Building Relationships

The world defines female empowerment as women believing in themselves or looking within to find power. But what if there’s a different way? On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, author and speaker Becky Beresford followed the culture’s ideas and found herself exhausted from trying to do it all. Hear her story on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

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Get ready for a trip to Music City on the next Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. In February, Gary celebrated 30 years of his groundbreaking, New York Times bestseller, The Five Love Languages. You’ll hear some behind-the-scenes stories from that recent event in Nashville. Don’t miss the conversation and celebration, on the next Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

Featured resource: LIFE LESSONS AND LOVE LANGUAGES: WHAT I'VE LEARNED ON MY UNEXPECTED JOURNEY

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Tim and Kathy had a rocky marriage, full of struggle and conflict and even infidelity. On this Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman, hear what happened to Tim and Kathy that transformed their marriage and their lives. If you’re going through a difficult marriage, if there are dark secrets that you’ve kept from each other, hear about the healing and hope available to you on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

Featured resource: Sex on the First Date: A Story of a Broken Beginning to a Radically Transformed Marriage

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Whitney began a long season of anticipatory grief when her mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer. But Whitney was not ready to say goodbye. On this Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman, hear about Whitney Pipkin’s journey through a lonely season of suffering and loss. Don’t miss the truth she discovered, that death can teach us how to live. Hear the encouragement on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

Featured resource: WE SHALL ALL BE CHANGED: HOW FACING DEATH WITH LOVED ONES TRANSFORMS US

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We are living in a world that is increasingly isolated, fractured, and lonely. And the church can feel the same. On this Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman, pastor and author Vermon Pierre says when you know you are dearly loved by God, you can love him and others from the overflow. How do you live that out every day? Don’t Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

Featured resource: DEARLY BELOVED: HOW GOD'S LOVE FOR HIS CHURCH DEEPENS OUR LOVE FOR EACH OTHER

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The questions are in, your messages have been received, and it’s time for answers on this Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman. Each month the New York Times bestselling author of The 5 Love Languages takes questions and comments from his listener line. This week, it’s our March edition of Dear Gary. The struggles you’ll hear may encourage you in your situation. Don’t miss Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

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Adoption brings unique challenges. Love and bonding don’t always come naturally. So how do you deal with the emotional distress, frustration and disappointment in an adoptive family? On this Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman, co-author Dr. Laurel Shaler joins Dr. Chapman to talk about Loving Adopted Children Well. Don’t miss this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

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You want to train up your child in the way he or she should go. How do you do that? On this Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman, Melissa Hannigan identifies the God-given traits children need in order to flourish in life. How do you encourage and cultivate those traits like wisdom, joy and imagination in a fallen world? Hear about “inconvenient parenting” on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

Featured resource: INCONVENIENT PARENTING: ACTIVATE YOUR CHILD'S GOD-GIVEN TRAITS

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It’s a problem you may not know you have. On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, pastor, author and radio host, Dr. Mike Fabarez says it’s often undetected in your life. But it’s insidious, pervasive, corrosive, and if you knew the damage it was causing, you’d do everything possible to root it out. What is it? And how can you eradicate it from your life? Find out on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

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The questions are in, your messages have been received, and it’s time for answers on this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Each month the New York Times bestselling author of The 5 Love Languages takes questions and comments from his listener line. This week, it’s our February edition of Dear Gary. The struggles you’ll hear may encourage you in your situation. Don’t miss Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

Featured resource: LOVING ADOPTED CHILDREN WELL: A 5 LOVE LANGUAGES® APPROACH

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After a series of losses in Heather’s life, she turned to the Psalms and began writing and drawing what she experienced. On this Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman, journey through what Heather terms, “the landscape of hope”. Sometimes familiar passages can become too familiar because we've encountered them so often. Don't miss the soul-strengthening encouragement on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. 

