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Mentioned in 13 episodes

Sacred Marriage

What If God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy?

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In 'Sacred Marriage,' Gary Thomas uncovers how marriage can become a doorway to a closer walk with God and each other.

The book emphasizes that God's primary intent for marriage is not to make couples happy, but to make them holy.

It provides insights from Scripture, church history, and Christian classics, along with practical advice to help couples transform their marital struggles into spiritual and personal growth.

The book covers topics such as turning marital struggles into spiritual appreciation, loving with a stronger sense of purpose, and partnering in spiritual growth and character formation.

Mentioned by

Dorcas Cheng-Tozun

Sheila Rae Gregoire

Mentioned in 13 episodes

Mentioned as

Gary Thomas

' most notable book, having sold over a million copies.

292: Three Things Great Marriages Have In Common // Gary Thomas

Mentioned by

Sheila Rae Gregoire

in relation to their book Sacred Marriage and its unconventional perspective on marital happiness.

Episode 267: Why Evangelical Marriage Advice Often Backfires

Mentioned by

Gary Thomas

when describing the journey that God had taken him on.

GARY THOMAS | The Life You Were Reborn to Live (Ep. 829)

Mentioned by

Frank Turek

when paraphrasing its subtitle and discussing the purpose of marriage.

What Does the Bible REALLY Say About Homosexuality? with Dr. Robert Gagnon

Mentioned by

Sheila Rae Gregoire

as one of the top-selling Christian marriage books.

Episode 274: The Marriage You Actually Want

Mentioned by

Brad Hambrick

while discussing the importance of mutual sacrifice in marriage.

Creating a Gospel-Centered Marriage: Foundations - Part 6

Referenced by

Frank Turek

, quoting Gary Thomas's insight that God designed marriage more for our holiness than our happiness.

Unpopular Opinion (But It's True): Every Child Deserves Both Mom and Dad with Katy Faust

Mentioned by

Sheila Rae Gregoire

as a best-selling marriage book in Christian circles.

Episode 260: Shame Must Switch Sides: It’s Not Shameful to NOT Want Pornified Sex

Mentioned by

Gary Thomas

as the book he wrote in 2000 which set itself apart by stating that even the best of marriages are going to have some really difficult seasons.

Lies That Are Destroying Your Peace | Ep 477 with Gary Thomas

Recommended by

Dorcas Cheng-Tozun

for its focus on marriage as a vehicle for personal growth.

130: Achieving Work-Life Balance In Your Relationship

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