Podcast appearances and mentions of hope for marriage

One of the most important ways we can love our children is to help them prepare for a future marriage. In this episode of Family Vision, Rob and Amy Rienow continue their 10 Commandments series with a third conversation on the commandment: “You shall not commit adultery.” But this time, the focus shifts to how parents and grandparents can proactively prepare kids to honor God in their relationships, avoid sexual pitfalls, and move toward lifelong, Christ-centered marriages. These principles apply even if God calls our child to be single.  Our culture pressures teens to date early, act independently, and hide romantic relationships from their parents. But God calls families to walk together. In this episode, you'll hear practical wisdom on building heart-connected conversations, resisting early dating pressure, and fostering an environment where we can walk with our teens in pursuing God's plan for their lives. What You'll Learn in This Episode: - How to prepare your kids for marriage starting in childhood - Why early dating can harm future relationships - What it means to “not awaken love before its time” - How to build ongoing conversations about sexuality and dating - Biblical encouragement for kids who have made mistakes—and their parents Featured Resources: Visionary Family Community — Connect with Christian families around the world committed to following Jesus and raising kids for Christ. Join us: https://visionaryfam.com/community Let There Be Fish — A perfect devotional gift for graduates who love fishing! Combines Bible truths and fishing stories to share the Gospel. Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C51V6NQS/  Visionary Family Events — We'd love to meet you in person! Join us this summer in Iowa, Michigan, or Wyoming. Learn more: https://visionaryfam.com/events Love this episode? We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts or prayer requests at podcast@visionaryfam.com. Subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to help more families discover the show and grow in faith. Next Episode Preview: We turn to the 8th Commandment: “You shall not steal.” What does this mean beyond taking someone else's property? Find out next week as we explore how this commandment applies to integrity, generosity, and our hearts.

A faithful Christian marriage doesn't happen by accident. In this special 250th episode of Family Vision, Rob and Amy Rienow share candid stories and biblical truths about protecting your marriage from temptation, emotional affairs, and pornography. Adultery doesn't start with a moment—it starts with a drift. Learn how to guard your heart, invest in your spouse, and pursue God-honoring intimacy in today's culture. Marriage isn't just about avoiding disaster. It's about building joy, unity, and strength over time. Discover practical wisdom on social media boundaries, how fantasy shapes emotional detachment, and why investing in your spouse's needs protects both hearts. If your marriage feels stuck or threatened, this episode is for you. What You'll Learn in This Episode: - How emotional affairs begin and how to guard against them - Why pornography doesn't disappear after marriage - The connection between temptation, fantasy, and dissatisfaction - How to talk to your kids about protecting marriage in a digital age - Hope and biblical encouragement for couples struggling with betrayal or disconnection Featured Resources: Visionary Family Conference — Join us for a weekend that strengthens your faith and family. Upcoming events in Iowa, Michigan, and Wyoming. Learn more: https://visionaryfam.com/events Visionary Family Community — Connect with families around the world committed to passing faith to the next generation. Join us here: https://visionaryfam.com/community Jesus the Reigning King — A family devotional to help your household grow in faith after Easter. Available on Amazon and in English/Spanish: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1497471818/  Love this episode? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts or prayer requests to podcast@visionaryfam.com. Be sure to subscribe to Family Vision on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube and leave a review to help others discover the show. Next Episode Preview: Join us as we continue our conversation on the 7th commandment and how it applies to our kids and families. 

Jesus said, “What God has joined together, let no one separate.” In this powerful episode of Family Vision, Rob and Amy Rienow continue their series on the Ten Commandments with a deep and honest look at the Seventh Commandment: “Do not commit adultery.” They unpack the biblical foundation for marriage, examine the real-life consequences of adultery on individuals, families, and society, and share how repentance and healing are possible through Christ. Whether you're married, preparing for marriage, or walking alongside someone who has experienced unfaithfulness, this episode will offer biblical clarity and hope. What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Why adultery is more than just a private sin—it's a violation of covenant and community - How modern culture tries to redefine and diminish the seriousness of adultery - The difference between emotional and physical unfaithfulness—and how both impact marriage - How to begin the process of healing if adultery has entered your marriage - What Scripture says about purity, fidelity, and the sacredness of the marriage bed Featured Resources: Visionary Family Camp — Spend an unforgettable week with your family in God's creation. All generations welcome! July 19–25 in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Register by June 1: https://visionaryfam.com/camp  Visionary Family Community — Connect with families around the world committed to passing faith to the next generation. Join us here: https://visionaryfam.com/community Need Prayer? If you're walking through a marriage crisis, please reach out. Our team would love to pray with you. Email us at podcast@visionaryfam.com. Like This Episode? Leave a review, subscribe, and share the podcast to help more families follow Jesus every day. Next Episode Preview: Next week, we continue with Part 2 on the Seventh Commandment as we explore Jesus' words about lust and how to protect your marriage from temptation in a sex-saturated culture.

