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Marriage

A frustrated man sits on a couch covering his ears while a woman, appearing upset, gestures at him — illustrating the feeling of a husband saying, “My wife constantly criticizes me.”

My Wife Constantly Criticizes Me: A Guide for Mentors

When a husband says, “My wife constantly criticizes me,” what do you do? Help him deal with the issue using these tips.

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When Your Spouse Needs Empathy

While you and your spouse cannot trade places, showing empathy to each other can go a long way toward strengthening your relationship. John and Greg discuss how to show empathy, even when there is tension in your relationship. Featuring Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley.

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Taking Courageous Steps to Save Your Marriage (Part 2 of 2)

Ann White’s marriage was in desperate trouble, but she was terrified to let anyone know. She discusses how God helped her to break through dysfunctional patterns and finally ask for help. Hear this courageous story about a marriage restored. (Part 2 of 2)

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Taking Courageous Steps to Save Your Marriage (Part 1 of 2)

Ann White’s marriage was in desperate trouble, but she was terrified to let anyone know. She discusses how God helped her to break through dysfunctional patterns and finally ask for help. Hear this courageous story about a marriage restored. (Part 1 of 2)

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Too Busy to Connect With Your Spouse: A Guide for Mentors

Many spouses are too busy to connect with each other. Here’s how you can help a couple dealing with this common marriage problem.

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When a Wife or Husband Feels Neglected: A Guide for Mentors

If a wife or husband feels neglected by their spouse or out of touch with them and tells you about it, how can you help? Use this guide.

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Taking a Health Journey With Your Spouse

Dave and Ashley Willis offer tips for you and your spouse to get healthy—mind, body, and spirit. With personal stories about Ashley’s journey through anxiety and depression and Dave’s health issues, you’ll see how your overall well-being affects your relationship.

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Doing it God’s Way

If your vehicle had a problem, sometimes, looking in the owner’s manual can help you fix it. In the same way, when your marriage faces a challenge, going to Scripture can point you to a solution. John and Greg share some practical ways to focus your relationship on Christ. Featuring Jeff and Cheryl Scruggs.

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When God Changes a Husband’s Heart

Even when things seem difficult in your marriage, it’s never too late for God to do a miracle. John and Greg discuss how seeking the Lord can make a big difference in your relationship. Featuring Jeff Scruggs.

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‘One Another’ Marriage Devotional: Encourage One Another

Satan wants to keep you isolated from other Christians so you don’t encourage one another. But fellowship can strengthen your marriage.

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Learning to Become a Team

Is it possible to know whether someone would be a good teammate and show you kindness even before marriage? John and Greg discuss how to show someone grace during the dating phase of a relationship, even when he or she makes a mistake. Featuring Bill and Pam Farrel.

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Discovering Your Love Style (Part 2 of 2)

Counselors Milan and Kay Yerkovich offer helpful insights on learning how you show love to others, particularly your spouse, and explain what steps you can take toward loving like God does and breaking negative patterns to create a deeper, richer marriage. (Part 2 of 2)

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Working on You Before Your Spouse

Real change in marriage occurs when we stop fixating on everything our spouse needs to change. It takes true character to focus on what you need to work on. John and Greg discuss this important topic for couples who are dating and considering marriage. Featuring Bill and Pam Farrel.

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Discovering Your Love Style (Part 1 of 2)

Counselors Milan and Kay Yerkovich offer helpful insights on learning how you show love to others, particularly your spouse, and explain what steps you can take toward loving like God does and breaking negative patterns to create a deeper, richer marriage. (Part 1 of 2)

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5 Signs of Spiritual Attack

What do you do when you and your spouse are constantly getting on each other’s nerves? It may be that you’re facing a spiritual attack. John, Erin and Greg share how they’ve found hope when facing spiritual warfare in their marriages. Featuring Dr. Tim and Mrs. Noreen Muehlhoff.

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Nurturing Your Spouse’s Heart

In a lighthearted look at marriage, Dr. Greg Smalley offers advice on how to nourish and cherish your mate’s heart – an essential ingredient for marital satisfaction.

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Deal With the Little Irritations

Small problems that aren’t talked about in your marriage can turn into big issues later on, John, Greg and Erin discuss why it’s important to talk things out with your spouse whenever there is tension in your relationship. Featuring Dr. Tim and Mrs. Noreen Muehlhoff.

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Discovering What It Means to Be a Man (Part 2 of 2)

Pastor and best-selling author Mark Batterson offers his insights on biblical masculinity and what it takes – particularly for a father – to raise a boy to become a good man. (Part 2 of 2)

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Strengthen Your Emotional Connection in Marriage by Building Your Friendship

Friendship in marriage is vital, but the busyness of life can squelch it. Don’t let emotional connection in marriage fade away — revive it using these tips.

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‘One Another’ Marriage Devotional: Do Not Grumble Against One Another

You just had to vent a little. At least that’s what you told yourself. How bad could a bit of grumbling really be?