Turn it Up! Marriage Tips and Tools

The Bible says that love never fails. What do you think about that? Perhaps you have failed at love. Do these words make you feel like God is condemning you? Join me Coach Kelly, a pastor, police chaplain, marriage coach, and author as we look to understand the true essence of love as depicted in 1 Corinthians 13. This is the final part of 15 recordings that look at each aspect of love found in 1...

God's word tells us that Love Always Perseveres. This is much more than just not quitting when things get hard. In this episode of the Turn It Up Marriage Tips and Tools Show, I discuss the concept of perseverance in marriage. I unpack the meaning as not just merely not quitting, but about persisting through difficulties, maintaining a resilient attitude and having determination to overcome ob...

In this episode of the 'Turn It Up Marriage Tips and Tools Show', Coach Kelly discusses the critical role hope plays in sustaining marriages and relationships. He outlines three situations in which hope is needed in a marriage: when drifting apart, when dealing with challenges outside the marriage, and when looking into the future. Sharing his own experiences and scriptures from the Bible,...

Trust, without it love won't last. God's word tells us that love always trusts. What is trust and how can it be developed so that you can have the marriage and relationships you really want? In this episode, Coach Kelly, a pastor, police chaplain, marriage coach, and author of the book 'Turn It Up', discusses the concept of trust in a marriage inspired by 1 Corinthians 13. He share...

Love Always Protects - do you know what that means? This is part 11 of the series entitled "Love Is..." In this informative and spiritual video, Coach Kelly deep dives into the meaning of Corinthians 13: 7, explaining why 'Love Always Protects'. He tackles real issues that threaten marriages, such as harmful content and inappropriate emotional intimacy, and provides concrete advi...

What do you think of this - love doesn't delight in evil? This is part 10 of a series called "Love Is..." studying 1 Corinthians 13, the famous love chapter of the Bible. Join me as I offer important insights and practical steps on how to build a marriage based on truth and real love. As we look at 1 Corinthians 13:6, you'll be encouraged to walk in truth, to be transparent, and...

Did you know that love doesn't keep score? In this recording I discuss the harmful effects of keeping score in a relationship. This is part 9 of a series entitled "Love Is..." from 1 Corinthians 13, the famous love chapter in the Bible. 1 Corinthians 13:5 says that love does not keep a record of wrongs. Join me as I explain how resentment can build over time, and as I provide four su...

Ever wondered why Christmas is a big deal? In this episode, Pastor and marriage coach Kelly discusses the significance of Christmas and how it can influence and heal your marriage. He expresses why Christmas stands out amongst other holidays and its ability to bring hope and meaning in a world filled with violence, pain, and suffering. Highlighting the key biblical verse Matthew 1:23, he emphasize...

The Bible says that love isn't easily angered. Do you know what that means? In this podcast, Coach Kelly, a pastor, police chaplain, marriage coach, and author discusses how to manage and control our anger in the context of marriage. Analyzing 1st Corinthians 13:5, the video presents strategies for confronting anger including admission, repentance, forgiveness, support from others, and establi...

Did you know that love isn't self seeking? This is part 7 of a series entitled "Love Is..." taken from 1 Corinthians 13. 1 Corinthians 13:5 says love is not self-seeking. In this recording we're diving deep into the myth that prioritizing oneself leads to a successful marriage. As an experienced pastor, police chaplain, and author of 'Turn It Up, How to Have The Lifelong Marr...

What do you think the Bible means when it says "love doesn't dishonor"? This is part 6 of a series entitled "Love Is..." taken from 1 Corinthians 13. In this episode, I share insight into how to honor and respect your spouse, based on 1 Corinthians 13:5. You'll learn what it means to dishonor your spouse and the negative impact of such behavior. Then we will cover what...

Do you know how to be thankful for your marriage, even if you don't want to? In this episode, we will discuss the importance of gratitude in marriage. You’ll learn the benefits of focusing on the positive aspects of a relationship rather than the negatives. You’ll also discover how to cultivate thankfulness, such as recognizing the good traits in your spouse, asking for divine assistance, expr...