Paul discusses how the hope of Christ impacts your marriage.

If you listened to my podcast episode this past June, Fear is a Liar, you heard me talk about a couple in our church whose testimony made me decide to keep going with this podcast. When I was ready to shut it all down their story made me want to keep going so that others will have a place to share their own amazing God stories so together, we can help others to keep building strong. You wouldn't think a breast cancer diagnosis would lead a couple into a marriage that was more joyful than they could have ever imagined, but that's what happened with Glen and Kelly Daigle. They had both been married before they met and were ready for a fresh start, having each gone through difficulties with drugs and alcohol. Glen had recently finished a self-admitted time in rehab for alcohol addiction and Kelly was looking for a man who'd been married, didn't have children and loved the Lord. Since Glen met all three requirements they dated and eventually married. But everything wasn't all rainbows and hearts. Glen spiraled into such a deep depression Kelly says many days she prayed she wouldn't come home to find that her husband had committed suicide. After Glen found help from counseling their lives were okay, but still not great. Neither of them had a strong relationship with God, they just did the bare minimum. Until Kelly's breast cancer diagnosis. Something changed in both of them as they realized the only thing they had to hold on to was Jesus, and they weren't letting Him go. There are so many ways that God showed up in each of their journeys that there's no denying the Hound of Heaven was pursuing them from the very beginning. If you feel like you've messed up so badly that there's no promise of hope in your life anymore, this episode is for you. For show notes go to Carolroper.org/Podcast Watch on YouTube No One is Too Far Gone for God to Use with Glen and Kelly Daigle

Is it harder to live a faithful life today than in times past? Today's world does provide some unique challenges that couples face, but there are also unique opportunities. Today's conversation with Gabrielle McCullough sheds light on some of the ways today's world can be deeply impacted by Jesus and the effects of our faith can have on marriage.  We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage.  Episode highlights include:   Unique challenges and unique opportunities for faith in Gen Z 3 questions for biblical accountability  A challenge to help you find your place in the local church The impact of following Jesus on every aspect of life  Why the local church is still relevant and needed today     *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!  QUOTES  “Following Jesus impacts every area of your life.” - Gabrielle McCullough  “We follow Jesus because he has our hearts. There's an obedience that is compelled that isn't out of drudgery but out of true delight.” - Gabrielle McCullough  “They want something that's authentic. That excites me about my generation.” - Gabrielle McCullough  There's a beauty in asking, ‘how can I serve the church?' instead of asking how others can serve me.” - Gabrielle McCullough  “As Christians, our responsibility is to love people the way Christ loves them; with love and with truth.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling   “If marriages can be healthy and strong, what a testament to the world of who Jesus is and the way he fights for his Bride.” - Gabrielle McCullough   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  Find Gabrielle on Instagram, TikTok, and on her website   The Christmas in July Sale is on at Awesome Marriage University and that means you get 30% ANY and ALL of our online marriage courses! BROWSE our course offerings to find which one your marriage needs and use the code JULY at checkout!  Our 5 Days to Deeper Emotional Intimacy digital resource provides practical steps to understand and share your emotions, and to work together to grow your emotional intimacy…and it's our gift to you for your donation of any amount. 

Is it harder to live a faithful life today than in times past? Today's world does provide some unique challenges that couples face, but there are also unique opportunities. Today's conversation with Gabrielle McCullough sheds light on some of the ways today's world can be deeply impacted by Jesus and the effects of our faith can have on marriage.  We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage.  Episode highlights include:   Unique challenges and unique opportunities for faith in Gen Z 3 questions for biblical accountability  A challenge to help you find your place in the local church The impact of following Jesus on every aspect of life  Why the local church is still relevant and needed today     *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!  QUOTES  “Following Jesus impacts every area of your life.” - Gabrielle McCullough  “We follow Jesus because he has our hearts. There's an obedience that is compelled that isn't out of drudgery but out of true delight.” - Gabrielle McCullough  “They want something that's authentic. That excites me about my generation.” - Gabrielle McCullough  There's a beauty in asking, ‘how can I serve the church?' instead of asking how others can serve me.” - Gabrielle McCullough  “As Christians, our responsibility is to love people the way Christ loves them; with love and with truth.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling   “If marriages can be healthy and strong, what a testament to the world of who Jesus is and the way he fights for his Bride.” - Gabrielle McCullough   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  Find Gabrielle on Instagram, TikTok, and on her website   The Christmas in July Sale is on at Awesome Marriage University and that means you get 30% ANY and ALL of our online marriage courses! BROWSE our course offerings to find which one your marriage needs and use the code JULY at checkout!  Our 5 Days to Deeper Emotional Intimacy digital resource provides practical steps to understand and share your emotions, and to work together to grow your emotional intimacy…and it's our gift to you for your donation of any amount. 

