 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/speak-life-to-your-husband-ann-wilson/ When tempers flare, destruction is just around the corner. Ann Wilson shares how the power of international encouragement can change a marriage.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/speak-life-to-your-husband-ann-wilson/feed/ 0 314622 Six Ways to Lead and Love Your Wife: Dave and Ann Wilson https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/six-ways-to-lead-and-love-your-wife-dave-and-ann-wilson/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/six-ways-to-lead-and-love-your-wife-dave-and-ann-wilson/#respond Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/six-ways-to-lead-and-love-your-wife-dave-and-ann-wilson/ Is it possible to change your marriage even years after saying "I do?" Dave and Ann Wilson share six ways every husband can cherish his wife.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/six-ways-to-lead-and-love-your-wife-dave-and-ann-wilson/feed/ 0 314164 Ditching the Marriage Fantasy Suite https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/ditching-the-marriage-fantasy-suite/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/ditching-the-marriage-fantasy-suite/#respond Fri, 14 Feb 2025 09:22:22 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/ditching-the-marriage-fantasy-suite/ Are unrealistic expectations killing your marriage? Today's guests discuss replacing fantasies by creating a stronger, more fulfilling relationship.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/ditching-the-marriage-fantasy-suite/feed/ 0 312614 The Secret Ingredient to a Marvelous Marriage: Bobby & Rebecca Markham, Christian & Maddie Villafane https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-secret-ingredient-to-a-marvelous-marriage-bobby-rebecca-markham-christian-maddie-villafane/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-secret-ingredient-to-a-marvelous-marriage-bobby-rebecca-markham-christian-maddie-villafane/#respond Fri, 31 Jan 2025 09:10:19 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/the-secret-ingredient-to-a-marvelous-marriage-bobby-rebecca-markham-christian-maddie-villafane/ The secret ingredient to a successful marriage isn't complex. Our guests reveal how physical proximity, shared experiences, and mundane moments all matter.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-secret-ingredient-to-a-marvelous-marriage-bobby-rebecca-markham-christian-maddie-villafane/feed/ 0 312137 Husband and Wife Relationship 101: Collin & Stacey Outerbridge, Joseph Torres, Anna Markham https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/husband-and-wife-relationship-101-collin-stacey-outerbridge-joseph-torres-anna-markham/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/husband-and-wife-relationship-101-collin-stacey-outerbridge-joseph-torres-anna-markham/#respond Tue, 29 Oct 2024 08:17:20 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/husband-and-wife-relationship-101-collin-stacey-outerbridge-joseph-torres-anna-markham/ Looking to level up the 'ole husband and wife relationship? Tune in for the research-backed ways to improve marital satisfaction—this time for wives!]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/husband-and-wife-relationship-101-collin-stacey-outerbridge-joseph-torres-anna-markham/feed/ 0 309458 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 Wanna Be Better Together? https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/wanna-be-better-together/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/wanna-be-better-together/#respond Tue, 03 Sep 2024 08:45:17 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/wanna-be-better-together/ Do you and your spouse want to be better together? FamilyLife President David Robbins, and his wife Meg, share a surprise source for strength in your marriage, on FamilyLife Today.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/wanna-be-better-together/feed/ 0 292963 Should Your Partner Be Your First Priority? Ron Deal and Gayla Grace https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/should-your-partner-be-your-first-priority-ron-deal-and-gayla-grace/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/should-your-partner-be-your-first-priority-ron-deal-and-gayla-grace/#respond Fri, 30 Aug 2024 08:47:33 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/should-your-partner-be-your-first-priority-ron-deal-and-gayla-grace/ Should your partner be your first priority in a blended family? What if yourRead More »]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/should-your-partner-be-your-first-priority-ron-deal-and-gayla-grace/feed/ 0 292670 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 Just how important is chemistry in a relationship?: Allen and Jennifer Parr https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/just-how-important-is-chemistry-in-a-relationship-allen-and-jennifer-parr/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/just-how-important-is-chemistry-in-a-relationship-allen-and-jennifer-parr/#respond Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/just-how-important-is-chemistry-in-a-relationship-allen-and-jennifer-parr/ How important is chemistry in a relationship? YouTube influencer Allen Parr and wife Jennifer shared what mattered--or didn't--as their relationship grew.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/just-how-important-is-chemistry-in-a-relationship-allen-and-jennifer-parr/feed/ 0 287595 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 Masculinity, Christianity–and the (Surprising) Truth: Nancy Pearcey https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/masculinity-christianity-and-the-surprising-truth-nancy-pearcey-2/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 13:15:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/masculinity-christianity-and-the-surprising-truth-nancy-pearcey-2/ Author and professor Nancy Pearcey explores sociological data to uncover why it's open season on masculinity—and the surprising role of Christian men.]]> 307882 Comparison vs. Investing in Marriage https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-this-week/comparison-vs-investing-in-marriage-2/ Sat, 28 May 2022 12:02:09 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/comparison-vs-investing-in-marriage-2/ When we look for the positive or the negative in our spouse, we see what we want to see. Jeff and Stacy Kemp coach husbands and wives on how to address the causes and cures for marital discontentment.]]> 307508