Building Relationships

If C.S. Lewis was right, “Joy is the serious business of heaven.” But what do you do if you’ve lost your joy for life on earth? On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, author and Bible teacher Chip Ingram will tell his story. He was in a season of negative attitudes about his circumstances. But one chapter in the New Testament started him on a new path to change his perspective. Learn how to choose joy on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: I CHOOSE JOY: CHANGE YOUR PERSPECTIVE, CHANGE YOUR LIFEDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you have a prodigal in your life, don’t miss this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Best-selling and award-winning author, Laine Lawson Craft, will show from her own experience what warfare parenting is all about. You need a battle plan to win back the heart of that prodigal child. Hear encouragement and practical help on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: Warfare Parenting: A Daily Battle Plan to Fight for Your ChildDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The preteen years can be perilous for parents and children. How can you navigate these years with grace and love? On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, Tricia Goyer and Leslie Nunnery will share five real-life building blocks for raising preteens. If you want to connect with your children on a deeper level and watch them grow in their faith, don’t miss the encouragement on Building Relationships with Gary Chapman. Featured resource: FAITH THAT STICKS: 5 REAL-LIFE WAYS TO DISCIPLE YOUR PRETEENDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marriage struggles. Parenting problems. Singles issues. It’s all up for discussion on this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Once a month we open the lines for your questions for this trusted author of the New York Times Bestseller, the Five Love Languages. The problems discussed may help you with a struggle you’re facing. Don’t miss the questions and answers on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: The 5 Love Languages® of Children Workbook BundleDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you enjoy a vibrant marriage to a member of the military? On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, author and seasoned military spouse, Ashley Ashcraft, talks about the combat deployments, solo parenting, post-traumatic effects of war, and much more. What are the challenges and joys of maintaining a strong marriage to a military spouse? Hear encouragement on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: Mission-Ready Marriage: A Christian Guide to Discovering Hope and Purpose as a Military WifeDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If your child is “wonderfully different,” don’t miss this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Author Sally Clarkson has encouraging words for moms and dads who are raising unique children. While parents want to celebrate that uniqueness in each child, there are also particular challenges that need to be addressed. Hear encouragement for every parent on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: UNIQUELY YOU: EXPLORING YOUR CHILD'S EXTRAORDINARILY DISTINCTIVE DESIGNDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Motherhood is a beautiful gift from God. But raising imperfect human beings can be exhausting and leave you depleted. On the next Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, discover how surrendering your motherhood can bring freedom. Do you feel like no matter how hard you try you’re not the mom you want to be? Hear encouragement on the next Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: YOU'RE STILL A GOOD MOM: MOTHERHOOD SURRENDERED TO THE ONE WHO NEVER FAILS (EVEN WHEN YOU FEEL YOU HAVE)Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amber wanted to be a good mom. She didn’t want her frustrations to boil over on her children. On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, hear Amber’s story of the triggers that led to angry outbursts and then the feelings of guilt and shame she felt afterward. How do you gain freedom from that anger and self-condemnation? Find out on Building Relationships with Gary Chapman. Featured resource: UNTRIGGERED: 60 DAYS OF TRANSFORMATION FOR MOMS WHO STRUGGLE WITH ANGERDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Gary Chapman is known for the 5 Love Languages. He loves connecting couples and singles with the love of God. And he’s not afraid to tackle the real life struggles you’re facing. On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, hear questions about marriage difficulties, family conflict and a lot more. You might hear an answer to something you’re going through—don’t miss April’s Dear Gary—on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: You Get Me: Simple, Romantic Ways to Speak the 5 Love LanguagesDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are living in a stressed-out world. And the constant fear and anxiety is affecting all ages. On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, Dr. Charles Stone gives 9 ways to stress less. What is stress and what does it do to the body and brain? If you want to find freedom and peace in our stress-filled world, don’t miss the encouragement on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: STRESS LESS: 9 HABITS FROM THE BIBLE AND BRAIN SCIENCE TO BUILD RESILIENCE AND REDUCE ANXIETY - BIBLICALLY SOUND - RESEARCH INFORMEDDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marriage is a beautiful picture of how love can change the world. But every relationship has its challenges. On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, discover time tested, practical insights every couple needs to thrive. How do you go from constant conflict to a joy-filled marriage? If there’s distance between you and your spouse, get encouragement on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: A SIMPLE GUIDE FOR A BETTER MARRIAGE: QUICK, PRACTICAL INSIGHTS EVERY COUPLE NEEDS TO THRIVEDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You want your home to be a place of refuge from the world. You want it to be a vibrant space to fully live out your faith. So how do you accomplish that? On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, two entrepreneurs and dads talk about the small steps you and your family can take to build spiritual habits in your home. What are the six simple shifts you can make? Find out on Building Relationships with Gary Chapman. Featured resource: BUILDING SPIRITUAL HABITS IN THE HOME: SMALL STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TODAYDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marriage struggles. Parenting problems. Singles issues. It’s all up for discussion on this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Once a month we open the lines for your questions for this trusted pastor and author of the New York Times Bestseller, the Five Love Languages. The problems discussed may help you with a struggle you’re facing. Don’t miss the questions, answers, and encouragement on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: A Teen’s Guide to The 5 Love Languages®Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you create and maintain a fulfilling marriage that both you and your spouse love? On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, author and counselor, Bob Paul gives practical strategies for husbands and wives. Instead of passively hoping things will get better with time, you have the power to love your spouse and see your marriage transformed. Find out how on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: Empowered to Love: Discovering Your God-Given Power to Create a Marriage You Both LoveDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re a caregiver or you know someone caring for a child with special needs, a spouse with an illness, or maybe an aging parent, don’t miss this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Jess Ronne is walking the caregiving trail with grit and grace. She and her husband have eight children and they founded a residential home for disabled adults. Hear hope and encouragement for your caregiving journey on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: Caregiving with Grit and Grace: 100 Days of Hope and EncouragementDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That bundle of joy you brought home from the hospital has flown the nest. Now what do you do? On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, you’ll discover how to adapt to the new phase in your relationship. Has that adult child moved back home? Do you have conflict over choices they’re making? Is your adult child estranged from you? Hear help and hope on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: YOUR NEW LIFE WITH ADULT CHILDREN: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO WHAT HELPS, WHAT HURTS, AND WHAT HEALSDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You were created for delight. But somewhere in the busyness and relentless motion of life, you’ve lost that. You’re burdened, worried, broken, and burned out. If that’s you, don’t miss this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Author and speaker, Asheritah Ciuciu wants to help you find rhythms to restore joy and delight. What is robbing you of abundant life? Don’t miss Building Relationships with Gary Chapman. Featured resource: DELIGHTING IN JESUS: RHYTHMS TO RESTORE JOY WHEN YOU FEEL BURDENED, BROKEN, OR BURNED-OUTDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, it’s our February edition of Dear Gary. The struggles you’ll hear may encourage you in your situation. Don’t miss Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: A SIMPLE GUIDE FOR A BETTER MARRIAGE: QUICK, PRACTICAL INSIGHTS EVERY COUPLE NEEDS TO THRIVEDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the answer to the division in our country? It’s a great question and you’ll hear answers on this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Former President of Moody Bible Institute and Cornerstone University, Dr. Joe Stowell urges Christians to pivot from battling for an earthly kingdom to embracing a heavenly one. Don’t miss a hope-filled conversation on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: THIS LIGHT OF MINE: LIVING LIKE JESUS IN A NON-JESUS WORLDDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you love your spouse but don’t particularly like him or her, don’t miss this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Author and speaker, Arlene Pellicane believes there are common threats to a good marriage. If you make four key decisions, your marriage can go from a life sentence to a celebration. Making Marriage Easier—that’s the topic on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: MAKING MARRIAGE EASIER: HOW TO LOVE (AND LIKE) YOUR SPOUSE FOR LIFEDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, it’s best-selling author and speaker, Dr. Kevin Leman! He wants to help unleash your world-changing potential. He’ll talk about how to become a great leader. If you can learn what makes people do what they do and uniquely motivate them, you’re on your way to success. Hear more leadership inspiration on Building Relationships with Gary Chapman. Featured resource: Be a Great Leader by Friday: 5 Winning Plays to Spark Your World-Changing PotentialDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The questions are in, your messages have been received, and it’s time for answers on 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, you’ll hear questions about marriage struggles, the love languages and more. Don’t miss January’s Dear Gary broadcast on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: A SIMPLE GUIDE FOR A BETTER MARRIAGE: QUICK, PRACTICAL INSIGHTS EVERY COUPLE NEEDS TO THRIVEDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: The Alternative to Abortion: