Building Relationships

If you care about the unborn, don’t miss this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman . President and CEO of one of the largest and oldest pro-life ministries, Roland Warren, will present a new approach to the issue of abortion. Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022, Americans have chosen more abortions and more pro-choice laws. Why? Find out on Building Relationships with Dr. Ga...

When Ron and Nan Deal suffered the devastating loss of their child, their marriage was nearly shattered by destructive cycles. On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman , you’ll hear how a different approach to their conflict patterns helped break those cycles and bring them together. Hear about their “mindful marriage” and how it could help yours on  Building Rel...

Sexual immorality has devastated the lives of many men and their families. On this first Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman of 2025, you’ll hear a conversation about how men can prepare to fight the battle with lust and sexual impurity. How can men become true victors on the battlefield? No matter your past, you can find freedom. Don’t miss the conversation on Building Relati...

The questions are in, your messages have been received, and it’s time for answers on this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman . Each month the New York Times bestselling author of The 5 Love Languages takes questions and comments from his listener line. This week, the final broadcast of 2024. Hear great questions about marriage struggles, the love languages and more. Don’t mis...

There’s nothing that warms the heart like great Christmas hymns. And on this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman , a best-of Christmas broadcast shares the stories behind some of those unforgettable songs. David and Barbara Leeman will take us on a guided tour of music that has stood the test of time. Don’t miss the inspiration, comfort and joy on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chap...

Instead of joy-filled celebrations, many holidays we observe become stress-filled, money-draining, joyless days. On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman , author and professor at Moody Theological Seminary, Dr. Bill Thrasher offers practical suggestions on how to give God his rightful place at Christmas and other holidays. Some encouragement for you and your family is coming up on Bui...

Something good happens when you read a story aloud to children. On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman , author and professor, Dr. Timothy Larsen will introduce us to a feast of great literature. He’s chosen 12 classic Christmas stories from authors such as Charles Dickens, G.K. Chesterton, Louisa May Alcott and many others. Hear more about these redemptive stories on Building Relati...

Relationships can become strained during the holidays. Marriage and family struggles are often heightened at this time of year. On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman , Gary tackles your questions about marriage, parenting, the single life and more. Hear wisdom and practical advice from the author of the NY Times best-seller, The 5 Love Languages. It’s coming up on Building Relations...

We all love the formula, the life-hack or the simple, three-step recipe. But motherhood isn’t that simple. On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman , Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler will help moms navigate their everyday circumstances and decisions through a biblical lens. Find out what it means to become a “gospel mom,” on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman . Featured resource...

When you think of pornography and its effects on the culture, many immediately think of men and their struggles. Dr. Juli Slattery says women also face the fear and shame from the cycle of erotica, promiscuity, and porn sites. How can a woman begin to break the lure of sexual sin? Don't miss the hope and freedom available on this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman . Featured resource: HE...

Do you want sexual intimacy with your husband more than he does? On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman , author and counselor Sheri Mueller says many wives struggle silently with unmet needs and unanswered questions. And they carry shame and confusion, longing for connection while feeling rejected by their husbands. If this is your struggle, don't miss Building Relationships with Dr...

We need it for ourselves, but it’s hard to offer to others. On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman , author and speaker Debbie Barr gives insight into the freedom available when you forgive. What are some of the misunderstandings we have about forgiveness? How can you know when you’ve truly forgiven someone? Forgiveness can set your heart free. Find out how on Building Relationships...

Abuse in marriage. Helping an adult child on the brink of divorce. Those are two of the questions the author of the NY Times best-seller, The 5 Love Languages, will tackle on this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman . You’ll hear about how to love your adult child. Gary even gives advice on maintaining your relationships in the middle of a contentious election. Don’t miss Building Relatio...

If you want to raise children who are brave, resilient and kind, don’t miss this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman . Author and speaker Jill Garner says children don’t need self-esteem, they need to learn self-respect. They don’t need to chase happiness. What they really desire is deep, lasting joy. Raising a “stronghearted” child is our topic on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Cha...

What is the antidote to our epidemic of loneliness? On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman , author and speaker Becky Harling talks about the disconnection with family and friends many are experiencing. What steps can you take to cultivate deeper connections in our lonely world? If you're single and lonely, if you're married and lonely—don't miss Building Relationships with Dr. Gary...

​Do you have friends or family who celebrate a same sex wedding, but you don't feel you can join them? On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman , hear answers to some hard questions. How do you live faithfully in a world openly hostile to the biblical vision of sexuality? How do you love others well, while maintaining a biblical worldview? Find out on Building Relationships with Gary C...

Dr. Gary Chapman is known around the world for the 5 Love Languages. But he’s not afraid to tackle your real-life struggles. On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman , questions about marriage difficulties, family conflict and more. You might hear an answer to something you’re going through. Don’t miss the questions and answers on the September edition of Dear Gary—on Building Relation...

Hiding inside every man is a little boy. For some, this kid is healthy and strong. For others, he’s insecure, afraid, and angry. On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman , author and speaker Patrick Morley addresses what he calls “the fraternal order of broken boys.” These men suffer silently from an unbroken cycle of childhood pain. Hear the hope for these men on Building Relationship...

Have you made a mess of your life? Have you made mistakes you feel will haunt you forever? On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman , you’ll hear more about the choices you’ve made that have hurt you and others, and how to move forward instead of staying stuck. Does a second chance from God feel impossible to embrace? Hear how grace can liberate you on Building Relationships with Dr. G...

If you want to see drastic changes in your life, don’t miss this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman . His guest has developed a program that merges biblical wisdom with neuroscience. Instead of self-improvement hacks, you can discover lifelong strategies for lasting, meaningful change. Hear more about renewing your mind and life transformation on Building Relationships with Gary Chapman...

After a series of losses in Heather’s life, she turned to the Psalms and began writing and drawing what she experienced. On this summer best-of Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman , journey through what Heather terms, “the landscape of hope”. Sometimes familiar passages can become too familiar because we've encountered them so often. Don't miss the soul-strengthening encouragement on Buil...

Adoption brings unique challenges. Love and bonding don’t always come naturally. So how do you deal with the emotional distress, frustration and disappointment in an adoptive family? On this summer best-of Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman , co-author Dr. Laurel Shaler joins Dr. Chapman to talk about Loving Adopted Children Well. Don’t miss Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman ....

If you’re dealing with great loss in your life, don’t miss this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman . Dr. Ed and Lisa Young recently went through the devastating death of their daughter. They say that experience, though they would never have chosen it, deepened their faith in God. Hear about their path through pain on a summer best-of Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman . Feature...

For years, Steve DeWitt was the only never married megachurch pastor in the United States. He spent 8,000 days as an adult single. On this summer best-of next Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman , hear how Steve dealt with his aloneness and solitude. If you feel the ache of loneliness or you know someone who does, don’t miss the encouragement on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapma...

Want to change the culture? Dr. Kathy Koch says you can do that if you’ll raise children to embrace biblical character. On this summer best-of Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman , Dr. Koch talks about the problem of prioritizing behavior modification over instilling character. Why is that so important and how do you do it? Find out how to parent differently on Building Relationships with...