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Looking to level up the 'ole husband and wife relationship? Tune in for the research-backed ways to improve marital satisfaction—this time for wives! Hosts Dave and Ann Wilson are joined by couples at different stages of love and marriage to discuss! Show Notes and Resources Check out the ' Married with Benefits Podcast ' by Family Life! Grab Shaunti Feldhahn's book: " The Surprising Secrets of Hi...

Want to exceed your #relationshipgoals? Tune in for a candid discussion of five things that research shows improve marital satisfaction for men from couples at various stages of love and marriage. Show Notes and Resources Check out the ' Married with Benefits Podcast ' by Family Life! Grab Shaunti Feldhahn's book: " The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Couples ". You can watch a clip of Episode...

In a world thrashed by incivility, professor Heather Holleman describes researched-based techniques for rediscovering conversations that connect us. Show Notes and Resources Sign up to receive Amberly Neese’s five-week video series, “ Moving Toward Each Other in the Middle of a Divisive World .” Amberly, author and comedian, offers insights on fostering peace in our communities despite differing v...

Isolated? Wishing for connections that matter? On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson host author Heather Holleman, who proposes six conversations to combat loneliness and plunge relationships deeper. Show Notes and Resources Sign up to receive Amberly Neese’s five-week video series, “ Moving Toward Each Other in the Middle of a Divisive World .” Amberly, author and comedian, offers insights on...

If you're married, what did you expect when you tied the knot? What will your children expect? Dave and Ann Wilson welcome Colin Outerbridge to discusses real romantic relationships and helping children understand love beyond modern romance. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Pastor Collin Outerbridge at nonachurch.com/pastor   Check out Colin Outerbridge's four-part video series, where he disc...

Is modern romance a recipe for heartache? Pastor Colin Outerbridge says it's closer to greek mythology than Christianity. Join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson for a discussion on the case for lasting romance. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Pastor Collin Outerbridge at nonachurch.com/pastor   Check out Colin Outerbridge's four-part video series, where he discusses Modern Romance at Nona Church. Si...

Apologetics isn't about winning arguments, but about winning people. Join hosts, Dave and Ann Wilson, to learn how to evangelize with emotional intelligence with evangelist, podcaster, and author, Preston Perry. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Preston and check out everything he's up to at preston-perry.com . You can also find him on social media on Facebook , Instagram , X , and YouTube . G...

Preston Perry was a troubled youth on Chicago's South Side. Now he's a passionate–and compassionate–evangelist. Join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson and hear more of his story and his approach to winning people to Jesus. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Preston and check out everything he's up to at preston-perry.com . You can also find him on social media on Facebook , Instagram , X , and YouTube...

Musician and author Andrew Peterson chats about fueling kids’ imagination and creativity to open doors for the Kingdom of God. Show Notes and Resources Gospel in a pumpkin Get your free download with activities , pumpkin-face stencil sheets, and a guided script to help your kids learn about what matters most while you carve your jack-o-lanterns. Connect with Andrew and see all that he's up to at a...

Do you ever feel guilty for wanting time to nurture your creativity and passions as a mother? What if embracing your desire for beauty and creating can enrich your home and spirits of yourself and your children? Ashlee Gadd—author, photographer and founder of Coffee and Crumbs—joins Dave and Ann Wilson to discuss embracing play, modeling a love for art in your children, and more! Show Notes and Re...

Many moms feel like there's just no time for their creative passions. Ashlee Gadd—author, photographer and founder of Coffee and Crumbs—joins Dave and Ann Wilson to share how God led her to create in the margins of motherhood and offers hope for moms to thrive in seasons of change. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Ashlee and hear more of her thoughts at ashleegadd.com and on social media on I...

God restored women in the Bible who faced shame and trauma, and He can restore us, too. Teresa Whiting joins hosts, Dave and Ann Wilson, to share practical advice for finding hope and healing in sexual brokenness. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Teresa and hear more of her thoughts on her website, teresawhiting.com , and through her podcast, Find Hope Here . Grab her book to dig deeper into...

Have you ever felt broken or bad? You're not alone. Listen in as Teresa Whiting, writer & author, joins hosts Dave and Ann Wilson for a tender discussion on overcoming shame and sexual brokenness. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Teresa and hear more of her thoughts on her website, teresawhiting.com , and through her podcast, Find Hope Here . Grab her book to dig deeper into the stories o...