Featured resources: LANDSCAPE OF HOPE: AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNEY INTO THE PSALMS

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With all of the incivility and conflict in today’s world, we need an infusion of kindness. If you agree, don’t miss this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Pastor and author Nate Pickowicz believes our lives must be understood and lived in light of God’s kindness and compassion. If you’re overwhelmed with your circumstances, don’t miss the encouragement on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

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If you struggle with sexual temptation and shame, don’t miss this Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman. Physician and author, Dr. Lina AbuJamra, will talk about her struggles as a single in a sex-saturated world. How can the Church give better support in these challenging days? If you're weary from the battle inside and you long to be free, hear an honest conversation on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

Featured resource: Don't Tell Anyone You're Reading This: A Christian Doctor's Thoughts on Sex, Shame, and Other Troublesome Issues.

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On this Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman, it’s the first Dear Gary broadcast of 2024. This trusted pastor and author will take listener calls about relational struggles—everything from marriage and parenting to the love languages. You never know what issue might come up that will help you in your situation. Don’t miss the January Dear Gary broadcast, on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. 

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Want to change the culture? Dr. Kathy Koch says you can do that if you’ll raise children to embrace biblical character. On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, Dr. Koch talks about the problem of prioritizing behavior modification over instilling character. Why is that so important and how do you do it? Find out how to parent differently on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

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If you’re raising a boy, you won’t want to miss this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Erin and Jason Davis will talk about the lies boys believe—such as, “Loving God is for girls,” and “I can’t control my temper.” Through storytelling and playful graphics, boys can learn to identify the lies and replace them with Truth. Don’t miss “Lies boys believe,” on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

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One of the most important lessons you can teach your children is how to find their true identity. On our first Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman of 2024, author Catherine Parks gives help for parents of middle-schoolers. This is a pivotal time in their spiritual development as they learn to make wise life choices. Don’t miss the helpful conversation on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

Featured resource: WHAT TO WEAR: A KIDS BIBLE STUDY ON LOOKING LIKE JESUS 

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The questions are in, your messages have been received, and it’s time for answers on this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Each month the New York Times bestselling author of The 5 Love Languages takes questions and comments from his listener line. Today, the final broadcast of 2023. Hear some great questions about marriage struggles, the love languages and more. Don’t miss December’s Dear Gary broadcast on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

Featured resource: EXTRAORDINARY GRACE: HOW THE UNLIKELY LINEAGE OF JESUS REVEALS GOD'S AMAZING LOVE

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Don’t miss a special Christmas broadcast this week on Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman. You’ll hear music and voices of the past celebrating the true meaning of Christmas. God showed his love to us in the Word made flesh. That relationship changes every other relationship in our lives. Enjoy the warmth of conversations on a special Christmas celebration on Building Relationships with Gary Chapman.

Resource: Hosanna in Excelsis: Hymns and Devotions for The Christmas Season

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At some point in your life, you will face "the massive thing." You might be going through a life-altering loss or change right now. On this Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman, award-winning author and brain surgeon, Dr. Lee Warren will talk about the massive thing he faced in the loss of his son. Hear his roadmap to finding hope when the worst happens on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

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If you need fresh hope for your family, don’t miss this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Author and pastor, Jack Hibbs, says you can have a turnaround at home. No matter what kind of model you grew up with, you can create a God-honoring place to raise your family. Hear the practical, biblical help for making changes in your home, on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

Featured resource: Turnaround at Home: Giving a Stronger Spiritual Legacy Than You Received

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Finish this sentence. I used to be ___. What would you say? I used to be married? I used to be pregnant? I used to be employed? On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, Chuck and Ashley Elliott will talk about how to navigate the large and small losses in your life so that you can find your path forward. Don’t miss the encouragement on Building Relationships with Gary Chapman.