Listen in as Luke, Lauren, Steve and Alexa gather around the table to bridge the generational gap and discuss the root issues of our culture. In this Root Issues episode, the conversation is on Ephesians 5. We dig into the root issues of culture in topics like dating, marriage, and what to look for in a significant other.

This week Steve taught out of Ephesians 5:21-6:9 addressing the importance of the Church to uphold and model God's design of the equality of all persons and at the same time the importance of specific roles. 

Mariah and her twin sister, Amanda, had dreams. They planned to attend Bible college after graduating from their Christian high school, then pursue ministry. But at 17 years old, Mariah became pregnant and those plans changed.At age 18, she gave birth to a beautiful daughter, then six months later she was married.  Before long, her husband's career took him away from home all week while she was caring for children and battling depression. Alone, caring for four children, with no one to talk to, and drifting from God, Mariah was becoming desperate.Her emotional needs were not being met. Then she began receiving the attention she desired. They began texting one another and she soon found herself in an extra-marital affair. Life was spinning out of control and divorce was inevitable.Mariah and Amanda join us in Part 2 of this episode. They each discuss this story of a broken marriage, broken lives, and a broken family. The end of the story is still being written, but redemption is where God met them all.Mariah had divorced and expected to feel a newfound freedom. Surprisingly, that was not the case.Had God turned His back on her? Had she sinned enough that she had no hope of redemption? She began to recognize the hurt that she had caused to her children and so many others. Could her life turn around?  This episode is for anyone who thinks God cannot redeem them because of their past. Mariah's advice? Don't ever give up--there is Hope!----------------------------------------MORE ABOUT THE PODCAST:Behind The Mike website:https://BehindTheMikePodcast.comEmail:Mike@BehindTheMike.netRate & Review on Apple PodcastsSpotifySUPPORT THE SHOW:https://buymeacoffee.com/TheMikePodcastSupport the showWatch these podcasts on YouTube!Follow Us!FacebookInstagramTikTok

Sunday morning message from Pastor Jonathan Barber. August 21, 2022

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Dr's Alton and Nicckay Natson discuss the challenges of marriage and family when you have a spouse or a child that struggles with mental illness, the signs, what to do and getting help. #MentalHealthAwareness

Marriage is a good thing! God is still raising up the next generation of husbands and wives who are passionate about godly marriage.    If you are a parent of young adults, you don't want to miss this episode as Barb talks with Malachi and Courtney Green about hope for marriage and the lessons that they are teaching about God-honoring marriage to the next generation. Malachi and Courtney are passionate about growing together as a couple as well as growing God's kingdom. In this episode, they are sharing with Barb and Tabitha important lessons that you can share with the young adults in your life.    RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Malachi and Courtney's YouTube Channel As You Wait Academy   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUESTS Malachi and Courtney Green are the Pastors of Heart of God Ministry although online many know them as The Greens. Their mission is to normalize Christ and never dilute his power. Their ministry focus is to train, and disciple Christians in all aspects of life. They also share a strong passion for Christ centered singleness and relationships.   NOTE: New episodes of the Better Together Podcast are released every first and third MONDAY of the month! 

How do you keep your marriage relationship alive and passionate when so many obstacles stand in the way of a long-lasting relationship. How do you work in Hollywood and still keep your heart pure? Kathleen Cooke moved to Holly wood with her husband Phil Cooke to pursue her calling as an actress and to co-found Cooke Media leaving a lasting legacy of influence and creativity. Text the word “Encouragement” to 44222 to download 5 Steps of Grace: A Journey Guide to Freedom by Sue Detweiler To support Healing Rain Podcast  Give to Life Bridge Today

Pastor Rob Bloss continues our A New and Living Hope series by looking into 1 Peter 3 with this week's sermon A Hope For Marriage. Come learn how the Gospel changes our everyday relationships!

