Welcome
to No More Perfect Marriages
Books
NO MORE PERFECT MARRIAGES
No marriage is perfect. But every marriage can get better.
In No More Perfect Marriages, Mark and Jill speak honestly about their struggles, how they came back from betrayal, and the principles keeping their marriage strong today. They guide you in everything you need to know to kick the Perfection Infection right out and return to intimacy.
In their warm, honest, personable style, Jill and Mark discuss:
→How the Perfection Infection invades a marriage–even a good marriage
→How to detect and correct the Seven Slow Fades
→How to set and communicate realistic expectations
→What to do if your spouse just won’t change
→How to guard your marriage from the Perfection Infection for good
Hurting marriages can heal, and good marriages can become great. It takes work, yes, but No More Perfect Marriages will give you the insights, language, and roadmap you need for the journey. So start today.
Is There Really Sex After Kids?
My Heart is Broken
I Really Messed Up
ARTICLEs
Using Your God-Tool of Compassion in Marriage | #MarriageMonday
Last week on the blog, Mark shared a little bit about his journey of surrender. So this week for #MarriageMonday, I wanted to share about a journey of compassion I’ve been on over the years. Colossians 3:12–13 says, “Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and...
What Does it Mean to Live a Life of Surrender?
This week on the blog, we thought we'd answer a question recently sent to us via email about surrender. No matter who you are or what stage of life you're in, true surrender is something we all need to understand! Dear Mark and Jill, When you guys share your story,...
Love Like You Mean It with Bob Lepine | Episode 49
Every year millions of men and women stand in front of their friends and families and pledge a life-long love for each other. The question is, do they know what they're getting themselves into? The answer is often a resounding “Nope!” Mark and I sure didn’t know what...
5 Reasons Your Marriage Needs a Vacation | #MarriageMonday
When was the last time you took a break, just the two of you? It's easy to put it off. It's easy for other things to feel more important. But this week for #MarriageMonday, we wanted to share a few thoughts on why your marriage needs a vacation. Jill: Mark and I just...
Why Changing Your Thoughts Changes Everything
"We cannot avoid pain, but we can avoid joy. Our inward joy does not have to reflect our outward circumstances. The pursuit of joy is a matter of choice." - Mary Southerland I recently shared that quote on Facebook and had someone reply, "But how though? How can you...
Prayers for Your Anxious Heart with Julie Gillies | Episode 48
"This is what it comes down to: Do we trust Him?" I love that quote from today's conversation. Have you experienced worry, anxiety, or fear in this last year? Are those things taking up entirely too much space in your heart? For most of us, the uncertainty around so...
Podcast
Finding the Hero in Your Husband with Dr. Juli Slattery | Episode 74
"I asked God, 'What does it mean for me to trust my husband's leadership when I feel like I'm more equipped to lead than he is?'" - Dr. Juli Slattery Wow! I am so excited to share today's conversation to kick off 2022! In this episode, we are talking about marriage...
The Power of Advanced Decision-Making | Episode 72
All too often, we look at the future and are full of ideas, plans, and dreams for what we want to accomplish. But if we fail to make advanced decisions about those goals, they likely will never actually happen. As we approach the end of the year, this is the perfect...
BONUS: Be Reassuring
Welcome to our fourth bonus episode of the No More Perfect Podcast! I like to surprise you with a little extra, bite-size podcast goodness every once in a while that's quick to listen to and helpful for your life. Just to say thank you! And today's episode is only...
Recognizing and Replacing the Five R’s That Destroy Relationships with PeggySue Wells | Episode 66
On the podcast, one of my favorite topics to talk about is relationships! Did you know that we were designed to be in relationships? Really! It’s the way that God intended us to do life and something Jesus modeled in His time here on earth. Even though connecting with...
Moving from a 1.0 Marriage to a 2.0 Marriage (Our interview with Shivonne Davis) | Episode 61
This week on the podcast, Mark and I get to dive deep into our own story in an incredible conversation with Shivonne Davis. Recently, Shivonne asked if my husband, Mark, and I would be willing to do an interview with her for her online Masterclass summit called The...
Seeing the Wins In Your Life with Todd and Brooke Tilghman (The Voice 2020 Winner) | Episode 60
What if we could become experts at seeing joy in the mundane? Think about it. We’d likely learn to see the silver lining in the clouds. We’d identify blessings even in hard seasons. We’d view life through the possibilities rather than through the liabilities. I...
Courses & Classes
WANT PERSONALIZED HELP? TRY COACHING!
Having a coach is like having a personal trainer. Instead of working on body goals, you’ll set and meet life or career goals. If you feel overwhelmed with life, marriage, building a platform, speaking, or writing, Jill knows the path and she can guide you to success!
Free Gifts
Discover the 6 Practical Steps to Rebuilding Trust
No matter how trust has been broken, it’s possible to rebuild it and to even have a better marriage than before! This short guide gets you started in the right direction.