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Have a relational struggle? Get some help on this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. It’s our post-Thanksgiving edition of Dear Gary with calls from listeners about marriage problems, singles issues, and more. He’ll tackle any question—from in-laws to the love languages. Need some encouragement? Don’t miss the November “Dear Gary” Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

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Are you living a distracted life? Do you feel anxious and frustrated? On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, author and speaker Paul Angone says you can walk purposefully through life with a firm grasp on what’s most important. You do that through listening to your day. Learn the life-changing practice of paying attention on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

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If your family is not all it could be, don’t miss this next Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. You’ll hear Dr. Chapman’s observations about the 5 traits of a healthy family. What are the steps you can take to grow closer, communicate better, and change the world? Is that too big of a goal for your family? Don’t miss the encouragement on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

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Your teenagers are living in a time of confusion about sexuality and gender. On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, Dr. Christopher Yuan provides a unique discipling tool called The Holy Sexuality Project. It helps parents and grandparents connect with their teens and pre-teens about these important issues. Don’t miss Building Relationships with Gary Chapman.

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You never know what you’re going to hear when Dr. Gary Chapman takes phone calls from listeners. It could be a marriage struggle, a disagreement about a previous answer he’s given, or a parenting question. He’ll tackle any relational issue you have—from in-laws to the love languages. Need some encouragement? Don’t miss this “Dear Gary” broadcast on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

Featured resource: A Teen's Guide to the 5 Love Languages: How to Understand Yourself and Improve All Your Relationships

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Technology has been helpful to children in many ways. But what are the hidden costs of screen time? On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, author and speaker Arlene Pellicane will help parents and grandparents who are struggling with this topic. What are the 5 relational skills every child needs in a tech-driven world? Don’t miss the practical advice on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. 

Featured resource: Screen Kids: 5 Relational Skills Every Child Needs in a Tech-Driven World

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He was known by his students as “Prof.” On this Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman, you’ll hear of the mentoring life of author and professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, Dr. Howard Hendricks. He wasn’t a perfect man, but he left a legacy of encouragement and changed lives. Hear about “the influential mentor” on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

Featured Resource: The Influential Mentor: How the Life and Legacy of Howard Hendricks Equipped and Inspired a Generation of Leaders

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If you’ve been hurt, neglected, rejected or abandoned by your father, don’t miss this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Kia Stevens says if you feel like every aspect of your life is affected by that broken trust, there is hope. Your father wounds don’t have to have the last word. Hear this encouraging conversation on Building Relationships with Gary Chapman.

Featured resource: Overcoming Father Wounds: Exchanging Your Pain for God’s Perfect Love

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Dr. Gary Chapman is known around the world for the 5 Love Languages. But he’s not afraid to tackle your real-life struggles. On this Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman, questions about marriage difficulties, family conflict and more. You might hear an answer to something you’re going through. Don’t miss the questions and answers on the September edition of Dear Gary—on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

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Is joy the icing on the cake of life—or the fuel on which it runs? On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey dig deep into brain science to discover how to capture real joy for our lives. They believe you can build habits that fill your life with greater joy and satisfaction. Don’t miss the encouragement on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

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Stories of sacrifice, resilience and love. You’ll hear them on this Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman. During the Vietnam War, American soldiers were held captive as POWs. Their stories show the power of real love in the midst of separation, hardship and danger. Don’t miss the inspiring stories you’ll encounter on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

Featured resource: Captured by Love: Inspiring True Romance Stories from Vietnam POWs

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Are you doing the “hard work” of building and maintaining your relationships? If you think that shouldn’t be hard, don’t miss this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Author and pastor Danny Silk believes that a mature love “stays on” no matter the circumstances. How do you love well against all odds and love on purpose.

Featured resource: Keep Your Love On: Connection Communication and Boundaries

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It’s the most famous prayer in the Bible—but do we understand what we call “The Lord’s Prayer?” On this Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman, author Becky Harling shows the power of this often-memorized prayer. How do you deal with father wounds that cause you to struggle with God’s love? Don’t miss the conversation today on Building Relationships with Gary Chapman.

