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Marriage Crisis

Shadow of a man with an abusive wife. He sits alone with his head in his hands, grappling with the fact that women abuse men too.

Male Abuse in Marriage? Why an Abusive Wife Is No Laughing Matter

Can men experience abuse in marriage? Why is it so hard to see a man as a victim of abuse?

A man comforts his sad wife. Here's how to help a depressed spouse.

How to Help a Depressed Spouse

It’s not easy to know how to help a depressed spouse, but this advice can get you started.

A wife comforts her husband. It's important for wives to help their sexually abused husbands.

Helping Your Sexually Abused Husband

Was your husband was sexually abused as a child? Don’t be afraid to take it slow with him, as healing takes time and patience.

A man and a woman sit next to each other on a couch, with the man looking away off in the distance while the woman lowers her head and wipes away tears.

Should I Stay Or Go?: When Marriage Vows Are Betrayed

If you’re struggling with the difficult choice of whether to stay in a less than perfect marriage, the answer you seek feels heartbreakingly complicated. Because it is.

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What Is Sexual Abuse in Marriage?

Darby Strickland, a counselor and teacher at the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation, defines sexual abuse in marriage and explains how wives are oppressed in this way.

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What Is Physical Abuse in Marriage?

Physical abuse is a means of coercively controlling another through fear and intimidation. It involves intentionally or recklessly using physical force that may result in bodily injury or physical pain.

A woman's hand reaches out to the shadow hand of her depression, which has come back for her again.

Depression’s Persistent Attacks

While you may have beaten depression once or twice, don’t drop your guard. This dark monster can slide back into your life if you’re not looking, especially if you don’t know how to best manage it.

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When Love Is Broken: 3 Things to Remember When Your Spouse Breaks Your Trust

After my husband confessed his pornography addiction, I wondered if I could ever love him again. But we fought for love — and won.

Marriage 911 – Caring for Yourself as a Mentor

As a Marriage 911 mentor, you spend time caring for others. Make sure you’re practicing godly self-care as well.

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Getting Unstuck from the Hole of Depression

Don’t lose hope — there are steps you can take toward a better life. Just because you got stuck in a depression rut, doesn’t mean you can’t get unstuck

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Love and Trust through Chronic Illness in Marriage

Monica wondered if Brent would still love her if she couldn’t be everything she had always dreamed of being as a wife. What impact would being bedridden for weeks or sometimes months have on a brand-new marriage?

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Piecing Together My Life

Piecing together my life could only be done with my husband’s help—a husband of whom I had no memory marry

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Marriage 911 – When to Refer a Mentee to a Licensed Christian Counselor

Refer a Marriage 911 mentee to a licensed Christian counselor when you believe their well-being requires specialized support.

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Is Depression a Sin?

Don’t get tangled up in the notion that depression is a sin.

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Is Childhood Trauma Impacting Your Marriage?

Each person comes to their wedding with a unique set of life experiences and levels of childhood trauma that impact the marriage relationship.

Marriage Conference Helps Couple Heal from Infidelity

Marriage conferences not only save marriages, they can help good relationships grow stronger. They made all the difference for this couple.

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Helping the Spouse of an Addict: Do’s and Don’ts

Loving an addict isn’t easy. If the spouse of an addict shares their dilemma with you, what’s the best way to help?

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Staying Married Through the Storms of Life

Jeff and Sarah Walton have faced a series of crises that have severely impacted their marriage and family. Financial issues and mental and physical ailments have challenged the Walton family for an extensive duration of time, yet they remain faithful. In this broadcast, the Walton’s compare their journey to the Old Testament book of Job, …

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Saving Your Marriage From Divorce (Part 2 of 2)

Dr. David Clarke shares that if you are struggling in your marriage that you are not alone and there is hope. He discusses the three main bad marriage types: “We’re unhappy but willing to work on it marriage,” “My marriage is stuck but my spouse won’t work on it marriage,” “My spouse committed a big …

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Saving Your Marriage From Divorce (Part 1 of 2)

Dr. David Clarke shares that if you are struggling in your marriage that you are not alone and there is hope. He discusses the three main bad marriage types: “We’re unhappy but willing to work on it marriage,” “My marriage is stuck but my spouse won’t work on it marriage,” “My spouse committed a big …