Description

In this helpful companion study guide to “The Marriage You Want,” you’ll discover how to build a marriage you genuinely love, guided by God’s design and purpose for your relationship. Packed with meaningful reflection questions, practical exercises, and insightful assessments, this guide empowers couples to move beyond limiting gender stereotypes and toward what Scripture truly teaches about marriage—supported by modern research and practical wisdom.

Ideal for newlyweds, engaged couples preparing for marriage, premarital counseling sessions, or small group discussions, this study guide offers clear, actionable advice to help you thrive as a couple. You will learn how to live out Christlike values within your marriage, and why doing so is far more important than adhering to rigid, traditional roles. You’ll explore the critical distinction between foundational marriage values (“must-haves”) and optional enhancements (“nice-to-haves”). Additionally, you’ll learn effective strategies for discussing household tasks and the mental load with your spouse, develop valuable conversational scripts and techniques for tackling challenging topics, and adopt practices that promote emotional health and enhance your connection.

The marriage you desire won’t just fall into place effortlessly, but neither is it an unsolvable puzzle. By using the Biblically-grounded, research-based insights presented in this guide, you’ll find the fulfilling partnership you’ve always wanted might be within closer reach than you’ve ever imagined.