Featured resource: Our Father: A Study of the Lord's Prayer (A 6-Week Bible Study)

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When he told her the truth, he broke her heart. On this summer, best-of Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman, author and speaker, Dannah Gresh reveals the darkest days of her marriage. What she hoped would be “happily-ever-after” became an intense storm. If you are dealing with some kind of addiction in your marriage, hear the hope in this story. Don’t miss today's Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

Featured resource: Happily Even After: Let God Redeem Your Marriage

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What might happen in your church, your family, or your own heart if you get together with others to study the Bible? On this summer, best-of Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman, you’ll hear about a tool that has helped thousands of Christians progress in prayer, personal purity, sharing their faith and other key disciplines. Hear about MasterLife Together on today's Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

Featured Resource: MasterLife Together - Bible Study Book: A Discipleship Experience for Small Groups

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When’s the last time someone asked you a meaningful question? On this summer, best-of Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman, author and professor Dr. Heather Holleman will join us. She says it’s time for a conversation revival. If you want to enrich your relationships—and expand them, even with people you disagree with, don’t miss the discussion on today's Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

Featured Resource: The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility

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Do you feel stuck battling the same fears, temptations, lies, and doubts, wondering if you’ll ever overcome them? Does it seem as if you’re in that battle alone? On this summer, best-of Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman, author Judy Dunagan will help you discern God’s voice over the lies of the enemy as well as knowing how to guard your thoughts with truth. Don’t miss today's Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

Featured resource: The Loudest Roar: Living in the Unshakable Victory of Christ

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How do you help your children overcome the challenges they face every day? On this summer, best-of Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman, author and speaker, Dr. Kathy Koch will help you raise a resilient child. What’s keeping parents from doing that in today’s world? Can a parent teach resilience when they struggle themselves? Don’t miss the encouragement for parents today on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

Featured resource: Resilient Kids: Raising Them to Embrace Life with Confidence

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Do you want to help heal the racial divide? Does that seem like too big of a task? On this summer, best-of Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman, you’ll hear the story of Clarence and Gary. They met a long time ago and struck up a friendship that has stood the test of time. They believe you heal the divide one relationship at a time. Hear about a life-changing friendship today on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

Featured resource: Life-Changing Cross-Cultural Friendships: How You Can Help Heal Racial Divides, One Relationship at a Time

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You know the Genesis account of the beginning of the world, right? Adam, Eve, and God walking in the Garden of Eden. On this summer, best-of Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman, author Dan Darling looks at the Bible’s story of how we got here and how things got so far from perfection. Learn more about the characters of creation and what they teach us about ourselves.

Featured resource: The Characters of Creation: The Men, Women, Creatures, and Serpent Present at the Beginning of the World

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What happens inside when you hear the words, “purity culture?” On this summer, best-of Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman, Dean Inserra addresses the negative effects of this teaching as well as the biblical design for sexuality. How can we reclaim the clear teaching in Scripture to sexual purity? Hear this important conversation on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

Featured resource: Pure: Why the Bible's Plan for Sexuality Isn't Outdated, Irrelevant, or Oppressive

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On a summer best-of Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, hear Colleen’s story. She had high hopes for life but instead endured years of depression, fought through chronic pain and illness, and gave birth to a child with health complications.  On top of that, she heard the words, “Cancer, Stage four, Terminal.”  Hear the inspiring conversation on the next Building Relationships with Gary Chapman.

Featured resource: In the Hands of a Fiercely Tender God: 31 Days of Hope, Honesty, and Encouragement for the Sufferer

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Dr. Gary Chapman is known around the world for The 5 Love Languages®. But he’s not afraid to tackle your real-life struggles. On the next Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, questions about marriage difficulties, family conflict, and more. You might hear an answer to something you’re going through. Don’t miss the questions and answers on the June edition of Dear Gary—on the next Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

Featured Resource:  52 Uncommon Family Adventures: Simple and Creative Ideas for Making Lifelong Memories