Hope For Marriage Pt 2 by Hope Bible Church

Hope For Marriage Pt 1 by Hope Bible Church

Brandon and Jerry discuss three standout marriage facts from Shaunti Feldhahn's book, The Good News About Marriage, to offer you hope in your own marriage outlook.See the full show notes at BeyondTheRut.com/232

In this episode, Bethany and her husband Alex sit down with Jeff and Sarah Walton to talk about their new book, Together Through the Storms. Speaking from their own experience, the Waltons share biblical encouragement to help couples to strengthen their marriage during times of trial. The Waltons discuss the role of suffering in the Christian life, and how we ought to respond to it as believers. For both the married and the single, this is a message that both challenges and encourages the Christian to live with an heavenly perspective.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/womenencouraged)

Episode Summary: If you have ever had marriage struggles or have friends or loved ones who struggle in their marriage, or just want to improve your marriage, then today is the perfect show for you. In this episode, my guest, Pam Farrel, and I discuss how to thrive, not just survive, in marriage. Relationships are hard, but marriage is on an entirely different level. And sometimes the things we loved about our fiance’ is the same thing that we grow to dislike or resent in marriage. But Pam will discuss how to grow our love for our mate. Quotables from the episode: Sometimes wisdom breeds willingness to change. The Farrels encourage a confident covenant, which are rules of engagement during disagreements. Don’t be interested in just solving a marital problem, but also fall in love with that person again. Men are like waffles, women are like spaghetti. Women move from one issue to many different issues, but then tie it all up together, like spaghetti, but men like to keep individual issue in separate boxes, and resolve each box before moving on to another box. Men park in their boxes, often not thinking about anything, while women misinterpret their silence. In olden days, you pulled together because you had to just to survive. So emotional needs were not high on the list at that point. Today we have a different view of survival and includes “Am I feeling satisfied? Am I feeling peaceful? Am I feeling fulfilled?” If our spouse isn’t making us happy, we mistakenly believe someone else out there will. We live in a social media driven society, where we only get to see others’ highlights, and people don’t see the real work that has to be done, and how God meets our needs to pull us through.Valentine’s Day is like a double-edge sword. For singles and widows, get a plan in place before Valentine’s Day. There are many around you who are feeling the same way. Ways to encourage your spouse: Let your spouse you know you admire them. Commend your spouse in front of their friends or colleagues. Warm up to an idea by asking questions for more details of their idea. Let you know you are praying for them. Enthusiastically embrace one of their opinions. It only takes one breakthrough. You’re only one breakthrough away from a stronger relationship. The last thing we should do when we’re struggling in our relationships is to isolate. We need community and the support of others./ Scripture References: Proverbs 19:8 “The one who gets wisdom loves life.” 1 John 4:19 “We love each other because he loved us first.” Ephesians 4:2-3 “With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." Recommended Resources: Men are Like Waffles, Women are Like Spaghetti: Understanding and Delighting in Your Differences by Bill & Pam Farrel Discovering Joy in Philippians: A Creative Devotional Study Experience by Pam Farrel, Jean E Jones, and Karla Dornacher  Red-Hot Monogamy: Making Your Marriage Sizzle by Bill and Pam Farrel Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Free Study Guide Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader’s Choice Award Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader’s Choice Award Social Media Links for Host and Guest:  Connect with Pam Farrel: Facebook / Instagram / Pinterest / Twitter / Website For more hope, stay connected with Dr. Bengtson at: Order Book Breaking Anxiety’s Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails  /  Website  /  Blog  /  Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson)  /  LinkedIn  /  Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube   Guest Pam Farrel: Pam Farrel, with her husband, Bill, are international speakers, and authors of over 50 books including best-selling Men are like Waffles, Women are like Spaghetti.  They are relationship specialists and seek to help people become “Love-Wise.” Pam has experience as a Pastor’s wife and Women’s Ministry Director. Pam is a cheerleader, challenger and coach that believes that "The one who gets wisdom loves life." (Proverbs 19:8) Her new creative Bible studies are Amazon bestsellers: Discovering Hope in the Psalms ; Discovering Joy in Philippians and Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament. When the Farrels are not traveling for speaking, you will find them on their live aboard boat or enjoying their 3 sons, 3 daughters in law and 5 grands.  www.Love-Wise.com  

Recorded at the 12th Annual Mockingbird Conference in New York City, which took place at St. George's Episcopal Church, April 25-27th, 2019. Property of Mockingbird Ministries, all rights reserved (www.mbird.com).

