In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Dave Harvey about his book I Still Do: Growing Closer and Stronger through Life's Defining Moments. Some of the questions addressed in this episode are:

• What are some major "defining moments" in marriage that couples should be aware of and prepare for?
• Why is it important to view our spouse as a "whole person" instead of only focusing on their sin struggles?
• What are some practical steps couples can take to work themselves out of a marriage rut?
• What does it look like to respond to our spouse's suffering with hope instead of cynicism?

Dave Harvey (DMin, Westminster Theological Seminary) serves as the president of Great Commission Collective. He pastored for thirty-three years, serves on the board of CCEF, and travels widely across networks and denominations as a popular conference speaker. Dave is the author of When Sinners Say "I Do"; Am I Called?; and Rescuing Ambition; and a coauthor of Letting Go: Rugged Love for Wayward Souls. He and his wife, Kimm, have four kids and four grandchildren and live in southwest Florida. For videos, articles, or to book an event, visit www.revdaveharvey.com.

A production of the Institute for Biblical Counseling & Discipleship, the Hope + Help Podcast offers compassionate biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. The podcast accomplishes this by offering a mix of interviews with seasoned biblical counseling professionals and ministry leaders on a variety of topics. Listeners can expect to receive biblical wisdom as well as practical steps for facing suffering, struggling, and sin with courage and grace. Hosted by author/writer Christine M. Chappell. 

I STILL DO • Lasting marriages are built one defining moment at a time. The moment of blame. The moment of weakness. When your spouse suffers. When dreams disappoint. When the kids leave the nest. It's how we think and behave toward one another in moments like these that determines whether our marriage endures or falters. Ultimately, these are invitations from God to consider our direction and pursue transformation.

With 37 years of marriage and 33 years of pastoring under his belt, Dave Harvey has identified those life-defining moments of a post-newlywed marriage. He wants to help couples recognize them in their own relationships so that they can take a proactive, godly approach to resolving conflicts, holding one another up as change inevitably happens, and ensuring that their marriage survives and thrives.

Whether your relationship is maturing gracefully, just needs a tune-up, or you and your spouse are locked in conflict and your future seems uncertain, Dave Harvey has encouragement and practical tools to help strengthen what remains and build a rock-solid union for the days to come.

Complimentary Resources from Dave

• I Still Do Study Guide
• I Still Do Devotional: 31 Days to a Stronger Marriage