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How do you creatively communicate truth to your children? You go to the greatest storyteller in history, Jesus. On this Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman, hear author, mentor, speaker, and former NFL linebacker, Jonathan Evans. He believes every day is filled with life lessons, if we’ll look for them. Hear Jonathan Evans right now on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

Featured resource: Stories from the Storyteller: Life Lessons from the Parables of Jesus

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You’ve heard them at least once and maybe dozens of times. They are marriage myths and you’ll find out more on this edition of Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman. Do you believe healthy marriages are conflict free? Or that a good marriage comes naturally because you find the right person? Is marriage a 50/50 proposition? Marriage myths—hear more right now on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

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Do you have a performance-based marriage? On this Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman, you’ll hear about the difference having a “grace marriage” can make. Brad and Marilyn Rhoads believe marriage is God’s idea and if you’re disillusioned and disappointed, there’s a better path. Hear how to have a grace marriage right now on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

Featured resource: The Grace Marriage: How the Gospel and Intentionality Transform Your Relationship

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Marriage struggles. Parenting problems. Singles issues. It’s all up for discussion on this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Once a month we open the lines for your questions for this trusted author of the New York Times Bestseller, The 5 Love Languages®. The problems discussed may help you with a struggle you’re facing. Don’t miss the questions and answers on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. 

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If you’re in a military family or you know someone who is, don’t miss this Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman. You’ll hear two guests talk about the struggles of the modern military spouse. How do you know what you’ve signed up for? Can you follow Jesus, love people, and live on mission as a military spouse? Hear the encouragement on the next Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

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Sex and marriage Part 2. That’s coming up on this edition of Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Last week, Shaunti Feldhahn revealed some groundbreaking research with married couples. This week, counselor and sex therapist, Dr. Michael Sytsma talks about how to overcome sexual struggles in marriage. Don’t miss this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

Featured resource: Secrets of Sex and Marriage: 8 Surprises That Make All the Difference

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Sex is one of the most common marital struggles for couples. On this Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman, you’ll hear Part 1 of a two-part series on sex and marriage. Shaunti Feldhahn has done in-depth research with married couples. Her findings might encourage you about the differences you and your spouse experience about this topic. Don’t miss today's Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

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The questions are in, your messages have been received, and it’s time for answers on Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman. Each month the New York Times bestselling author of The 5 Love Languages takes questions and comments from his listener line. This week, it’s our April edition of Dear Gary. The struggles you’ll hear addressed may encourage you in your situation. Don’t miss this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

Featured resource: Love Is a Choice: 28 Extraordinary Stories of the 5 Love Languages® in Action

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Real life, encouraging stories are coming your way on this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Gary believes that love is a choice. It’s a decision you make to let what’s on the inside be turned into action. Hear heartwarming true stories about people who made difficult choices to love others and what happened to them. Listen now on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

Featured resource: Love Is A Choice: 28 Extraordinary Stories of the 5 Love Languages® in Action

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How do you live a significant life? It might be more simple than you think. On the next Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, author and speaker, Rachael Adams says we live in a culture that sees bigger as better. But perhaps it’s the little things you do that can make an eternal difference. Don’t miss the practical encouragement for life on the next Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

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When he told her the truth, he broke her heart. On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, author and speaker, Dannah Gresh reveals the darkest days of her marriage. What she hoped would be “happily-ever-after” became an intense storm. If you are dealing with some kind of addiction in your marriage, hear the hope in this story. Don’t miss Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

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If you’re in a dark place in your life, don’t miss this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Dr. Clarence Shuler had an amazing job opportunity fall through at the last minute. That event sent him spiraling into depression and anxiety. Dr. Monique Gadson reached out to help. Hear the hope in their journey together on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

Featured Resource: Finding Hope in a Dark Place

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Marriage struggles. Parenting problems. Singles issues. It’s all up for discussion on this Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman. Once a month we open the lines for your questions for this trusted author of the New York Times bestseller, The 5 Love Languages. The problems discussed may help you with a struggle you’re facing. Don’t miss the questions and answers today program.

