Christian Relationship Resources for Every Season of Life
Faith-based books, podcasts, and practical tools to help you build a healthy, joyful marriage that lasts a lifetime.
Whether you are dating, engaged, newly married, or years into your journey together, these resources are here to encourage deeper connection, stronger communication, and a marriage rooted in faith, grace, and purpose.
Why I Care So Deeply About This
My Story
That fact should rattle you. It's now just as normal for a marriage to end in a divorce as it is to last a lifetime.
The crazy thing is - there's not a single person who stands up on their wedding day, expecting to become a part of this sobering statistic.
ACCORDING TO STATISTICS, ONE IN EVERY TWO MARRIAGES ENDS IN DIVORCE.
In the heartbreaking years of my own parents' divorce, I set out to learn as much as I could about how to build my own future relationship the right way. How could I be sure this vow I'd make could last through a lifetime?
Every answer I was looking for, I found through a personal relationship with the Lord. Because He’s the One who invented marriage, created us to crave relationship, and is the very embodiment of true love.
Start Where You Are
Browse Books, Podcasts, and practical tools for any stage of life
Dating & Engaged
Single
MarriED
For Your Season of Singleness
Encouragement and faith-based wisdom for growing into who God is calling you to be in this season.
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Adulting
"Adulting" is hard, but this super relatable read will help you navigate through the toughest things young adults face today. Gain the wisdom you didn't even know you needed and succeed in every area of your life.
Atomic
Habits
If you have a goal in any area of your life, this book will give your practical tools you need to achieve it. If you love to grow and improve, this book is a must.
Becoming Something Podcast
A bible-backed podcast for young adults with real questions
This podcast is a haven for young adults seeking purposeful direction. The real-life questions tackled are incredibly relatable, and the hosts are real, honest, entertaining, and hilarious. Together they tackle the real life questions people submit to them and provide Godly answers with great wisdom!
Listen in as Jonathan Pokluda, Nate Hilgenkamp, and Kathy Davidson help you navigate life in your 20’s and 30’s!
Relationship Goals: A sermon series by Michael Todd at Transformation Church
This is my #1 most recommended relationship resource I've shared with others throughout the years.
The Relationship Goals sermon series was my introduction to learning about a different way of dating. The new knowledge I gained really added up, made a lot of sense, and was really impactful for me as I decided what I wanted my future relationship to look like. My husband and I went through this 8 part series together at the very beginning of our relationship, but I wish I would have found this before we began dating! The first two episodes, specifically, revealed so much of the value that lies in the season of singleness. Like my mind was blown.
The Love Everybody Wants
Do you wonder if you'll ever find "The One"? This book busts the shallow myths the world tells us about love and points to the love that lasts forever, the love that changes everything. So you never accidentally settle for less than God's best.
For Your Season of Dating and Engagement
Practical tools and Christ-centered guidance for building a strong foundation before marriage.
Love ThaT
Lasts
Learning about love from social media will leave you entering into a relationship feeling duped. This book exposes the distorted views of love that permeate our culture and damage our hearts, minds, and souls...like the the belief that every person has only one soul mate.
Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Got Married
Not only does this have tons of wisdom and stories, but it also includes insightful “Talking it Over” questions to help couples have a healthy dating relationship where they can engage in the heart-felt discussions they didn't even know needed to be having before marriage.
Fantasy Love
A Sermon Series by The Porch
We all desire real love, but in a world full of unrealistic expectations, social media highlight reels, online dating profiles, and “reality” TV shows, it can be hard to know what real love is. In this 4 part series, you'll look to God’s Word and biblical principles to discover what real love is, what exactly you should be looking for, and how you can find it.
Relationship Goals: A sermon series by Michael Todd at Transformation Church
This is my #1 most recommended relationship resource I've shared with others throughout the years.
The Relationship Goals sermon series was my introduction to learning about a different way of dating. The new knowledge I gained really added up, made a lot of sense, and was really impactful for me as I decided what I wanted my future relationship to look like. My husband and I went through this 8 part series together at the very beginning of our relationship, but I wish I would have found this before we began dating! The first two episodes, specifically, revealed so much of the value that lies in the season of singleness. Like my mind was blown.
First Comes Love
A Sermon Series by The Porch
Dating can be complicated and things aren’t always as they seem. As it relates to dating, you can't trust your feelings... Listen and learn from God‘s word what it looks like to prepare well for the love life you’ve always wanted.
In this 8 part series, you'll get to watch what it looks like to date from the "ask out" to "the altar" in a way that honors God and is consistent with scripture.
Financial Peace University
Money Fights are the #1 reason for divorce.
If I could give every couple one thing as they start their marriage off, its this.
A nine-week class built on biblical principles and a proven system to help real people in the real world win with money and never have to worry about money again. Simplify your money. Get debt-free. Become a millionaire. Live in peace and change your family tree.
