https://transcript.familylife.com/fl2025-03-13.pdf

https://transcript.familylife.com/docs/fl2025-03-13.docx

Unexpected challenges, or "cows," can appear in any marriage–from financial struggles and rebellious children to illness and infertility. These "cows" can cause damage if left unaddressed. In this episode, Brian and Jen Goins explore how to "tame the cows" in your marriage by building resilience through intentional habits. We'll discuss how resilience is crucial to navigating adversity and why it's vital to avoid isolation by seeking support from your community. Discover practical habits like prioritizing quality time ("play"), intentionally praising each other, pursuing connection after conflict, and regularly praying together. Learn how these "small acts of love" can cultivate a strong and resilient bond, helping you and your spouse face any "cow" that comes your way.

Show Notes and Resources
Reserve your spot for the 2026 Love Like You Mean It Cruise 
Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com.
See resources from our past podcasts.
Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app!
Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.
Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Unexpected challenges, or "cows," can appear in any marriage&ndash;from financial struggles and rebellious children to illness and infertility. These "cows" can cause damage if left unaddressed. In this episode, Brian and Jen Goins explore how to "tame the cows" in your marriage by building resilience through intentional habits. We'll discuss how resilience is crucial to navigating adversity and why it's vital to avoid isolation by seeking support from your community. Discover practical habits like prioritizing quality time ("play"), intentionally praising each other, pursuing connection after conflict, and regularly praying together. Learn how these "small acts of love" can cultivate a strong and resilient bond, helping you and your spouse face any "cow" that comes your way.
Show Notes and Resources
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.marriagecruise.com/">Reserve your spot for the 2026 Love Like You Mean It Cruise</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
<ul>
<li>Find resources from this podcast at <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/radio-resources/">shop.familylife.com</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/past-radio-resources/">See resources from our past podcasts.</a></li>
<li>Find more content and resources on the <a href="https://sites.familylife.com/flministries/app/">FamilyLife's app</a>!</li>
<li>Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/familylife-today/id212174303">Apple Podcast</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0j5UaKdQOHQCuo1bt0ebEm?si=d6dfa8d2415f4750">Spotify</a>.</li>
<li>Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the <a href="https://sites.familylife.com/flministries/familylife-podcast-network/">FamilyLife Podcast Network</a></li>
</ul>

FamilyLife Today® is a weekday podcast featuring fun, engaging conversations that help families grow together with Jesus while pursuing the relationships that matter most.

FamilyLife Today®

FamilyLife Today is an award-winning podcast featuring fun, engaging conversations that help families grow together with Jesus while pursuing the relationships that matter most. Hosted by Dave and Ann Wilson, new episodes air every Tuesday and Thursday.

FamilyLife Today is an award-winning podcast featuring fun, engaging conversations that help families grow together with Jesus while pursuing the relationships that matter most. Hosted by Dave and Ann Wilson, new episodes air every Tuesday and Thursday.

Unexpected challenges, or "cows," can appear in any marriage. Brian and Jenn Goins explore how to "tame the cows" in your marriage by building resilience.

Taming the Cows in Your Marriage: Building Resilience Through Intentional Habits - Love Like You Mean It 2025

https://transcript.familylife.com/fl2026-03-23.pdf

https://transcript.familylife.com/docs/fl2026-03-23.docx

You love Jesus—but marriage still feels complicated. Ministry pressure. In-law tension. Career moves you didn’t plan. What does a strong Christian marriage actually look like after 25 years? If you're wondering How can I make a relationship last? Stephanie Carter and her husband Bryan--author of Made to Last: 8 Principles to Build Long Lasting Relationships--get you started in the right direction. They chat about conflict, calling, compromise—and the quiet resilience that keeps love standing. If you’re tired of clichés and want faith that works at home, this one’s for you.

Show Notes and Resources
Learn more about Bryan Carter's and his book Made to Last: Eight Principles to Build Long-Lasting Relationships at bryancarter.org.
Attend a Weekend to Remember marriage getaway, our faith-based retreat with biblical teaching, practical tools, and focused time for couples: Register now at WeekendToRemember.com
Sign up for the free Blended and Blessed livestream: a one-day event focused on building unity in blended families: Happening April 18, 2026 — register at blendedandblessed.com
Set sail on the Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise! Now through 3/31/26, use promo code CruiseMadness27 and enjoy exclusive savings on your stateroom. 
Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at CSBible.com.
Follow us on all social platforms: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
Find resources from our podcast at shop.familylife.com.
Download FamilyLife's app!
Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.
Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

You love Jesus&mdash;but marriage still feels complicated. Ministry pressure. In-law tension. Career moves you didn&rsquo;t plan. What does a strong Christian marriage actually look like after 25 years? If you're wondering How can I make a relationship last? Stephanie Carter and her husband Bryan--author of Made to Last: 8 Principles to Build Long Lasting Relationships--get you started in the right direction. They chat about conflict, calling, compromise&mdash;and the quiet resilience that keeps love standing. If you&rsquo;re tired of clich&eacute;s and want faith that works at home, this one&rsquo;s for you.
Show Notes and Resources
<ul>
<li>Learn more about Bryan Carter's and his book Made to Last: Eight Principles to Build Long-Lasting Relationships at <a href="https://www.bryancarter.org/">bryancarter.org</a>.</li>
<li>Attend a Weekend to Remember marriage getaway, our faith-based retreat with biblical teaching, practical tools, and focused time for couples: Register now at <a href="https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/">WeekendToRemember.com</a></li>
<li>Sign up for the free Blended and Blessed livestream: a one-day event focused on building unity in blended families: Happening April 18, 2026 &mdash; register at <a href="https://www.blendedandblessed.com/">blendedandblessed.com</a></li>
<li>Set sail on the <a href="https://www.lovelikeyoumeanitcruise.com/">Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise!</a> Now through 3/31/26, use promo code CruiseMadness27 and enjoy exclusive savings on your stateroom.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
<ul>
<li>Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at <a href="https://CSBible.com">CSBible.com</a>.</li>
<li>Follow us on all social platforms: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/familylifeministry">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/familylife.today/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSzse1nmlqbLhDx5FpGVDgLmxy1rmQBau">YouTube</a></li>
<li>Find resources from our podcast at <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/radio-resources/">shop.familylife.com</a>.</li>
<li>Download <a href="https://www.familylife.com/app/">FamilyLife's app</a>!</li>
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<li>Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the <a href="https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/">FamilyLife Podcast Network</a></li>
</ul>