Featured Resource: You Get Me: Simple, Romantic Ways to Speak the 5 Love Languages

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If you’re discouraged, if you’re weary, if you’re living under a load of regret and guilt, don’t miss this Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman. Author and speaker, Jessica Thompson, has taken a look at the life of Jesus to see how he interacted with the downcast and the dejected. Hear encouragement for your soul on this poscast episode. 

Featured Resource: He Loved Them

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Does your heart ache for an adult child who has left the faith? On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, author and speaker Mary DeMuth talks about parenting your wayward adult children. She says the three keys are to love, pray, and listen. And she says your life doesn’t have to be put on hold because of that wayward adult child. 

Featured Resource: Love, Pray, Listen

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What might happen in your church, your family, or your own heart if you get together with others to study the Bible? On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, you’ll hear about a tool that has helped thousands of Christians progress in prayer, personal purity, sharing their faith, and other key disciplines. Hear about MasterLife Together on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

Featured Resource: MasterLife Together

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The questions are in, your messages have been received, and it’s time for answers on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Each month the New York Times bestselling author of The 5 Love Languages takes questions and comments from his listener line. It’s our February edition of Dear Gary. The struggles you’ll hear addressed may encourage you in your situation. Don’t miss this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

Featured Resource: Seen. Known. Loved.

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How do you help your children overcome the challenges they face every day? On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, author and speaker, Dr. Kathy Koch will help you raise a resilient child. What’s keeping parents from doing that in today’s world? Can a parent teach resilience when they struggle themselves? Don’t miss the encouragement for parents on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

Featured resource: Resilient Kids: Raising Them to Embrace Life with Confidence

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Now that you know how to speak love to your spouse, how can you do that daily? On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, author and speaker, Dr. Les Parrott will give help and hope for your marriage. He and Dr. Chapman have developed a new assessment and action plan to help you have less conflict, better sex, more laughter, and deeper conversations. It's called the Better Love Assessment, and you can learn more by listening in. 

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Dr. Gary Chapman has helped millions with the five love languages. Now, he’ll help you prepare for children. On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, he welcomes co-author Dr. Shannon Warden as they discuss Things I Wish I’d Known Before We Became Parents. Don’t miss a conversation about keeping your marriage strong after the kids come along. 

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On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, it’s the first Dear Gary broadcast of 2023. This trusted counselor and author will take listener calls about relational struggles—everything from marriage and parenting to the Love Languages™. You never know what issue might come up that will help you in your situation. Listen in. 

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What struggle are you going through right now that keeps you up at night? On this Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman, you’ll hear from founder and lead Bible teacher on Revive Our Hearts, Nancy Demoss Wolgemuth. She says two words will help calm your anxiety in whatever season you’re in. There’s comfort and courage knowing that, “Heaven Rules.” Listen in to out why.

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Have you ever read through the entire Bible? On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, author and biblical cheerleader, Trillia Newbell will explain the benefits of digging into the Scriptures on your own. She has a plan that will help you go from Genesis to Revelation and not stall in Leviticus! If you've ever wanted to read the Bible in a year, listen in. 

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When was the last time someone asked you a meaningful question? On the first Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapmanof 2023, author and professor Dr. Heather Holleman joins us. She says it’s time for a conversation revival. If you want to enrich your relationships—and expand them, even with people you disagree with, don’t miss the discussion on this podcast episode.

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The questions are in, your messages have been received, and it’s time for answers on another Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Each month the New York Timesbestselling author of The 5 Love Languages takes questions and comments from his listener line. This week is the final broadcast of 2022. Hear some great questions about marriage struggles, the Love Languages, and more.

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Don’t miss a Christmas Eve Special broadcast from Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. You’ll hear music and voices of the past celebrating the true meaning of Christmas. God showed his love to us in the Word made flesh. That relationship changes every other relationship in our lives. Enjoy the warmth of conversations on a Christmas Eve edition of Building Relationships with Gary Chapman.

