| TYPE |
TITLE |
AUTHOR |
DESCRIPTION |
AVAILABLE? |
| DVD |
Becoming Better Communicators in Your Marriage |
Jim Burns |
Marriage experts agree: most marriages derail because of inadequate communication. On the other hand, when couples learn to communicate frequently and openly - without defensiveness and criticism - marriages grow closer, safer and more intimate. |
Y |
| DVD |
Becoming One Flesh: A Marriage of Spritual Friends |
Steve and Valerie Bell |
Most would agree that emotional and physical intimacy are essential to a healthy, happy marriage. But how often do couples spend time nurturing their spiritual friendship? Yet, it is a couples' spiritual life which is the fuel and strength for the entire marriage -- and the true source of unity. |
Y |
| DVD |
Bringing AWE into Your Marriage |
Jim Burns |
Couples will understand the tremendous difference Affection, Warmth and Encouragement can make |
Y |
| Book |
Building Relationships |
Gary Chapman |
A discipleship guide for married couples. |
Y |
| DVD |
Creative Romance in Marriage |
Jim Burns |
Join marriage and family expert Jim Burns as he gives practical help to couples who long to re-ignite romance in their marriage |
Y |
| DVD |
Every Woman's Marriage |
Shannon Ethridge |
Some women struggle silently while others complain outwardly that they don’t receive the love that they desire from their husbands. How does a husband's heart grow cold or distant without his wife even knowing why? In “Every Woman’s Marriage,” Shannon Ethridge will shed light on this sensitive topic and share practical secrets to warming a husband’s heart and re-igniting joy and passion in the marriage. |
Y |
| DVD |
Growing Spiritually as a Couple |
Jim Burns |
For a majority of couples, spiritual intimacy is perhaps the least developed area of their married life. As a part of CCN's monthly HomeWord Marriage and Family Ministry Series, Dr. Jim Burns will explore the major obstacles that stand in the way of growing together spiritually: busyness, low-level anger, lack of forgiveness, lack of respect, spiritual warfare. Give the couples in your church the tools they need to strengthen the most important part of their marriage. |
Y |
| DVD |
How to Get a Date Worth Keeping |
Dr. Henry Cloud |
CCN Satellite Seminar about dating |
Y |
| Video Series |
Love is a Decision |
Kevin Leman |
Refreshing advice for building better, more fulfilling relationships from one of the country's foremost authorities on christian relationships. |
Y |
| Book |
Love, Sex and Lasting Relationships |
Chip Ingram |
God's prescription for enhancing your love life. |
Y |
| DVD |
Making Your Marriage Your Top Priority |
Jim Burns |
Invite the couples and families in your community to discover the tools they need to survive the stresses and pressures of 21st century family life! Marriage and Family expert Jim Burns offers straight forward and practical help to couples who want to make their marriage all that God designed it to be. |
Y |
| Video |
Marriage and Ministry: Surviving and Thriving as a Kingdom Couple |
Steve and Valerie Bell |
CCN Satellite Seminar |
Y |
| Book |
Marriage Mentors |
Bob and Yvonne Turnvull |
Engaged and newly married couples can benefit from the experiences of mature married couples. Marriage Mentors guides mentor couples in their work of shepherding younger couples. This book can also be used to counsel, guide and train |
Y |
| Video Series |
Marriage Savers |
Michael J. McManus |
Learn from the family ministry authorities how they work with couples to prepare, strengthen and save relationship. |
Y |
| Video Series |
Marriage Savers: Revised Edition |
Michael McManus |
Helping your friends and family avoid divorce. Conflict in marriage is inevitable. What matters is how it is handled. |
Y |
| DVD |
Men and Women: What they Really Want |
Dr. Henry Cloud |
It's time to take a break in the battle of the sexes, go behind the lines of combat and find out what's really desirable to one another. Help the couples in your church set aside repetitive and frustrating conversations and break through to deeper levels of intimacy. Invite the couples in your community to join Drs. Cloud and Townsend for this fun, lively and informative seminar. Role plays will give you practical and entertaining examples! |
Y |
| DVD |
Ministry and Marriage: When Leaders Live Together |
Dr. Henry Cloud |
Is it possible that the experience can both enrich the ministry and deepen the marital intimacy and joy? In this series, couples will receive practical and personal answers to their questions. |
Y |
| Book |
Relationships |
Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott |
The compulsion for completion. How your family of origin shapes the way you relate to others. How to bridge the gender gap and learning the launguage of the opposite sex. How to build friendships that last. What to do when friends fail. How to relate to God without feeling phony. |
