Tony Dungy

Lauren Dungy

A marriage gets stronger when you invite God into it. A companion study to Tony and Lauren Dungy’s popular book Uncommon Marriage, this 5-week guide for couples or small groups delves into Scripture to explore the blessings and challenges couples face today. Drawing on biblical truths and their own personal experiences, Tony and Lauren share the importance of making time for each other, resolving conflict well, staying strong and committed through difficult times, coping with changes and big decisions, praying together, building a spiritual foundation for your family, and more. The Uncommon Marriage Bible Study will help 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. The book also includes icebreakers for groups, a leader’s guide, and links to free resources for churches.

Uncommon Marriage Bible Study

In A Team Stays Together!, when the Dungy family heads out to a sporting event, Mom and Dad tell all the kids, “Don’t wander off!” But Jordan can’t resist getting a closer look at the field—and when he turns around to talk to his dad, he’s not there! Uh-oh. This light story about listening will surely ring true for kids who sometimes have a mind of their own.

With Audio Recording

A Team Stays Together!

Nathan Whitaker

Vanessa Newton

Justin, Jordan, and Jade's mother agrees to buy cupcakes if the trio will wait until after dinner to eat them, but one cupcake goes missing and until the mystery is solved, no one will get dessert.

The Missing Cupcake Mystery

An adventure in love . . . An adventure in faith . . . An adventure in growing closer to God and each other than ever before. It all begins here. Tony and Lauren Dungy invite you to join them in The Uncommon Marriage Adventure, a book of daily reflections for couples based on the eight keys that have carried them through the best and worst of times. Every day you'll find something to talk about, to pray over, to enjoy together, and to touch your heart. As you read, you'll celebrate the commitment you've made to each other and rediscover the joy in your relationship. Dare to embark on your own marriage adventure--and see, as Tony and Lauren have, that marriage can be deeply, richly, beautifully uncommon. From the inside flap: Marriage is an adventure unlike any other. At times, you and your spouse may feel so close, connected, and in love that you're ready to take on the world together. But other times, you may feel distant, and you wonder where all the joy and excitement has gone. What is the secret to a happy, healthy, God-honoring marriage--one that will last through anything that comes your way? Join Tony and Lauren Dungy in The Uncommon Marriage Adventure, a series of daily readings, Bible verses, and conversation starters for couples. With transparency, wisdom, and humor, the Dungys share what they've learned over thirty years of marriage about faith, teamwork, conflict, communication, and more. Each day, you and your spouse will go deeper in loving, understanding, and learning to serve each other in ways that are truly wonderful--and truly uncommon.

A Daily Journey to Draw You Closer to God and Each Other

The Uncommon Marriage Adventure

Find the Courage to Try Something New When Maria's family moves to a new town, her parents sign her up for the summer soccer team to help her meet new friends. But Maria has never tried soccer before. She would rather be back on her old swim team. Maria is afraid she will be the worst player and no one will like her. Coach Tony and Coach Lauren remind Maria everything is new at first. Maria will have to give soccer a try to see if she likes it. What have you wanted to try but were afraid to? Like Maria, you can have the courage to try something new, because who knows? That new thing you try might just become your next favorite thing! *** Join the Team! The Team Dungy series of picture books for young readers, ages 6-9, teaches character-building lessons through the familiar world of sports.

A Team Dungy Story About Soccer

Maria Finds Courage

Justin feels overshadowed when the Dungy family cheers for Jade at her track meet in this inspirational Ready-to-Ready story. Jade is running in a track meet, and the entire family goes to watch and cheer her on! Everyone is excited for Jade—except Justin. He wishes he was good at something that made everyone cheer for him. Older brother Jordan pulls him aside for a chat and explains that everyone is good at different things. He reminds Justin that he’s a wonderful artist whose drawing are up all over their house! The next time the Dungys go to a track meet, Justin has a surprise. This time everyone cheers for Jade—and for Justin! This inspirational Level 2 Ready-to-Read features the Dungy children and highlights the importance of encouragement and support.

with audio recording

Go, Jade, Go!

Jade wants to be friends with the new girl, but Hannah's wheelchair seems to present an obstacle until Jade is reminded that everyone is special in God's eyes.

You Can Be a Friend

Choosing to Forgive Is the Right Way to Live Carson loved basketball practice with the Trentwood Tigers until Daniel, the star player, started showing off and hogging the ball. When Daniel refuses to pass to Carson during a drill and then makes fun of him, coach Tony and coach Lauren remind Daniel to have a better attitude. But the team, including Carson, is still upset with Daniel. Things get worse at Trentwood’s next game when Carson’s teammates hurt their chances of winning by not passing to Daniel. As Carson sits on the bench, watching his team fall further behind and Daniel getting more frustrated, he knows he has a choice to make. Will he continue to be angry at Daniel or reach out to him? With his coaches’ help, Carson learns that even though forgiveness can be difficult, it’s the best way to make things right and move on. *** Join the Team! The Team Dungy series of picture books for young readers, ages 6–9, teaches character-building lessons through the familiar world of sports.

A Team Dungy Story About Basketball

Carson Chooses Forgiveness

Tony and Lauren Dungy remind readers that in order to live our fullest life, we need to be prepared to say yes to the opportunities God puts in our path. When we determine to be available to the possibilities that come from God, we discover a sense of fulfillment and contentment that is unparalleled by any other circumstances. The exact situation will look different for everyone, but the choice to say yes is the same for each of us. The Dungys teach us that the only way to know a life of true fulfillment is to totally give that life away.

Uncommon Influence

Every Family is Created by God God forms families in many different ways and sizes, but all are equally important and special. When adopted son Calvin needs to tell about his family for a class assignment, he discovers his parents were praying for him long before they chose him. Not only that, but God chose them for Calvin. It wasn't by chance and it wasn't an accident. It was according to His plan. We Chose You was written to communicate to all children, whether birthed or adopted, that they are chosen. That they are secure. That they are loved. This is a message every child needs to hear. Let this book give you the words to tell your child about your family's unique story.

A Book About Adoption, Family, and Forever Love

We Chose You

The Dungy children have a decision to make when they find a wallet full of money in this Ready-to-Read story. Everyone is having a great time at the parade! There are marching bands, and floats, and clowns. In the midst of all the excitement, Justin glances down and sees a wallet. When he shows it to his brother Jordan and his sister Jade, they peek inside and see it is filled with money. The siblings know what they should do—but for a moment they hesitate. There is enough money to buy that pretty bracelet Jade wants, plus lots of video games… In this inspirational Level 2 Ready-to-Read, the Dungy children learn an important lesson about telling the truth and doing the right thing.

Here Comes the Parade!

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.

Lauren Dungy

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