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 your marriage? Attend a Weekend to Remember conference! Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

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. And you can find his book, Ready or Knot?, at scottkedersha.com/ready-or-knot. Enjoyed this episode? Listen to more with Scott here! Ron Deal leads FamilyLife Blended and hosts the FamilyLife Blended Podcast. Find more resources for Blended Families: https://shop.familylife.com/product/the-smart-stepfamily/. Listen to the full episode: https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-blended-podcast/132-growing-up-blended-navigating-loss/ Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

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 thoughtson Insta, Facebook, and X. Grab your copy of the updated "More Than A Carpenter" at our shop. If you enjoyed this episode, check other episodes featuring Sean McDowell. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

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 our shop. If you enjoyed this episode, check other episodes featuring Sean McDowell. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

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 Brant, you can go here. Join us aboard the Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise from February 8-15 for an exclusive journey dedicated to strengthening your marriage. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

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 here. Join us aboard the Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise from February 8-15 for an exclusive journey dedicated to strengthening your marriage. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

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 Podcast. Find more resources for Blended Families Join us aboard the Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise from February 8-15 for an exclusive journey dedicated to strengthening your marriage. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

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 FamilyLife Today episodes featuring Dane Ortlund here. Join us aboard the Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise from February 8-15 for an exclusive journey dedicated to strengthening your marriage. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Trust takes ongoing effort. So how do you work at building trust in relationships—especially marriage? Bryan and Stephanie Carter offer 6 strategies 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 Bryan Carter and catch more of his thoughts at concorddallas.org/meet-our-pastor, and on Instagram @mrbryanlcarter. Want to hear more episodes by Bryan and Stephanie Carter, listen here! Join us aboard the Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise from February 8-15 for an exclusive journey dedicated to strengthening your marriage. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Inspired by a conversation with his young daughter, Jimmy Needham wrote a kids book about needing a savior and God looking beyond appearances. Listen as he and his wife, Kelly, join Dave and Ann Wilson to tell us more! Show Notes and Resources Connect with Jimmy and Kelly Needham at their website! Get your copy of "Real Bad Guys: A Story About Good vs. Bad and the Way God Sees It" in our shop. Find Jimmy and Kelly on previous episodes of FamilyLife Today. Join us aboard the Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise from February 8-15 for an exclusive journey dedicated to strengthening your marriage. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

How can I be praying for my pastor? Pray for consistent encounters with the gentle and lowly Jesus, says Dane Ortlund. Tune in as he joins Dave and Ann Wilson to discuss essential qualities of a Christian leader. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Dane Ortlund and catch more of their thoughts at daneortlund.com, or on X. You can get your copy of Dane's newest book, "The Heart of Jesus: How He Really Feels About You," in our shop. Also check out Dane's other book mentioned in the program, Gentle and Lowly. Find more FamilyLife Today episodes featuring Dane Ortlund here. Join us aboard the Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise from February 8-15 for an exclusive journey dedicated to strengthening your marriage. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

What does the Bible say about Jesus' feelings and posture toward us? Learn the importance of diving into Scriptures day by day to remember Jesus' love for you as pastor and author, Dane Ortlund, joins Dave and Ann Wilson. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Dane Ortlund and catch more of their thoughts at daneortlund.com, or on X. You can get your copy of Dane's newest book, "The Heart of Jesus: How He Really Feels About You," in our shop. Also check out Dane's other book mentioned in the program, Gentle and Lowly. Find more FamilyLife Today episodes featuring Dane Ortlund here. Join us aboard the Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise from February 8-15 for an exclusive journey dedicated to strengthening your marriage. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Have you ever wondered how Jesus really feels about you? At times, many imagine He's disappointed or aloof. Dane Ortlund wants us to experience Jesus' truest heart towards us. He joins Dave and Ann Wilson for a hopeful discussion on theology and the goodness of God. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Dane Ortlund and catch more of their thoughts at daneortlund.com, or on X. You can get your copy of Dane's newest book, "The Heart of Jesus: How He Really Feels About You," in our shop. Also check out Dane's other book mentioned in the program, Gentle and Lowly. Find more FamilyLife Today episodes featuring Dane Ortlund here. Join us aboard the Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise from February 8-15 for an exclusive journey dedicated to strengthening your marriage. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Did you know that marriage has power? Join Dave and Ann Wilson as they discuss concepts from Tim Keller on marriage and the powerful ways it can lead to mutual growth and Christlikeness! Show Notes and Resources Get your copy of "The Meaning of Marriage" by Tim and Kathy Keller wherever books are sold Grab Dave and Ann Wilson's book, Vertical Marriage, at our shop. Don't miss out on our biggest sale of the season! Weekend to Remember registrations are half price until September 16th Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

The logistical and emotional demands of school starting can be heavy for parents. David and Meg Robbins join Dave and Ann Wilson for an authentic discussion on surviving back-to-school stress. Show Notes and Resources Don't miss out on our biggest sale of the season! Weekend to Remember registrations are half price until September 16th Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

If you've ever struggled with parental anxiety or feelings of inadequacy as a parent, you're not alone! David and Meg Robbins share their experience with these feelings as parents along with encouragement and hope. Show Notes and Resources Don't miss out on our biggest sale of the season! Weekend to Remember registrations are half price until September 16th Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Enduring the pain of having a sick child seems impossible. Dave and Ann Wilson are joined by Rechab and Brittany Gray, as they recount the effect of multiple medical crises on their family and faith. Show Notes and Resources More from Rechab on FamilyLife Today Read articles by Rechab on The Gospel Coalition's website Don't miss out on our biggest sale of the season! Weekend to Remember registrations are half price until September 16th Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Have you ever felt anger at God, or worry that He's punishing you? After tough diagnoses and loss, Rechab and Brittany Gray did. Hear what they've learned as they join Dave and Ann Wilson to share their story of hardship and trust. Show Notes and Resources More from Rechab on FamilyLife Today Read articles by Rechab on The Gospel Coalition's website Don't miss out on our biggest sale of the season! Weekend to Remember registrations are half price until September 16th Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Do you believe in the power of the Word? Church-planters Rechab and Brittany Gray remind us the Bible's beauty and power through their stories of personal faith and discipleship. Show Notes and Resources More from Rechab on FamilyLife Today Read articles by Rechab on The Gospel Coalition's website Don't miss out on our biggest sale of the season! Weekend to Remember registrations are half price until September 16th Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Is your church equipped to provide help for marriages? Many churches aren't. Learn why Brad and Marilyn Rhoads decided to form a marriage ministry as they discuss this important topic with Dave and Ann Wilson. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Brad and Marilyn Rhoads and catch more of their thoughts at their website gracemarriage.com, and on social media on Insta, Facebook, X, and YouTube. Grab their book, The Grace Marriage: How the Gospel and Intentionality Transform Your Relationship, in our shop! Don't miss out on our biggest sale of the season! Weekend to Remember registrations are half price until September 16th Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network