We judge ourselves not by what we do, but by things that we had in mind or felt. And when we judge others we don’t take into account what they planned for. I doubt there are any really evil people in this world. I cannot imagine that your loved one would want to really harm you. We are humans. We are of the same kind and race, but nobody can read your mind or you…yourself…you will never 100% understand your father or mother or your kids. Maybe 95%. Maybe 70%. But in most cases, 40% is good enough for the average family that lives by standards they see around. We are the sum of all the experiences that we had and even if we spend all the time with someone, they wouldn’t be there with us when we were kids or in other early development instances. So the next time you notice that you are starting to get angry, ask yourself…is it really worth it? Has it ever helped? Isn’t it just better to share what you feel and ask what exactly your partner meant?I worked with many aspects of my life, I’ve seen thousands of people and hundreds of couples doing their best to become better and I know for sure that nothing in this world can make you as happy or as frustrated as your relationships. It’s also the best place for growth if you feel that you were born for happiness and evolution. That’s why among all the other things I consider myself to be a relationship mentor: because I dedicate every single day of my life to developing my connections: with my wife, my daughter, my family and other people I connect with. I don’t believe that anything else can both nurture you and bring joy as much.Contact us: info@happinesspatterns.comFind us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/happinesspatterns/Rate and review us on iTunes:https://apple.co/2IrmXIQ

A sermon by Brad Snyder based on Matthew 19:1-12, preached on February 17, 2019 at Veritas Tri-Village as part of sermon series in Matthew.

Don't give up! There is hope for your marriage! This is your mission this is your purpose! Listen today to get a blessing! YOU are the HERO in this story! Join me in this revolution to change the world!  Website: godlymansolutions@gmail.com Click Here For A Good Book on The Lord's Prayer   My name is Matt Burton and my goal is to empower the hero within you. If I have done my job leave me a review. It really helps. See you next time!

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XO Marriage Podcast presented by MarriageToday with Brent Evans, Sean Reed and Caitlin Edwards Watch and subscribe on YouTube, RSS and iTunes: http://xomarriage.com/podcast Other Links from this show: Receive a FREE Datebox at: http://getdatebox.com Enter promo code: XOPodcast Kristen Bell’s Marriage Advice is Going Viral http://www.theknotnews.com/kristen-bell-marriage-advice-23519 After 75 Years Of Marriage, War Bride And WWII Veteran Die Within Hours Of Each Other https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/jean-george-spear-couple-dies-75-years_us_59c0c7cbe4b087fdf5079e0f To find out more about XO Marriage Events visit: https://xomarriage.com/ For more marriage help videos, subscribe at: http://bit.ly/marriagevideos

Peter shows that Christian marriage is a beautiful relationship between a man and woman who love each other and put their hope in God. The mutual respect assumed here was unprecedented in the ancient world and shows how the gospel gives value to all of us.

Jesus is the only source of lasting hope for a hopeless world. All other “hopes” are merely fairytale wishes and delusional dreams that cannot deal with the difficulties of life. They distract us for a moment, then they go with us to the grave. But Jesus is our living hope, victoriously risen from the dead. Without him, the world is dark, desperate, doomed. But with Jesus and the hope he gives, even our toughest trials can be faced with joy.

Jesus is the only source of lasting hope for a hopeless world. All other “hopes” are merely fairytale wishes and delusional dreams that cannot deal with the difficulties of life. They distract us for a moment, then they go with us to the grave. But Jesus is our living hope, victoriously risen from the dead. Without him, the world is dark, desperate, doomed. But with Jesus and the hope he gives, even our toughest trials can be faced with joy.

Jesus is the only source of lasting hope for a hopeless world. All other “hopes” are merely fairytale wishes and delusional dreams that cannot deal with the difficulties of life. They distract us for a moment, then they go with us to the grave. But Jesus is our living hope, victoriously risen from the dead. Without him, the world is dark, desperate, doomed. But with Jesus and the hope he gives, even our toughest trials can be faced with joy.

"Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing." 1 Peter 3:8-9. Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 3:1-12. Sunday morning message by pastor Danny Groening. Part 5 of series "Living Hope for a Dying World".

Catholic Deacon and convert Dan Schneider discusses the Vocaris and Retrouvaille programs which help married couples find fulfillment in their marital vocation.

Special Guest and Best Selling Author, Dr. Barbara Stuart - Dr. Stuart began her working experience as a nurse, and later as a High School Teacher. She taught the USA equivalent from 10th-12th grades Office Management, including Religious Studies to 8th and 9th graders. This continued for over seventeen years. Dr. Stuart continued with her studies earning a Master of Education Degree from Cambridge College in Counseling and Management. She continued with her studies by combining her back