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The order of sessions varies with each class based upon presenter availability. |
| Session 1 |
Introduction to course
Pop culture vs. Biblical marriage
Understanding how your personality will affect your marriage |
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Session 2
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Engagement-peaceful or stormy
Principles for engagement
Expectations |
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Session 3
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Roles in marriage
Roles of each spouse
Servant leadership
Biblical submission to one another |
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Session 4
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Principles
of effective communication
The 5 levels of communication
Speaking your spouse's language
Cohabitation facts |
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Session 5
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Advanced
Communication Techniques
The Five Love Languages
Speaker/Listener Technique |
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Session 6 |
How our backgrounds shape us for marriage
Family of origin issues
Dealing with past relationships |
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Session 7
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Conflict resolution principles
The basis of conflict
Working together to resolve conflict |
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Session 8
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Desserts
with newly married couples
to learn the realities of the first few months of marriage
Separate dessert for stepfamily couples |
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Session 9
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Growing together spiritually
Setting your spiritual direction
Spiritual oneness
Mentoring couple and coach couple explained |
| Session 10 |
In-Law insights
Principles for relating to in-laws
Discover the keys to resolving in-law conflicts |
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Session 11 |
Financial Stability
Financial principles for a happy marriage |
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Session 12 |
Becoming One
Romance and sexual response
Getting your sex life off to a great start
Birth control
How children impact your relationship |