Our Marriage Framework
Curious about how we operate and what we believe? Here is an overview of the same topics that we cover in our marriage workshops, and on our podcasts.
The Simply Relational Marriage Framework
5 Pillars of a Strong Marriage
Healthy Identity
A healthy marriage begins with healthy individuals who understand who they are and what they carry into the relationship.
Topics included:
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The Danger of Misplaced Identity
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Unpacking the Baggage We Carry Into Marriage
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How Our Past Experiences Shape Our View of Marriage
Key idea:
You bring your whole story into marriage—healing and understanding it matters.
Relationship Priorities
Strong marriages are built when couples intentionally protect what matters most.
Topics included:
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Prioritizing Our Top Five Relationships
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Understanding the Difference Between Managing Life Together and Living Life Together
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Building Intentional Rhythms of Connection
Key idea:
Marriage doesn’t thrive by accident: it thrives by intentional investment.
Understanding Each Other
Many conflicts happen because men and women often process life differently.
Topics included:
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Understanding the Differences Between a Man’s Brain and a Woman’s Brain
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Understanding the Difference Between a Man’s Sexual Needs and a Woman’s Sexual Desire
Key idea:
When we understand our differences, frustration turns into empathy.
Communication and Conflict
Healthy couples learn to communicate well and repair quickly when things break down.
Topics included:
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Listening to Understand, Not to Respond
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The Danger of the Point System
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Conflict and Repair
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The Power of the Pause
Key idea:
Connection grows when couples communicate with humility and respond with wisdom.
Intimacy and Long-Term Growth
Thriving marriages nurture connection through every season.
Topics included:
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The Intimacy Pyramid
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Practicing Grace and Forgiveness in Marriage
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Navigating the Four Stages of Marriage
Key idea:
Lasting intimacy grows when couples pursue spiritual, emotional, and physical connection together.