Marriage That Works: God’s Way of Becoming Spiritual Soul Mates, Best Friends, and Passionate Lovers

Every couple dreams of a marriage that lasts and thrives, but what if the secret to that life is found by looking back to the One who created marriage in the first place? Chip Ingram Marriage That Works invites you to explore God’s blueprint for marriage—one that calls couples to be spiritual soul mates, best friends, and passionate lovers.

With honesty, compassion, and relatable stories, Chip unpacks why marriage is both more wonderful and more challenging than we often expect. He gently guides couples toward understanding the unique roles God has designed for husbands and wives, showing how making a covenant together and embracing respect unlocks a deeper connection.

This is more than advice—it’s a path to emotional, spiritual, psychological, and physical oneness that honors God’s intention for marriage. If you’re ready to invest in a marriage that truly works, this book will help you build something lasting and meaningful.

Endorsement: “If you are looking for a practical, biblically based picture of marriage, you need look no further.”–Gary D. Chapman, PhD, author, The 5 Love Languages

Chip Ingram is the teaching pastor and CEO of Living on the Edge, an international teaching and discipleship ministry. A pastor for over thirty years, Chip is the author of many books, including Culture Shock, The Real Heaven, The Real God, The Invisible War, and Love, Sex, and Lasting Relationships. Chip and his wife, Theresa, have four grown children and twelve grandchildren and live in California.