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Faith-based marriage coaching · est. 2005

Your marriage isn’t broken. It just needs a new foundation.

Coaching for couples who are preparing, repairing, blending, or healing — led by Tace & Carmen, married 31 years and walking families through the same road they’ve traveled.

31 yrs
Married
20+ yrs
In ministry
Certified
Prepare / Enrich
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31 years married
Ordained ministers (RHEMA)
Prepare/Enrich certified
Blended-family specialists
501(c)(3) ministry
You’re not too far gone

Coaching that meets your season, not just your symptoms.

Most couples we meet feel stuck between “this is fine” and “I don’t know if we make it.” You don’t have to stay there.

Where you might be now

  • Living like roommates, not partners
  • Blending two families and hitting walls
  • One of you is ready to walk away
  • Starting over after divorce, unsure how
  • Engaged, and wanting to get it right

Where we’ll help you get

  • Talking again — really talking
  • A united home with clear roles & peace
  • Renewed commitment, one honest step at a time
  • Healing, identity, and hope after loss
  • A marriage built on covenant, not just a wedding
Coaching that meets you where you are

Four ways we walk with couples.

01

Prepare for Marriage

Premarital coaching & the Prepare/Enrich assessment — build the marriage before the wedding, especially with kids in the picture.

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02

Repair Your Marriage

For couples who are drifting, hurting, or in crisis. Honest, faith-centered coaching to reconnect and rebuild trust.

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03

Blended Families

Our specialty. Biblical, practical help for stepfamilies navigating roles, discipline, exes, and a hard first year.

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04

Heal from Divorce

Rebuild your faith, identity, and hope after loss — and prepare well for whatever God has next.

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Not sure which fits? Book a free call →
Simple, human, no pressure

Four gentle steps from overwhelmed to connected.

No cold intake forms, no clinical distance. Just a clear path forward, couple to couple.

01

Meet

A free 30-minute call to see if we’re a fit and hear what’s really going on.

02

Map

Together we name where things stand and the one next step that matters most.

03

Move

Ongoing coaching sessions, online and on your schedule, grounded in scripture.

04

Maintain

Tools and rhythms that keep your marriage growing long after coaching ends.

Built for the whole family

When a marriage heals, the whole home changes.

We don’t just coach two people — we help build homes where kids feel safe, steady, and loved. That’s the real design.

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Real couples, real change

Real people. Real quiet wins.

★★★★★

“They understood our blended-family chaos because they’d lived it. For the first time we felt like a team instead of two households under one roof.”

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Bryce & AmberBlended family coaching
★★★★★

“We were one foot out the door. Tace and Carmen didn’t judge us — they gave us hope and a next step. We’re still here, and we’re better.”

M
MarkMarriage repair
★★★★★

“The Prepare/Enrich assessment opened conversations we didn’t know we needed before the wedding. Worth every minute.”

K
KimPremarital coaching

Illustrative testimonials — to be replaced with verified, attributed reviews at build.

Free encouragement, every week

Slow listens for busy marriages.

Now streaming
Faithful. Healthy. Valiant.
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When Only One of You Is TryingEp. 12 · 24 min
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Blended Families: Surviving the First YearEp. 11 · 31 min
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Rebuilding Trust After BetrayalEp. 10 · 28 min
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What’s really straining your marriage?

Answer a few honest questions and get a personalized read on where the pressure is coming from — plus a free 7-day devotional to start reconnecting today.

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7-Day Reconnect

A short daily devotional + one small action to move toward each other.

Good to know

Common questions.

Is coaching the same as counseling?

Not quite. We’re ordained ministers and certified coaches, not licensed therapists. Coaching is action-focused and faith-centered — helping you build skills, restore connection, and take clear next steps. If your situation calls for licensed clinical care, we’ll tell you honestly.

How does the free consultation work?

It’s a no-cost, no-pressure 30-minute call. You tell us what’s going on, we listen, and we recommend the right path — whether that’s coaching, the Prepare/Enrich assessment, or a resource to start with.

Do you work with couples online, anywhere?

Yes. Coaching happens online, so we serve couples wherever you are, on a schedule that works around your life.

Is this only for couples in crisis?

No. We coach engaged couples, newlyweds, blended families, couples who just feel distant, and couples in real crisis. Wherever you are on the map, there’s a starting point.

What does it cost?

The consultation is free. Prepare/Enrich packages start at $150, and coaching packages are shared transparently on your call so you can choose what fits.

Take the first step

Your marriage is worth a conversation.

Book a free 30-minute call with Tace & Carmen. No pressure — just a real, honest place to start.

Book your free consultation →
Or call us directly at (800) 960-1011