Dave and Ann Wilson host Bryan and Stephanie Carter as they share real talk on conflict, calling, compromise, and the quiet resilience that keeps love alive.

How Can I Make a Relationship Last? Start Here - Bryan & Stephanie Carter

https://transcript.familylife.com/fl2026-03-20.pdf

https://transcript.familylife.com/docs/fl2026-03-20.docx

Dennis and Barbara Rainey know marriage is hard, messy, and tested daily. On FamilyLife Today, they share marriage lessons from decades of insight—faith-based, practical, and no sugarcoating—to survive the everyday mess.

Show Notes and Resources
Set sail on the Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise! Now through 3/31/26, use promo code CruiseMadness27 and enjoy exclusive savings on your stateroom.
Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at CSBible.com.
Follow us on all social platforms: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
Find resources from our podcast at shop.familylife.com.
Download FamilyLife's app!
Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.
Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

 

Dennis and Barbara Rainey know marriage is hard, messy, and tested daily. On FamilyLife Today, they share marriage lessons from decades of insight&mdash;faith-based, practical, and no sugarcoating&mdash;to survive the everyday mess.
Show Notes and Resources
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.lovelikeyoumeanitcruise.com/">Set sail on the Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise!</a> Now through 3/31/26, use promo code CruiseMadness27 and enjoy exclusive savings on your stateroom.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
<ul>
<li>Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at <a href="https://CSBible.com">CSBible.com</a>.</li>
<li>Follow us on all social platforms: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/familylifeministry">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/familylife.today/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSzse1nmlqbLhDx5FpGVDgLmxy1rmQBau">YouTube</a></li>
<li>Find resources from our podcast at <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/radio-resources/">shop.familylife.com</a>.</li>
<li>Download <a href="https://www.familylife.com/app/">FamilyLife's app</a>!</li>
<li>Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/familylife-today/id212174303">Apple Podcast</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0j5UaKdQOHQCuo1bt0ebEm?si=d6dfa8d2415f4750">Spotify</a>.</li>
<li>Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the <a href="https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/">FamilyLife Podcast Network</a></li>
</ul>
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Dennis & Barbara Rainey know marriage is hard and messy. They share decades of insight—faith-based, practical, and no sugarcoating—to survive the everyday mess.

Hard-Won Marriage Lessons from 50+ Years Together: Dennis & Barbara Rainey

https://transcript.familylife.com/fl2026-03-19.pdf

https://transcript.familylife.com/docs/fl2026-03-19.docx

Your world can flip in an instant. One call, one loss, and suddenly your marriage, your faith, your family—all feel torn-open and unsteady. On Family Life Today, Chris Brooks and Yodit Brooks share honestly what it’s like to walk through the dark night of the soul...in marriage. They extend the quiet hope that arrives when you refuse to just survive.

Show Notes and Resources
Set sail on the Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise! Now through 3/31/26, use promo code CruiseMadness27 and enjoy exclusive savings on your stateroom.
Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at CSBible.com.
Follow us on all social platforms: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
Find resources from our podcast at shop.familylife.com.
Download FamilyLife's app!
Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.
Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

 

Your world can flip in an instant. One call, one loss, and suddenly your marriage, your faith, your family&mdash;all feel torn-open and unsteady. On Family Life Today, Chris Brooks and Yodit Brooks share honestly what it&rsquo;s like to walk through the dark night of the soul...in marriage. They extend the quiet hope that arrives when you refuse to just survive.
Show Notes and Resources
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.lovelikeyoumeanitcruise.com/">Set sail on the Love Like You Mean It Marriage Cruise!</a> Now through 3/31/26, use promo code CruiseMadness27 and enjoy exclusive savings on your stateroom.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
<ul>
<li>Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at <a href="https://CSBible.com">CSBible.com</a>.</li>
<li>Follow us on all social platforms: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/familylifeministry">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/familylife.today/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSzse1nmlqbLhDx5FpGVDgLmxy1rmQBau">YouTube</a></li>
<li>Find resources from our podcast at <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product-category/radio-resources/">shop.familylife.com</a>.</li>
<li>Download <a href="https://www.familylife.com/app/">FamilyLife's app</a>!</li>
<li>Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/familylife-today/id212174303">Apple Podcast</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0j5UaKdQOHQCuo1bt0ebEm?si=d6dfa8d2415f4750">Spotify</a>.</li>
<li>Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the <a href="https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/">FamilyLife Podcast Network</a></li>
</ul>
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Chris and Yodit Brooks share what it’s like to walk through the dark night of the soul...in marriage.

Taming the Cows in Your Marriage: Building Resilience Through Intentional Habits - Love Like You Mean It 2025

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