https://www.familylife.com Pursue what matters most. Thu, 11 Sep 2025 19:41:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.familylife.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1001/2025/02/cropped-Favicon-Icon_512x512-1.png?w=32 https://www.familylife.com 32 32 236231178 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/every-time-i-pray-i-realize-im-the-problem-bruce-maria-goff-arlene-pellicane/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/every-time-i-pray-i-realize-im-the-problem-bruce-maria-goff-arlene-pellicane/#respond Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:35:18 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/every-time-i-pray-i-realize-im-the-problem-bruce-maria-goff-arlene-pellicane/ Are you in the thick of raising young kids and wondering how to keep your marriage thriving? Join Dave and Ann Wilson on this lively "Wilson Original" episode of FamilyLife Today as they welcome author Arlene Pellicane and the candid Bruce and Maria Goff, parents of four young girls. From essential communication and shared responsibilities to the power of laughter and prayer, discover real-life strategies to strengthen your bond.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/every-time-i-pray-i-realize-im-the-problem-bruce-maria-goff-arlene-pellicane/feed/ 0 317395 https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/communication/we-dont-talk-like-we-used-to-6-conversations-to-reconnect/ https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/communication/we-dont-talk-like-we-used-to-6-conversations-to-reconnect/#respond Tue, 05 Aug 2025 20:39:33 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=317194 When most of communication becomes functional (schedules, what needs to done, fixed, etc.), connection takes a backseat. Here are six questions to help you reconnect.]]> https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/communication/we-dont-talk-like-we-used-to-6-conversations-to-reconnect/feed/ 0 317194 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-simple-way-to-make-marriage-easier-arlene-pellicane/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-simple-way-to-make-marriage-easier-arlene-pellicane/#respond Thu, 31 Jul 2025 08:21:21 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/the-simple-way-to-make-marriage-easier-arlene-pellicane/ Strengthen your marriage with practical, faith-based strategies! Join Dave and Ann Wilson as they chat with author Arlene Pellicane about her book, “Making Marriage Easier.”]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-simple-way-to-make-marriage-easier-arlene-pellicane/feed/ 0 317090 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 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/happy-couples-and-healthy-conflict-rethinking-never-go-to-bed-angry-miller-hudson/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/happy-couples-and-healthy-conflict-rethinking-never-go-to-bed-angry-miller-hudson/#respond Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/happy-couples-and-healthy-conflict-rethinking-never-go-to-bed-angry-miller-hudson/ Do happy couples really never go to bed angry? Our guests explore surprising research that healthy conflict might mean hitting pause for the night.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/happy-couples-and-healthy-conflict-rethinking-never-go-to-bed-angry-miller-hudson/feed/ 0 313643 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/sleeping-on-it-why-happy-couples-sometimes-go-to-bed-angry/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/sleeping-on-it-why-happy-couples-sometimes-go-to-bed-angry/#respond Thu, 20 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/sleeping-on-it-why-happy-couples-sometimes-go-to-bed-angry/ Going to bed angry with each other? Guests from the "Married With Benefits" podcast discuss why breaking this long-held belief can benefit couples.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/sleeping-on-it-why-happy-couples-sometimes-go-to-bed-angry/feed/ 0 313638 https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/communication/4-steps-to-help-you-regulate-your-emotions/ https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/communication/4-steps-to-help-you-regulate-your-emotions/#respond Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:32:09 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=312709 When couples are at their best, they love and serve each other from the best of themselves. But when at their worst, couples inadvertently trigger one another’s pain.]]> https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/communication/4-steps-to-help-you-regulate-your-emotions/feed/ 0 312709 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 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 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/becoming-the-boss-to-managing-your-feelings-bobby-rebecca-markham-christian-maddie-villafane/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/becoming-the-boss-to-managing-your-feelings-bobby-rebecca-markham-christian-maddie-villafane/#respond Mon, 20 Jan 2025 09:01:24 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/becoming-the-boss-to-managing-your-feelings-bobby-rebecca-markham-christian-maddie-villafane/ Managing feelings, intentionality, and mentorship are all key to building strong marriages. Guests share personal stories and insights on these topics.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/becoming-the-boss-to-managing-your-feelings-bobby-rebecca-markham-christian-maddie-villafane/feed/ 0 311832 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-journey-to-us-ron-nan-deal/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-journey-to-us-ron-nan-deal/#respond Wed, 08 Jan 2025 08:51:26 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/the-journey-to-us-ron-nan-deal/ The journey to a healthy marriage can be tough to follow. Ron and NanRead More »]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-journey-to-us-ron-nan-deal/feed/ 0 311574 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/overcoming-incivility-heather-holleman/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/overcoming-incivility-heather-holleman/#respond Fri, 25 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/overcoming-incivility-heather-holleman/ On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson host professor Heather Holleman. She describes researched-based techniques for rediscovering conversations that connect us in a world thrashed by incivility,.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/overcoming-incivility-heather-holleman/feed/ 0 280665 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/marriage-the-meaning-of-encouragement-dane-ortlund/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/marriage-the-meaning-of-encouragement-dane-ortlund/#respond Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/marriage-the-meaning-of-encouragement-dane-ortlund/ Your spouse needs your encouragement. Worried about empty words or awkwardness? Listen as Dane Ortlund explores the meaning of encouragement in marriage.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/marriage-the-meaning-of-encouragement-dane-ortlund/feed/ 0 298267 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/family-lifes-david-and-meg-robbins-marriage-as-a-team/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/family-lifes-david-and-meg-robbins-marriage-as-a-team/#respond Mon, 02 Sep 2024 08:29:28 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/family-lifes-david-and-meg-robbins-marriage-as-a-team/ Get a closer look at the marriage of FamilyLife President David Robbins, and his wife Meg, as they discuss the ups and downs of learning how to work as a team.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/family-lifes-david-and-meg-robbins-marriage-as-a-team/feed/ 0 292838 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/who-comes-first-in-a-blended-marriage-ron-deal-gayla-grace/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/who-comes-first-in-a-blended-marriage-ron-deal-gayla-grace/#respond Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:33:17 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/who-comes-first-in-a-blended-marriage-ron-deal-gayla-grace/ Who comes first in a marriage? And how to communicate it well? Hear fromRead More »]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/who-comes-first-in-a-blended-marriage-ron-deal-gayla-grace/feed/ 0 292573 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/mutual-r-e-s-p-e-c-t-chad-emily-van-dixhoorn/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/mutual-r-e-s-p-e-c-t-chad-emily-van-dixhoorn/#respond Tue, 30 Jul 2024 08:30:11 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/mutual-r-e-s-p-e-c-t-chad-emily-van-dixhoorn/ R-E-S-P-E-C-T: learn why you need more than 'just a little bit' of mutual respect in Christian marriage with Chad & Emily Van Dixhoorn.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/mutual-r-e-s-p-e-c-t-chad-emily-van-dixhoorn/feed/ 0 284495 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/new-year-new-us-2/ Thu, 04 Jan 2024 15:15:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/new-year-new-us-2/ Dave and Ann Wilson share tips on how to grow together, get more honest, and choose other practical steps to kickstart a stronger year together.]]> 307946 https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/communication/4-ways-to-improve-marriage-communication/ Wed, 17 May 2023 14:41:19 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=150436 Soon after the wedding, we learn marriage communication is less about how much we talk and more about what we talk about.]]> 150436