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INVEST in your MARRIAGE

A free resource designed to help couples invest in their relationship and build a strong marriage.

STRENGTHEN YOUR LOVE

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What is the Marriage Course?

The Marriage Course is a series of seven ONLINE sessions, designed to help couples invest in their relationship and build a strong marriage, all from the safety of their own homes. 

Nicky and Sila Lee, authors of 'The Marriage Book', developed The Marriage Course for couples looking for practical support to strengthen their relationship. The course is designed to help couples build strong foundations, learn to communicate more effectively and resolve differences well.

The course is for people who have been married for 6 months or 40 years, whether in a good place or struggling. The course will help you navigate the modern challenges of marriage. It is based on Christian principles, but designed to help people of all faiths strengthen their relationship.

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What should I expect?

This ONLINE course will run weekly on Wednesday nights for 7 consecutive weeks, with the first session starting on Wednesday February 4th from 7:30-9:30pm. You can enjoy each session from the comfort of your own home. Each week, there will be teaching from leading experts, and real life stories from people all around the globe. Each session will also include private activities for you and your partner to do together, without the need to share beyond your lounge-room.

7 Episodes:

Strengthening Connection

  • The Art of Communication

  • Resolving Conflict

  • The Power of Forgiveness

  • The Impact of Family - Past & Present

  • Good Sex

  • Love in Action

Expert Interviews

Each episode features insights from renowned experts, including: 

  • ​Dr Roger Bretherton – Psychologist, University of Lincoln

  • Dr Henry Cloud – Psychologist and co-author of Boundaries in Marriage

  • Dr Sue Johnson – Clinical Psychologist and author of
    Hold Me Tight

  • Dr Gary Chapman – Author of The Five Love Languages®

  • Dr Mosun Dorgu – Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

  • Rob Parsons OBE – Founder of Care for the Family

  • Emma Waring – Psychosexual Specialist and Author

  • Dr Xuefu Wang – Psychotherapist and founder of the Zhi Mian Institute for Psychotherapy

  • John Kirkby CBE – Founder of Christians Against Poverty

Celebrate the Differences

Love that Lasts a Lifetime

The Marriage Course Journal

This course is designed to be used with the accompanying journal and each participant will require one copy. It includes summary notes for all the teaching videos, as well as reflective activities that couples will do together in the privacy of their own homes.

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Meet Your Hosts

Wally & Rebecca Starchenko
Wally - Associate Pastor & Kids Ministry Director

Wally & Rebecca have been married for 14 years, and are parents of two wonderful and exuberant boys. They are passionate about seeing people grow in their love for Jesus and for each other, and are invested in seeing families thrive in their lives together.

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