# Episode 3: Preparing for a Successful Marriage (Barbara Morgan Gardner & Brian Willoughby)

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Podcast: [Y Religion](https://stenobird.com/podcast/y-religion-420084)
Published: 2026-06-22T16:11:00+00:00
Episode link: https://religion.byu.edu/y-religion
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Duration seconds: 3665

## Resource

How can individuals approach dating with intentionality and long-term purpose? In this episode, Dr. Brian Willoughby and Dr. Barbara Morgan Gardner discuss how to prepare for marriage, overcome fear in dating, and practical skills for marriage.

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