Transform your marrige from the inside out
Is your relationship missing the depth, peace, and joy you once had, or are you simply intent on ensuring it never is? This comprehensive workbook is like a personal course for couples, designed to guide you step-by-step toward a stronger, mission-minded partnership grounded in God’s vision for marriage.
Ready to put life back into your marriage?
Marriage is one of life’s most beautiful journeys, but it can be challenging to stay connected, navigate misunderstandings, and maintain a Christ-centered focus. For couples yearning for deeper intimacy and mutual understanding, the “Relationship Skills Workbook” offers a path forward. Imagine transforming tension into trust, building open and loving communication, and aligning your lives with God’s purpose for you as a couple.
What often stands in the way? Patterns of unresolved expectations, old hurts, and the struggle to communicate effectively. These obstacles create distance and tension, preventing your relationship from thriving as it could. This workbook addresses those pain points by helping you understand your unique “wiring,” align expectations, and develop skills for healthy communication and conflict resolution—all with God at the center.
In 24 lessons with weekly challenges, you’ll not only identify what’s been holding you back but also gain the tools you need to build a stronger, faith-driven partnership. Each chapter is designed to move you forward, bringing clarity, healing, and a deeper connection to each other and to God.
WHY THIS WORKBOOK?
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Workbook Content
What You’ll LEARN
Module 1
God’s Role in Your Relationship
In this unit, we’ll explore how a Christ-centered relationship impacts every part of marriage. You’ll learn to let go of the need for control, embrace God’s design for marriage, and see how aligning your heart with God’s can transform your relationship. Lessons include recognizing how your personal walk with God influences your relationship, cultivating a counter-cultural marriage that reflects Christ.
Module 2
Expectations and Baggage
Understand the influence of past experiences, family norms, and cultural expectations that may impact your relationship today. You’ll explore which habits, roles, and reactions serve your marriage and which may need to change, replacing negative thought patterns and learning to respond with grace. Through honest reflection and practical strategies, you’ll begin to shed old baggage and create healthier, more intentional patterns together.
Module 3
How We’re Wired
This unit focuses on understanding the uniqueness of each partner’s personality and how to love each other as God designed. By understanding personality differences, motivations, and love languages, you’ll learn to appreciate each other’s unique qualities and communicate love in ways that resonate deeply with each other.
Module 4
Unity in Communication and Conflict
Gain essential tools to foster unity through effective communication and healthy conflict resolution. You’ll learn how to listen and respond with empathy, handle disagreements respectfully, and use words to build each other up. This unit includes practical strategies for addressing conflict gracefully, apologizing sincerely, and speaking life over your relationship.
Module 5
Fostering Intimacy
This unit covers the three pillars of marital intimacy: emotional, spiritual, and physical. You’ll discover ways to deepen your emotional bond, share your spiritual journey, and build physical closeness that honors God’s design for marriage. Each type of intimacy will be explored with practical tips to help you grow closer and strengthen your relationship on all levels.
Module 6
Marriage as a Mission
Marriage is not only for personal fulfillment but also a partnership to serve God’s purpose together. In this unit, you’ll identify your spiritual gifts, clarify God’s vision for your marriage, and learn how to live as a mission-minded couple. This unit will help you discover the unique ways your marriage can impact others and reflect God’s love.
Module 7
Building a Community
Healthy marriages thrive with a supportive community. This unit helps you build meaningful relationships outside of your marriage by practicing vulnerability, setting boundaries, and embracing accountability. You’ll explore how to intentionally foster a supportive network that encourages growth and provides needed support and accountability.
Module 8
God in our Finances
In this final unit, you’ll dive into God’s teachings on finances and examine how financial habits affect your marriage. From understanding the biblical principles of stewardship to navigating the saver-spender dynamic, this unit offers guidance on handling money with wisdom and aligning your financial practices with God’s purpose for your lives.