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What’s the most important skill a couple can learn to improve their communication? You might
Are your communication issues ruining your marriage? Get Up Close and Personal with Nadine and
Have you ever considered taking a personality test? People have found understanding their personality traits,
A good marriage is the number one predictor of happiness. But many people grow up
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They may go by the term blended, but second-time families are better compared to a
Shock, anger, confusion. Finding out about a spouse’s infidelity is emotionally traumatizing. But healing is
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They looked like the perfect couple living the American dream, until they weren’t. Even their
Do you know a couple going through a hard season who needs to RESET their
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Aloha! Get Up Close and Personal with Ed and Betty Coda. This inspirational Catholic marriage
Why did God create men? Is masculinity really toxic? The role of men in our
Troy and Kathleen Billings first met at the University of Notre Dame when paired up
Colby and Amanda have been married for 18 years. They live in Edmond, Oklahoma and
Tim Muehlhoff Ph.D is a professor of Communication at Biola University in California teaching on
Katie Warner is a Catholic wife, mom, prolific writer, speaker, and inspiration to others to
Stephanie Broersma is the founder of Reclaimed Ministries and author of Reclaimed: Finding Your Identity
How would you like to have a “gym membership” for your marriage that includes a
Wouldn’t you like to be part of inspiring the next generation to be the ones
Tim Clinton, Ed.D., LPC, LMFT has led the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) since
Tricia Goyer is the author of more than 85 books, she writes both fiction and
The man known as “the Bible Geek” has helped Catholic teens and couples apply Scripture
You may have heard of attachment theory, or even the term EFT if you’re interested
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Dr Michael Sytsma has a doctorate in Child and Family Development/Marriage and Family Therapy. He
Chuck Bentley is a podcaster, the Founder/Executive Director of Christian Economic Forum, and the CEO
Brad and Tami Miller are leading a marriage ministry at one of the largest churches
Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak are the founders of CatholicCounselors.com, a group pastoral telecounseling practice
John Bosio is a marriage and family therapist serving several parishes around Kansas. Together with
Jodie Berndt is an author, speaker, blogger, and Bible teacher. Jodie is the author of
Greg Schutte, MSW, LISW-S, is the director of Marriage Works! Greg is also a therapist
Lauren Hall is the President and CEO of First Things First, a non-profit organization with
Ron & Kathy Feher are the directors and authors of EverMore in Love, the sister
Wayne & Linda Slay are authors, missionaries, and relationship coaches. Wayne is a Pastor and
Eagle Family Ministries was founded by Steve and Susan Tucker in 1996. Steve Tucker serves
Susie Larson is a talk radio host, national speaker, and bestselling author. Susie hosts the
Tammy and Roland Martinez lead Christian Family Life ministry, taking over from founders Don and
Jon Anderson is a counselor, author, and founder/president of Growing Love Network. Jon has worked
Mike DiCosola is the Director of Mission Engagement for Paradisus Dei and leads the Missionaries
Chris & Linda Padgett work on a mission to empower couples to live in the
Lori Slice Hatcher is an evangelical speaker, author, and prayer warrior who shares her love
Doug Fields received his Masters of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary and has been serving
Harry Benson is a veteran, researcher, and an influential figure supporting marriage and family in
Crawford and Karen Loritts met in college and have been married for 52 years. Dr.
It’s always enlightening to learn from others who live outside the U.S. Get Up Close
Travis + Adelle are passionate speakers who offer life-changing content for marriages and individuals alike.
Helen is the author of Faith and Feminism: A Holy Alliance. She also wrote And the
Kari Trent Stageberg is the CEO of StrongFamilies, founded by her father Dr. John Trent,
Dan and Danielle Macaulay together host a podcast, Married UP, and are regularly on the
Hans & Star Molegraf have served with FamilyLife, as speakers and counselors for couples, and
After years of struggles in their own marriage Joe & Stephanie DeMott have devoted their
Tony & Sue Morris are ecclesial team leaders with Worldwide Marriage Encounter, the first marriage
Chris Coursey, an ordained minister, pastoral counselor, published author, and international speaker along with his
Teresa Tomeo is an author, syndicated Catholic talk show host, and motivational speaker with more
We dive into helping couples navigate through the messy parts of marriage. We have walked
John McGee helped found and is the director of marriage ministry at Watermark Community Church.
