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Step #2 - Purchase the 8 Weeks to a Better Marriage course on our Joyful Life store. Please use the same email address there that you used to register here on our courses site. We are currently offering 8 Weeks at an introductory special of $25 per person. (Regular price $49 per person.)
Step #3 - Access the course! Within 24 hours, you will receive an email with the link to the online course. If you do not, please contact our Support Team for assistance. You can also access the course from the Dashboard of your Joyful Life account.
About This Course
You can enjoy a thriving, vibrant marriage! God designed marriage for our good, creating the gift of a "help mate" to provide love, support, and partnership on the journey to become the best versions of ourselves.
In this 8-week course, Douglas Weiss, Ph.D. tackles major aspects of marriage with the wisdom of the scriptures and 30 years of experience counseling individuals and couples. The Bible teaches perspectives and practices that open the door to significant improvements in understanding, communication, respect, and love.
Weekly topics include: the power of prayer, praise, fun, feelings, governance, the 7 love agreements, sex, and being a servant.
You will learn underlying causes of struggle between men and women and practical tools to break through destructive patterns to a more joyful relationship. Applying the techniques covered in each lesson will transform you and your marriage.
NOTE: The pronouns used throughout this course are he, him, man and she, her, woman. While, many of the principles and tools apply to all marriages, the course references this relationship as husband and wife.
What You Will Learn
In this course, you will learn:
- God's plan for marriage and its primary purpose for us as individuals
- 3 ways to involve God in your marriage that bring peace and growth to your spirit and your partnership
- The power your voice has in your relationship and how to create a solid foundation through praise
- How to identify and articulate feelings in a productive way that helps you and your relationship move forward
- How to recognize your style of governance and resolve conflicts in a calm, healthy way - for good
- 7 Love Agreements you can make with your partner to deepen your bond of love and respect
- The benefits and approaches to sex that foster playfulness and intimacy
- How adopting a servant attitude benefits you, your partner, and your entire household
Course Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course. Learners may wish to have a Bible handy to look up various scriptures referenced during the course, but prior Bible knowledge is not required.
Course Staff
Course Instructor
Dr. Douglas Weiss, Ph.D, is a psychologist and the founder of Heart to Heart Counseling Center, which specializes in the treatment of sexual addictions and at-risk marriages. The author of more than 40 books and 30 therapeutic DVDs for men, women, and marriages, he has been the expert guest on numerous national shows, including Oprah, Good Morning America, and Dr. Phil. Dr. Weiss has a heart to heal the broken hearted and give hope where hope was once lost. You will enjoy his warmth, wisdom, and engaging, no-nonsense approach.
Teaching Assistant
Program Manager for Joyful Life Programs, Barbara Calhoun has been developing and leading spiritual discipleship classes for adults for over 10 years. She serves both on the Adult Discipleship Board at her church as well as the Sunday School and Discipleship Ministries International board for the New England District Church of the Nazarene.
