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Finding Your Future Mate 1

How Do You Find a Mate?

July 19, 2017
with Alistair Begg

Alistair Begg, senior pastor at Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio, instructs college students on the finer points of choosing a mate.

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Eight Important Money Decisions 3

Overcoming Debt

May 19, 2017
with Julie Crosson, Russ Crosson

Russ and Julie Crosson look closely at the problem of debt. The Crossons tell how they paid off their home early. Russ shares some basic principles for living within your means.

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Eight Important Money Decisions 2

The Beauty of Planned Spending

May 18, 2017
with Julie Crosson, Russ Crosson

Russ and Julie Crosson live a balanced life when it comes to their checkbook. They learned early on to resist impulse buying through planned spending, and encourage couples to follow their lead.

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Eight Important Money Decisions 1

Planning a Budget

May 17, 2017
with Julie Crosson, Russ Crosson

Russ Crosson and his wife, Julie, talk about the wisdom of planning a family budget. The Crossons recall the tensions they experienced early in their marriage.

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The One 3

Married at Last

November 2, 2016
with Ryan and Amanda Leak

Ryan Leak, along with his bride, Amanda, tells how he pulled off a surprise all-in-one-day engagement and wedding, just as she had dreamed.

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The One 2

Working Out the Details

November 1, 2016
with Ryan and Amanda Leak

Ryan Leak wanted to marry Amanda Roman and vice versa. But there was one catch. Her mother wasn't fond of the idea. Ryan tells how he eventually won Amanda's mother over.

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The One 1

From Idea to Action

October 31, 2016
with Ryan and Amanda Leak

Ryan Leak tells how he planned a surprise wedding for Amanda with the help of her friends and family.

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Dating, marriage, and delighting in God

Wondering If God Will Give Me a Husband

Lauren Miller· 5 min read

I have come to see that I must think about my singleness in terms of a space for growth toward Christlikeness.

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In Laws Mates And Money 2

Money and Your Mate

October 2, 2015
with Tom Nelson

Should you handle your money any differently now that you're married? Tommy Nelson, pastor of Denton Bible Church, gives couples advice about handling money after marriage.

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In Laws Mates And Money 1

Five Things You Need to Know About Your New...

October 1, 2015
with Tom Nelson

You're engaged. Do you know how you will relate to your fiancé's parents after you're married? Pastor and author Tommy Nelson shares five things every man and woman needs to remember about relating to in-laws.

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Wedding and marriage

The Big Fat Cheap Wedding

Dave Boehi· 3 min read

Many couples today view the wedding as a celebration of what they’ve attained rather than a commitment to spending their lives together.

Wedding and marriage

What Makes an Unforgettable Wedding?

Catherine Strode Parks· 6 min read

Why is God so often absent from our ceremonies, except as a token prayer or Scripture reading?

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A Christ Centered Wedding 2

Focusing on Christ

October 3, 2014
with Catherine Strode Parks, Linda Strode

Mother-daughter team Catherine Strode Parks and Linda Strode encourages couples to be intentional about their marriages, beginning with the wedding.

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A Christ Centered Wedding 1

What Should a Wedding Be?

October 2, 2014
with Catherine Strode Parks, Linda Strode

Catherine Strode Parks and her mother, Linda Strode, talk about the Christ-centered wedding - a wedding that reflects the gospel to all in attendance.

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Before You Marry Questions 2

Asking the Right Questions

April 25, 2014
with Bill and Pam Farrel

Bill and Pam Farrel encourage men and women to know what they might be getting into by asking their significant other the right questions.

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Before You Marry Questions 1

Are You Ready for Marriage?

April 24, 2014
with Bill and Pam Farrel

Bill and Pam Farrel encourage couples to walk in faith, not fear, towards marriage, but not without asking some strategic, thought-provoking questions to their romantic interest first.

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Starting Your Marriage Right 2

How Do You Spell Romance?

October 15, 2013
with Dennis and Barbara Rainey

Dennis and Barbara Rainey talk about the differences between men and women in the romance department.

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Starting Your Marriage Right 1

Love is a Commitment

October 14, 2013
with Dennis and Barbara Rainey

Dennis and Barbara Rainey share more lessons they’ve learned from their four decades of marriage.

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Starting Your Marriage Right 2

Learning from Your Rookie Season

October 11, 2013
with Dennis and Barbara Rainey

Dennis and Barbara Rainey talk about that memorable "rookie" year each couple must face, and hopefully won't repeat.

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Starting Your Marriage Right 1

Marriage isn’t About Your Happiness

October 10, 2013
with Dennis and Barbara Rainey

Dennis and Barbara Rainey teach us some lessons on marriage you won't learn in school.

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How to Make a Marriage

Gary Thomas· 7 min read

There is a false and harmful notion that a good relationship is something you find, when in fact it is something you make.

Wedding and marriage

The Ring Makes All the Difference

Glenn Stanton· 8 min read

Marriage builds a relationship like no other. Don't settle for less.

Preparing Couples for Marriage and for Life

Kirk Bane· 5 min read

Whatever you say about the state of marriage today, one thing is sure: Most people get married at some point in their lives. I’ve found that the period before the wedding is a key time for the church to connect with these couples. Think about it: They usually need a pastor to perform the ceremony, and they want to […]

Equipping Couples for Lifelong Love

Mary May Larmoyeux· 5 min read

Bill and Geri Masuzzo are committed to helping engaged couples learn how to be married.

Father of the Bride

Dave Boehi· 2 min read

In my mind Bethany is still that little girl who was born with a dimple on her right cheek–just like mine.

Father of the Bride Part II

Dave Boehi· 3 min read

The heart of a wedding is really a simple ceremony in which a man and woman pledge their lives to each other.

The Soul Mate Fantasy

David Beasley· 4 min read

A soul mate isn't someone you discover; it's someone you intentionally and prayerfully become.

Father of the Bride The Final Chapter

Dave Boehi· 3 min read

Little else occupied my mind in the weeks leading up to my youngest daughter's wedding

The Wedding of Rebecca Jean Joy SusieQ Raine...

Dennis Rainey· 6 min read

Notes from the day my daughter, Rebecca, married Jake Mutz

5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Marri...

Dave Boehi· 7 min read

Even after all the preparation Merry and I had for marriage, there are some important things that we did not fully understand.

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