Why We Must be Pro Abundant LifeDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: The Mindful Marriage: Create Your Best Relationship Through Understanding and Managing YourselfDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Relationships with Gary Chapman. Featured resource: Fight Like a Man: A Bold, Biblical Battle Plan for Personal PurityDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 miss December’s Dear Gary broadcast on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: The 5 Love Languages® for Men Workbook BundleDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Chapman. Featured resource: HOSANNA IN EXCELSIS: HYMNS AND DEVOTIONS FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASONDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: PUTTING GOD BACK IN THE HOLIDAYS: CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS, THANKSGIVING, EASTER, BIRTHDAYS, AND 12 OTHER SPECIAL OCCASIONS WITH PURPOSEDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Relationships with Gary Chapman. Featured resource: TWELVE CLASSIC CHRISTMAS STORIES: A FEAST OF YULETIDE TALESDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: YOUR NEW LIFE WITH ADULT CHILDREN: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR WHAT HELPS, WHAT HURTS, AND WHAT HEALSDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: Gospel Mom: How to Make Biblical Decisions and Discover the Mom God Created You to BeDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: I Want Him to Want Me: How to Respond When Your Husband Doesn't Want SexSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: HER FREEDOM JOURNEY: A GUIDE OUT OF PORN AND SHAME TO AUTHENTIC INTIMACYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 with Gary Chapman. Featured resource: Forgiveness: The Choice That Sets You Free (Hope and Healing)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: YOUR NEW LIFE WITH ADULT CHILDREN: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR WHAT HELPS, WHAT HURTS, AND WHAT HEALSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Chapman. Featured resource: STRONGHEART: CULTIVATING HUMILITY, RESPECT, AND RESILIENCY IN YOUR CHILDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Chapman. Featured resource: CULTIVATING DEEPER CONNECTIONS IN A LONELY WORLDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​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 Chapman. Featured resource: KNOWN FOR LOVE: LOVING YOUR LGBTQ FAMILY AND FRIENDS WITHOUT COMPROMISING BIBLICAL TRUTHSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: MARRIED AND STILL LOVING IT: THE JOYS AND CHALLENGES OF THE SECOND HALFSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: From Broken Boy to Mended Man: A Positive Plan to Heal Your Childhood Wounds and Break the CycleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: MOVING FORWARD AFTER MESSING UP: A NEW FUTURE WITH THE GOD OF SECOND CHANCESSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Featured resource: The Brain Change Program: 6 Steps to Renew Your Mind and Transform Your Life – A Practical Guide to Emotional and Spiritual HealingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: LANDSCAPE OF HOPE: AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNEY INTO THE PSALMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Featured resource: Loving Adopted Children WellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Featured resource: A Path through Pain: How Faith Deepens and Joy Grows through What You Would Never ChooseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Chapman. Feature resource: LONELINESS: DON'T HATE IT OR WASTE IT. REDEEM IT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resourse: PARENT DIFFERENTLY: RAISE KIDS WITH BIBLICAL CHARACTER THAT CHANGES CULTURESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're raising a boy, you won't want to miss this summer best-of Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Erin and Jason Davis will talk about the lies boys believe—such as, “Loving God is for girls,” and “I can't control my temper.” Through storytelling and playful graphics, boys can learn to identify the lies and replace them with Truth. Don't miss “Lies boys believe,” on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: LIES BOYS BELIEVE: AND THE EPIC QUEST FOR TRUTHSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you living a distracted life? Do you feel anxious and frustrated? On this summer best-of Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, author and speaker Paul Angone says you can walk purposefully through life with a firm grasp on what's most important. You do that through listening to your day. Learn the life-changing practice of paying attention, on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: Listen to Your Day - The Life-Changing Practice of Paying AttentionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've been hurt, neglected, rejected or abandoned by your father, don't miss this summer best-of Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Kia Stevens says if you feel like every aspect of your life is affected by that broken trust, there is hope. Your father wounds don't have to have the last word. Hear this encouraging conversation on Building Relationships with Gary Chapman. Featured resource: Overcoming Father Wounds: Exchanging Your Pain for God's Perfect LoveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is joy the icing on the cake of life—or the fuel on which it runs? On this summer, best-of Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey dig deep into brain science to discover how to capture real joy for our lives. They believe you can build habits that fill your life with greater joy and satisfaction. Don't miss the encouragement on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: THE 4 HABITS OF JOY-FILLED PEOPLE: 15 MINUTE BRAIN SCIENCE HACKS TO A MORE CONNECTED AND SATISFYING LIFESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.