The Respect Dare

Wives who choose to follow Ephesians 5:33-"and the wife shall respect her husband"-make a dramatic impact on their marriages. But many married women struggle with the concept of respecting their husbands. What does respect actually look like? Why should wives respect their husbands? Shouldn't they have to earn it? The Respect Dare is a forty-day guide that will take away the confusion. Utilizing a unique and proven experiential training method, the reader develops a more intimate connection with her husband and God by doing a series of dares. The book is filled with stories of struggle and success, and many practical applications of respect that have dramatically impacted marriages. This book is for women who want to understand the biblical model for healthy marriages reconcile the Bible's teaching about respect in marriage with a culture that values something completely different enjoy stronger marriages and stronger families

Unconditional love is eagerly promised at weddings, but rarely practiced in real life. As a result, romantic hopes are often replaced with disappointment in the home. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. The Love Dare, the New York Times No. 1 best seller that has sold five million copies and was major plot device in the popular movie Fireproof, is a 40-day challenge for husbands and wives to understand and practice unconditional love. Whether your marriage is hanging by a thread or healthy and strong, The Love Dare is a journey you need to take. It’s time to learn the keys to finding true intimacy and developing a dynamic marriage. This second edition also features a special link to a free online marriage evaluation, a new preface by Stephen and Alex Kendrick, minor text updates, and select testimonials from The Love Dare readers. Take the dare!

“This book walks each of us through the reality checks we need in order to have the marriage we want!” —Shaunti Feldhahn, social researcher and best-selling author of For Women Only In today’s workplace, women are often rewarded for having type A personalities: driven, demanding, ambitious, and strong. Yet when it comes to their marriages, those same traits can backfire. After all, no one goes into marriage hoping for a promotion. What is a wife to do? April Cassidy knows this struggle firsthand. She thought she was a great Christian wife and begged God to make her passive husband into a more loving, involved, godly leader. Instead, God opened her eyes to changes that she needed to make, such as laying down her desire for control and offering genuine, unconditional respect—not just love—to her husband. Cassidy’s conclusions may be as startling to readers as they were to her, but The Peaceful Wife shares how she and many others have learned to reorient their lives to biblical commands—resulting in healthier, happier marriages. In the end, you’ll find The Peaceful Wife a powerful path to God’s design for women to live in full submission to Christ as Lord.

In the new novel, Dare to Respect, six women, all unhappy with their marriages, accept the challenge to break away from popular culture and follow a daring path in relating to their husbands. They decide to embark on The Respect Dare, a book of 40 challenges that disclose the real foundation of lasting and loving marriages. Despite their differences in age, cultural backgrounds, and religions, the women find support and encouragement within their small group as they learn to deal with the realities of infidelity, alcoholism, pornography, and co-dependency in ways that bring new life and health to their marriages. Alma is a Mexican-American mother of three teenagers, and has been married to Marco for 19 years. He is facing mid-life issues such as aging, job security, increasing bills, and declining health. She has deep love for Marco, but his mood swings, lack of engagement, and negative attitude leave her wishing he would "go away... not permanently, mind you, but for just 14 or 15 hours a day." Anne is in her mid-30s, and is consumed with her job as a third-grade teacher, her teenage stepsons, and the business end of her husband's successful construction company. Between her teaching responsibilities, her endless efforts to control her stepsons, and attempting to influence her husband, Tony, to stop drinking, she is so busy that she overlooks her own health. Joyce, a cashier at the local grocery store, is outspoken and practical. She and her husband, Jim, are approaching two major lifetime milestones-their 40th anniversary and the impending birth of their first grandchild. Despite their genuine affection for one another, the two are physically disconnected and haven't been intimate in several years. Jessica is in her late 20s and the perfect specimen of youth. She is pretty, energetic, and dresses stylishly, as expected of the wife of her husband, Bob, a wealthy corporate attorney. She has three children and works hard to keep up appearances. She frequently irritates the older, less perky hockey moms with descriptions of her 'perfect' marriage. Mona, a Palestinian Muslim woman in her mid-40s, is a stay-at-home mother who has one son, Samir. Her gentle-natured husband, Aahil recently admitted to having an affair with a co-worker. Mona's anger, pain, and jealousy push her into an online relationship with another man. The friendship and acceptance she experiences from the other hockey moms force her to question her own behaviors as well as her belief system. Maxine is a high-powered, successful Black executive who is married to Samuwel. Their daughter Cynthia is a hockey goalie, and Samuwel stays home to care for their four-year-old twin sons. Maxine follows modern societal norms of treating her husband more like her assistant than her spouse. Their constant sarcasm and teasing insults have negatively impacted their relationship, which, unbeknownst to Maxine, is primed for a dangerous detonation. Set in Chicago, with a long hockey season as the backdrop, this realistic fiction highlights themes of sisterhood, trust, forgiveness, and every man's deepest need-respect. Readers peer into the private lives, internal struggles, and remarkable transformation of these bold, daring women. Along the way, there are unexpected complications, humorous quips, explosive fights, and makeovers-and not every relationship has a "happily ever after" conversion.

