MARRIAGE MATTERS
Because Strong Marriages Strengthen Families—and Strong Families Strengthen Communities.
More than two thousand years ago, Cicero described marriage as the foundation of society. FCCMI believes that principle remains relevant today: when marriages and families are strengthened, the benefits extend beyond the home into our churches, schools, workplaces, neighborhoods, and communities.
Marriage Matters is FCCMI’s marriage and family education and media platform, created to strengthen marriages and families through honest conversations, biblical truth, practical education, community engagement, and accessible resources.
WHY MARRIAGE MATTERS
Healthy marriages don’t happen by accident. Relationships require preparation, communication, commitment, practical skills, support, and opportunities to grow.
Marriage Matters creates opportunities to move the conversation beyond responding to relationships in crisis toward preparing, strengthening, enriching, and supporting marriages throughout the relationship journey.
Our goal is not simply to talk about marriage.
Our goal is to help create a culture where healthy marriages and strong families can thrive.
THE MARRIAGE MATTERS MOVEMENT
EDUCATE
Providing marriage education, relationship skills, workshops, conversations, and practical resources that help couples build stronger foundations.
ENGAGE
Bringing couples, churches, community leaders, organizations, and families into meaningful conversations about marriage and family stability.
ENCOURAGE
Sharing Christ-centered encouragement, real-life experiences, practical wisdom, and messages that remind couples they do not have to navigate marriage alone.
ELEVATE
Increasing public awareness that marriage and family stability matter—not only to individual households, but to the health and future of our communities.
MARRIAGE MATTERS PODCAST
Real Conversations. Stronger Relationships. Healthier Families.
The Marriage Matters Podcast extends the conversation beyond FCCMI programs and events by creating an accessible platform for conversations about marriage, relationships, family, faith, restoration, and the real-life issues couples face.
Through conversations with couples, ministry leaders, professionals, community voices, and special guests, Marriage Matters will provide encouragement, education, practical insight, and stories that help listeners strengthen their relationships.
WHAT WE’LL TALK ABOUT
MARRIAGE & RELATIONSHIPS
Communication, conflict, intimacy, trust, commitment, expectations, friendship, and growing together.
FAITH & FAMILY
Building Christ-centered homes, spiritual connection, parenting, blended families, family traditions, and generational legacy.
REAL LIFE
Finances, careers, caregiving, life transitions, difficult seasons, rebuilding, forgiveness, and restoration.
COMMUNITY
How marriage and family stability connect with churches, schools, workplaces, public institutions, and the overall health of our communities.
BEYOND THE PODCAST
Marriage Matters will extend into FCCMI’s broader community through:
Marriage Education & Workshops
Practical opportunities for couples to learn and grow.
Community Conversations
Bringing couples, families, ministry leaders, and community partners together to discuss marriage, family stability, and community impact.
Marriage Week Activities
Special opportunities to celebrate, educate, encourage, and invest in marriages.
Digital Media & Marriage Matters Shorts
Short-form educational and inspirational content designed to take the Marriage Matters message into the spaces where people already connect.
Couples Events & Experiences
Intentional opportunities for couples to reconnect, celebrate their relationships, and create new memories together.
MARRIAGE MATTERS AT EVERY STAGE
Preparing for Marriage • Newly Married • Growing Together • Navigating Challenges • Reconnecting • Building Legacy
Wherever you are in your relationship journey, FCCMI believes there should be opportunities to learn, grow, connect, and strengthen your marriage.
JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Marriage matters. Families matter. Communities matter.
— Stronger ❤️ Together —
Building Families. Strengthening Communities. Transforming Generations.