DEVELOPING A

HEALTHY MARRIAGE

They were married, had many children, and lived happily ever after… Every fairy tale ends this way. But reality can be very different, because we were never given a manual for marriage.

In France, the city mayor officiates weddings. When we were married, the mayor gave Rachel … a cook book “I Know How to Cook.” He had a great sense of humor. But this gesture reflects a reality that we can apply in the area of marriage as well: If I don’t learn the fundamental rules, I am going to have a hard time to successfully “cook this meal “ or succeed in my marriage …

DEVELOPING A

HEALTHY MARRIAGE

They were married, had many children, and lived happily ever after… Every fairy tale ends this way. But reality can be very different, because we were never given a manual for marriage.

In France, the city mayor officiates weddings. When we were married, the mayor gave Rachel … a cook book “I Know How to Cook.” He had a great sense of humor. But this gesture reflects a reality that we can apply in the area of marriage as well: If I don’t learn the fundamental rules, I am going to have a hard time to successfully “cook this meal “ or succeed in my marriage …

For those who are single and want to learn more before starting life with their mate
For the newlyweds that want to invest in their relationship
For those seasoned in marriage that want to continue improving their relationship
For couples that are struggling and want to find solutions and go to the root of the problems
For couples who are doing great, but want to do even better

DISCOVER HOW TO STAY IN LOVE

YOUR WHOLE LIFE

BY MAINTAINING A REAL PASSION!

The same scenario happens for everyone. At first, it’s passion! Then, with the passing years, and the children that come along, we get close to a crisis …

This sad truth is, we’ve experienced it ourselves in our own relationship. From newlyweds, we became the parents of five boys, while adding on the ever growing professional responsibilities as educators, pastors, missionaries, therapists …

In the midst of our already busy lives, illness happened on several occasions. We were put to the test and, sometimes, our relationship took the brunt of it. We were often in a situation of imbalance with each other!

We had to redefine our roles and this felt like losing control of the situation. It was in those moments that we turned to God to help us understand the whys and the hows.

We were suffering in this situation. We felt stuck. We loved each other. However, we wanted our relationship to be a fulfilling one!

WE NEEDED HELP

We looked for help from certified professionals in couples counseling and whose solution would not be divorce. We didn’t find any.

Praying more, like it was advised to us, was not enough anymore. So, we cried out to God! With His help, we ended up surviving it all, on our own. After two long years, we made it out of those dark times, thanks to a divine connection.

DISCOVER HOW TO STAY IN LOVE

YOUR WHOLE LIFE

BY MAINTAINING A REAL PASSION!

The same scenario happens for everyone. At first, it’s passion! Then, with the passing years, and the children that come along, we get close to a crisis …

We had to redefine our roles and this felt like losing control of the situation. It was in those moments that we turned to God to help us understand the whys and the hows.

We were suffering in this situation. We felt stuck. We loved each other. However, we wanted our relationship to be a fulfilling one!

WE NEEDED HELP

We looked for help from certified professionals in couples counseling and whose solution would not be divorce. We didn’t find any.

Eric and Rachel Dufour

Pastors, Therapists, Marital Counselors and Sexologists

We are also the parents of five children who have all become adults today.

For over 30 years, we have been accompanying, and helping, couples, and singles, involved in full-time ministry, to regain spiritual and emotional health for themselves and their families.

Eric and Rachel Dufour

Pastors, Therapists, Marital Counselors and Sexologists

We are also the parents of five children who have all become adults today.

For over 30 years, we have been accompanying, and helping, couples, and singles, involved in full-time ministry, to regain spiritual and emotional health for themselves and their families.

THERE IS NO NEED TO STRUGGLE ALONE

IN A SITUATION THAT SEEMS HOPELESS!

We realized that we weren’t the only ones that were suffering in silence. Therefore, we trained to become marital and family therapists, on top of our work as pastors.

From our life experience, from our training, based on biblical truths, we have built comprehensive tools which we are making available to you today. We put together material of everything that we would have wanted to know before jumping into this beautiful adventure together.

IS THERE HOPE FOR US?

OUR SITUATION IS SO HARD!

The answer is YES, absolutely! God is capable of anything. Believing that divorce is the solution to your problems, won’t bring an answer to the real pain that hides behind them.

Even if your partner isn’t ready to invest in the transformation of your relationship, you can become the catalyst. Let God help you transform your relationship.

