Are you ready to build a strong, faith-filled foundation in the early years of your marriage?Â
The Built to Last: The Early Years Program offers Christ-centered guidance and support for couples like you—in the early years of marriage—to navigate relational hurdles, deepen your connection, and build a thriving marriage that lasts.
You’ve said “I do” and started building your life together—but what happens when the honeymoon fades and real life kicks in?
Maybe you're:
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Dealing with differences you hadn’t anticipated—from daily routines to expectations around roles, responsibilities, and priorities.
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Feeling the pressure of combining finances, managing careers, navigating in-laws, or even just learning to share space (yes, closet debates are real).
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Facing communication barriers or tense discussions and disagreements you didn’t see coming.
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Struggling to find your rhythm in the sexual and emotional intimacy department.Â
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Longing to grow spiritually as a couple and build a Christ-centered marriage that can weather whatever life throws your way.
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...If any of these strike a chord with you, stay with us—because we've got good news!
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Marriage isn’t always the picture-perfect love story we once imagined. After the wedding, real life settles in—and between building careers, managing finances, navigating family relationships , and adjusting to life as a team, it can feel a little more complicated than expected.
The truth is, even couples deeply in love can hit bumps in the road early on. Misunderstandings, unmet expectations, and growing pains are all part of learning how to do life together.
But here’s the good news: You don’t have to figure it out alone!
"Most marriages that fail do so within the first five years—not because of big problems, but because of small issues that were never resolved."
—Dr. Les Parrot
These early years matter—make them count.
Yes, you’re in the thick of building a life together—adjusting to new routines, merging your worlds, and learning how to truly do life as one. It’s exciting, but let’s be honest, sometimes a little overwhelming.
But what if investing in your marriage didn’t have to feel like one more thing on your to-do list?
The Early Years Coaching Program is designed to help you strengthen your foundation with Christ-centered guidance and practical support—so you can navigate these early years of marriage with clarity and confidence.
YES, WE NEED THIS!With God at the center, we'll work together to:
- Deepen your relationship with God—because a marriage built on Christ is the foundation that helps you thrive through life's challenges.
- Communicate with clarity, honesty, and grace—even about the tough stuff (without shutting down, blowing up, or brushing things under the rug).
- Navigate the early years together—as you adjust to sharing space, managing money, building careers, setting boundaries, and learning what it really means to be one.
- Be intentional with your time because connection doesn’t happen by accident. We’ll help you create meaningful moments that feel fun, life-giving, and doable.
- Protect your emotional and physical intimacy—so you don’t drift into roommate mode but continue to grow closer as friends, intimate partners, and teammates.
- Build purpose into your marriage from the start—pursuing a shared, Christ-centered vision for your life together.
What's Included:
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#1- 45-Minute Discovery Session
Let’s begin with where you are now—how your story’s unfolding, what’s been surprising, and what you both hope for in this next season of marriage. We’ll take time to reflect, unpack your goals, and clarify what you want to accomplish through coaching—so you can move forward with greater clarity, connection, and confidence.
#2- PREPARE/ENRICHÂ Assessment
We’ll use the popular Prepare/Enrich Assessment to better understand the strengths and growth areas in your marriage so far. This powerful tool gives us a snapshot of where you’re thriving and where you may be hitting some bumps. Your personalized report will guide our sessions and spark meaningful conversations to help you build a loving, lasting marriage.
#3- 60-Minute Marriage Coaching Sessions
These sessions offer a safe, guided space to process real-life challenges and strengthen your connection. Together, we’ll explore practical tools for effective communication, resolving conflict with grace, aligning expectations, and nurturing both emotional and spiritual intimacy. Whether you’re navigating in-laws, finances, career transitions, or intimacy struggles, each session will leave you with insight, renewed hope, and clear next steps for growing together.
#4- Continuous Support
We’re with you every step of the way. Got questions? Need prayer? Just want to share a win? We’re here for you between sessions.
GET STARTED TODAY!What exactly is the PREPARE/ENRICH Assessment?
With over 40 years of research behind it, Prepare/Enrich is the most trusted and comprehensive assessment for pre-married and married couples at any stage of life. It’s not just about identifying areas to improve; it’s about uncovering your unique strengths and learning how to navigate life’s challenges together.
Why We Use Prepare/Enrich?
- Research-Backed: Proven to decrease the risk of divorce by 30% while boosting relationship satisfaction and skills.
- Personalized Insights: Tailored to your specific relationship dynamics.
- Strength-Focused: Highlights what you’re doing right as a couple and pinpoints areas for growth.
- Holistic Understanding: Explores everything from your personalities to how your upbringing will influence your marriage.
- Actionable Tools: Learn strategies to strengthen your connection, manage stress, and deepen your bond.
What You’ll Gain:
- A clear picture of your relationship’s strengths and growth areas.
