What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Love Dare
Stephen Kendrick · Book · 2009
If you loved The Love Dare, start with Fireproof (Alex Kendrick, 2008) — a film on the same thread. Below: 1 film, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Love Dare across media.
If you valued the intentional, transformative work required to save a marriage in The Love Dare, explore these stories of commitment.
Films on the same thread
Fireproof
Alex Kendrick · Film · 2008
Shares 2 threads with The Love Dare: commitment, forgiveness.
Since this film shares the same creative roots as The Love Dare, you will recognize the familiar, gritty journey of a husband fighting to reconcile his broken marriage through faith.
Series on the same thread
Modern Love
John Carney · Series · 2019
Explores: love in the city, modern relationships, interconnected stories.
Like the practical exercises in The Love Dare, these anthology stories examine the quiet, difficult work of choosing love and renewal during the most pivotal moments of a relationship.
Big Love
Will Scheffer · Series · 2006
Explores: Religious Fundamentalism, Modern Polygamy, Family Secrets.
If the focus on marital dynamics in The Love Dare intrigued you, this series offers a complex, unconventional look at how partners balance commitment and identity within a family structure.
God and Love
Series · 2011
Explores: Interfaith Romance, Clash of Cultures, Family Conflict.
This drama mirrors the deep emotional stakes found in The Love Dare, illustrating how faith and personal conviction act as a foundation when navigating the trials of a committed relationship.
The Good Wife
Michelle King · Series · 2009
Explores: Scandal, Redemption, Second Chance.
Just as The Love Dare addresses the fallout of broken promises, this story tracks a woman’s difficult path toward redemption and stability after her marriage faces a public, devastating crisis.
Podcasts on the same thread
We Can Do Hard Things
Treat Media and Glennon Doyle · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Vulnerability, Personal growth, Emotional support.
The raw vulnerability required by The Love Dare is mirrored in this podcast, which serves as a supportive guide for those committed to the hard, authentic work of personal growth.
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
Shawn Johnson + Andrew East · Podcast · 2026
Explores: vulnerability, modern partnership, public persona.
Drawing on the same desire for transparency found in The Love Dare, this podcast features real couples discussing the honest, everyday efforts necessary to maintain a healthy and lasting partnership.
Keep exploring
Common questions
How long is the challenge presented in The Love Dare?
The Love Dare consists of a 40-day challenge designed for husbands and wives. Each day provides a specific action meant to help couples practice unconditional love in their daily lives to replace disappointment with hope in their homes.
Is The Love Dare featured in a movie?
Yes, The Love Dare serves as a major plot device in the movie Fireproof. The book was a New York Times number one bestseller and has sold five million copies since its original publication in 2009 by Stephen Kendrick.
What is the primary focus of The Love Dare?
The Love Dare focuses on moving beyond the unconditional love promised at weddings by providing practical steps for couples to practice it in real life. It aims to help spouses overcome disappointment and strengthen their relationships through a dedicated 40-day process.
Who is the intended audience for The Love Dare?
The Love Dare is written specifically for husbands and wives. It addresses the common issue where romantic hopes are replaced by disappointment in the home, offering a structured 40-day challenge to help couples practice unconditional love as they promised on their wedding day.