What does it take to build a marriage that will last? Tony and Lauren Dungy have together known the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. They fell in love, built a family, and made sports history when Tony became the first African American head coach to win the Super Bowl. Yet they’ve also gone through difficult, relationship-testing setbacks, including job loss and devastating personal tragedy. In a culture where it seems harder and harder to make marriage last, what has kept the Dungys strong through it all? In Uncommon Marriage, Tony and Lauren share the secrets that hold them together, revealing what they’ve learned so far about being a good husband or wife; getting through times of loss, grief, or change; staying connected despite busy schedules; supporting each other’s dreams and goals; and helping each other grow spiritually. They offer encouragement and practical advice to equip your marriage to survive tough issues and flourish with joy, purpose, and partnership—in other words, to be a marriage that is truly uncommon.
What does it take to build a marriage that will last a lifetime?Tony and Lauren Dungy have together known the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. They fell in love, built a family, and made sports history when Tony became the first African American head coach to win the Super Bowl. Yet they ve also gone through devastating setbacks and personal tragedy. In a culture where it seems harder and harder to make marriage work, what has kept the Dungys going strong through it all?
In
Uncommon Marriage, Tony and Lauren tell their love story and share the secrets that hold them together, revealing what they ve learned so far about what makes a good husband or a good wife; getting through challenging times of loss, grief, or change; staying connected despite busy schedules; supporting each other s dreams and goals; and helping each other grow spiritually. They also ask a question that even couples in the best marriages must answer: How can we make our relationship stronger?
Join the Dungys as they offer encouragement, practical advice, and personal stories on how to not just make marriage work, but do so with joy, building a real sense of purpose and partnership. In other words . . . how to create a marriage that is truly
uncommon.
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For better or for worse. . . .In thirty years of marriage, Tony and Lauren have truly learned what it means to be on the same page as a couple. After nine children, a life in the spotlight, and countless triumphs and losses, they know that staying connected and communicating well isn t just necessary to get married but to make marriage last no matter what.
In
Uncommon Marriage, the Dungys share their hard-won insights on:
- Discovering what true commitment is all about
- Getting past the inevitable tensions in a relationship
- Arguing smart and winning as a team
- Handling in-law issues and embracing each other s families
- Working through obstacles to end up in a place of wonderful blessings
- Understanding God s plan for you as a couple
Uncommon Marriage is a celebration of love and family, a collection of unforgettable stories from a beloved and respected couple, and a playbook for strengthening and improving your own relationship.
