Building a Great Marriage

  • BGM01-1 Restoring Hope to Your Marriage

    Don’t give up—discover how God can restore your marriage! This session explains why hope is critical for rebuilding a strong, godly marriage. It outlines the spiritual nature of marriage, God's design, and how couples can identify and overcome discouragement.

    March, 05, 2026
  • BGM01-2 Restoring Hope to Your Marriage

    God Can Rebuild Your Marriage—Here’s How! In this second part of session 1 of "Restoring Hope to Your Marriage, Paul J. Bucknell brings deep encouragement by showing how God’s original design instills hope and confidence in struggling marriages. This session highlights four foundational biblical truths from Genesis 2 that give hope for marriage restoration. It emphasizes God’s design, unity, transparency, and glory in marriage, along with a call to persevere like Abraham. Includes a practical hope-building project.

    March, 05, 2026
  • BGM02-02 Unconditional Love, Life Principle 1

    Most of us enter marriage expecting it to solve our problems, but what happens when the 'honeymoon phase' fades? Welcome to Session 2, part 2 of 'Building A Great Marriage.' Today, we’re completing the discussion on Life Principle #1: Unconditional Love." In this session, we explore the 'Mystery of Marriage' and how it reflects the relationship between Christ and the Church. We’ll discuss why so many marriages fail—not because of a design flaw, but because of 'construction problems.'

    March, 05, 2026
  • BGM03-1 Humble Submission, Life Principle 2

    Most people cringe when they hear the word 'submission,' but what if it’s actually the secret to a harmonious and protected marriage? Welcome to Session 3, part 1, of our 'Building A Great Marriage' series. We introduce the powerful Life Principle 2 here to acquire a harmonious marriage. Today, we’re exploring Life Principle #2: Humble Submission." This session moves beyond modern misconceptions to look at the biblical design of marriage.

    March, 05, 2026
  • BGM03-2 Humble Submission, Life Principle 2

    Is submission a derogatory word? In today’s culture, it often is. But in Session 3 of our 'Building A Great Marriage' series, Paul J. Bucknell takes us back to the Word of God to see submission not as an act of inferiority, but as a beautiful, functional design. Welcome to Session 3, part 2, of our 'Building A Great Marriage' series. We introduce the powerful Life Principle 2 here to acquire a harmonious marriage.

    March, 05, 2026
  • BGM04-1 Oneness Forever, Life Principle 3

    Is your marriage a 'two-ness' or a 'one-ness' relationship? Many couples live like roommates, but God’s design is a powerful, mysterious union. Welcome to Session 4 , part 1, of 'Building A Great Marriage.' Today, we’re exploring Life Principle #3: Oneness Forever. This session introduces the third and final peg of our 'Faith' foundation, where we dive into the mystery of becoming 'one flesh.'

    March, 05, 2026
  • BGM04-2 Oneness Forever, Life Principle 3

    What does it actually mean for 'the two to become one flesh'? In Session 4 of 'Building A Great Marriage,' Paul J. Bucknell concludes our first module on Faith by exploring the most profound aspect of the marital union: Oneness. Today, we’re exploring Life Principle #3: Oneness Forever. Oneness is more than just getting along; it is a divine proclamation and a transformative process. Using the scientific illustration of an atom, we look at how the 'nucleus' of Christ and the 'electrons' of our lives are held together by a powerful force of love and commitment. We also take a hard look at the 'Oneness Killers'—the attitudes and actions that create 'two-ness' and lead to isolation.

    March, 05, 2026
  • BGM05-1 Understand and Overcome Conflicts

    Why do we fight with the person we love the most? If you feel like your marriage is a constant battlefield, it’s time to find a peaceful way forward. Welcome to Session 5 of 'Building A Great Marriage.' Today, we’re moving into our second module: Forgiveness. This session tackles understanding and overcoming conflicts. We’ll look at the root cause of quarrels—which James 4 tells us is often our own selfish pleasures—and learn how to stop the 'war' so we can solve the differences.

