What if the health of marriages could spark a revival of faith? In this powerful episode, J.P. De Gance, founder of Communio, shares how strengthening marriages is transforming churches and communities across America. Through powerful data, personal stories, and biblical insight, J.P. explains why the breakdown of family is one of the greatest threats to evangelism today. You’ll discover how churches can become places of healing, discipleship, and restored relationships. If you care about faith, family, and the future of the Church, this conversation will inspire and challenge you. 🙏

About the Guest

J.P. De Gance is the founder and president of Communio, a ministry dedicated to revitalizing faith through healthy marriages and families. Communio partners with churches across the United States to equip them with research-based relationship ministry strategies that strengthen families and grow congregations. J.P. is passionate about helping churches become places where relationships are restored and the Gospel is lived out through healthy families.

Reasons to Listen

1. Marriage and the Gospel – Discover how the health of marriages directly impacts evangelism and the spread of the Gospel in today’s culture.
2. Real Hope for Struggling Couples – Learn practical steps couples can take to rebuild connection and move from frustration to flourishing.
3. A Vision for Church Renewal – Hear how churches across the country are growing and transforming communities by prioritizing relationship ministry.

Big Takeaways

1. Marriage Reflects the Gospel – Healthy marriages serve as a living picture of Christ’s love for the Church, helping people understand God’s love in a tangible way.
2. Family Shapes Faith – Children raised in stable families are far more likely to understand God’s love and engage in lifelong faith.
3. Loneliness Is a Crisis – The rise in loneliness and relational isolation is deeply connected to declining marriage and family stability.
4. Skills Can Transform Relationships – Healthy marriages don’t happen automatically; they require intentional skills like empathy, communication, and forgiveness.
5. The Church Is the Solution – Local churches can become “schools of love” where people learn how to build healthy relationships and families.

Missional Challenges

1. Invest in Your Relationships – Take intentional time this week to strengthen one key relationship in your life through honest conversation and prayer together.
2. Encourage a Struggling Couple – Reach out to a couple who may be struggling and offer encouragement, support, or prayer.
3. Champion Healthy Families – Talk with your church leaders about ways your church can support marriage and relationship discipleship.

Chapters

00:00 – Introduction to J.P. De Gance and Communio

02:00 – The story that inspired Communio

05:00 – The marriage crisis in America

08:00 – How family breakdown impacts society and faith

12:00 – Why marriage matters for evangelism

17:00 – The family as the “original small group”

21:00 – How Communio partners with churches

25:00 – Real story of marriage restoration

29:00 – The ripple effect of healthy marriages

32:00 – Hope for couples in struggling marriages

34:30 – How churches can get involved

Guest Website & Social Media

Website: https://communio.org

Study referenced: https://communio.org/study

Instagram: @communioorg

Twitter/X: @communioorg

Facebook: Communio

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