Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Best of 2025: Revive Your Marriage by Becoming Your Husband's Biggest Cheerleader (Part 2 of 2)
Dec 17, 2025
Ann Wilson, an author and speaker on marriage, and her husband Dave Wilson, a ministry leader and co-host, dive into the transformative power of encouragement in relationships. They discuss how Ann's realization of her earlier critical approach nearly derailed their marriage. Sharing insights from their experiences, they reveal the significance of addressing childhood wounds and reprogramming negative thought patterns. Affirmations become cornerstones for growth, as they highlight the need for grace and a gospel-centered marriage to thrive.
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Marriage Nearly Ended In Month One
- Ann and Dave nearly annulled after six turbulent months of marriage filled with shouting and deep family wounds.
- Counseling and processing their family-of-origin pain over time saved and strengthened their marriage.
Words That Motivate Or Critique
- Ann realized her critiques weren't motivating Dave but were critiquing and harming him.
- Switching to speaking life and encouragement led to real change in Dave and their sons.
Saving Marriage By Serving Others
- Teaching marriage material to other couples redirected Ann and Dave from saving their own marriage to serving others.
- Pouring into others helped their marriage improve as they applied what they taught.