    March, 05, 2026
  • BGM05-2 Understand and Overcome Conflicts

    Where do quarrels and conflicts come from? According to James 4, the source isn't actually your spouse—it’s the 'pleasures that wage war' within ourselves. In Session 5, part 2, of our 'Building A Great Marriage' series, we transition to the vital work of reconciliation. We explore why conflict-free marriages aren't just a dream, but a possibility when we address the root of selfishness.

    March, 05, 2026
  • BGM06-1 Resolve Crises and Avoid Conflicts

    Why do we fight with the person we love the most? If you feel like your marriage is a constant battlefield, it’s time to find a peaceful way forward. Welcome to Session 5 of 'Building A Great Marriage.' Today, we’re moving into our second module: Forgiveness. We’ll look at the root cause of quarrels—which James 4 tells us is often our own selfish pleasures—and learn how to stop the 'war' so we can solve the differences.

    March, 05, 2026
  • BGM06-2 Resolve Crises and Avoid Conflicts

    Moving from "Quarrels" to "Harmony" by addressing the heart. Stop fighting the person you are supposed to be 'one' with. Session 6, part 2, explores why conflict-free marriages aren't just a dream, but a possibility when we address the root of selfishness. This session breaks down the anatomy of a fight and provides a 6-step roadmap to peace, including humbling yourself, seeking God’s wisdom, and choosing to serve rather than be served.

    March, 05, 2026
  • BGM07 Replacing Marital Bitterness with Forgiveness

    Is your marriage stuck in a 'conflict cycle' where every argument leaves a fresh wound? It’s time to break the pattern. Welcome to Session 7 of 'Building A Great Marriage.' Today, we are learning how to Replace Bitterness with Forgiveness." In this final session of our Forgiveness module, we examine the anatomy of a failing relationship versus a thriving one. We’ll compare the 'Regenerative Cycle'—where couples use God’s Word to find harmony—against the 'Degenerative Cycle' that leads to isolation and resentment. You’ll learn why bitterness is a 'spiritual poison' and receive a practical, step-by-step guide to clearing the slate with your spouse. If you want to stop patching up wounds and start truly healing, this session is for you.

    March, 05, 2026
  • BGM08 Cultivate Intimacy in Marriage

    Is your marriage missing that deep sense of closeness you once dreamed of? Intimacy is more than just a physical act; it’s a spiritual and emotional bond. Welcome to Session 8 of 'Building A Great Marriage.' Today, we begin our final module: Friendship. Cultivating Intimacy in Marriage moves past the 'broken dreams' of selfishness and bitterness to discover what it truly means to 'know' your spouse as God intended. We’ll discuss the three levels of intimacy—spiritual, social, and physical—and why a superficial focus on our own needs actually destroys the very thing we desire.

    March, 05, 2026
  • BGM09 Develop Trust in Your Marriage

    Do you feel like your spouse is a closed book? The secret to a wife unfolding her heart and a husband opening up isn't luck—it's trust. Welcome to Session 9 of 'Building A Great Marriage.' Today, we’re looking at Developing Trust in Your Marriage. In this session, we dive into the 'nuggets of gold' found in the Song of Solomon. We’ll explore the two major 'Triads' of a relationship: the Path of Trust and the Path toward Intimacy. We’ll talk about moving from criticism and bitterness to a place of total security where you can say, 'I am my beloved's and his desire is for me.'

    March, 05, 2026
  • BGM10 Love Never Fails: Building a Lasting Marriage

    We’ve journeyed through faith, forgiveness, and friendship—but what is the one thing that holds it all together? Welcome to the grand finale of 'Building A Great Marriage.' Today, we explore the greatest principle of all: Love Never Fails. In this final session, we look at how to become a channel of God’s never-failing love. We’ll discuss the vital connection between our daily devotions and our ability to love our spouse, and we’ll reveal the 'biblical priority list' that keeps a home from falling into chaos. You’ll learn how to move from a love that gives up to a love that endures all things. By the end of this video, you’ll have a roadmap for the rest of your lives together, built on the solid rock of 1 Corinthians 13.

    March, 05, 2026