
Marriage Resources
Stronger Marriage
Podcast
Join Pastor Cory and Joy as they have in-depth conversations with special guests about having a strong, Christian marriage including topics on spirituality, intimacy and friendship.
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Ways to Be Intentional
Sit together and decompress while talking about your day whether on the front porch, couch, patio, or in bed before going to sleep
Talk about what each of you is currently reading in the Bible and what the Lord is teaching or showing you
Spend time in prayer for each other, your children, and your extended families
Go on family walks
Give each other massages before bed (add oil, spa music, the whole nine yards)
Watch your favorite movies/shows and each other’s favorites, even if it’s not normally your personal preference
Serve the other person by participating in hobbies or activities they enjoy
Have intentional conversations
Put your phone away
Local Food & Dessert
Black Rooster
Bourbon
Pasta Fresca
Terra
Divino Ruso
Cola’s
COA
Tacos Nayarit
ZAS
Home Team
George Robert’s
Crave
Mai Thai
Kaminsky’s (dessert)
Rush’s/Cookout milkshakes (dessert)
Tiffany’s Bakery (dessert)
Sour & Sweet (dessert)
Weekend & Out-of-Town Getaways
The Dewberry - Charleston
The Sanctuary - Kiawah
Airbnb/VRBO on Kiawah
Airbnb/VRBO trips to small mountain towns in Western NC
Highlander Mountain House - Highlands, NC
Airbnb/VRBO on Tybee Island
Camping and hiking in Pisgah National Forest
Biltmore Estate
Flat Rock Playhouse in Flat Rock, NC
Fly fishing trips throughout western NC
Quick overnight concert trips
Simple Day Dates
Running errands together with no real agenda
Costco runs together
Browsing HomeGoods, Target, clothing stores, farmers markets, etc.
Matinee movie dates
Grabbing lunch or coffee together during the day
Spontaneous trips to get food, dessert or a treat
Helpful Tips
Planning bigger trips far in advance together and enjoying the anticipation
Talking through destinations, activities, restaurants, and experiences before trips
Taking both mountain and beach trips throughout the year
Revisiting meaningful places (ie. honeymoon location)
Trying new, local restaurants together
Making time to travel with close friends or visit out-of-town friends
Stronger Marriage
Sermon Series
Topics include: Foundation, Friendship, Spirituality, Intimacy and More
Sacred Family
Sermon Series
Topics include: Enemies of a Thriving Marriage, The Power of Praying for Our Children, Being a Godly Man or Woman and Singleness
More
Yes! We recommend The Fierce Marriage Podcast as another great listen.
Yes! We have a whole list of specific resources for parents.
Check our our list of personal recommendations from our pastors including topics like theology, apologetics, sexuality and more.