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Do you feel stuck battling the same fears, temptations, lies, and doubts, wondering if you’ll ever overcome them? Does it seem as if you’re in that battle alone? On this edition of Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman, author Judy Dunagan will help you discern God’s voice over the lies of the enemy as well as knowing how to guard your thoughts with truth. Don’t miss this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

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How do you live moment by moment in the love of God? On this Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman, you’ll hear author and one of the greatest living banjo players on the planet, Ron Block. He’s best known for his work with the Grammy-winning band, Alison Krauss and Union Station. How do you cultivate a dependence on God that allows you to live fully loved? Don’t miss today's episode.

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If you’re drowning in questions you can’t answer and have problems you can’t solve, don’t miss this Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman. Author and pastor Max Lucado will encourage you to grab onto the life-saving strength of the Holy Spirit. Who is the Holy Spirit and how can he empower you to become more joyful? Listen in to find out.

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If you have a relational struggle, you might hear some helpful advice today on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. It’s our post-Thanksgiving edition of Dear Gary with calls from listeners about marriage problems, dating struggles, and more. He’ll tackle any relational issue you have—from in-laws to the Love Language™ concepts. Need some encouragement? Don’t miss this episode. 

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How do you protect your children from Internet pornography? That’s a question on the minds of many parents and you’ll get answers on this edition of Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. You’ll hear author and professor, Dr. John Foubert give answers based on his research. Pornography is having a negative effect on relationships and society, but what is it doing to our children? Don’t miss today's Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

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You know the Genesis account of the beginning of the world, right? Adam, Eve, and God walking in the Garden of Eden. On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, author Dan Darling looks at the Bible’s story of how we got here and how things got so far from perfection. Learn more about the characters of creation and what they teach us about ourselves. 

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It’s a gripping tale of escape from Egypt to the land of opportunity in America. On this Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman, Joshua Sherif tells the story of his physical journey as well as his spiritual trek from Islam to Christianity.

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You never know what you’re going to hear when Dr. Gary Chapman takes phone calls from listeners. It could be a marriage struggle, a disagreement about a previous answer he’s given, or a parenting question. He’ll tackle any relational issue you have—from in-laws to the Love Language™ concepts. Need some encouragement? Don’t miss this October “Dear Gary” broadcast.

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What happens inside when you hear the words, “purity culture?” On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, Dean Inserra addresses the negative effects of this teaching as well as the biblical design for sexuality. Hear this important conversation today on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

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Countless people today face depression and anxiety. Is there hope for you? On this edition of Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman, author and counselor Jenita Pace has a resource that addresses those challenges from a spiritual and a therapeutic perspective. Don’t miss today's Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

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Do you want to help heal the racial divide? Does that seem like too big of a task? On this edition of Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman, you’ll hear the story of Clarence and Gary. They met a long time ago and struck up a friendship that has stood the test of time. They believe you heal the divide one relationship at a time. Hear about a life-changing friendship today on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

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Being an adoptive parent has its challenges. When your family is multiracial, things get even more complicated. On this edition of Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, Brittany Salmon will talk about her experience with cross-cultural parenting. She says it takes intentionality, listening, learning, and repenting. It’s hard work, but it’s worth the struggle.

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Dr. Gary Chapman is known around the world for The 5 Love Languages®. But he’s not afraid to tackle your real-life struggles. On this edition of Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, questions about marriage difficulties, family conflict, and more. You might hear an answer to something you’re going through. Don’t miss the questions and answers on the September edition of Dear Gary.

