unSeminary Podcast Preventing Marital Breakdown: Creating Proactive Support Systems in Your Church with Nicky & Sila Lee
Jan 15, 2025
Nicky Lee, co-creator of The Marriage Course with over 1.5 million participants, and Sila Lee, his partner in this venture, discuss the pressing need for systemic support for marriages in churches. They emphasize proactive strategies over reactive ones in nurturing relationships, highlighting the impact of structured conversations. Their courses reach diverse couples, fostering open communication and emotional connection. The Lees share insights on breaking stigmas around marriage enrichment, encouraging churches to champion these vital programs to strengthen community bonds.
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The Lees' Story
- Nicky and Sila Lee have been married 48 years and started pre-marriage counseling in 1985.
- They found that practical tools and biblical principles helped their own marriage and wanted to share with others.
Course Impact
- The courses reached over 1.5 million couples, including non-churchgoers.
- The one-on-one conversations between couples are the most transformative part.
Proactive Support
- Churches should proactively support marriages, not just react to crises.
- Regular marriage enrichment is crucial; a once-a-year event isn't enough.