Ever struggle with jealousy or sibling rivalry? From (almost) the beginning of time, God's people have, too. It's a tale as old as time. Listen in as author and speaker, Amberly Neese, offers biblical insight on overcoming envy, with siblings & beyond. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Amberly on her website, amberlyneese.com , and on Insta and Facebook . Her book, " Friendship Initiative:...

Even in healthy relationships, disagreements and conflict will arise. Author and speaker, Amberly Neese, wants to help us navigate conflict well by finding common ground with those we love. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Amberly on her website, amberlyneese.com , and on Insta and Facebook . Her book, " Friendship Initiative: 31 Days of Loving and Connecting Like Jesus ," is available in our...

Do you have the biblical friendships you were made for? Statistics on loneliness suggest that few of us do. Author and speaker, Amberly Neese, offers vision and actionable ideas for building richer relationships in her book, The Friendship Initiative. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Amberly on her website, amberlyneese.com , and on Insta and Facebook . Her book, " Friendship Initiative: 31 D...

Halloween and Christians: It's complicated. But what if it's a great opportunity to reach your neighborhood?! Join Dave and Ann Wilson to learn how Jimmy and Kelly Needham use their home to share generosity and the gospel with their neighbors during Halloween. They have tips for you, too! Show Notes and Resources Connect with Jimmy & Kelly Needham at their website ! Find Jimmy & Kelly on p...

Dave and Ann Wilson have been married for 44 years. But they almost didn't make it past 10. Teresa Whiting gets the deets of their miraculous marriage story. Show Notes and Resources You can connect with Teresa Whiting and listen to her podcast, Find Hope Here , at teresawhiting.com Get your copy of Dave and Ann Wilson's book, " Vertical Marriage " in our shop. Want to write a better story for you...

Dave and Ann Wilson welcome Scott Kedersha, author and marriage pastor, and Ron Deal to the show. They explore how Scott's early experiences of grief and family disruption shaped his approach to marriage and parenting. Show Notes and Resources Learn more about the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry: SummitOnStepfamilies.com Connect with Scott Kedersha and hear more of his thoughts at scottkedersha.com...

The famous "liar, lunatic, or Lord" trilemma has been a famous staple in modern apologetics. Is it still relevant today? Listen as Sean McDowell discusses apologetics for a new generation with Dave and Ann Wilson. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Sean McDowell and catch more of his thoughts on Insta , Facebook , and X . Grab your copy of the updated " More Than A Carpenter " at our shop. If y...

Author, speaker and Biola apologetics professor, Sean McDowell, grew up steeped in apologetics. He joins Dave and Ann Wilson to share how his father's work impacted him, along with his own faith journey from doubt to confidence. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Sean McDowell and catch more of his thoughts on Insta , Facebook , and X . Grab your copy of the updated " More Than A Carpenter " at...

If you're a Christian man, you probably want to become godly. But where to begin? In his talk from the 'Love Like You Mean It' marriage cruise, Brant Hansen discusses traits of a godly man to cultivate in your life—and how! Show Notes and Resources Connect with Brant Hansen and catch more of his thoughts at branthansen.com and on Instagram @branthanse. For other FamilyLife Today episodes with Bran...

It's safe to say there's a lot of confusion about what healthy masculinity and true strength look like. Dave nad Ann Wilson share Brant Hansen's message for men from the 'Love Like You Mean It' marriage cruise! Show Notes and Resources Connect with Brant Hansen and catch more of his thoughts at branthansen.com and on Instagram @branthanse. For other FamilyLife Today episodes with Brant, you can go...

You may have heard of John Gottman's 'Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse': criticism, contempt, withdrawal, and stonewalling. Guess what the precursor to all these is? In this special episode, Dave and Ann Wilson share Ron and Nan Deal's wisdom that connects the dots between biblical trust and modern research. Show Notes and Resources Ron Deal leads FamilyLife Blended and hosts the FamilyLife Blended...

Your spouse needs your encouragement. Worried about empty words or awkwardness? Listen as Dane Ortlund explores the meaning of encouragement in marriage in this special episode, presented by Dave and Ann Wilson and recorded on FamilyLife's "Love Like You Mean It" Cruise! Show Notes and Resources Connect with Dane Ortlund and catch more of their thoughts at daneortlund.com , or on X . Find more Fam...