Even in the most drastic of situations, there is hope for your relationship. We’ve experienced it numerous times, with the couples that we’ve helped.

THERE IS NO NEED TO STRUGGLE ALONE

IN A SITUATION THAT SEEMS HOPELESS!

We realized that we weren’t the only ones that were suffering in silence. Therefore, we trained to become marital and family therapists, on top of our work as pastors.

IS THERE HOPE FOR US?

OUR SITUATION IS SO HARD!

The answer is YES, absolutely! God is capable of anything. Believing that divorce is the solution to your problems, won’t bring an answer to the real pain that hides behind them.

Even if your partner isn’t ready to invest in the transformation of your relationship, you can become the catalyst. Let God help you transform your relationship.

Even in the most drastic of situations, there is hope for your relationship. We’ve experienced it numerous times, with the couples that we’ve helped.

SO MANY MYTHS AROUND MARRIAGE!

Myth #1: I have the right to happiness and my spouse needs to make me happy.

What if we told you that happiness is built step-by-step, as a couple?

Myth #2: “All You Need Is Love”

Yes, but what does love really mean? What does it mean to love someone? Because I love chocolate as well … Every marriage needs to be built on lasting foundations.

Myth #3: Once I’m married, my sex life will be awesome!

Not necessarily, especially if there isn’t good communication, emotional intimacy and trust built between the both of you.

SO MANY MYTHS

AROUND MARRIAGE!

Myth #1: I have the right to happiness and my spouse needs to make me happy.

What if we told you that happiness is built step-by-step, as a couple?

Myth #2: “All You Need Is Love”

Yes, but what does love really mean? What does it mean to love someone? Because I love chocolate as well … Every marriage needs to be built on lasting foundations.

Myth #3: Once I’m married, my sex life will be awesome!

Not necessarily, especially if there isn’t good communication, emotional intimacy and trust built between the both of you.

Developing a Healthy Marriage approaches 8 Different Themes

Module 1: The Husband and Wife Relationship

... and God created the Woman ...
What Baggage Did I Bring Into the Relationship?
Labels and Expectations
The Triangle of Love
Husband and Wife: Biblical Roles in Marriage

Module 3: The Foundations of Marriage

The Covenant
Forgiveness
Trust
Friendship
Love

Module 5: Emotions

The Fear Dance
The Love Dance
Self-Control
The Pressure Cooker
Emotionally Healthy

Module 7: Sexuality

Pornography: The Problem
Pornography: Solutions
The Divine Law of Unity: Our Body
The Divine Law of Unity: Our Spirit and Soul
Sexual Intimacy: Practical Advice

Module 2: Balancing Our Priorities

A World Upside Down
My Personal Relationship With God
Me and My Spouse
Me and My Children
Me And... Everything Else?

Module 4: Needs

My Needs and Love Language
Our Taboos: Minefield or Treasure Map?
The Woman's List
The Man's List
Commitment

Module 6: A Light at the End of the Tunnel

Geographical Question: The Appomattox and Boxing Ring
Sports Question: Timeout!
Political Question: Boundaries
Objectives and Goals: Dedicated Time
Biochemistry: the Lovers Rendez-Vous

Module 8: ... Closing Remarks

Marital Circumstances
God's Plan for My Life
God's Will for My Marriage
Action Plan
But ... Now What?

Module 1: The Husband and Wife Relationship

... and God created the Woman ...
What Baggage Did I Bring Into the Relationship?
Labels and Expectations
The Triangle of Love
Husband and Wife: Biblical Roles in Marriage

Module 2: Balancing Our Priorities

A World Upside Down
My Personal Relationship With God
Me and My Spouse
Me and My Children
Me And... Everything Else?

Module 3: The Foundations of Marriage

The Covenant
Forgiveness
Trust
Friendship
Love

Module 4: Needs

My Needs and Love Language
Our Taboos: Minefield or Treasure Map?
The Woman's List
The Man's List
Commitment

Module 5: Emotions

The Fear Dance
The Love Dance
Self-Control
The Pressure Cooker
Emotionally Healthy

Module 6: A Light at the End of the Tunnel

Geographical Question: The Appomattox and Boxing Ring
Sports Question: Timeout!
Political Question: Boundaries
Objectives and Goals: Dedicated Time
Biochemistry: the Lovers Rendez-Vous

Module 7: Sexuality

Pornography: The Problem
Pornography: Solutions
The Divine Law of Unity: Our Body
The Divine Law of Unity: Our Spirit and Soul
Sexual Intimacy: Practical Advice

Module 8: ... Closing Remarks

Marital Circumstances
God's Plan for My Life
God's Will for My Marriage
Action Plan
But ... Now What?

