Building Relationships

In today’s culture, love is something that happens to you. You fall into it. But on this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, you’ll hear some push back from author and teacher on Living on the Edge, Chip Ingram. Chip says love is far from something that might happen someday, some way, if things go your way. Instead, love is something you can choose experience. Don’t mis...

Hoarding is the accumulation of things and an inability to let go of them. But what if you hoard burdens like worry, regret, or guilt? On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman , author and former journalist Laurie Davies believes you can let go of the stuff that has kept you stuck. You can clear out the emotional burdens hindering your freedom. Don’t miss the conversation on Buil...

With all of our digital connections, many today feel more lonely and disconnected than ever. On this B uilding Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman , author and speaker Becky Harling will help us learn how to build and cultivate deeper friendships. Through her experience during cancer treatment, Becky found her relationships took on new significance. How do you find the friends you need? How do you...

Part of the fun of listening to a “Dear Gary” broadcast on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman , is anticipating his answers. What will he say to the discouraged parent, the struggling husband, or the wife who has lost hope? You can’t always predict his response, but you know it will be loving and from the heart. Call with your question now at 1 866 424 GARY, and don&rsq...

How can you help your family become all it can be? On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman , we go on the road to hear a stirring message given recently by Dr. Chapman at a Chicagoland church. He revealed the steps you can take to grow closer, communicate better, and change the world together. Don’t miss this hope-filled broadcast on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman...

Whether you realize it or not, you have a conversation with yourself every day. And many struggle with negative thoughts about themselves and others. On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman , author and radio host Jon Gauger takes us to the Psalms to offer uplifting ways to speak truth to your heart. There’s a better way to speak to your own soul. It’s the power of biblica...

All blended families exist because of some kind of loss. On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman , Deana Thayer wants to provide help and hope for your step-family struggles. Deana and her husband help prepare couples through premarital coaching, mentoring and in small groups.  If you’re in a blended family, don’t miss the encouragement on Building Relationships with...

If you could ask any question of author and counselor, Dr. Gary Chapman, what would you ask? Each month the New York Times bestselling author of The 5 Love Languages takes questions and comments from his listener line. So it’s your turn. Call him right now at 866-424-Gary and leave your message. 1 866 424 Gary. And don’t miss this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman . Featured...

Marriage can be mysterious. One minute you’re laughing with each other over coffee. The next, you’re wondering how two people could ever get so far apart. On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman , author and counselor Nathan Grooms gives help and hope for couples who want greater intimacy in their relationship. Nathan offers simple, time-tested tools to help you and your s...

How can you make your marriage stronger, more loving, and more resilient? Find out on this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman . Author and speaker, Dr. Greg Smalley will tackle the lies about marriage that are rampant in the culture. Ideas such as: “You must meet each other’s needs,” and, “One plus one equals one.” What’s the problem with those stateme...

Whether you’re single, dating, engaged, married, or divorced, don’t miss this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman . Author and Emmy-nominated producer, Laterras Whitfield wants to help you step into the classroom to learn how to build healthy, loving and long-lasting relationships. In a world fixated on finding the right person, he says the focus should be on becoming the righ...

It’s time for answers to your questions 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. You can call and leave a message at 866-424-Gary. He’ll tackle marriage struggles, the love languages, singles issues and more. Don’t miss January’s Dear G...

If you’re wrestling with the feeling that God is not fair to allow the pain and struggle of your life, don’t miss this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman . Author and speaker Jennifer Rothschild became blind as a teenager and faced numerous obstacles in her adult years. If your life is not making sense and you feel God isn’t fair, hear her inspiring story on Building Re...

On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman , you’ll meet a woman named Ruth who struck up a friendship with one of the most remarkable people on the planet. Joni Eareckson Tada shared personal and spiritual conversations—from everyday chaos to the big God questions. Hear Ruth’s recollections of her Sunday Evenings with Joni, on B uilding Relationships with Dr. Gary Chap...

What’s the love language that matters most? You’ll find out on this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman . Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott will join Gary to talk about the dialects of each love language. These are personal and powerful ways love is uniquely expressed and received. Miss them, and even the right language can fall flat. Don’t miss the practical help on Building...

No more tears. No more death or disease. No sin and sorrow. On our first Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman of the New Year, you’ll hear a conversation with author Colleen Chao. For the past three-and-a-half years, she’s been living with a terminal diagnosis and now she’s turned her attention to her eternal home. What will heaven be like? And how do you get there? Don&r...

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 2025. Hear great questions about marriage struggles, the love languages and more. Don’t mis...

We tend to be forgetful people. Perhaps that’s why the Bible instructs us to remember. On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman , a conversation with author and musical artist, Andrew Osenga. Christmas can bring back rich, warm memories of years gone by, but it can also bring back painful recollections of loss and hard times. Don’t miss the music and inspiration on B uildin...

Empathy is often misunderstood and even maligned as toxic. But what can empathy do for you and those you love? On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman , authors and counselors Bill and Kristi Gaultiere say that true empathy can transform relationships. Hear practical help on how to break down barriers in your marriage on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman . Featured resource...

How do you help your teenager tame their anger and deal with the drama in their lives? On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman , he’ll be joined by Dr. Jennifer Thomas to help you guide your teen through conflict. With the proper tools, teens can learn to respond to conflict and deepen their relationships instead of spiraling into isolation, anger, and broken friendships. Get so...

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 the post-Tha...

If you’re a mom who’s living somewhere between curated perfection and chaos, don’t miss this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman . Author, speaker, and homeschool mom, Jamie Erickson says if you are an overwhelmed mom, it’s time to quiet the chaos and reclaim what matters most. The overwhelm does not have to steal the joy of your motherhood journey. Hear encouragem...

Do you need help for your marriage? On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman , hear marriage coaches and NFL chaplains George and Tondra Gregory. They want to give couples practical tools for long-term success. So, they’ve come up with what they call the marriage game plan. Instead of fighting each other, what if you and your spouse got on the same team again? Don’t miss Bu...

You’ve heard that God loves you with an everlasting love. And while you can believe that in your head, your heart might say, “Wait, is that really true?” On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman , author and speaker Glenna Marshall shines a light on Psalm 139. She believes that passage can transform people at the heart level. Hear more about that on Building Relations...

Author and psychologist, Dr. Juli Slattery, wants to help women who are struggling with their sexuality. She says many are resonating with the idea that God is not waiting for you to clean up your act. He’s not standing at the portal of heaven frowning at your struggles. What he wants most is for you to trust Him with your journey. Hear encouragement for surrendered sexuality on this Buildin...