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Marriage That Doesn't Suck

Marriage That Doesn't Suck:
An Uncommon Approach

We get it — you love your spouse, but something feels off. You’re stuck in the same cycles. You try to fix it, only to end up in another fight, or worse … silence.

Marriage That Doesn't Suck is a brutally honest, surprisingly hopeful book for couples who love each other but are tired of the struggle.

No fluff. No formulas. Just the real talk you wish someone had given you years ago.

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This Book Is for You If:

  • You feel disconnected from your spouse but aren’t ready to give up
 
  • You want more intimacy, communication and peace in your relationship
  • You're tired of “perfect Christian marriage” expectations
  • You're a church leader or counselor looking for a trusted resource

Inside, You'll Discover

  • How to stop fighting the wrong enemy
  • How to talk without shutting down (or blowing up)
  • What forgiveness looks like in real life
  • How to get your spark back (really!)

Why We Wrote This Book

A Message From the Authors​

 

 

 

 

 

About The Authors

Meet Larry & Susan Pons

Larry and Susan Pons served as directors of The Inn of Last Resort, known throughout the world for its outreach to Christian leaders, families and young people, for 40+ years. Together they ministered to couples and families from over 100 nations through their life-changing Train to Reign program. The couple is blessed to have four adult children and eight grandchildren.

Larry & Susan Pons, Directors

Remove Obstacles

Learn how to keep kids, work and activities from coming between you and your spouse.

Duty vs. Intimacy

Identify simple steps you can take to accentuate intimacy with your spouse, even during difficult times.

Identify & Resolve Conflict

Establish boundaries for serious discussions and overcome emotional separation.

Fatherhood

Understand the significance of fathers and the impact they have on their children.

Womanhood

Grasp God's unique plan for women as wives and mothers in His divine order.

Meaningful Communication

Learn how to successfully share ideas and feelings in a way that your spouse understands.

Companion Workbook Now Available!

The Marriage That Doesn’t Suck Workbook is designed to help you and your spouse grow closer to each other and to God. Rooted in biblical principles, it offers practical tools—thoughtful reflections, guided discussions and hands-on exercises—to encourage growth, healing and deeper connection. As you journey through its pages, you’ll discover how God’s love and guidance can transform your marriage and draw you into a stronger, more Christ-centered union.

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Marriage That Doesn't Suck Workbook

Larry and Susan Pons have helped bring healing and hope to thousands of marriages worldwide.

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Marriage That Doesn't Suck

Faith Meets Real Life

This isn’t a marriage “fix-it” manual with a few Bible verses slapped on. It’s honest. It's vulnerable. And it’s rooted in the belief that God wants your marriage to thrive — even when it's messy.

You don’t need a perfect marriage. You just need an honest one.

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