Staying Married – FamilyLife® – A Cru Ministry https://www.familylife.com Pursue what matters most. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:57:29 +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 Staying Married – FamilyLife® – A Cru Ministry https://www.familylife.com 32 32 236231178 How to Build Trust in Marriage: Six Practical Tools That Last–Samuel and Stephanie Rainey https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-build-trust-in-marriage-six-practical-tools-that-last-samuel-and-stephanie-rainey/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-build-trust-in-marriage-six-practical-tools-that-last-samuel-and-stephanie-rainey/#respond Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:57:29 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/how-to-build-trust-in-marriage-six-practical-tools-that-last-samuel-and-stephanie-rainey/ On FamilyLife Today with Dave & Ann Wilson, counselor Samuel Rainey and his wife Stephanie offer grounded steps on how to build trust in marriage.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-build-trust-in-marriage-six-practical-tools-that-last-samuel-and-stephanie-rainey/feed/ 0 325445 Tim & Noreen Muehlhoff: Healthy Communication https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/tim-noreen-muehlhoff-healthy-communication/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/tim-noreen-muehlhoff-healthy-communication/#respond Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:55:16 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/tim-noreen-muehlhoff-healthy-communication/ On FamilyLife Today with Dave & Ann Wilson, Tim and Noreen Muehlhoff offer down-to-earth talk about healthy communication in marriage.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/tim-noreen-muehlhoff-healthy-communication/feed/ 0 325379 Personality Differences in Marriage: Turning Friction into Fuel–Mike & Dr. Juli Slattery https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/personality-differences-in-marriage-turning-friction-into-fuel-mike-dr-juli-slattery/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/personality-differences-in-marriage-turning-friction-into-fuel-mike-dr-juli-slattery/#respond Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:53:19 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/personality-differences-in-marriage-turning-friction-into-fuel-mike-dr-juli-slattery/ Mike & Dr. Juli Slattery chat with on FamilyLife Today with Dave & Ann Wilson, offering go-to steps to grow through personality differences in marriage.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/personality-differences-in-marriage-turning-friction-into-fuel-mike-dr-juli-slattery/feed/ 0 325273 Protecting Your Marriage: John & Debra Fileta https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/protecting-your-marriage-john-debra-fileta/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/protecting-your-marriage-john-debra-fileta/#respond Fri, 29 May 2026 07:46:15 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/protecting-your-marriage-john-debra-fileta/ John & Debra Fileta break down three vital areas of protection and share invaluable advice from their own relationship.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/protecting-your-marriage-john-debra-fileta/feed/ 0 325084 From Mountaintop to Diagnosis: How One Cruise Prepared Us for Both https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/from-mountaintop-to-diagnosis-how-one-cruise-prepared-us-for-both/ https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/from-mountaintop-to-diagnosis-how-one-cruise-prepared-us-for-both/#respond Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:09:11 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=323825 With some convincing, Mike and Tara went on their first Love Like You Mean It® marriage cruise, and their hearts were transformed by the Holy Spirit. But what they didn’t know at the time, was that after the cruise, they’d begin walking through their darkest valley.]]> https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/from-mountaintop-to-diagnosis-how-one-cruise-prepared-us-for-both/feed/ 0 323825 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 Emotionally Distant but Still Committed: Now What? David & Meg Robbins https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/emotionally-distant-but-still-committed-now-what-david-meg-robbins/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/emotionally-distant-but-still-committed-now-what-david-meg-robbins/#respond Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/emotionally-distant-but-still-committed-now-what-david-meg-robbins/ Feel like you share a calendar, not a heart? David & Meg Robbins join Dave & Ann Wilson, talking about emotional distance in marriage.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/emotionally-distant-but-still-committed-now-what-david-meg-robbins/feed/ 0 323731 Your Marriage Isn’t a Side Hustle: Resetting Family Priorities – Bryan and Stephanie Carter https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/your-marriage-isnt-a-side-hustle-resetting-family-priorities-bryan-and-stephanie-carter/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/your-marriage-isnt-a-side-hustle-resetting-family-priorities-bryan-and-stephanie-carter/#respond Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/your-marriage-isnt-a-side-hustle-resetting-family-priorities-bryan-and-stephanie-carter/ Dave and Ann Wilson host Stephanie Carter and Bryan, who get blunt about burnout, counseling at 37, and the wake-up call that reshaped their marriage.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/your-marriage-isnt-a-side-hustle-resetting-family-priorities-bryan-and-stephanie-carter/feed/ 0 323717 Crushing It at Work, Missing It at Home: Balancing Work and Family – Bryan and & Stephanie Carter https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/crushing-it-at-work-missing-it-at-home-balancing-work-and-family-bryan-and-stephanie-carter/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/crushing-it-at-work-missing-it-at-home-balancing-work-and-family-bryan-and-stephanie-carter/#respond Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/crushing-it-at-work-missing-it-at-home-balancing-work-and-family-bryan-and-stephanie-carter/ Dave & Ann Wilson host Bryan and Stephanie Carter where they share how burnout, counseling, and tough recalibration reshaped their marriage and family rhythms.