MDI is launching a TWO-DAY (Friday and Saturday) marriage workshop created for engaged and newly married couples called "A New Foundation." The intent is to offer a proactive approach to help couples establish a healthy marriage and develop skills for better relationships in contrast to "A New Beginning" which is designed for couples in crisis. Demetrius and Cher Williams have been collaborating with us to create this holistic program and will be our workshop leaders for "ANF."

Our launch for the first workshop is scheduled for September 27-28, 2024 in Houston, TX. For more information, registration and details, be sure to get on www.marriagedynamics.com.

Demetris and Cher have a passion for marriage and are confident in knowing that they are operating in their purpose, to assist in growing healthy marriages and helping to restore conflicted and hurting marriages. They have also lead and facilitated 8 week marriage enrichment classes called "Dynamic Marriage" since 2010. They also travel the country leading a 3-day intensive weekend workshop for couples that are in crisis called "A New Beginning."

When it comes to mixing two families together, much wisdom comes from this episode's couple in how they were able to slowly work at making sure their children developed a relationship with their newly grafted-in family member. A blended marriage (or a "CrockPot marriage" as Ken so quickly reminds us) takes time. Tanna and Ken's compelling story shows strength, vulnerability in weakness, intuition and sincere determination when it comes to a second marriage for both. Lots of mistakes, lots of tears, but in the end - lots of hope and faith that anyone can overcome a broken marriage (even the second time around) through Marriage Dynamics Institute.

This is a great episode to pass along to all married couples who struggle with infidelity, character flaws or those trying to make their family system work.

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As the Ministry Marketing Director, Celeste LaReau brings years of nonprofit experience to Marriage Dynamics Institute. She has many talents and strengths. But her ability to relate to people makes her exceptional within her role at MDI. One of her primary responsibilities is to share information and convey the value of our marriage resources to couples prior to intake and registration. She builds relationship with her callers whether speaking with couples in crisis or couples in search of marriage enrichment, or those specifically interested in leading classes. Celeste knows how to approach conversation with just about anyone and communicate with compassion and grace. Today's episode, along with host Sue Duffield, is what it’s like to sit in Celeste's chair.

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Jason and Becky Kridner didn't know if they were going to make it past thirteen years of marriage until they found Dynamic Marriage. After being a part of a Dynamic Marriage training weekend, they knew immediately that the wanted to heal first, then help other marriages to heal and thrive too.

The Kridners have been leading Dynamic Marriage workshops now for fifteen years. This couple enjoys a flourishing marriage that they've worked hard on and continue to do so. Jason says, "It's less about information (because there are many courses and curriculums out there), but none is as transformational as Marriage Dynamic's Dynamic Marriage course."

These top notch, vulnerable and relatable facilitators know - there's nothing that will change the course of dead-end marriage quite like Dynamic Marriage!

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Pastor Mike and Connie Hammer know the power of healthy families and the outcome that it produces in their church and community. They pastor a thriving church in Dillsburg, PA (Celebration Church) and have committed to teaching and counseling couples of all ages in not only their married journey, but also their walk with Christ.

Marriage Dynamics Institute's core value is to support marriage and family to thrive in a desperate culture. Pastor Mike and Connie's expressed desire is to encourage every marriage to be a couples centered relationship instead of kids centered. Finding that balance in marriage, ministry and raising a family is the goal -- to work together in a way that honors Christ and reflects lives transformed by the gospel.

"My marriage is my first ministry," - Mike Hammer

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A vulnverable and honest conversation, as well as a glimpse into Marriage Dynamics' solid mission is what this episode is about. MDI's CEO, Deb Timson, gives great hope and insight from 2023 with abundance of expectation going forward into 2024.

For end-of-year giving or even becoming a partner into 2024, know that you are helping hundreds of couples flourish into the new year.

Text to give: 615-209-9665. Also, get on www.marriagedynamics.com to donate. You can also call 800-650-9995.

We thank you in advance and we pray God's blessing over your generosity as we help thousands of couples every year. Thanks too for sharing this episode!

Pastor Alan and Donna Bosmeny from Parrish, Florida bring decades of servant leadership and hope to marriages and relationships, with their love for God and influence. Their fifty-plus years together doesn't come with perfection, but continues to thrive even during some of their most difficult challenges. Their story of pastoring and pioneering churches, all while raising a family, launched the creative mature years they experience now. Alan and Donna find it quite fulfilling to continue to help build younger couples at their church, all while spending time together in the most adventurous way.

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