Focus on the Family with Jim Daly

Build a Winning Game Plan for Your Marriage (Part 2 of 2)

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Oct 1, 2025
George Gregory, marriage ministry leader and co-author of The Marriage Game Plan, shares powerful insights and strategies for building a thriving marriage. He emphasizes the importance of a proactive approach over a reactive mindset, discussing faith practices like prayer and Scripture study to strengthen relationships. The Gregorys highlight the significance of revisiting wedding vows and suggest practical steps for couples to realign their priorities. They also offer encouragement for women facing challenges and promote the importance of identifying both small and big victories in marriage.
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ANECDOTE

Marriage Began Without A Game Plan

  • George and Tondra entered marriage unexpectedly after a pregnancy and admitted they had no plan.
  • They describe being reactive, behind the eight ball, and needing to build a strategy later.
ANECDOTE

Commitment Before Romance

  • George admitted saying "I love you, I'm not in love with you" but committed to marry and parent.
  • He framed the decision as responsibility to the child rather than romance at first.
ADVICE

Practice Marriage Like Training

  • Invest repeatedly in marriage growth, even if it means repeating the same content.
  • Treat marriage like athletic discipline: practice fruit of the Spirit and show up consistently.
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