Discover how to “Stay, I Do!”

We offer many ways to equip engaged and married couples to have a God-designed and thriving marriage. Put in the hard work and get the perk of watching your relationship change for good.

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You’re in the right place if you want your marriage to be:

✔ Encouraging instead of sarcastic

✔ Forgiving instead of bitter

✔ Intentional instead of lazy

✔ Transparent instead of secret

✔ We-focused instead of me-focused

✔ God-designed instead of world-designed

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Take the Couple’s Assessment

$250 (includes SYMBIS assessment and video overview)

Unlock your relationship’s full potential with our SYMBIS marriage assessment, offering a personalized road map tailored to you. Whether facing challenges or seeking a check-up, you’ll receive a 15-page report based on your unique relationship dynamics. Our 1.5 to 2-hour personalized video will guide you through every aspect of the report, from finances and personalities to your love life and deepest longings. These new insights will take your relationship to the next level!

We’re Ready →

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Two pages from the SYMBIS marriage assessment for engaged and married couples.
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Start Strong With Premarital Coaching

$600 (includes SYMBIS assessment, (4) 2-hour coaching sessions, and marriage license discount)

Starting with the insightful SYMBIS marriage assessment, you'll receive a personalized road map tailored to your unique relationship. Follow up with (4) 2-hour coaching sessions (in person or online) that dive deeper into essential aspects of married life, equipping you with the tools to build a strong and Christ-centered bond. It’ll be the wedding gift that will impact your lives forever. 

Get Started →

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Join a Couples Group Event

Pricing Varies (may include marriage license discount)

Join our dynamic Couples Group Events, available in person and online, designed for engaged and married couples seeking to strengthen their relationship. Our interactive sessions cover a range of topics, from communication and conflict resolution to deepening intimacy and understanding. See what upcoming events we have for you.

Upcoming Events →

Please Note: All couples’ coaching sessions, in person or online, require you to sign a coaching agreement or premarital coaching agreement for your protection and ours. You may also be eligible to receive a discount on your Texas marriage license through some of our coaching sessions and events.

Couples who invest in pre-marriage prep are 31% less likely to get divorced. 

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  • "We did SYMBIS as our pre martial counseling and it was great for us to learn each other and understand more on how to take a Bible-based approach to conflicts in marriage. We are so blessed by Doug & Sissy and their wise, godly guidance!"

    — Vinit & Marian

  • “Doug & Sissy are wonderful people who share God’s plan and intention of marriage and tools that will help set a great foundation. We feel so much more prepared and excited to get married even after having the hard and uncomfortable conversations that they brought to light for us.”

    —Dameron & Kiana

  • We have been dating for almost 8 years and thought we had things pretty much figured out, but we learned SO much from our time spent with Doug and Sissy!! I would highly recommend this course for anyone because you will leave with more appreciation, understanding, and love for your partner!

    — Shawn & Mallory

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A book from our hearts to strengthen your marriage.

Whether you’re engaged or have been married for years, this book is for you if you want more than “just a marriage.” We share our past pains and failures to help couples create lasting and fulfilling relationships. Using God's design, you'll learn seven simple tools and resources to thrive in your marriage and EXPLODE your relationship (in a good way, of course!).

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Couples coaching is great for partners who want to improve communication and handle conflicts before they get out of hand. It's ideal for couples who need a bit of guidance, especially at the beginning of a relationship. Plus, if you've been neglecting your relationship and you're ready to make it a priority again, couples coaching can help you get back on track.

  • Couples coaching isn't designed for everyone. It's not the best choice if you're trying to rebuild trust after a major betrayal or dealing with deep-seated relationship trauma, whether from family or past partners. Also, it's not ideal for couples with a lot of unresolved anger and resentment built up over the years.

  • A coach’s focus is on your future. Therapists, counselors, and other mental health professionals treat mental health conditions and help people work through trauma and other issues from their past.

  • Heart Builder Ministries is a service provider for Twogether in Texas, a 501(c)3 organization that provides pre-marriage education through service providers. The couples attending our all-day group events or 8 hours of premarital coaching can receive a $60 discount certificate on their Texas Marriage License.