Nick Stumbo is a pastor and the Executive Director of Pure Desire, serving to create
Lynn Donovan is a minister, coach, speaker, and founder of Marching Around Jericho, Spiritually Unequal
Since graduating from Boston University in 1983, I have been working as a photographer, author,
Laura Gallier is an author, speaker, and soon to be filmmaker. Laura shares the importance
Agape Catholic Ministries was founded in 2012 to gather different Catholic family-building ministries. The very
Rob Rienow is a pastor, international speaker, and author. He has a heart for ministering
Mary-Rose and Ryan Verret are authors and the founders of WItness to Love. Mary-Rose has
Justin and Trisha Davis are founders of RefineUs, pastors, speakers, coaches, and authors. Justin and
Sean & Lanette Reed are XO Marriage authors, speakers, and podcasters with a passion for
Chris and Jenni Graebe became pregnant only five months into marriage with the first of
W. Bradford Wilcox is Director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia,
Scott LaPierre is a pastor, author, homeschooling dad, veteran, and conference speaker. Scott spends tens
Shelby Abbott is an author, speaker, campus minister, and host of the podcast Real Life
Julie Baumgardner is the Senior Director of Winshape Marriage, serving in this role since the
CanaVox connects reading small groups internationally with the purpose of serving marriages and families centered
Dr. Ray Guarendi is a psychologist, prolific author, podcaster, and TV host. On his TV
BJ Foster is Director of Content for Family First, a national nonprofit that helps families
Dave Harvey is the founder of Am I Called Ministry, President of Great Commision Collective
Dr. John Trent wrote the book, The Blessing, with Gary Smalley more than 30 years
Montell & Kristin Jordan were a part of the music industry for two decades, but
Lucille Williams is an author, Prepare/Enrich facilitator, pastor’s wife, podcaster, and motivational speaker sharing her
Jill Savage is an author, speaker, mother, and founder of Hearts at Home. She shares
Steve & Debbie Wilson are nationally recognized speakers, mentors, and in 2000 they founded Marriage
George and Tondra Gregory, authors of the USA Today Best Seller The Marriage Game Plan: Developing
Ainsley Britian speaks to young adults sharing the message of finding your identity in Christ
Rhonda Stoppe is an author, humorous speaker, pastor’s wife, and mentor for women. She engages
Curt Hamner and his wife Rhonda are dedicated to serving marriage through their organization, Between
Roy and Sue Milam are the founders of Cornerstone Marriage & Family Ministries. Roy is
Carol Kent is a former Bible Study Fellowship teaching leader, Carol loves to teach the
Cindi McMenamin is an award-winning writer and national speaker, helping women discover strength for the
Jackie Bledsoe is a speaker, podcast host, co-founder along with his wife Stephana of Happily
Dr. David Hawkins MBA, MSW, MA, PhD, is a clinical psychologist who has brought healing
Dr. Richard Marks earned a PhD in counseling psychology, an MA in marriage and family
Claudia and David Arp are the founders of Marriage Alive International, Inc., the home of
Honestly, we are real people with real lives walking through a real marriage. People call
Until Spring 2003, Dewey worked diligently to become a well respected home builder in the
Gil and Brenda Stuart have become a national resource interviewed on Family Life, Focus on
Dave and Mary Gothi, the creators of The Significant Marriage, have dedicated themselves to making
Eric is a dynamic speaker, author, and relationship expert. He holds a Master’s of Marriage
Dr Greg Smalley works with engaged and married couples as the vice president of Marriage
Chris and Jamie Bailey are professional Christian counselors and marriage coaches. They have been married
Trey & Lea have been married for over 30 years and have raised four sons.
Al Janssen is a teacher and writer with more than 50 years of experience. After
Like most people you meet, we’re more than meets the metaphorical eye. Future Marriage University
Jeff is a quarterback for strengthening teams. An NFL quarterback from 1981 to 1992, he
Milan, ordained minister and pastoral counselor, has devoted himself to working with families and couples
Robert Lewis has been a pastor, writer, speaker, and visionary for over forty years. Robert
When it comes to parenting, marriage, and other relationship issues, people are turning to best-selling
Greg and Julie Gorman provide life-transforming content and coaching for your business and life. They
Jonathan is the founder and president of Be Broken, and founder of the Gateway to
Ashleigh Slater’s a writer and podcaster, the author of two books that share stories from
Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg are sought-after executive life and marriage coaches, award-winning authors, and
Gary Demonte Chapman is an author and radio talk show host, most noted for his
Robert Paul is a pioneer in the marriage intensive movement, having studied and worked for
William J. Doherty ,Ph.D., is a professor of Family Social Science at the University of
Arlene Pellicane is a speaker and author of several books including Screen Kids, Parents Rising,
Art Rainer is a Vice President at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He holds a doctor
Professor of theological anthropology in the jointly sponsored master’s program with Pontifex University. His global
We are a non-profit Christian ministry committed to providing marriage workshops and courses that build
After bouncing back from the brink of divorce and coming to understand and live out
Alan J. Hawkins is a Professor and current Director of the School of Family Life
Dr. Juli Slattery is a widely known clinical psychologist, author, speaker and broadcast media professional.
