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Turn it Up! Marriage Tips and Tools

by Kelly DuPée

209 episodes

2 days ago

Turn it Up! Marriage Tips and Tools Podcast provides practical and easy to learn tools and tips so you can have the lifelong marriage that you really want. Each episode offers suggestions that address the various challenges all marriages face. If your marriage is struggling, if you're engaged, or newly married, this podcast will help you learn how to be married and avoid making the mistakes a lot of couples make. If you've been married for a while, it also will help you grow closer to each other and address issues that could be causing you problems.

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I'm sorry didn't work

Turn it Up! Marriage Tips and Tools

11 minutes 54 seconds

3 months ago

I'm sorry didn't work

Are you tired of hearing "I'm sorry" with no real change? Or maybe you’ve been on the other side—frustrated and hurt when your heartfelt apology wasn’t accepted by the person you offended. In this video, I break down the difference between just saying “I’m sorry” and true Biblical repentance—and why learning to truly repent can transform your marriage and all your relationships.As a pastor, police chaplain, and Christian marriage coach, I’ve seen firsthand how repentance—not just saying “I’m sorry”—brings real healing. If you’re ready to move beyond empty words and experience genuine restoration, this is for you.👇 TIMELINE:00:00 – Introduction: Why “I’m sorry” isn’t enough00:25 – The difference between just saying “I’m sorry” and repentance00:46 – Who I am & why I care about repentance in marriage01:05 – Two common scenarios: The cycle of empty apologies02:07 – What the Bible says about repentance (metanoia)02:50 – Repentance vs. just saying “I’m sorry”: Practical examples04:58 – Five Biblical steps to truly repent and restore your relationship05:03 – Step 1: Confess and repent to God first05:41 – Step 2: Acknowledge the specific sin06:29 – Step 3: Take full responsibility—no excuses07:02 – Step 4: Express heartfelt remorse07:33 – Step 5: Commit to specific change08:29 – How to respond when your spouse truly repents10:55 – Final encouragement: Repentance brings hope and healingIf you want to break free from destructive patterns and see real change, it’s time to repent—not just say “I’m sorry.” Repentance means turning away from old habits and aligning your heart with God’s. It’s not about using the word “repent” as a magic fix, but about living it out through your actions.💡 Download my free Couples Communication Guide—just type “guide” in the comments or use the link below!If this message on repentance helped you, please like, comment, and subscribe for more Biblical marriage coaching. And check out my video on the Five Rs of an Apology for even more practical help.repent #marriage #christianmarriage #relationshipadvice #restoration🔗Couple's Communication Guide: https://www.turnitup.coach/communicationguide🔗 Five Rs of an Apology - https://youtu.be/kKUgGgV2M9cMay God bless you and your relationships!