Skeptic? Welcome to the club!

If you’d asked the thousands of couples that we’ve helped whether or not they thought their marriage was going to make it, pessimism would have ruled the day. Often, they have already seen one, or multiple, therapists, and they have the impression that everything they’ve tried has failed. They are at the point of giving up.

“It’s too late for us …”

We only need you to try one more time - there is always hope with God!

“We don’t need to see a psychologist!”

We are body, mind and soul. In therapy, we work on the mind and the soul, helping the person as a whole.

“I don’t have a problem. My wife/my husband has a problem. I don't need help.”

These statements are not so simple. You both, mutually, need to understand how you work, and what your expectations are. Your spouse’s behavior mostly likely hides significant suffering.

Skeptic? Welcome to the club!

If you’d asked the thousands of couples that we’ve helped whether or not they thought their marriage was going to make it, pessimism would have ruled the day. Often, they have already seen one, or multiple, therapists, and they have the impression that everything they’ve tried has failed. They are at the point of giving up.

“It’s too late for us …”

We only need you to try one more time - there is always hope with God!

“We don’t need to see a psychologist!”

We are body, mind and soul. In therapy, we work on the mind and the soul, helping the person as a whole.

“I don’t have a problem. My wife/my husband has a problem. I don't need help.”

These statements are not so simple. You both, mutually, need to understand how you work, and what your expectations are. Your spouse’s behavior mostly likely hides significant suffering.

AVAILABLE FOR YOU

Developing a Healthy Marriage

in video format

for only $89!

whereas a one hour private counseling session costs about $80!

40 videos (8 Modules)
Developing a Healthy Marriage eBook
The content in audio version (40 audio files)
BONUS: Staying In-Love for Lifetime & Biblical Roles in Marriage (PDF)
BONUS: Understanding Your Spouse & Overcoming Life's Trials Together (PDF)

Developing a Healthy Marriage

in eBook format

for only $65!

whereas a one hour private counseling session costs about $80!

40 videos (8 Modules)
Developing a Healthy Marriage eBook
The content in audio version (40 audio files)
BONUS: Staying In-Love for Lifetime & Biblical Roles in Marriage (PDF)
BONUS: Understandi
ng Your Spouse &

AVAILABLE FOR YOU

Developing a Healthy Marriage

in video format

for only $89!

whereas a one hour private counseling session costs about $80!

40 videos (8 Modules)
Developing a Healthy Marriage eBook
The content in audio version (40 audio files)
BONUS: Staying In-Love for Lifetime & Biblical Roles in Marriage (PDF)
BONUS: Understanding Your Spouse & Overcoming Life's Trials Together (PDF)

Developing a Healthy Marriage

in eBook format

for only $65!

whereas a one hour private counseling session costs about $80!

This module is NOT for you if …

+ You are looking for a magic pill to transform your marriage.

+ You expect results without putting in the effort.

You need to WANT to build a solid marriage, be ready to devote time to it and to follow the steps, putting what you’re learning into practice.

This module is NOT for you if …

+ You are looking for a magic pill to transform your marriage.

+ You expect results without putting in the effort.

You need to WANT to build a solid marriage, be ready to devote time to it and to follow the steps, putting what you’re learning into practice.

“I’m not convinced that this will work for me …”

We have over 30 years of experience. Even though everyone is unique, the solutions that we are offering are for everybody because they address the heart of the problems.

We are solution-oriented therapists. We go to the root of the issues, and give practical tools, so that every person is able to discover real solutions to continue their walk towards deliverance.

On your path to find a solution, several factors can help you: These factors are: now is the right time, they are the right therapists, it’s the perfect season… and this time, it will work! It’s never too late to try! Just because it hasn’t worked in the past, does not mean that it won't work this time!

It can take some time. It will take time. We would all love to be restored instantaneously; this can happen on occasion. But the majority of the time, it will be a process.

You’re going to have to rebuild yourself and fix the needs, in order to have something that will be stable for the duration of your life.