This is something you can't afford not to do.
* I recommend upgrading to Ramsey+ which includes FPU and many other money tools that we personally use on the daily.
Outdated
A must read! This favorite book of mine explains God's purposes for singleness, dating, and marriage and covers why you should date, who you should date, and how you should date.
For Your Lifetime of Marriage
Resources to help you nurture connection, deepen intimacy, and build a joyful, lasting marriage.
Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away
Marriage has the same potential to be miserable as it does to be blissful. This book can help you to better understand your spouse, take responsibility for what you can control, and bust the myths we often feed ourselves in conflict. Its a great read even BEFORE you feel like walking away.
FamilyLife Today® Podcast
A three-time award winning weekday podcast and nationally syndicated radio broadcast, featuring Dave and Ann Wilson.
In each episode, Dave and Ann interview different guests covering engaging and relevant topics that help families grow together with Jesus while pursuing the relationships that matter most.
One of my favorite couples to learn from, they share so much wisdom on a wide variety of topics. Everything from Waiting, Worry, Anger, Anxiety, Addiction, Divorce, Drifting Apart, Step/Blended Families, Burnout and more! Their wisdom and stories are so comforting and valuable to listen in on, especially while we're driving!
Defending Your Marriage: The Reality of Spiritual Battle
If you feel like your marriage is under attack, this book looks at what Scripture says about spiritual warfare and how our struggles can have deeper spiritual realities. Learn straight-forward, practical steps for guarding your marriage with the whole armor of God.
Weekend to Remember
A weekend get-away with a goal.
No marriage is static. Each day, each choice — you’re either moving closer together, toward oneness … or coasting farther apart.
This is the perfect blend of a faith-based marriage conference and romantic retreat vacation. Weekend to Remember helps couples intentionally grow closer together. Whether you’re sending up an SOS for marital rescue or looking to foster an already flourishing connection, Weekend to Remember is your best next step toward being, and staying, one!
Faith&Finance
A podcast covering financial questions with biblical answers by Rob West
Learn what the Bible says about managing money and how it applies to your life. God is the owner, we are simply managers of what He’s entrusted to us. Gain practical knowledge on how to make wise financial decisions and be intentional in how you use your resources.
Financial Peace University
Money Fights are the #1 reason for divorce.
If I could give every couple one gift as they start off their marriage, its this.
A nine-week class built on biblical principles and a proven system to help real people in the real world win with money and never have to worry about money again. Simplify your money. Get debt-free. Become a millionaire. Live in peace and change your family tree.
This is something you can't afford not to do.
* I recommend upgrading to Ramsey+ which includes FPU and many other money tools that we personally use on the daily.
Vertical
Marriage
A page turning narrative of one couple’s journey from "I've lost feelings for you" to the type of marriage we're all looking for. This relatable book will give you insight, application, and inspiration to reconnect with God together and to transform your marriage to everything you hoped it would be. A book I've personally gifted to a countless amount of newlyweds.
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My Most Recommended Resources
Here are the top resources I recommend to anybody (in any stage of life) to start with to gain insight and wisdom on love before you deep dive into preparing for a relationship.
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Love &
Respect
Crack the communication code and discover one of the greatest secrets to a successful relationship! This book will help you stop the crazy cycle of conflict and develop communication skills necessary for marriage.
Why Do I Do What I Don't Want To Do?
Overcome the Cycle of Self-Destructive Bad Habits. Claim a life of virtue and become the person you were meant to be all along. This is a book I think every Christian should read. It's so good, I've read it three times...this year alone.
The 5 Love Languages
An absolute classic. Different people give and receive love in different ways. By learning the languages, you can love others well, better identify the root cause in conflicts, and learn how you desire to be loved.
Chronological Bible In a Year Plan
Read the entire Bible in a year
Join me and 65+ others who have decided to dedicate 15-20 minutes a day to strengthening our personal relationship with God. We're reading the entire Bible - and the best part is - there's a whole community of other people (from all walks of life) doing the same thing. There's space daily to ask questions, share thoughts, and encourage one another. It's never too late to hop in! Just pickup where we're at.
Asking for a Friend
A sermon series from The Porch
Tackling the questions nobody wants to be the one to ask... Questions like, "Is it okay to doubt God?" "If God is good, why doesn't everyone go to heaven?" "Is masturbation a sin?" "Can you be gay and be a Christian?" "Is it okay to live with my boyfriend?" and more!
This is a 9 part series I've shared over and over again and has helped hundreds of thousands of people better understand what the Bible has to say regarding some of the most taboo topics.
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Answering your real-world questions with biblically-led life advice.
Because you deserve answers to the questions you don't quite have to courage to ask.
Young not Dumb Podcast
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Your relationship deserves more than surface-level advice. These resources are thoughtfully chosen to help you grow in faith, strengthen your connection, and build a marriage rooted in grace, communication, and lasting love.
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