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Focus on the Family with Jim Daly

Finding New Ways to Thrive in Your Marriage (Part 2 of 2)

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly

Focus on the Family

Kids & Family, Relationships, Society & Culture, Parenting

4.84.2K Ratings

🗓️ 26 September 2025

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

Every marriage can benefit from a review of some relationship basics like accepting each other’s differences, navigating anger well, learning how to apologize, and being willing to serve your spouse. Dr. Gary Chapman shares stories about his own marriage and couples he’s counseled, offering Bible-based advice and encouragement about marriage. (Part 2 of 2)

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0:00.0

God is at work and he's calling his people to rise in truth. Truth Rising is a powerful new documentary from Focus on the Family and the Colson Center. See how ordinary Christians choose courage in a culture that needs truth. Watch Truth Rising today and find out how you can become an agent of restoration and hope.

0:24.1

Visit truthrising.com today. That's truthrising.com.

0:29.5

The following program is sponsored by Focus on the Family and is supported by the prayers and financial gifts of wonderful friends like you.

0:38.3

Hi, this is Jim Daly with Focus on the Family.

0:41.1

Today I'm asking you to stand courageously for truth in a way we've never asked before.

0:46.4

This past weekend, thousands honored Charlie Kirk, a husband, father, and follower of Christ,

0:51.8

who live with courage and conviction.

0:56.8

That same spirit beats at the heart of Truth Rising, a film that tells the stories of brave believers who choose conviction over comfort in the

1:03.4

face of cultural pressure. Because the message of the film so closely reflects Charlie's mission

1:09.2

to live a life grounded in truth. We're dedicating

1:12.8

its release on X to his memory. We need you to join us right now. If you have an X account,

1:19.6

search for focus on the family and share the film with everyone you know. Let's make

1:24.6

truth rising not just a movie, but a movement.

1:34.0

This is John Fuller, and please remember to let us know how you're listening to these programs on a podcast, app, or website. When I was willing to ask these three questions, my marriage began

1:40.1

to change. Simple questions. Number one, honey, what could I do to help you? Question number two,

1:46.5

how could I make your life easier? Question number three, how could I be a better husband? When I was

1:53.7

willing to ask those questions, she was willing to give me answers. Dr. Gary Chapman is back with us

1:59.2

today on Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, offering some

2:02.2

practical ways that you can improve your marriage relationship. Thanks for joining us. I'm John

2:07.6

Fuller. John, last time we had a great conversation on basic stuff, you know, how we treat one

2:11.9

another in marriage. And I don't know if you were convicted. I was sitting there going, I should know

2:17.1

this stuff. But, you know, whether it's how you do the dishes, which we talked about, or how you throw your laundry on the floor, which is a problem I've suffered from for a long time, you know. But just good stuff on how to serve your spouse. And, you know, we do that with friends. We do that in our vocation.

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