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On this edition of Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, former cop-turned-minister, Anthony Delaney says there are two kinds of men. One is like coal, which is dirty and fragile. The other is a diamond. How do you become the man you were made to be? Don’t miss today's Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

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If you’re struggling in your marriage with sex, don’t miss this edition of Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman. Dr. Juli Slattery will give a biblical framework and practical help for your struggles with intimacy. She’ll talk about pornography, healing from past wounds, forgiveness, and more. God, sex, and your marriage—that’s our topic today on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

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Like you, she had high hopes for life, but instead endured years of deep depression, fought through chronic pain and illness, and gave birth to a child with health complications. On top of that, she heard the words, “Cancer, Stage four, Terminal.” So, what would lead her to write a book called, In the Hands of a Fiercely Tender God? Meet Colleen Choa on the next Building Relationships with Gary Chapman.

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How do you make sense of what feels senseless? On our final summer best-of Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman, Danita Jenae details the tragic loss of her husband, Dan. Grief left her with empty arms and a lot of questions. How do you rebuild your life after you lose someone you love? Hear the hope of Danita’s story today on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

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When is enough, enough? If you’re in an abusive relationship, don’t miss one of the most popular broadcasts of the last year on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Dr. David Clarke says when the abuse starts, don’t wait and hope for things to get better. Get to safety now. Don’t miss the conversation with Dr. David Clarke on this summer best-of Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

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“I said I was sorry, what more do you want?” Have you ever heard that or said that? On this edition of Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman, Dr. Jennifer Thomas describes the five apology languages and what may be holding you back from making things right with someone you love. Hear more about the secret path to emotional healing on this summer best-of Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

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If you’re frustrated that the self-help you’ve tried isn't getting you anywhere, maybe it's time for a change! On this summer best-of Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, author and pastor Karl Clauson says many have grown accustomed to bad habits. Your lifelong battles feel unwinnable. Hear liberating truth about 7 resolutions that can change your outlook. Don’t miss this edition of Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

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Do you struggle with self-doubt? On today'sBuilding Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman, you’ll hear about the man in the Bible who was the biggest self-doubter. He was given a huge assignment but shrank from it. Author and speaker Erica Wiggenhorn says our problems today are similar to his. How can we stop striving and let God be enough? Help and hope are coming up on this summer best-of Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

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No matter what you may have heard, God didn’t mandate a divine way to date. On this summer best-of Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, Eric Demeter says the issue is not as complicated as you may think. But there are principles from the Bible that deal with your dating life. Don’t miss a practical conversation for singles on this edition of Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

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If something or someone has caused your faith to fracture, don’t miss this summer best-of Building Relationshipswith Dr. Gary Chapman. Lina Abujamra went through a period of disillusionment with her church and its leaders. Instead of deconstructing or leaving her faith, she found it strengthened. What do you do with a fractured faith? Find out today on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. 

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The transition from childhood to adulthood is difficult. If you have a soon-to-be teenager in your house, don’t miss this summer best-of Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. The teen years are full of physical and emotional changes. How do you navigate them? Hear wisdom from Dr. Chapman as he discusses “Things I Wish I’d Known Before My Child Became a Teenager.”

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It’s all about dads and daughters on this edition of Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. A dad is so important to a daughter’s life, but most dads have a hard time connecting heart to heart. That’s why Michelle Watson Canfield has created a step-by-step template to help. Don’t miss a practical way to unite fathers and daughters today, on a summer-best-of Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

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Dr. Gary Chapman is known around the world for the 5 Love Languages. But he’s not afraid to tackle your real-life struggles. In this podcast episode, questions about marriage difficulties, family conflict, and more. You might even hear an answer to something you’re going through. Don’t miss the questions and answers on the June edition of "Dear Gary" on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

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On today's Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, a program for every man and every woman who loves a man. We hear a lot about toxic masculinity. Men often fight or take flight at that accusation. Our guest, Chase Replogle, breaks down the 5 masculine instincts and unpacks whether they are helping or hurting you. Become the man you want to be. Listen in. 

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“There has to be more to life than I’m experiencing.” If you feel that way, don’t miss this edition of Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Author and speaker, Chip Ingram says a fulfilled and satisfying life is one lived on the edge. But what does that mean? Could there be a purpose and plan for you that’s bigger than you can imagine? Learn more about your “holy ambition” on today's podcast. 

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