Y |
| DVD |
Solutions: Battle of the Sexes |
Dr. John Townsend |
A discussion about male-female relationships wouldn't be complete without including a night about good old conflict. Sensitive topics can range from sex, money, in-laws, or even hobbies. Conflict is going to happen, but you don't have to let it throw you off balance. The idea isn't to avoid the topics which cause conflict - it's about meeting them when they come up and learning how to do conflict well. Join us as we unpack the tricky topic of conflict. |
Y |
| DVD |
Solutions: Can I Trust You with Me? |
Dr. John Townsend |
At some point in a growing relationship, "Wow" must give way to "Trust". We need to learn to listen, give grace, and care about each other. Find out what's required to enter this important stage |
Y |
| DVD |
Solutions: Deepening in Intimacy |
Dr. John Townsend |
You've made it past the earlier relationship stages, and, with some work, you begin to grow together in deeper, more satisfying ways than you thought possible. It's what God intended, and it's available to all couples. |
Y |
| DVD |
Solutions: Imperfection Knocks on the Door |
Dr. John Townsend |
This is the season that many dread: we find that the other person is not only different, they are flawed and imperfect. Fortunately, imperfection doesn't have to be a deal breaker, and there are some very helpful tips to help get you through. |
Y |
| DVD |
Solutions: Listening in Love |
Dr. Henry Cloud |
In Listening in Love, improve your listening skills, a critical component of our "love language". |
Y |
| DVD |
Solutions: Love and Trust-Inseperable Companions? |
Dr. John Townsend |
While love without trust isn’t ideal, in some cases it is the best approach. Loving the person within appropriate limits may even help produce the desired trustworthiness. |
Y |
| DVD |
Solutions: Sizzle! |
Dr. John Townsend |
Now that we have unmasked our super heroes, there is a much better chance they can begin to relate to one another in real and honest ways. A big part of any mail-female relationship is the physical attraction. Things can heat up quickly - but it's knowing how to keep that fire burning that is the key to successful relationships. Join us as we explore how to keep the physical attraction alive and sizzling! |
Y |
| DVD |
Solutions: The Know-it-All and the Score Keeper |
Dr. John Townsend |
Don't let an unhealthy relational style ruin an otherwise good relationship. This week, take a closer look at the styles of The Know-It-All, someone that puts his/her energy into being right on every issue, and The Score Keeper, who seems to keep a mental log of real and imagined offenses. Find the grace and the skills you need to respond to these two types! |
Y |
| DVD |
Solutions: The WOW Season |
Dr. John Townsend |
The first stage of a relationship marks a time of being highly impressed with each other! It's a "wow" thing, and you find yourself very attracted to one another. Learn how this temporary but highly valuable season can be the start of a long-lasting attraction. |
Y |
| DVD |
Solutions: This Thing Called Love |
Dr. Henry Cloud |
Do you have unrealistic expectations about love relationships? Let Dr. Henry Cloud help! |
Y |
| DVD |
Solutions: Wait a Minute, We're Different |
Dr. John Townsend |
As connections begin to grow up, the next stage appears and with your differences of perspectives, opinions, values and emotions.People often interpret the "Not like me" stage as a sign the connection isn't working. Not at all! |
Y |
| DVD |
Solutions: Where Are You? |
Dr. John Townsend |
Isn't it strange how two people who initially want to connect with each other, can find themselves estranged and disconnected? Learn how to move from disconnect to the closeness you desire. |
Y |
| DVD |
Solutions: Your Issue Hurt Us |
Dr. John Townsend |
Everyone experiences difficulties, but what happens when the struggle is so huge that it threatens to tear the fabric of the relationship itself? What if your partner is clinically depressed, has a substance abuse problem, or is a sex addict? Learn specific things each person can do which help both the struggler and the connection improve, get healthy, and stay attached. |
Y |
| DVD |
Surviving a Spiritual Mismatch |
Lee and Leslie Strobel |
In this intensely personal and practical broadcast, Lee and Leslie Strobel will offer a message of hope to couples who are out of sync in their faith and provide practical tools for surving a spiritual mismatch. |
Y |
| DVD |
The Battle for Marriage |
James Dobson |
CNN Satellite Seminar |
Y |
| Video |
The Divorce Decision |
Christian Life Resource |
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Y |
| Video |
The Hurried Family |
Jim Kimmel |
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Y |
