The Death of Entitlement: Developing the Marriage You Were Reborn to Live with Gary Thomas, Ep. 284

January 13, 2026
00:00 39:25
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In today’s episode, bestselling author, speaker, and pastor, Gary Thomas, offers a transformative look at marriage through the lens of spiritual growth and Christlike character. This episode challenges couples to move beyond comfort and entitlement toward sacrificial love, responsibility, and maturity. Gary explores how entitlement sabotages intimacy, why spiritual formation is central to a thriving marriage, and how couples can build habits that strengthen emotional connection and mutual respect. He shares practical insights on humility, conflict, and holiness that help relationships grow toward the marriage God designed, not the one culture conditions us to expect.

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Dr. Zach Clinton earned his master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling and currently serves as the Vice President of the American Association of Christian Counselors. He co-hosts with his dad, Dr. Tim Clinton, the daily national radio program, Life, Love Faith, and Family. He also hosts the Built Different podcast and is president & host of Ignite Men's Impact Weekend, an annual 2-day conference that gathers almost 10,000 men for fellowship, encouragement, instruction, and praise.

A Licensed Resident Counselor and former Division 1 college baseball player, Zach is a recognized growing authority and voice on performance, motivational psychology, and mental health for today’s generations. His mission is to remind people that they are never out of the fight! Zach is the proud husband to his lovely wife, Evelyn, and they make their home in Lynchburg, VA.

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