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.
ARTICLEs
#MarriageMonday | 6 Encouraging Messages for the Person Struggling This V-Day
February is a month devoted to professing our love for one another. However, in February of 2012, Valentine’s Day was anything but enjoyable for me. Twelve days earlier, on February 4th, Mark had left, and my entire world was turned upside down. Not only that, but...
#MarriageMonday | An open letter to the spouse left to pick up the pieces…
Do you find yourself defining life by before and after the hurt? I’ve been there. When Mark walked away from our marriage, I was overwhelmed by the painful breach of trust. My heart was ripped to pieces and I wasn’t sure I would ever experience joy again. If you’re...
The Strength in Letting Go: Why Surrender Sets Us Free
After we healed our marriage from infidelity and started sharing our story, we found that we could hardly keep up with the emails from others in a similar situation as us. Over the years, we've strived to be open and honest about the dysfunction that caused our...
“My Spouse Forgave Me. Why Does My Marriage Not Feel the Same?”
Dear Mark and Jill, I really messed up. I did something I shouldn't have, and in the process, I betrayed my spouse's trust. When they found out, I knew I needed to come clean and take full responsibility. I've answered their questions honestly and expressed how I...
From Betrayal to Bonding
Mark and I had the opportunity to bring hope and help on the Pure Sex Podcast in this episode they titled From Betrayal to Bonding. We hope this brings you help and hope as well!
Thinking About Leaving Your Marriage After the Holidays? | #MarriageMonday
"I don’t know how this could ever work. I just don’t feel like my spouse and I love each other like we used to. This is too hard, and our children will be better off if we separate." If you’ve had these kind of thoughts, you aren’t alone—especially if they're hitting...
Podcast
How To Personalize Love So Someone Feels It with Les and Leslie Parrott | Episode 299
Real connection happens when you master the personal, powerful way your partner uniquely receives love. That’s when love moves from routine to remarkable. If you are one of the 20...
Tackling Selfishness | Episode 298
Have you ever noticed a tendency in yourself to put your own wants before the needs of others? If we’re honest, that’s not an easy thing to admit. Most people don’t naturally...
The Power of Prayer in Your Marriage with Brad and Heidi Mitchell | Episode 296
Many couples believe in the power of prayer, but they struggle to practice it consistently—us included! In fact, 95% of Christian couples do not pray together. There are times...
Marriage Through the Ups and Downs of Life with Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman | Episode 295
Vulnerability is very important to us. We share the dirt and the difficulties of our own marriage openly when telling our story. So when we had the opportunity to read the book,...
Untangling Anger from Your Life | Episode 294
We had a record number of Marriage Intensives at the beginning of this year! For each intensive, we host a couple at our home for a whole weekend so that we can give them our...
Why a Business Leader Mindset is Hurting Your Marriage with Lantz Howard | Episode 293
In the business world, the ones who make it to the top are often high-achieving, ruthless, and confident. They're calculated risk-takers. All of these characteristics can help...
Courses & Classes
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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!


































