https://www.familylife.com Pursue what matters most. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 20:28:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7 https://www.familylife.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1001/2024/07/Favicon-Icon_32x32.png?w=32 https://www.familylife.com 32 32 236231178 https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/marriage/getting-married/well-matched-6-steps-to-find-a-mentor-couple/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:37:26 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=286660 Now that you're engaged, are you wondering how to find a mentor couple that guide you through the unknown of married life? We've got tips on what to look for.]]> 286660 https://www.familylife.com/uncategorized/5-games-to-play-as-a-couple-to-keep-you-talking/ Fri, 20 Oct 2023 19:44:47 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=161494 A few easy games to play as a couple can challenge you to better know what makes your favorite person tick.]]> 161494 https://www.familylife.com/uncategorized/8-fun-date-night-ideas-for-engaged-couples/ Fri, 20 Oct 2023 17:01:22 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=161378 Can’t wait for the wedding because you're sick of planning? In the meantime, grab fun date-night ideas to make memories and ditch stress.]]> 161378 https://www.familylife.com/uncategorized/are-we-equally-yoked/ Mon, 09 Oct 2023 14:43:27 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=160692 Because marriage is a spiritual relationship, your spiritual compatibility (being “equally yoked”) will influence your relationship more than any other factor.]]> 160692 https://www.familylife.com/uncategorized/4-ways-to-discover-yourself-after-marriage/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 13:37:52 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=157952 Wondering who you after a major life change is normal. Circumstances change us. But how do you discover yourself after marriage? ]]> 157952 https://www.familylife.com/uncategorized/premarital-counseling-your-questions-answered/ Wed, 31 May 2023 14:23:40 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=151174 A lot of people underestimate the impact premarital counseling can have on a relationship. Here, we answer some of the most common questions.]]> 151174 https://www.familylife.com/uncategorized/5-surprises-from-the-first-year-of-marriage/ Thu, 11 May 2023 16:14:39 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=150000 Walking out of our wedding, my husband's hand in mine. This was the beginning of our first year of marriage. How surprising could it be?]]> 150000 https://www.familylife.com/uncategorized/facing-your-fear-of-commitment/ Tue, 11 Apr 2023 20:02:01 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=147648 I’ve always wanted to get married, but when fear of commitment takes hold of me, I find myself wondering if it’s worth the risk.]]> 147648 https://www.familylife.com/uncategorized/3-tips-for-planning-a-cheap-wedding/ Thu, 09 Feb 2023 18:29:01 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=144367 Want to get married on a tight budget but still plan an unforgettable wedding? Here are three tips for planning a cheap wedding.]]> 144367 https://www.familylife.com/uncategorized/evaluating-your-spiritual-relationship-before-marriage/ Wed, 01 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://sites-stage.familylife.com/flministries/?p=7860 More than any other factor—really—your spiritual compatibility will influence your future marriage. ]]> 7860 https://www.familylife.com/uncategorized/why-marry-3-benefits-of-marriage/ Fri, 10 Dec 2021 20:40:40 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/?p=121580 Is marriage even worth it? Here are three compelling benefits of marriage.]]> 121580 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/god-cares-about-who-i-sleep-with/ Fri, 08 Oct 2021 11:00:06 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/god-cares-about-who-i-sleep-with/ Why is it a big deal who I sleep with? Sam Allberry addresses the value of sex for our whole selves and explains how we find our ultimate fulfillment in Christ.]]> 307255 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/does-god-care-who-i-sleep-with/ Thu, 07 Oct 2021 11:00:07 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/does-god-care-who-i-sleep-with/ Does God really care who I sleep with? Sam Allberry presents the Good News of Jesus and tells how it is life-giving to those who desire to give and receive physical love.]]> 307254 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/before-the-ring/ Fri, 09 Jul 2021 11:00:05 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/before-the-ring/ How far is too far? How honest should I be about my past with my future spouse?... Jonathan "JP" Pokluda addresses questions along the path to a promise.]]> 306939 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/seeking-a-spouse/ Thu, 08 Jul 2021 11:00:04 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/seeking-a-spouse/ Who is "the one" for you? Jonathan "JP" Pokluda answers this question and outlines specific things to look for and to avoid when seeking "the one" to marry.]]> 306937 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/the-gift-of-singleness/ Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:00:04 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/the-gift-of-singleness/ Using our God-given gifts is important, and on today's program, JP Pokluda encourages us to not take the gift of singleness and put it on a shelf.]]> 306926 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/intentional-dating/ Thu, 01 Jul 2021 11:00:05 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/intentional-dating/ Though dating culture has changed so much in recent years, JP Pokluda offers insight into how to make dating really count.]]> 306924 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/transatlantic-love-story/ Fri, 21 May 2021 11:00:04 +0000 https://www.familylife.com/podcast/%series%/transatlantic-love-story/ Alistair Begg, is the Scottish voice of "Truth For Life." Bob Lepine interviews Alistair about how he met his wife and about their love story that spanned an ocean.]]> 306846