Love First - Marriage Coaching

08/29/2026

Tired of feeling like you're fighting against each other instead of working together? You're closer to a breakthrough than you think.

Join us for Beyond the Conflict, a free 1 hour Zoom masterclass on Saturday, September 5 @ 10am. Spots are limited, so click the link in the comments to reserve your spot.

08/27/2026

What if the biggest threat to your marriage isn't the disagreement itself - it's how you handle the space right after it?

Conflict is natural, but staying stuck in it doesn't have to be. Most couples get trapped in a loop of listening to reply instead of listening to understand, leaving both people feeling unheart and exhausted.

Join us for Beyond the Conflict, a free masterclass designed to give you practical, proven tools to move past the noise, heal old wounds, and restore peace to your home.

🎟️Spots are limited! Tap the link below to claim your free spot now.

08/26/2026

Be honest: The last time you were in a conversation, were you fully absorbing what the other person was saying - or were you secretly just rehearsing what you were going to say next? 🤔

It's a habit most of us fall into without realizing it. We switch to "reply mode" instead of "understand mode." We want to fix the problem, match their story, or share our point of view.

But when you make the conscious choice to switch your mindset from listening to reply to listening to understand, the quality of your relationships and everyday conversations changes dramatically. You stop listening to respond, and start listening to connect.

Try this simple experiment today: Next time you're catching up with a friend, partner, or coworker, wait 3 full seconds after they finish speaking before you say anything.

How do you practice staying present in converations? Drop your thoughts below! 👇

Want more useful strategies to boost your communication? Join us for our free Zoom meeting - Beyond the Conflict - on Saturday, September 5 @ 10am. Click the link in the comments and reserve your spot. Spots are limited so act now before you miss your chance.

08/24/2026

Isolation is where struggles thrive. Healing happens together.

In this video, Doug Toon breakds down the core heart of Celebrate Recovery: we were never meant to carry our burdens alone, and real healing requires community.

So how does that apply to your marriage?

When couples face conflict, distance, or pain, the instinct is often to retreat - to suffer in silence and put on a brave face. But isoluation is just as dangerous for a relationship as it is for an individual.

As marriage coaches rooted in CR, we bring that same core mission into our coaching: pulling couples out of isolation and giving them a safe, grace-filled space to heal together. You don't have to fix this by yourselves.

👉Watch the video to hear why breaking isolation changes everything.
📆Ready to stop struggling in silence? Book our free Reflect and Breakthrough call by clicking on the link in the comments.

08/22/2026

08/20/2026

The unspoken rules in relationships are usually where the biggest misunderstandings happen! What feels like healthy processing time to one person can feel like the silent treatment to another. The secret isn't reading each other's mind - it's learning how to translate your partner's communication styles without taking it personally.

Drop a comment: What's one communication rule you and your partner swear by? 💬👇

08/18/2026

Communication breakdowns don't happen overnight—they usually start with these 4 negative habits identified by Dr. John Gottman:

​Criticism: Attacking your partner's character rather than the specific behavior.

​Contempt: Using sarcasm, eye-rolling, or disrespect to express superiority.

​Defensiveness: Making excuses or deflecting instead of taking responsibility.

​Stonewalling: Shutting down or tuning out to avoid conflict.

​Recognizing these patterns is the first step toward building a healthier connection.

💬 Which one do you find most challenging to avoid? Drop a comment below!

DM us if you'd like to discuss more or sign up for our free 45 minute Reflect and Breakthrough call by clicking the link in the comments.

08/17/2026

Blame focuses on the past (which you can't change). Communication focuses on the future (which you can control). Next time a situation goes wrong, swap the finger-pointing for a real conversation. Watch how fast the energy changes. 💡

08/16/2026

Why do I CaRe so deeply about CR (Celebrate Recovery)?

Having served as a CR Ministry Leader for years, my answer is simple: I've witnessed the power of radical, Christ-centered transformation firsthand. I've seen people walk into a room weighed down by hurts, habits, and hang-ups, and walk out with real freedom, restored peace, and renewed hope.

Celebrate Recovery changed the way I view human heart-break - and it completely shaped how I approach marriage.

Over the years in CR, I saw how unaddressed personal pain so often spills over into our closest relationships. When a husband or wife is hurting, the marriage hurts. But when an individual experiences deep, personal healing, the entire dynamic of a home changes.

That deep passion for seeing lives restored is the exact foundation Love First Marriage Coaching was build on.

I'm taking everything CR taught me about grace, honesty, and deep hurt-healing and bringing it directly to couples who are struggling. Surface-level advice isn't enough when a relationship is on the line. You need a safe space to address the root causes, break destructive cycles, and rebuild on a foundation of ture love and forgiveness.

My heart for Celebrate Recovery is the exact same heart I bring to every coaching sesion: a belief that no stroy is too broken, no couple is too far gone, and real healing is always possible. 🩷

👇If you and your spouse are ready to move from pain into purpose, reach out today. Let's wwalk toward healing together.

08/14/2026

🔥Reconnect. Heal. Grow.

Take your relationship to the next level in this 1-Hour Powerful Experience hosted by Marriage Coaches Doug & Renee Toon. Learn how to invite God's healing into past wounds to build a stronger, grace-filled union together.

⏰Saturday, Sept 5 @ 10:00am (Live on Zoom)
👥Only 30 spots available!
👇Click the Link in the Comments to Claim Your Spot Before It Fills Up!