Marriage & Relationships
Our Marriage and Relationship Ministry is here to support and equip couples as they prepare for marriage and continue to invest in the health of their relationship. We also walk alongside couples navigating hurt or conflict, offering hope and guidance as they pursue God’s path toward healing, peace, and lasting joy in marriage.
Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other's faults because of your love. Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.
Ephesians 4:2-3
Marriage Prep
At Salem Alliance, premarital counseling is all about creating a safe and grace-filled space where you can be real with each other, grow in your emotional and spiritual connection, and have the kinds of conversations that set you up for a strong foundation. Our pastors and mentors come alongside engaged or seriously dating couples, using a personal assessment as a springboard for honest conversations, deeper understanding, and intentional preparation for marriage.
Become a Mentor
Do you feel called to walk with couples, fostering honest conversations and spiritually aware marriages? At Salem Alliance Church, we invite you to become a Marriage Mentor. Supporting couples as they lay foundations or grow through challenges in God’s design for covenant love.
Marriage Conversations
If you would like to talk with a pastor or marriage mentor about marriage-related issues, we would love to connect with you. These conversations are a place to share your story, gain insight and wisdom from others, receive prayer and make connections to other resources as needed.
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Have you experienced the pain of betrayal in your marriage or close relationship? You don’t have to walk that road alone. At Salem Alliance Church, we offer confidential Betrayal & Beyond support groups for women. These groups create a safe, grace-filled space to process your story, find healing, and discover freedom in Christ alongside others who understand. We start groups as the need arises, so if you’re interested in learning more or would like to join a future group, please reach out to Jill O'Connor.
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Are you struggling with unwanted sexual behaviors or patterns that feel difficult to break? You don’t have to carry that burden alone. At Salem Alliance Church, we offer confidential 7 Pillars of Freedom groups for men. These groups provide a safe, grace-filled environment to process struggles, build accountability, and pursue lasting freedom in Christ alongside others on the same journey. We start groups as the need arises, so if you’re interested in learning more or would like to join a future group, please reach out to Josh Mann.
Marriage Resources
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The Meaning of Marriage
Tim & Kathy Keller
A powerful exploration of the biblical vision for marriage. Drawing from Scripture and decades of pastoral experience, the Kellers confront modern myths about love and marriage, offering a grace-centered view that celebrates commitment, sacrifice, and partnership rooted in the gospel.
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Loveology
John Mark Comer
A fresh, engaging, and honest look at love, sex, dating, and marriage. Comer tackles the tough questions about romance and relationships with biblical clarity and cultural relevance, ideal for young couples and those new to navigating faith-based dating and marriage.
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You and Me Forever
Francis & Lisa Chan
This book shifts the focus from merely having a happy marriage to building one with eternity in mind. The Chans challenge couples to pursue God's kingdom together, anchoring their relationship in mission, discipleship, and spiritual purpose.
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The Sacred Search
Gary Thomas
Rather than asking “Who should I marry?” this book reframes the question: “What is marriage for?” Thomas encourages singles and engaged couples to prioritize spiritual compatibility and purpose, guiding readers to seek holiness over happiness in their pursuit of love.
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The Road Back to You
Ian Cron & Suzanne Stabile
An accessible and insightful introduction to the Enneagram, this book helps couples understand themselves and each other better through the lens of personality. It offers practical tools for growth, empathy, and spiritual transformation.
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Becoming Us
Beth & Jeff McCord
A Christ-centered Enneagram guide tailored for couples. This book helps you understand your Enneagram types in the context of your relationship, providing tools to enhance communication, compassion, and connection from a gospel-centered perspective.
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Emotionally Healthy Relationships
Pete Scazzero
Scazzero offers transformative tools to help couples break unhealthy patterns, communicate effectively, and build relational maturity. Grounded in emotional intelligence and spiritual formation, this resource is essential for couples wanting to grow in both love and spiritual depth.
Christian Marriage Podcasts
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The Naked Marriage
A candid and biblical podcast covering sex, communication, conflict, in-laws, and everything in between. They speak with grace and humor while keeping Christ at the center of marriage.
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Fierce Marriage
Practical, honest conversations about love, intimacy, conflict, and biblical roles in marriage. The Fredericks share real struggles and triumphs to encourage covenant-based relationships.
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Marriage After God
Focused on building a Christ-centered marriage that lives on mission. Offers encouragement, real-life stories, and biblical teachings to grow spiritually together as a couple.
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ONE Extraordinary Marriage
While not always overtly faith-based, it’s widely used by Christian couples. Focuses on communication, sexual intimacy, and intentional connection.
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Loveology
Not a full marriage podcast, but several episodes stem from the Loveology book and include biblical teaching on relationships, dating, sex, and covenant.
Enneagram
We believe the Enneagram can be a powerful tool in helping us discover and name the deeper parts of who we are and how we’re uniquely designed. It not only gives language to our strengths and challenges, but also helps us understand how we best interact with others. That’s why we highly encourage couples—especially those preparing for or entering into marriage—to explore the Enneagram together. It can make a tremendous difference in learning how to truly see, value, and understand one another in meaningful ways.
Christian Enneagram Podcasts
Connect with Our Team
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Josh Mann
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Jill O'Connor