Keeping It Young

"We're just not compatible." Dave and Bethlie have heard couples say it on the way to separation, and they call it what it is: a lie. In Part 2 of Overcoming Lies, they look at how our culture defines compatibility (harmony, no conflict, no interruptions) and why no marriage could ever meet that standard. Men and women are different by God's design, and that's not a reason to quit. From 1 Peter 3:7, a story about nine restaurant options, and what they've seen in the counseling room, the Youngs s

Is biblical leadership and submission outdated? Our culture says yes, and many Christian couples have quietly agreed. In Part 1 of Overcoming Lies, Dave and Bethlie Young take on the first lie about marriage: that God's design for husbands and wives is old-fashioned and doesn't work. They explore how feminist ideology has shaped the way singles, couples, and even church families view marriage and raising children. They explain why "Christian feminist" doesn't hold together, and they show how Go

What we laugh at, we tend to accept. And what we accept, we eventually believe and practice. Dave and Bethlie launch a new part of the Overcoming series: Overcoming the Lies We Believe. This introductory episode looks at three sources of deception: the enemy, who has lied since the Garden; a cultureamplified by social media, AI, and viral humor; and, most surprisingly, ourselves. The Youngs explain why lies don't only affect "the culture out there." They quietly shape good Christian homes, marr

In the final part of the mini-series Overcoming a Struggling Marriage, Dave and Bethlie bring the five-step series to a close. They show how to stop dividing and start doing life together. That means family dinners at the table instead of in front of the TV, walks after supper, date traditions, and even peeling potatoes side by side. Dave and Bethlie discuss the last two steps in this last mini-series episode. Affirm your commitment through words, vows, and simple texts that say “I’m here for y

Overcoming a Struggling Marriage (Part 2): Abandon Criticism, Negativity, and Division Ask most couples if their marriage is struggling and they'll say, "No… but we're really busy." Jobs, church, and a calendar full of the kids' sports, music lessons, and fine arts can leave husbands and wives passing in the hallway. Some couples simply land in a stagnant season. In Episode 335, Dave and Bethlie Young continue their mini-series within the Overcoming series. They remind couples that it takes tw

A struggling marriage doesn't have to become a doomed marriage. In Part 1 of Overcoming a Struggling Marriage, Dave and Bethlie share the first two of five biblical steps for turning a Christian marriage around, even in the busy years of raising children. Step one is SPEAK. Husbands give words of affection, wives give words of affirmation, and both spouses offer gratitude, praise, and prayer. Step two is SEEK. That means seeking each other out, serving each other, solving problems together, and