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Lessons From a Wife That Chose to Stay

June 17, 2013
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He was her knight in shining armor.  At least until they married. Joy McClain dated her husband Mark for five years and thought she would have the fairy tale life she dreamed of once the ring was on her finger. But his drinking and anger increased as their family did, and Joy found herself feeling more desperate and alone than ever. 

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Without a band leader, players wouldn’t know what song to play. With each musician playing whatever he wants, the audience would be confused and likely looking for ear plugs. Dennis Rainey offers a variety of ways for a father to lead his family spiritually. Download Transcript
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Who’s leading your family?  If you are husband or father, then I hope you say it’s you. Dennis Rainey throws the gauntlet to men and challenges them to intentionally lead their families. Download Transcript
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When men are built up and encouraged to live for Christ, everyone wins. Brian Doyle talks about the need for men to mentor and build into other men, as his ministry, Iron  Sharpens Iron, seeks to do. Download Transcript
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Isolation breeds fear, and fear chips away at courage. But how can men break down the barriers which often isolate and trivialize masculine friendships? Author Tim Grissom says the first step is to invite transparency by practicing it yourselfDownload Transcript
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Courage involves more than stereotypical blazing guns and clanging swords. According to John Majors, true courage is facing one’s fears, dying to selfishness, and stepping up to the things God has placed into your life. Download Transcript
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What’s the true mark of a great leader? Pastor Timothy Witmer, professor of practical theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, talks about the call of sacrificial leadership on a man’s life.  Download Transcript
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As a shepherd cares for his sheep, so does a father care for his children. Pastor Timothy Witmer talks about a father’s responsibilities to his family and points men to the ultimate role model, the Good Shepherd, to teach fathers how to tend their little flocks. Download Transcript
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Author Patrick Morley coaches dads to love, encourage and influence their children while they are under their care. By doing this himself, Patrick broke the dysfunctional patterns of his past, and also tells how he bridged the gap emotionally with his father at the age of 35.Download Transcript
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Seeds need good soil to thrive. And men do, too. Author Patrick Morley talks about a few good men who became blessings to those around them. In addition, Patrick encourages men to build lasting friendships and to not face the life’s battles alone.Download Transcript
June 4, 2013
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Life offers many starts and stops. Patrick Morley was a rebellious teenager, angry at his father and determined to make it on his own in a cramped corner of a boarding house in downtown Orlando. But his father, out of love, invited him to come back home.  That was a turning point for Patrick, who eventually joined the army and later became a successful businessman. But his success became empty, and when it did, his heavenly Father had the answer.Download Transcript
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FamilyLife Today® is a weekday podcast featuring fun, engaging conversations that help families grow together with Jesus while pursuing the relationships that matter most.

About Dave and Ann Wilson

Dave and Ann Wilson are co-hosts of FamilyLife Today©, FamilyLife’s nationally-syndicated radio program.

Dave and Ann have been married for more than 40 years and have spent the last 35 teaching and mentoring couples and parents across the country. They have been featured speakers at FamilyLife’s Weekend to Remember® since 1993, and have also hosted their own marriage conferences across the country.

Dave and Ann helped plant Kensington Community Church in Detroit, Michigan where they served together in ministry for more than three decades, wrapping up their time at Kensington in 2020.

The Wilsons are the creative force behind DVD teaching series Rock Your Marriage and The Survival Guide To Parenting, as well as authors of the recently released books Vertical Marriage (Zondervan, 2019) and No Perfect Parents (Zondervan, 2021).

Dave is a graduate of the International School of Theology, where he received a Master of Divinity degree. A Ball State University Hall of Fame Quarterback, Dave served the Detroit Lions as Chaplain for thirty-three years. Ann attended the University of Kentucky. She has been active with Dave in ministry as a speaker, writer, small group leader, and mentor to countless women.

The Wilsons live in the Detroit area. They have three grown sons, CJ, Austin, and Cody, three daughters-in-law, and a growing number of grandchildren.

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