Brian Goins

Brian and his wife Jen love building into families and eating great food together. They have three children who all want to move to Montana. Brian serves as Sr. Director Special Projects at FamilyLife. He is also the executive producer on an adolescent-focused documentary series called Brain, Heart, World (brainheartworld.org) aimed at helping change the conversation about pornography in our country and has written Playing Hurt: A Guy’s Strategy for a Winning Marriage.

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Do you manage your emotions...or do they manage you? Learn how deliberate emotional management can promote your happiness—both maritally and otherwise. View Show Notes →
You've probably heard the marriage advice: don't try to keep score. Hosts Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn suggest there's one tally that might actually be good to track in Christian marriage—find out what it is! View Show Notes →
Highly happy' is possible for marriage. But how do you get there? Join us today for a roadmap for perseverance in relationship growth and positive change! View Show Notes →
If you've never wondered yourself, you may have had someone ask you that question. In this special teaser episode to Season 4 of Married with Benefits, hosts Shaunti Feldhahn and Brian Goins are joined by Dr. Brad Wilcox, a renowned sociologist specializ View Show Notes →
Men, having other guy friends is key for successful marriages, parenting, and your overall well-being. But how do those kinds of relationships work? View Show Notes →
Ever wonder if your spouse is hiding something? Dave Wilson and Brian Goins host Ed Uszynski, and Darrin Mabuni to discuss why the dark parts of your marriage need the light. View Show Notes →
Why is prayer important? It's a battlefield! Brian Goins, Ed Uszynski, and Darrin Mabuni discuss prayer roles as a husband and ways to make it a superpower in marriage and daily life. View Show Notes →
Wonder how your spouse would react if they knew what you were really like? David & Meg Robbins get real about the challenges of vulnerability in marriage. View Show Notes →
Dave and Ann Wilson empathize with feeling unloved in your own marriage. Find ideas for stronger connection and deeper intimacy. View Show Notes →
Dave and Ann Wilson share tips on how to grow together, get more honest, and choose other practical steps to kickstart a stronger year together. View Show Notes →
Could your sex life be missing the point? Dr. Michael Sytsma talks about why we have sex…and the key to wow-level sex that changes everything. View Show Notes →
Has your married sex coasted into the blahs? Sex therapist Dr. Michael Sytsma's got solutions to keep you both captivated in the bedroom. View Show Notes →
Sex can be painful in so many ways -- but it doesn't have to mean doom. Sex therapist Dr. Michael Sytsma offers way to transform hurt to eventual healing. View Show Notes →
Initiating or declining sex: It's tricky. Are your signals clear to your spouse? Sex therapist Dr. Michael Sytsma helps you with ";not tonight" and "yes, please." View Show Notes →
Wondering how to keep your married sex life sizzling -- or just move around conflict or hurt? Sex therapist Dr. Michael Sytsma helps you troubleshoot. View Show Notes →
Does one of you want more sex than the other? Sex therapist Dr. Michael Sytsma offers ideas and insight to work through differences in sexual desire. View Show Notes →
Does one of you want more sex than the other? Sex therapist Dr. Michael Sytsma offers ideas and insight to work through differences in sexual desire. View Show Notes →
When it comes to sex, what’s normal? Sex therapist Dr. Michael Sytsma and Shaunti Feldhahn discuss research about drive, initiative, and other questions. View Show Notes →
Ready to dip into more from the FamilyLife podcast network? Don't miss all-star samples touching on topics from same-sex attraction to nagging in marriage. View Show Notes →
Curious about other top players on the FamilyLife podcast network? Grab top-notch samples on how you are talking to your kids ... and reading your wife's mind. View Show Notes →