Dr. Les Parrott is a clinical psychologist and his wife, Dr. Leslie Parrott, is a
Blended Together Forever, founded by Craig and Gina Morgan, is a ministry that exists to
Dan Seaborn is the founder of Winning At Home, an accomplished author, as well as
Lorrie & Don Gramer consider themselves champions in the Marriage-Building efforts underway in Catholic dioceses
Ron and Cathy Tijerina advocate for those overcoming the culture of incarceration through the programs
Russ is a pastoral crisis marriage counselor and Director of Pastoral Training and Church Development
Dr. Lehman is an internationally renowned psychologist and a New York Times Bestselling Author of
Chuck and Ashley Elliott have been working with couples since 2009. As marriage educators for
Radio and podcast listeners know Bob Lepine as the co-host of FamilyLife Today®, FamilyLife’s nationally
Karen Ehman is a Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker and New York Times bestselling author. Described
Amy M. Gilford – MREC executive director since 2015 – has worked diligently since 2004
Dr. Kenworthy has been working with couples for nearly 50 years, many in his capacity
Richard Albertson is the Founding President of Live the Life, a statewide, faith based non-profit
Jon Birger is an award-winning magazine writer, a contributor to Fortune, dating expert, and the
Brad and Heidi were childhood sweethearts who dated long distance. They went to Wheaton College
Dave and Ashley Willis serve as one of the most recognized public figures championing for
Shaunti Feldhahn is an author and co-author of more than 22 books and other resources.
Sometimes your life lands in places where you never thought you’d land. I grew up
Sharon Jaynes is an international conference speaker and best-selling author of 25 books, with close
Cindy Beall is the author of Healing Your Marriage When Trust is Broken and Rebuilding
Sharon Hargrave, LMFT, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Arizona, California and Texas.
Bill and Pam Farrell are best selling authors and popular international speakers at Marriage Conferences,
As a marriage and family counselor for more than fifty years, Paul Allerton really understands
Mark Regnerus is Professor of Sociology at the University of Texas at Austin and a
Founder of Love Thinks and creator of all of the Love Thinks programs, Dr. Van
Joneen Mackenzie graduated from the University of Texas, School of Nursing. She is a former
Ted Cunningham, is the pastor who co-founded Woodland Hills Family Church, a non-denominational, evangelical church
Rick founded Better Dads, a fathering skills program, based on the urgent need to empower
The Rays wrote Radically Restore Marriages in your Church to familiarize pastors with the ways MarriageTeam can
Lauren’s interest in relationship skills began when her parents divorced after almost 20 years of
Dr. H. Norman Wright is a licensed marriage, family and child therapist who had a
Gary Thomas is a best-selling author of more than 20 books, selling over 2 million
Jim Burns is the president of HomeWord. He speaks to thousands of people around the
Dave and Ann Wilson are probably best known as the hosts of Family Life Today
Beth McCord is an Enneagram author, speaker, and coach. Pastor Jeff McCord has led several
Debra Fileta loves Jesus, first & foremost. She’s not only a licensed professional counselor, who
A graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Law, Brad Rhoads practiced as a
Suzanne Venker serves as an advocate for marriage and family. She hosts a weekly podcast
Jeff is the founder of The Marriage Resource, now rebranded as The Relationship Resource, and
Dr. Willard Harley, Jr. is probably best known for his best selling book “His Needs
Dr. Alicia La Hoz is the author of The Struggle is Real: Modern Parenting. She
Designed to help couples invest in their relationship and build a strong marriage. The Marriage
As a divorce lawyer, I’ve seen through my client’s eyes what the journey through divorce
Ted Lowe and Nancie Hoblitzell Lowe have been married since 1995 and have 3 kids.
Marriage and family therapist Mark DeYoung, Ph.D., explains how to apply God’s power for marriage
Dr. David E. Clarke is a psychologist, speaker, and author. Although he operates a full-time
Joyce Zook is an award-winning author, international speaker and Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. She