Thrive Marriage at Christ our Hope

 
 

Thrive Marriage Mentorship program, created by ReStory and hosted by Christ our Hope Anglican Church, is designed for people who want more than just a book or conference, but not necessarily weekly counseling. This program provides an opportunity to intentionally deepen your relationship through the kinds of conversations happening in the counseling office.

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Content

Thrive will run for two semesters including a fall retreat in September. Each gathering will include a teaching video followed by a time of guided discussion.

Semester 1 Topics

  • Navigating Conflict

  • Family of Origin (1 & 2)

  • Transferring Loyalty

  • Attachment

  • Attunement

Semester 2 Topics

  • Restorying Sexuality Part 1

  • Marital Belonging

  • Celebrating and Grieving

  • Other loves

  • Play as Marital Narrative

  • Restorying Sexuality Part 2

Date Nights

During the weeks we don't meet as a group, we recommend couples take a date night. Each couple will receive a conversation guide called the Ignite Guide. Designed around each month’s marriage theme, it will lead you into deeper conversation and connection. Loaded with questions, suggestions, and practical steps, these guides are perfect for meaningful date nights.

Thrive Marriage Weekend Experience (House of Belonging)

The Thrive Weekend Experience is unlike any marriage conference out there. There are no round tables or rows of chairs. Spouses are there to connect with each other, not other couples. No awkward group discussion. Not a ton of teaching. Couples will be led through a series of engagement, reflection, and connection exercises that surface underlying stories that inform current struggles. They will leave utterly changed.

When

Semester one will run from February through April 2025

Semester two will run from September to December 2025

Large group gatherings will be every other Tuesday from 6:00pm-7:30pm at the Christ Our Hope building (childcare provided)

Dates for Large group gatherings

Semester one: February 18th; March 4th, 25th (adjusted for spring break); April 1st, 15th, 29th

Semester two: Sept. 16th, Oct. 7th, 21st, Nov. 4th, 18th, Dec 2nd

Spouse Gathering (virtual, separate mens and womens group): March 11th, April 22nd

Weekend Experience: September 5th and 6th in Fort Collins led in person by Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson.

Cost

$500 per couple. Childcare and Weekend Experience included.

Payment can be made upfront or through a payment plan. Scholarships are available.

We ask each couple to commit to both semesters and the retreat. Couples get the most out of this program if they are able to participate fully. If you cannot commit to the whole program, consider waiting to sign up until next year’s cohort and giving yourself time to plan ahead in your schedule.

Facilitators

Thrive is a collaborative ministry between ReStory Counseling, Christ our Hope Anglican Church, Grace PCA, and CruCity ministries. It is a collective offering to our unique communities. Pooling our resources provides a well supported program and allows us to share in the diverse beauty of the body of Christ.

Nikki Sartin (from Christ Our Hope) and Josh VandenEnde (from Grace PCA) will facilitate the group discussions. Nikk and Josh have completed the ReStory Institute, training them in ReStory’s model of story engagement. Supporting mentors within the program will be Erik Sartin, Anna VandenEnde and Josh and Julie Baker (from CruCity).

FAQS

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