In this series, you will learn how to communicate, disagree, and have healthy assumptions toward your future spouse. It will help you discover and resolve past unhealthy circumstances and relationships that could negatively affect your marriage while also encouraging new, healthy mindsets and behaviors that will support a healthy, life-giving marriage.
Where To Begin
To get the most out of this series, we suggest watching the series videos together then completing the discussion questions individually. Then, come back together and discuss your answers. Depending on the time frame, we suggest completing one to three videos and discussion questions per week.To begin the pre-marital series, start by watching Nathan, Lacey, and the Steel's stories below. This will help you get to know us and our story. Be sure to work through the discussion questions that go along with each video. Then take your time working through the rest of the series.
CWC | The Steel’s StoryNathan and Lacey share their story of how they restored their marriage. Nathan struggled with a deep-rooted bitterness toward his dad, an inability to share his feelings, and a 20-year addiction to pornography. Lacey struggled with a fear that fed her explosive anger producing a need to control her husband ...
CWC | Nathan’s StoryIn this episode, Nathan shares his story of how he overcame his addiction to pornography, isolation, and negative self-talk. Nathan struggled with a deep-rooted bitterness toward his dad, an inability to share his feelings, and a 20-year addiction to pornography.
CWC | Lacey’s StoryIn this episode, Lacey shares her story of how she overcame her addiction to fear, anger, and control. Lacey struggled with a fear that fed her explosive anger producing a need to control people and circumstances.
CWC | What Does God Think About YouIn this video, we discuss why it is important to receive and experience God’s love. We will also walk you through a prayer that will encourage you to hear God’s voice — listening for what He thinks about you — His specific word of love over you.
CWC | Focus On StrengthsIn this video, we share 3 ways for you to focus on, enhance, and thrive in your strengths AND someone else’s.
CWC | Get Them To Stop TalkingIn this video, we share six tips to help you get someone to stop talking (or, if you’re the talker help you to stop talking).
CWC | Dealing With Opinionated PeopleIn this episode, Nathan and Lacey will be discussing how to love and be in unity with people with whom you disagree with their opinions and viewpoints. They will also redefine what love means.
CWC | How To Get Someone To TalkIn this video, we share six tips to help you get someone to talk (or, if you’re the non-talker, help you begin to talk).
CWC | The Assumptions That Are Ruining Your RelationshipsIn this video, we reveal two facts about assumptions that may be destroying your relationships. We describe two easy ways you can go from hurting your relationships to helping your relationships through your assumptions.
CWC | What To Do When Your Negative Assumptions Aren’t WrongIn this video, we discuss the 3 ways you can believe the best about someone even when your negative assumptions about them aren’t wrong. We also reveal a perspective change that will help you appreciate them more even if they still fail to meet your expectations.
CWC | 4 Steps For Building Healthy ExpectationsIn this video, we discuss 4 steps for building healthy expectations for the people in our life. We also reveal the leading cause of being frustrated or disappointed in those relationships.
CWC | Resolving DisappointmentIn this video, we discuss disappointment. Unless resolved in a healthy way, our unmet or unfulfilled expectations can result in frustration and depression.
CWC | Tips For Fighting WellIn this video, we share three tips for how to fight well with others. Whether it’s with a spouse, family member, or friend, these three basic ground rules for any healthy argument.
CWC | How To Make Conflict A Good ThingIn this video, we discuss the 2 negative views of confrontation. We also share 2 ways to make confrontation work for you and how you can implement them into your next conflict.
CWC | 4 Steps To Healthy ConfrontationIn this video, we reveal 4 steps to making your confrontation healthy (or healthier). They also discuss how to immediately apply the 4 techniques if you’re an avoider or a seeker of confrontation.
CWC | How To Apologize (Say, “I’m Sorry”)In this video, we discuss the 5 characteristics of a thoughtful apology.
CWC | Making Forced Relationships WorkIn this video, we share 3 tips for thriving in a forced relationship. This might include family members, co- workers, or just about anyone you must spend time with for one reason or another.