- Skills to tackle life’s stressors as a team.
- Insights into how your personalities and communication styles shape your dynamics.
- Practical steps to nurture a deeper understanding and love for one another.
Introducing
The Early Years Marriage Program
Each week is designed to give you practical tools and meaningful guidance to help your marriage grow stronger in these early years and well into the future.
WEEK ONE
Strengthening the Foundation
Kickstart your journey by uncovering your strengths, growth areas, and shared expectations for marriage. Reflect on what makes your relationship work and create a roadmap for a thriving future together.
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Understanding Your Differences
In the early stages of marriage, your differences can feel more noticeable than ever. This week, you’ll explore your personalities, love languages, and daily rhythms—learning how to better understand each other and use your differences to strengthen your relationship.
WEEKÂ THREE
Building Healthy Communication
The way you talk—and listen—to each other shapes everything in your marriage. This week, we’ll identify unhelpful patterns, strengthen your listening skills, and introduce practical tools for communicating with clarity, compassion, and respect.
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WEEKÂ FOUR
Managing Stress and Conflict
Let’s be honest—stress shows up, and so do disagreements. This week, we’ll unpack what tends to trigger tension in your relationship and give you simple, grace-filled ways to handle conflict without blowing up or shutting down. You’ll learn how to turn those tough moments into building blocks for a stronger connection.
WEEKÂ FIVE
Navigating Family Dynamics
Let’s be real—marriage doesn’t just join two people, it often blends two families (and all the dynamics that come with them). This week, we’ll look at how your family backgrounds are shaping your relationship and help you set healthy boundaries that protect your marriage and build stronger connections with the people around you.
WEEKÂ SIX
Evaluating Marriage Roles
Now that you’ve settled into married life, who does what may not be as clear—or as balanced—as you thought. This week, we’ll take a fresh look at how you’re sharing responsibilities, making decisions, and managing money. It’s all about building teamwork, clarifying expectations, and planning for your future together.
WEEKÂ SEVEN
Cultivating Sexual and Emotional IntimacyÂ
In the busyness of early marriage, it’s easy for real connection to take a back seat. This week, we’ll help you nurture emotional closeness and grow in sexual  intimacy through honest conversations, shared moments, and intentional care.Â
WEEKÂ EIGHT
Growing Spiritually Together
A strong marriage is built on a shared faith. This week, you’ll explore what it means to walk with God together—aligning your spiritual rhythms, praying as a couple, and casting a Christ-centered vision for your future.
How do I know if we're ready?
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Perfect for you if:
- You’re committed to growing together in Christ and building a marriage that lasts.
- You want to strengthen your communication, build financial unity, and grow a faith-filled marriage.
- You’re looking for guidance and practical support to help you thrive in the early years of marriage.
- You’re ready to invest in the long-term health of your relationship.
- You’re both all-in, fully committed and willing to show up each week.
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Not for you if:
- You’re not ready to fully commit to the coaching process and show up consistently.
- You’re not willing to invest time and effort into strengthening your marriage and setting a strong foundation for the future.
- You’re not interested in growing together emotionally, spiritually, or physically.
- You’re looking to heal deep wounds or work through unresolved trauma.
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Your marriage feels stuck in ongoing hurt or brokenness. In that case, working with a licensed counselor may be a better next step before entering coaching.
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A Final Note From Us...
We know that the early years of marriage can be both beautiful and stretching. You’re learning, growing, and laying the groundwork for everything that’s to come. These years matter, and what you invest in now will shape the strength of your relationship for years ahead.
As a husband-and-wife team married for over 28 years, we’re here to support you with faith-filled encouragement, practical tools, and wisdom from the journey.
God has incredible plans for your marriage, and it’s our joy and honor to walk alongside you as you build something that lasts a lifetime.
Let’s build this together!
“Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
— Mark 10:9
Wait, what's included again?
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45-Minute Discovery Session
We’ll start by diving into your current season of marriage—what’s going well, what feels challenging, and what you hope to grow in together. It’s a chance to align your goals and set the tone for the journey ahead.
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PREPARE/ENRICH Assessment
This powerful tool gives you a clear picture of your strengths and growth areas as a couple. We’ll use your personalized results to guide our sessions, spark meaningful conversations, and equip you with strategies to grow stronger together.
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60-Minute Marriage Coaching Sessions
These personalized sessions are where real growth happens. We’ll walk through essential topics like communication, conflict, intimacy, shared values, and life rhythms, always with grace, honesty, and Christ at the center.
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Ongoing Support
Marriage doesn’t pause between sessions, and neither does our support. Whether you need encouragement, prayer, or a quick check-in, we’re here for you along the way.
YES! WE'RE READY!
DON'T WAIT ANY LONGER
Your Journey to a Strong, Lasting Marriage Starts Today!
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