Building a Marriage That Wins in Every Season with George and Tondra Gregory- Episode 997

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Aug 18, 2025

George and Tondra Gregory, NFL chaplains and marriage coaches, share insights from their bestselling book, The Marriage Game Plan. They dive into navigating life's seasons together and the importance of intentionality in marriage. The couple discusses how to maintain connections during tough times, highlighting the need for communication and understanding emotional needs. They also introduce 'Victory Mondays' to cultivate appreciation in relationships and share contrasting views on fun, encouraging couples to engage with each other's interests and grow together.

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INSIGHT

Marriage As A Public Reflection Of God

Marriage functions as a public display of God's character to the world.
Their long-term goal is to leave a legacy that models Christ-like love for children and community.

ADVICE

Ask For Help; Use Available Resources

Raise your hand and seek help when marriage struggles feel overwhelming.
Use resources like counseling, coaching, or The Marriage Game Plan instead of suffering alone.

ADVICE

Practice Marriage Like A Pro

Practice marriage skills consistently, like pros practice fundamentals.
Work on one new habit yearly and slowly build improvement over time.

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If you’ve been wondering how to maneuver the season you are in, if you’ve got questions about the next right thing to do in your marriage, or if you are single and wondering what you can be doing right now to be the person you want to be in marriage, I am really excited to introduce you to our guests as we talk through all of this and answer the question, “How does the summer prepare us for the next season?”

George and Tondra Gregory are NFL chaplains, marriage coaches, and authors of the bestselling book, The Marriage Game Plan, and their ministry has had a massive impact on a lot of marriages across the country. And my single friends who are dating or want to be married, this is for you too. I’m telling you, there are so many helpful things in their book and in this conversation that we can put into practice now…not later.

You can also find more resources from them at journeyforlifenow.org.

If you’re following along in your TSF Seasons Guidebook, we’re on page 85. The guidebook is available for you at anniefdowns.com/seasons.

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NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of popular Christian podcast, That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends.

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