We are offering 7 broadcasts this year focusing on building that foundation of purpose together as a couple. On the last day of National Marriage Week - February 14th, we are encouraging couples to go out or spend time alone together. In addition, we’d like to challenge couples to discuss how they might serve one another better, and how they can come together to find an opportunity to serve the world around them.
7 Conversations -
“Building a Foundation of Purpose”Day 1 Virtual Event
Saturday, February 7
Discovering Your Goals & Purpose
Every couple moves through different stages in their relationship. Focusing on the future and the long-term vision you both desire is essential for ongoing growth and unity. Each season of marriage brings change, and with it, the need to adapt. Building with purpose creates lasting momentum, the kind that endures and strengthens through every shift. So where do you start?
Sit down and talk about your vision for your marriage and your individual goals and purpose. Each of you write down three goals you’d love to see for your marriage/family. Share them and highlight at least one you can start moving toward this year.
Day 2 Virtual Event
Sunday, February 8
Growing the Individual Within
Most of us long to feel valued and significant, but becoming whole starts with personal growth. A healthy marriage is built on two individuals who are maturing in character, embracing their roles, and stewarding their time, talents, and purpose well.
It’s about knowing who you are - your identity - your calling - and showing up fully for your spouse and family. A healthy “me” is the foundation of a strong and flourishing “we.”
Each of you share one personal area of growth you can work on this year. Talk about how you can each support, nurture, and cheer on the other in the area they'd like to grow in.
Day 3 Virtual Event
Monday, February 9
Different By Design
It’s common for opposite personalities to find their way into marriage. While this can present challenges, it’s also a powerful gift. Differences - when embraced - can strengthen your connection, help you grow, and create balance in your relationship.
Deep intimacy and healthy communication come from listening well, being open and honest, and recognizing that your spouse’s tendencies aren’t wrong - just different.
As you grow in understanding one another’s personalities, callings, and strengths, you begin to see how your gifts compliment each other and serve a greater purpose together.
Name one personality difference between you and your spouse that sometimes frustrates you. Then flip it: share one way that very difference blesses your marriage. Make a decision together to be thankful for this difference in your marriage.
Day 4 Virtual Event
Tuesday, February 10
Building a Shared Life
Marriage is the merging of two distinct lives - each with its own habits, history, and ways of doing things. Building a shared life means learning to find common ground, support each other’s goals, and grow together as a team.
Whether you’re navigating the unique dynamics of a blended family or simply adjusting to each other’s backgrounds, every couple must learn how to overcome differences and align around shared purpose. Each person brings a family of origin shaped by generations - and through it all, there is opportunity for healing, growth, and a new shared legacy.
Together, you have the opportunity to create new rhythms, shared values, and meaningful traditions that reflect the life you are building side by side.
Choose one rhythm or value that you and your spouse want to practice together (examples: eating dinner at the table, praying before bed, taking a Sunday walk). This can be something you take from your family of origin, or something new you create together!
Day 5 Virtual Event
Wednesday, February 11
Creating Traditions
Making memories together, both as a couple and as a family, are essential to building deep connections, passing down shared beliefs and values, and linking generations together in a way that nurtures comfort, identity, and belonging.
Traditions are a concrete way to live out what matters to you, and to celebrate WHO matters to you. They serve to remind you of who you are and the life you are building together.
Start (or plan) one new tradition today—big or small. It could be a special way of addressing each other that makes the other feel loved, or a fun place where you leave each other loving post-it notes of encouragement. You get to create what works for YOU!
Day 6 Virtual Event
Thursday, February 12
Leaving a Legacy
Faith begins in the home - where it’s nurtured, lived out and passed on. The story your marriage tells leaves a lasting imprint, not only on your home and children, but on generations yet to come. The way you love, lead, and live out your faith becomes a lasting spiritual inheritance, shaping the future in profound ways.
Marriage is a sacred covenant. When rooted in faith and purpose, it becomes more than just a relationship - it becomes a living legacy of devotion, commitment, strength and enduring love. And through it all, God is at work - redeeming and restoring your shared story into something more beautiful than either of you could create alone.
Share with each other one faith or marriage value you want your kids, grandkids, or future generations to remember about your marriage. Brainstorm one step you can take this year to live it out more fully.THEN - make a list of ideas where you can serve together outside of your marriage.
Day 7 Virtual Event
Friday, February 13
Living for Something Greater
When you find purpose beyond yourselves, your marriage takes on a deeper meaning. Serving others together - whether through volunteering, giving back to your community, or modeling generosity in your home - strengthens your bond, breathes life into your relationship, and shines a light for those around you.
Pursue your shared passions, and watch how joy, growth, commitment, and purpose bring fresh life to your marriage in powerful ways.
Choose one way to serve together this week — bring a meal to someone, volunteer, donate, help a widow or elderly person with a need, or simply write encouragement to a friend. Do it side by side, as a team.
Friday, February 14
We invite all couples to spend time together - whether an in-home or out-on-the-town date night.
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