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Mentioned in 12 episodes

Sacred Marriage

What If God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy?

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In 'Sacred Marriage,' Gary Thomas uncovers how marriage can become a doorway to a closer walk with God and each other.

The book emphasizes that God's primary intent for marriage is not to make couples happy, but to make them holy.

It provides insights from Scripture, church history, and Christian classics, along with practical advice to help couples transform their marital struggles into spiritual and personal growth.

The book covers topics such as turning marital struggles into spiritual appreciation, loving with a stronger sense of purpose, and partnering in spiritual growth and character formation.

Mentioned by

Dorcas Cheng-Tozun

Elizabeth Benton

Sheila Rae Gregoire

Jeanine Amapola-Ward

Mentioned in 12 episodes

Mentioned as

Gary Thomas

' most notable book, having sold over a million copies.

292: Three Things Great Marriages Have In Common // Gary Thomas

Mentioned by

Sheila Rae Gregoire

in relation to their book Sacred Marriage and its unconventional perspective on marital happiness.

Episode 267: Why Evangelical Marriage Advice Often Backfires

Mentioned by

Gary Thomas

when describing the journey that God had taken him on.

GARY THOMAS | The Life You Were Reborn to Live (Ep. 829)

Mentioned by

Sheila Rae Gregoire

as one of the top-selling Christian marriage books.

Episode 274: The Marriage You Actually Want

Mentioned by

Brad Hambrick

while discussing the importance of mutual sacrifice in marriage.

Creating a Gospel-Centered Marriage: Foundations - Part 6

Recommended by

Greg Koukl

as the best book he's ever read on marriage.

The Idea That I Won’t Be Married to My Wife in Heaven Makes My Heart Hurt

Mentioned by

Sheila Rae Gregoire

as a best-selling marriage book in Christian circles.

Episode 260: Shame Must Switch Sides: It’s Not Shameful to NOT Want Pornified Sex

Mentioned by

Gary Thomas

as the book he wrote in 2000 which set itself apart by stating that even the best of marriages are going to have some really difficult seasons.

Lies That Are Destroying Your Peace | Ep 477 with Gary Thomas

Recommended by

Dorcas Cheng-Tozun

for its focus on marriage as a vehicle for personal growth.

130: Achieving Work-Life Balance In Your Relationship

Mentioned by Sheila Gregoire as another example of a book written during the height of purity culture.

Evangelicals and Marriage (Moscow Event is LIVE)

Mentioned by

Brian Tome

as one of the best books on marriage he has ever read.

How to Be a Better Husband—One Question with BT

Mentioned by

Elizabeth Benton

while discussing the idea that love, like health and wealth, requires intentional effort and practice, not just natural inclination.

1126: A Practice in Response to Frustration and Being "Over" the Hard Work & Effort

Mentioned by

Jon Tyson

as one of the many marriage books he has read.

Making Sense of Church | The Temple - Jon Tyson

Recommended by

AJ VADEN

as the best book on marriage she's ever read, focusing on the purpose of marriage and personal growth.

My Most Influential Books from 2024 with AJ Vaden

Mentioned by

Paul Weaver

when discussing how to handle conflict in marriage.

LTW133 - Conflict Resolution - with Dr. Nicolas Ellen, Pastor Phil Moser, and Joe Schenke

Mentioned by

Jeanine Amapola-Ward

when discussing the deeper meaning of marriage.

Things to Know BEFORE You Marry Someone! Dating Advice for Singles & Those Dating

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