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/crushing-it-at-work-missing-it-at-home-balancing-work-and-family-bryan-and-stephanie-carter/feed/ 0 323690 How Can I Make a Relationship Last? Start Here – Bryan & Stephanie Carter https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-can-i-make-a-relationship-last-start-here-bryan-stephanie-carter/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-can-i-make-a-relationship-last-start-here-bryan-stephanie-carter/#respond Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/how-can-i-make-a-relationship-last-start-here-bryan-stephanie-carter/ Dave and Ann Wilson host Bryan and Stephanie Carter as they share real talk on conflict, calling, compromise, and the quiet resilience that keeps love alive.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-can-i-make-a-relationship-last-start-here-bryan-stephanie-carter/feed/ 0 323676 186: Is Fear Running Your Stepfamily? (Here’s How to Spot It)–Gayla Grace https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/186-is-fear-running-your-stepfamily-heres-how-to-spot-it-gayla-grace/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/186-is-fear-running-your-stepfamily-heres-how-to-spot-it-gayla-grace/#respond Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/186-is-fear-running-your-stepfamily-heres-how-to-spot-it-gayla-grace/ Blended family life is messy—old fears, exes, money stress, kid loyalties. Ron Deal and Gayla Grace name the “ghosts” haunting stepfamilies—and why you pull back when you want to lean in.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/186-is-fear-running-your-stepfamily-heres-how-to-spot-it-gayla-grace/feed/ 0 323677 Hard-Won Marriage Lessons from 50+ Years Together: Dennis & Barbara Rainey https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/hard-won-marriage-lessons-from-50-years-together-dennis-barbara-rainey/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/hard-won-marriage-lessons-from-50-years-together-dennis-barbara-rainey/#respond Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/hard-won-marriage-lessons-from-50-years-together-dennis-barbara-rainey/ Dennis & Barbara Rainey know marriage is hard and messy. They share decades of insight—faith-based, practical, and no sugarcoating—to survive the everyday mess.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/hard-won-marriage-lessons-from-50-years-together-dennis-barbara-rainey/feed/ 0 323652 Trauma in Marriage: Grieving Differently Without Drifting Apart – Matt & Sarah Hammitt https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/trauma-in-marriage-grieving-differently-without-drifting-apart-matt-sarah-hammitt/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/trauma-in-marriage-grieving-differently-without-drifting-apart-matt-sarah-hammitt/#respond Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:35:29 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/trauma-in-marriage-grieving-differently-without-drifting-apart-matt-sarah-hammitt/ On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson host Sarah and Matt Hammitt of Sanctus Real. They share raw lessons from their child's critical illness: faithfulness redeems connection when hope feels thin.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/trauma-in-marriage-grieving-differently-without-drifting-apart-matt-sarah-hammitt/feed/ 0 322904 When Anger is Armor: Matt & Sarah Hammitt https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/when-anger-is-armor-matt-sarah-hammitt/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/when-anger-is-armor-matt-sarah-hammitt/#respond Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:34:23 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/when-anger-is-armor-matt-sarah-hammitt/ On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson host Sarah and Matt Hammitt of Sanctus Real. They share their raw turning point: from conflict and defensiveness to voicing mutual needs. Discover the unexpected secret that disarms weapons, opens ears, and brings true healing and presence in marriage.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/when-anger-is-armor-matt-sarah-hammitt/feed/ 0 322897 Here, but Not Really: Fighting Emotional Absence in Marriage – Matt & Sarah Hammitt https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/here-but-not-really-fighting-emotional-absence-in-marriage-matt-sarah-hammitt/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/here-but-not-really-fighting-emotional-absence-in-marriage-matt-sarah-hammitt/#respond Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:33:27 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/here-but-not-really-fighting-emotional-absence-in-marriage-matt-sarah-hammitt/ On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson host Sarah and Matt Hammitt of Sanctus Real. They get brutally honest about emotional absence, the tension of carrying the load alone, and practical ways to rebuild true connection through conflict, defensiveness, and distance.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/here-but-not-really-fighting-emotional-absence-in-marriage-matt-sarah-hammitt/feed/ 0 322806 How to Fight Better: Your Marriage-Conflict Survival Guide – Dave & Ashley Willis https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-fight-better-your-marriage-conflict-survival-guide-dave-ashley-willis/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-fight-better-your-marriage-conflict-survival-guide-dave-ashley-willis/#respond Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:32:24 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/how-to-fight-better-your-marriage-conflict-survival-guide-dave-ashley-willis/ On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson host pastor-therapist duo Dave & Ashley Willis. They share real stories, biblical wisdom, and practical tools to fight better and turn blowups into breakthroughs.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-fight-better-your-marriage-conflict-survival-guide-dave-ashley-willis/feed/ 0 322762 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