This is a forty day devotional guide that will take away the mystery that is keeping you from speaking the language of respect with your husband. It provides real life examples from women who have developed closer relationships with God and their husbands. In it, you will learn: how to build confidence; methods to handle conflicts; keys to better communication; how to develop a more intimate connection with your spouse; and ways to deepen your relationship with God. Learn the language of respect and truly connect to the man you married. --P.[4] of cover.

This short little book is written in response to the many women who just want to know the answers to two questions: * What does respect actually look like? * How do I respect my husband?It's merely a small background, a bit of explanation, and a list of 101 things you can actually DO that many men would consider respectful.

Want to facilitate a small group for wives which dramatically impacts their marriages and their walk with God? Professional trainer, executive communication coach and author, Nina Roesner, shares some of her life changing group facilitation methods with you. There's also a video series you can use with your small group here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/respectdaresmallgroup Grab hold of an exciting training method with easy to understand instructions - then take your small group of women through the best selling book, "The Respect Dare" and supplement the experience with exercises, activities and discussion that will leave an impact for generations to come. Utilize proven training methods to help facilitate growth for your participants. Walk confidently beside the wives in your group as they grow closer to God and their husbands as a result of their journey through "The Respect Dare." Recognize that this is radically different than any other small group guide available today. This is so much more than a typical small group guide - it is a professional trainer's manual, with the content made simple for lay people to understand and implement without investing thousands of dollars to become trained in this method of growth facilitation. You can expect your group of women to connect quickly, deeply, and grow significantly, if you utilize the methods suggested in "The Respect Dare - A Small Group Leader's Guide." What Christian Leaders Have to Say about "The Respect Dare:" Dr. Kevin Leman, best-selling author of "Have a New Husband by Friday:" "Nina's insightful steps in The Respect Dare help you along the path to a better marriage. Walk along this successful path traveled by many women to find growth and fulfillment. Take the first step, I dare you." Shaunti Feldhahn, best-selling author of "For Women Only: What you Need to Know about The Inner Lives of Men:" "Believe it or not, most men need respect so much that, if they had to, they would give up love to get it - and respect empowers them to be the caring man you most need. One of the most important things you can ever do for your man - and thus for yourself -- is to read this book. From the first page you are an active participant as you go through daily scripture, self-reflection, prayer journaling and lots of 'now I get it!' examples. Think Nike slogan "Just Do It:" each day you find yourself DOING respect - not just thinking, praying, talking or reading about it - but DOING it. You will find your habits seamlessly changing into new ways of relating that will feel as wonderful and life-changing to you as to him." Pastor Mark Gungor, best-selling author of, "Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage:" "Women need to affirm, encourage and respect their husbands with their actions and words-and sometimes it is with the lack of words that is most powerful, if you catch my drift! Respect can be shown both by what you say and often times by what you don't say. Many times when I speak of this to women, they launch into 20 questions: What does respect mean? What does it look like? How do I show it? What if he doesn't deserve it? The list goes on and on. While there is no one-size-fits-all answer, or no recipe or steps to follow, understand that the whole concept of respect has more to do with you than it has to do with him. I encourage all women to accept this respect challenge and find out if I'm right. What do you have to lose except a whole lot of selfishness, bitterness and unrealistic expectations? On the other hand, you have a great opportunity to gain greater understanding, self-confidence, joy and a better relationship with God and your husband. Go ahead, I dare you. You won't regret it."

Feeling alone in your marriage? Wondering what to do? Here's 12 Truths that will deeply and positively impact your marriage as you wrap your heart around them. Nina Roesner, author of The Respect Dare (Thomas Nelson, 2012), and Bible teacher shares what makes a difference in marriage. This growth journey will help you develop healthy relationships with God, yourself, and others, including your husband. This is also the book that accompanies Greater Impact Ministries video course, Daughters of Sarah. You can find out more at https: //vimeo.com/ondemand/daughters