Most couples enter marriage with high expectations of happiness. Jonathan and Wynter Pitts struggled with that reality through their years together—and then the unthinkable happened. On this episode of Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, hear their story and why the concept of being "emptied" is an encouraging picture of marriage.

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Tim and Kathy had a rocky marriage, full of struggle and conflict and even infidelity. On this Building Relationships with 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Transformed Marriage | Tim & Kathy Bush

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 Relationships with 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We Shall All Be Changed | Whitney Pipkin

We are living in a world that is increasingly isolated, fractured, and lonely. And the church can feel the same. On this Building Relationships with 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dearly Beloved | Vermon Pierre

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 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.
Featured resource: The DIY Guide to Building a Family that Lasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear Gary | March

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 Relationships with 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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