Synopses & Reviews
Becoming a GodChick—a woman who understands her value, enjoys her relationship with God and loves others (while having fun on this journey called life!) doesn’t happen overnight . . . and it can’t happen without support from those around you. If you are married or hope to be someday, it’s time to consider your closest traveling companion on the quest: your husband! In
GodChicks and the Men They Love, Holly and Philip Wagner (pastors of The Oasis Church in Los Angeles) share their experiences through more than 25 years of marriage and show how you can create an extraordinary, fulfilling relationship . . . not the imaginary stuff of fairy tales, but a real and remarkable everyday love that will stand the test of time. Each chapter wraps up with a short “Just for the Men” section that briefly summarizes (in man-friendly bullet points) what your guy needs to know about loving you well. When you learn how to become allies instead of adversaries by respecting each other’s unique gifts, abilities and perspectives, you will be unstoppable in your God-centered life together!
Review
I have been teaching the differences of men and women since the 1970s. This book is so refreshing in how it honors those differences. Thank you, Holly and Philip, for being real and sharing your life on every page.
Gary Smalley, Bestselling Author, From Anger to Intimacy, As Long as We Both Shall Live and The Language of Sex
This is one of the finest relationship books that I have read in a long time. Holly and Philip Wagner are a delightfully authentic couple who made me laugh, think, rethink and put into practice their excellent ideas. Their writing and communication style is fresh, spontaneous and extremely practical. I highly recommend this book.
Dr. Jim Burns, Ph.D., President, HomeWord; Author, Creating an Intimate Marriage and Closer: Devotions to Draw Couples Closer Together
I am so excited that you have this book in your hands. Philip and Holly are not only one of the best teaching couples on relationships, but they also work hard to live out the principles outlined in this book. You will find practical tools to help you go higher in every level of your relationships, and you will laugh as you learn from their own journey. I highly welcome and recommend this great book.
Christine and Nick Caine, Author, Speakers and Founders of A21
Real, raw and straight shootin! Holly and Philip do not hold back! What a great book to teach from. I plan on using this at our church and, if I can remember to do so, Ill give proper credit to the authors . . . lol!
Ted Cunningham, Coauthor, From Anger to Intimacy, As Long as We Both Shall Live and The Language of Sex
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Philip and Holly Wagner have a teaching style unlike any otherthey live and teach out of a dynamic relationship with both God and each other. Philip and Holly are dear friends of ours, and their perspective on healthy relationships and maintaining a fun, God-centered marriage is refreshing. Their humorous writing style and passion for people will captivate your mind and challenge your heart as we all seek for Gods leading in this important area of life.
Brian and Bobbie Houston, Senior Pastors, Hillsong Church, Australia
Review
When we dream of the perfect relationship, we often imagine the trust, excitement and security of a lifelong commitment. In reality, we know that a truly successful relationship takes work, dedication and a willingness to humble ourselves and learn. In this book, our good friends Philip and Holly Wagner spotlight the journey that successful relationships must experiencea journey that they have been travelling themselves for more than 25 years. Whether you are single, dating or have been married for decades, throughout these pages you will encounter more than relational advice or quick fixes. Instead, you will discover the scriptural truths that will help reawaken you to Gods desire for your life and your relationship.
Ed and Lisa Young, Pastor and Ministry Leader, Fellowship Church, Grapevine, Texas and Authors of The Creative Marriage and The Marriage Mirror
Synopsis
In GodChicks and the Men They Love, Holly and her husband, Philip, offer couples seeking to live up to their full, God-intended potential a guide for growing together into all they are meant to be. Philip writes that “men need to do what only men can do so that women will be empowered to do what only women can do.” Together, men and women can accomplish what seems impossible! But doing the extraordinary starts with everyday acknowledgement and respect of each others unique gifts, abilities and perspective. GodChicks and the Men They Love shows couples how to be allies rather than adversaries, making them unstoppable in their God-centered life together.
Synopsis
The Wagners offer couples seeking to live up to their full, God-intended potential a guide for growing together into all they are meant to be.
Synopsis
You already know that women and men are different . . . and those differences can make your marriage trickyand some days, seemingly impossible! So whats the secret? To realize a healthy, passionate and life-giving relationship for the long haul you need . . .
love. Not the fairy tale kind of love that lives "happily ever after" once a single measly dragon has been slain. (Theres always more than one dragon in real life anyway, right?) The secret is a love that does the
work of lovingday in and day out, never giving up or backing down.
In Love Works, Holly and Philip Wagner pull back the curtain on their nearly 30-year partnership and invite you to take an honest look at your own relationship. With humor and transparency they demonstrate how you can create an extraordinary and fulfilling relationship the kind of real and remarkable everyday love that stands the test of time.
You will find that your dream marriage
is truly a labor of love.
About the Author
PHILIP WAGNER is Lead Pastor of Oasis Christian Center, a multi-cultural, multi-generational church that he planted with his wife, Holly, more than 25 years ago. He is the founder of Generosity Water, a non-profit organization committed to finding solutions to the clean water crisis, and he also works to provide relief to those impacted by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Philip speaks internationally and is the author of several books.
HOLLY WAGNER co-pastor of Oasis Christian Center in Los Angeles, California, where she oversees the women's ministry. GodChicks has grown beyond Oasis to reach thousands of women each year through conferences, books and other resources. She is a popular conference speaker known for her challenging, humorous style and honest approach to real-life issues. Holly has written four books, including God Chicks and Daily Steps for GodChicks. She and her husband, Philip, have two children.