“I’m not convinced

that this will work for me …”

We have over 30 years of experience. Even though everyone is unique, the solutions that we are offering are for everybody because they address the heart of the problems.

We are solution-oriented therapists. We go to the root of the issues, and give practical tools, so that every person is able to discover real solutions to continue their walk towards deliverance.

It can take some time. It will take time. We would all love to be restored instantaneously; this can happen on occasion. But the majority of the time, it will be a process.

You’re going to have to rebuild yourself and fix the needs, in order to have something that will be stable for the duration of your life.

What the couples we’ve helped have to say ...

Anonymous Couple

“This course was very clear and enriching! There were several areas in our relationship where we were practicing avoidance, whether because of awkwardness, shame or fear. With Eric and Rachel's guidance we dove into ALL of those areas, and the results have been wonderful. I have a new excitement to shepherd my wife’s heart, to develop relating to her on the emotional level and with pure transparency. And, we have a real action plan to make it work!”

Warren & Debbie Reeve, Founders of Mission International Church Network (MICN)

“Thank you Eric & Rachel for sharing your gracious wisdom & guidance with us. We take away such valuable tools not only for ourselves and our marriage but into our ministry which in turn will multiply into many other marriage relationships all over the world. Know that God is using you in a mighty way.

International church leaders require unique member care. They are neither national church leaders nor missionaries. They are peculiar and require needs that necessitate expert insight. Eric and Rachel are tricultural, credentialed and have pastored an intervention congregation. You will be amazed how much they can assist and empower you.”

David & Helene Bonhomme

“We felt that a new season in our life was coming. We had more responsibilities and more opportunities to impact people. We wanted to be sure our relationship had the foundation it needed to be ready for all these changes. The Dufours listened to us closely and gave us the keys to unlock strength to make it through crisis situations and to deal with the areas in our marriage we could barely even speak about. We are now much stronger!”

What the couples we’ve helped have to say ...

Anonymous Couple

“This course was very clear and enriching! There were several areas in our relationship where we were practicing avoidance, whether because of awkwardness, shame or fear. With Eric and Rachel's guidance we dove into ALL of those areas, and the results have been wonderful. I have a new excitement to shepherd my wife’s heart, to develop relating to her on the emotional level and with pure transparency. And, we have a real action plan to make it work!”

Warren & Debbie Reeve, Founders of Mission International Church Network (MICN)

“Thank you Eric & Rachel for sharing your gracious wisdom & guidance with us. We take away such valuable tools not only for ourselves and our marriage but into our ministry which in turn will multiply into many other marriage relationships all over the world. Know that God is using you in a mighty way.

International church leaders require unique member care. They are neither national church leaders nor missionaries. They are peculiar and require needs that necessitate expert insight. Eric and Rachel are tricultural, credentialed and have pastored an intervention congregation. You will be amazed how much they can assist and empower you.”

David & Helene Bonhomme

“We felt that a new season in our life was coming. We had more responsibilities and more opportunities to impact people. We wanted to be sure our relationship had the foundation it needed to be ready for all these changes. The Dufours listened to us closely and gave us the keys to unlock strength to make it through crisis situations and to deal with the areas in our marriage we could barely even speak about. We are now much stronger!”

Developing a

Healthy Marriage

gives you

practical tools to get your relationship back on track!

FAQ

Are subtitles available?

All our videos have English subtitles.

When does the course start and end?

The course begins as soon as you enroll. This is a 24/7 online course. You decide when you start and when you finish.

How long do I have access to the course?

After enrolling, you have access to this course for as long as you want, regardless of the device you use.

Do I have a way to communicate with Eric and Rachel?

We recommend finishing all the audio files or eBooks, as they already answer many common questions. We also answer questions that have been asked in our news emails. We cannot guarantee you a personalized answer because of the large number of emails we receive. The purchase of a product does not give access to a consultation with Eric or Rachel.

Are subtitles available?

All our videos have English subtitles.

When does the course start and end?

The course begins as soon as you enroll. This is a 24/7 online course. You decide when you start and when you finish.

How long do I have access to the course?

After enrolling, you have access to this course for as long as you want, regardless of the device you use.

Do I have a way to communicate with Eric and Rachel?

We recommend that you complete the course as it already covers many common questions. In the emails we send out regularly, we also answer questions anonymously. We cannot guarantee you a personalized answer because of the large number of emails we receive.