Did you know that love isn't proud? Pastor Kelly DuPee explores what pride and humility entail and how they impact relationships, particularly marriages. He asserts that excessive pride can damage relationships and advocates for humility as a secret ingredient for fostering lasting love. Kelly explains the pitfalls of pride, such as it leading to self-sufficiency, overconfidence, difficulty li...

Did you know that love doesn't boast? 1 Corinthians 13:4 says Love is patient, love is kind, love does not envy and love does not boast. We boast out of insecurity and a desire to make ourselves look good to others. This comes from a heart of insecurity, arrogance and excessive pride and can be very damaging to a marriage or relationship. In this recording you'll learn what boasting looks...

Did you know that love doesn't envy? Envy is wanting something that someone else has or wishing they didn't have it. It is the opposite of love. This recording is the third in a series looking at 1 Corinthians 13, the love chapter. If you want to learn what love is and isn't, check this out. If you struggle with envy and jealousy, in this recording I share seven steps to overcome this...

Do you know how to bring kindness into your marriage? 1 Corinthians 13:4 says love is kind. But what is kindness and how do you do that in your marriage? This recording will give you ten practical ways to express your kindness and be kind to your husband or wife. Trust me, this will strengthen your marriage and make it what you want it to be. This is part two of a series called Love Is... Here&#39...

Do you know the power of patience in love? 1 Corinthians 13:4 says Love is patient. This is a powerful marriage tip that can strengthen your marriage. In this recording you'll learn what patience is, how to express it in your marriage and how to grow in your ability to be patient. Please take a moment to subscribe to my channel so you can get all my marriage tip videos. If you're looking f...

Do you love in word and deed? Jesus taught a lot directly about marriage but he also gave several hidden marriage tips. This recording looks at the story of the two sons in Matthew 21. One said no and later did what his father asked. The other said yes but didn't do it. This recording will make a huge difference in your marriage as you will learn why your words and deeds must match. If you wan...

Here's a tip, let your yes be yes in your marriage. Matthew 5:37 Jesus said let your yes be yes and your no be no. This recording is going to show you how following this principle can strengthen your marriage significantly. Please take a moment to subscribe to my channel so you can get all my marriage tip videos. If you're looking for more guidance and inspiration, make sure to check out m...

Does your husband or wife lie to you? Would you like your spouse to tell you the truth? This recording will help you confront your him or her about lying and create an atmosphere of honesty in your marriage and relationship. Trust is an essential ingredient in a healthy marriage. Without it, you'll be insecure and find it difficult if not impossible to be intimate emotionally or physically wit...

Here's a marriage tip - give truth lovingly. Along with giving grace to your spouse, to have a healthy marriage you also need to give truth. You need to let them know how their behavior is impacting you. Don't blindside your spouse by asking for a divorce, let them know they are doing something that is damaging your relationship and hurting you. This recording will teach you how to do that...

Here's a tip - give grace to your spouse if you want to have a great marriage! Grace is understanding, forgiveness and acceptance instead of judgement and condemnation. We all want people to treat us with grace when we make a mistake, but we don't want to give grace to others when they mess up. We want to teach them a lesson to not do that again, right? Well the way to have your spouse giv...

Here are 12 ways to show respect to your husband. Respect is another word for honor and appreciation. When you show respect, your husband will be encouraged and inspired to be the husband you would like him to be. Ephesians 5:33 in the Bible tells husbands to love their wives and wives to respect their husband. When you follow that, your marriage will grow stronger and each of you will be happier....

Do you know how to ask for help when you need it? All of us face challenges and need help from others. But most of us struggle with asking for help. We want to be self sufficient. We want to be the one others come to for help. Our pride also makes it difficult to ask for help. But when you need help, you need help! This recording will show you how to ask for it and overcome your reluctance to do s...

Do you know what the biggest mistake husbands make when their wives are upset? We go into fix it mode! Fix it mode is listening in order to provide a solution to the problem your wife is facing. It is the biggest mistake I hear husbands make. The problem is that she might not want your help or your advice. There's a better way. This recording will give you practical tips on how to do that. You...