https://www.familylife.com Pursue what matters most. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:53:40 +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/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/forgiveness/3-things-to-do-when-struggling-to-forgive-your-spouse/ https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/forgiveness/3-things-to-do-when-struggling-to-forgive-your-spouse/#respond Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:53:38 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=318439 “Will you forgive me?” A phrase that is included at the end of almost all apologies in my marriage.]]> https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/staying-married/forgiveness/3-things-to-do-when-struggling-to-forgive-your-spouse/feed/ 0 318439 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/173-when-your-brains-are-different-finding-your-way-in-a-neurodivergent-marriage/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/173-when-your-brains-are-different-finding-your-way-in-a-neurodivergent-marriage/#respond Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:32:19 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/173-when-your-brains-are-different-finding-your-way-in-a-neurodivergent-marriage/ A neurodivergent marriage includes at least one partner with a neurodevelopmental condition like autism or ADHD. Ron Deal speaks with Dr. Stephanie & Dan Holmes on the challenges of their neurodivurgent marriage, how to recognize it, & strategies to cope.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/173-when-your-brains-are-different-finding-your-way-in-a-neurodivergent-marriage/feed/ 0 318461 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/trusting-your-spouse-in-crisis-life-saving-lessons-from-a-sudden-health-scare-dave-ann-wilson/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/trusting-your-spouse-in-crisis-life-saving-lessons-from-a-sudden-health-scare-dave-ann-wilson/#respond Thu, 11 Sep 2025 08:50:30 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/trusting-your-spouse-in-crisis-life-saving-lessons-from-a-sudden-health-scare-dave-ann-wilson/ After facing a life-threatening health crisis, Dave and Ann Wilson share five lessons they learned about strengthening their marriage by trusting each other, acting without hesitation, and praying through fear.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/trusting-your-spouse-in-crisis-life-saving-lessons-from-a-sudden-health-scare-dave-ann-wilson/feed/ 0 318023 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 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-the-gospel-transforms-your-marriage-and-overcomes-fear-brant-hansen/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-the-gospel-transforms-your-marriage-and-overcomes-fear-brant-hansen/#respond Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:46:29 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/how-the-gospel-transforms-your-marriage-and-overcomes-fear-brant-hansen/ In this episode of the FamilyLife Today Podcast, Christian radio host Brant Hansen redefines the gospel as a transformative way of life that frees you from fear, anxiety, and shame.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-the-gospel-transforms-your-marriage-and-overcomes-fear-brant-hansen/feed/ 0 317840 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/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 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/i-thought-i-married-the-wrong-person-gary-chapman/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/i-thought-i-married-the-wrong-person-gary-chapman/#respond Tue, 15 Jul 2025 08:09:31 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/i-thought-i-married-the-wrong-person-gary-chapman/ Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with Dr. Gary Chapman, bestselling author of “The Five Love Languages,” to unlock practical insights for a thriving relationship!]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/i-thought-i-married-the-wrong-person-gary-chapman/feed/ 0 316785 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/we-survived-7-brutal-years-and-found-friendship-matt-lauren-chandler/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/we-survived-7-brutal-years-and-found-friendship-matt-lauren-chandler/#respond Thu, 03 Jul 2025 08:00:19 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/we-survived-7-brutal-years-and-found-friendship-matt-lauren-chandler/ Matt & Lauren Chandler get brutally honest about their 25-year marriage, parenting struggles, and ministry life in this raw conversation on FamilyLife Today.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/we-survived-7-brutal-years-and-found-friendship-matt-lauren-chandler/feed/ 0 316626 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-break-free-from-sexual-shame-dr-juli-slattery/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-break-free-from-sexual-shame-dr-juli-slattery/#respond Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:55:29 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/how-to-break-free-from-sexual-shame-dr-juli-slattery/ Are you carrying the heavy burden of sexual shame? Do you long for freedom and healing in your sexuality? In this crucial episode of FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson welcome Dr. Julie Slattery, clinical psychologist and author of Surrendered Sexuality, to address the pain of sexual brokenness and offer a path to liberation.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/how-to-break-free-from-sexual-shame-dr-juli-slattery/feed/ 0 316023 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/why-waiting-is-essential-for-your-faith-and-marriage-mark-vroegop/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/why-waiting-is-essential-for-your-faith-and-marriage-mark-vroegop/#respond Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:54:14 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/why-waiting-is-essential-for-your-faith-and-marriage-mark-vroegop/ Are you tired of waiting? Feeling impatient with life's delays? You're not alone. In this insightful episode of FamilyLife Today, hosts Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with Pastor and author Mark Vroegop to explore the profound truth that "Waiting Isn't a Waste."]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/why-waiting-is-essential-for-your-faith-and-marriage-mark-vroegop/feed/ 0 315938 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/navigating-the-realities-of-marriage-in-2025-ron-and-nan-deal-jared-and-becky-wilson-trent-and-andrea-griffith/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/navigating-the-realities-of-marriage-in-2025-ron-and-nan-deal-jared-and-becky-wilson-trent-and-andrea-griffith/#respond Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:49:28 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/navigating-the-realities-of-marriage-in-2025-ron-and-nan-deal-jared-and-becky-wilson-trent-and-andrea-griffith/ Join a candid and insightful conversation from the 2025 Love Like You Mean It Cruise on navigating the realities of marriage in 2025 including getting actionable tips on taming those pesky phone and social media distractions that can steal connection]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/navigating-the-realities-of-marriage-in-2025-ron-and-nan-deal-jared-and-becky-wilson-trent-and-andrea-griffith/feed/ 0 315765 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-art-of-forgiveness-jared-wilson/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-art-of-forgiveness-jared-wilson/#respond Tue, 17 Jun 2025 07:49:22 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/the-art-of-forgiveness-jared-wilson/ Have you ever struggled to forgive someone who has deeply hurt you? This powerful episode with Jared Wilson, recorded during our 2025 Love Like You Mean It Cruise, delves into the profound connection between forgiveness, love, and God's grace.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-art-of-forgiveness-jared-wilson/feed/ 0 315735 https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/real-stories/marriage-real-stories/good-marriages-made-better/5-intentional-ways-to-grow-closer-to-your-spouse-this-summer/ https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/real-stories/marriage-real-stories/good-marriages-made-better/5-intentional-ways-to-grow-closer-to-your-spouse-this-summer/#respond Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:25:11 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=315509 Strengthen your connection—emotionally, spiritually, and yes, even playfully—through meaningful conversations, shared prayers, and the kind of fun that reminds you you’re best friends, too.]]> https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/real-stories/marriage-real-stories/good-marriages-made-better/5-intentional-ways-to-grow-closer-to-your-spouse-this-summer/feed/ 0 315509 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/making-god-real-to-your-kids-jonathan-carrie-cronkite/ https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/making-god-real-to-your-kids-jonathan-carrie-cronkite/#respond Mon, 16 Jun 2025 07:49:17 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/making-god-real-to-your-kids-jonathan-carrie-cronkite/ What do you say when your kids ask you, "Is God even real?" Jonathan and Carrie Cronkite share how to make God a reality for kids with prayer rocks and faith at home.]]> https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/making-god-real-to-your-kids-jonathan-carrie-cronkite/feed/ 0 315639 https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/can-you-afford-not-to-get-away-as-a-couple/ https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/can-you-afford-not-to-get-away-as-a-couple/#respond Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=315403 As a newly blended family, they didn’t have the funds to pay for a marriage cruise. But they saw the value in a week away to focus on their marriage. ]]> https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/can-you-afford-not-to-get-away-as-a-couple/feed/ 0 315403