What your marriage needs is kindness. Here's what it is and how to cultivate it in your life and marriage.

In this episode of the Turn It Up Marriage Tips and Tools Show, Coach Kelly DuPée, a pastor, police chaplain, and Christian marriage coach, delves into the importance of kindness in marriages, describing it as a critical and essential element. Citing Galatians 5:20-23, Kelly identifies kindness as a fruit of the Spirit and offers practical advice on how to cultivate it within a marriage. Methods include growing closer to Jesus Christ, actively choosing to be kind through actions such as expressing gratitude, listening to understand, and giving generously of one's time, talents, and treasures. Kelly emphasizes the significance of supporting one's spouse during difficult times, publicly praising them, and continuing to show kindness even if it's not reciprocated. The episode also touches on the power of forgiveness and asking for forgiveness as expressions of kindness. Additionally, Kelly offers a free digital copy of his book, 'Turn it up. How to have the lifelong marriage that you really want,' as a resource for listeners wishing to strengthen their marriages further.

00:00 Welcome to Turn It Up Marriage Tips and Tools Show

00:30 Introducing Kindness in Marriage

01:48 Exploring Kindness with Personal Stories

02:18 How to Cultivate More Kindness in Your Marriage

03:20 Expressing Kindness Through Actions

08:04 The Power of Forgiveness and Kindness

09:03 Closing Thoughts and Resources

To get a free digital copy of Kelly's book, Turn it Up! - how to have the lifelong marriage that you really want, just go to www.turnitup.coach/75