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Hey guys!

 

We just made a difficult decision to change plans on the Virtual Marriage Retreat this year. We’ve realized that the huge response in 2020 filled a need for connection and growth that the pandemic made impossible in person. Now that we can be in person, we’re hearing you loud and clear: YOU WANT IN-PERSON EVENTS! We’re pouring our energy into in-person events, like the Adventure + Intimacy Retreat . But don’t worry, you can still join us ONLINE each month as a church/small group (DYMC LIVE) or as a couple for Monthly Live Date Night! We hope to see you there! —A+K”

Anywhere, Anytime

Tune in live and invest in your marriage from the comfort of your own home (or anywhere else you and your spouse love to go)! 

Restore + Renew

Make this retreat a romantic weekend for you and your spouse! Get a sitter for the kids and tune in as an intimate stay-cation. 

Recording Replay

Not available February 10-11? You won't miss out! You can watch the replay of the retreat for a whole week after the live recording. 

Here to Serve You

Hey! 👋 Adam and Karissa King here. If we haven't met yet, we want to meet you at the Virtual Marriage Retreat! In the meantime, here's a little about us:

We are full-time marriage counselors and speakers, a coach-therapist team from Sacramento, parents of two amazing kids, married lovers for 14 years, and we're all in to see your marriage thrive. ♥️ Once you register, come tell us who you are over at @dearyoungmarriedcouple.

Credentials (in case it matters to you):

  • Adam: M.A. in Apologetics from Biola University, Certified Prepare-Enrich Marriage Counselor, Gottman Level 1 Trained, Licensed Minister
  • Karissa: Phd (ABD) in Theology, M.A. in Counseling Psychology, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Minister

Here's What to Expect:

SESSION 1: Friday, February 10th @ 5pm-7pm PST

  • Build a biblically-based and scientifically-sound foundation
  • Communication plan: stop sweeping the tough stuff under the rug
  • A tool for expressing your needs in a way that your spouse will actually listen
  • A framework for understanding each other better 
  • Homework to put these tools into action right away 

SESSION 2: Saturday, February 11th @ 9am-12pm PST

  • How to keep an argument from going nuclear
  • A template to come back to an argument and actually solve it
  • A tool to repair when you've messed up
  • Finally stop the cycle you're in and learn a different dance

SESSION 3: Saturday, February 11th @ 1pm-3pm PST

  • Threats to thriving intimately
  • Identify your brakes and accelerators in and out of the bedroom
  • Map out your libido (and how it's different from your spouse)
  • Become more intimately connected
  • Homework (hint: it takes place in your bedroom)
 

Jonathan and Elizabeth

Texas

"Such an affordable and amazing way to bless your marriage! Practical tools, Biblical teaching, and a refreshing sense of humor. This is a great event for newlyweds or those who have been married for decades."

David and Kerri

Folsom, California

"We were so surprised at how much we enjoyed the virtual experience. Adam and Karissa have a professional presence but also an incredibly relatable presentation style that put us at ease and we were able to take in all of the sessions without feeling overwhelmed."

Stu and Gael

New Zealand

"We have been married for 22 years and this was honestly soooo useful. We would love for our friends' marriages to have this intentional goodness poured into them like what happened for us over the weekend. Huge blessings to you two. xoxo"

Breakthrough for Your Marriage

$47 (Early Bird)

Investment

  • All 3 Sessions: 7 hours of hands-on interaction
  • Biblically-based and scientifically sound
  • Workbook with tools to put everything into action right away
  • Replay included for 1 week (in case you can't make it live)
  • Next month's date night for just $1 (optional)
  • Real change in your marriage for a lifetime
LET'S DO IT!

Joining as a group or a church?

Email us!

  • Email [email protected]
  • Let us know how many couples are planning to attend in your group
  • A team member will assist you in getting a discounted group rate
I want a group rate!

Do other couples think you should invest in your marriage and attend the Virtual Marriage Retreat? 

"Just do it! We have been married 25 years and we gleaned so much!"

Brad and Kim, Virginia

 
"The DYMC virtual retreat was hands-down the best marriage event we have ever attended. Adam and Karissa are uniquely positioned as Spirit-filled counselors by training/occupation who married and joined forces to help couples across the globe. They were so well spoken, knowledgeable, and tactful, yet made it fun and enjoyable. They speak from both evidenced-based research studies and scientific facts plus personal and professional experience. They compliment one another in presentation with a natural ease. My husband was hesitant to sign up at first for fear that we would only find out everything that was wrong with our marriage, and we would walk away feeling worse than what we came, but this retreat was unique In that it provides practical tools for conflict resolution and intimacy hurdles. We were able to actually work out a major issue in our own lives during a live application time of the tools presented. It was so helpful to see other couples who volunteered to share some of their same daily struggles and watch how to apply these tools live, rather than focusing on concepts only. I believe that God has a special hand on DYMC as a ministry and will recommended them to both friends, family, and patients alike. Thank you for all that you do Adam and Karissa!! We are forever indebted to you for the lifelong impact you made on our marriage in such a short period of time!"
 

David and Kim, Georgia

 

"We learned so much at this retreat! We would highly recommend DYMC retreats to all married couples! We feel like we have a good marriage but there's still a lot to learn. We had fun in the sessions, learned so much about each other and really benefited from the communication tools presented. All of our thanks to Adam and Karissa for their ministry!"

André & Gabrielle, Missouri

 

"This was so helpful! When I saw DYMC was doing a virtual retreat I wanted to jump on the opportunity since we live on the east coast. I really appreciated how Adam and Karissa still had us interact even though it was a virtual seminar. The real life examples and walk-throughs really made a big impact. Thank you!"
 

Kayla, Virginia

 

"We definitely doubted that we will feel engaged on a virtual webinar, however Adam and Karissa were very engaging in a calm way, the chat bar on the side was just enough to feel like we got to know the other couples, and the practical examples of using the tools will forever change our marriage. We were so surprised at how much we enjoyed the virtual experience. No need to argue over parking spots downtown 😂. Adam and Karissa have a professional presence but also an incredibly relatable presentation style that put us at ease and we were able to take in all of the sessions without feeling overwhelmed."
 

David and Kerri Naber, California

 

"It was genuinely wonderful to hear professionals using their research coupled with Biblical fundamentals. Honestly, the best counseling from the entire weekend was watching you two interact live on camera. #marriagegoals We hope to reach, teach, and help as many people in our own ministry as you two have in yours."
 

Alec and Sara

 
"The timing of this retreat has been a God send! As we prepare for our precious baby on the way we are so overjoyed for the opportunity to use this time to invest in each other while it's just the two of us but also to discover tools that will help us continue investing in our relationship as we step into the wild and wonderful business of growing our family. We would recommend this retreat to any married couple in whatever stage of life they may be. Whether you're newly married or been married for decades, the tools and strategies discussed will be sure to equip you to better understand your spouse and build a rich connection with one another. We can't thank Adam & Karissa enough!!"
 

Jen & Mike, Australia

  

"Great time with your spouse while working to make your marriage better. Doing it in a private setting is also nice!"
 

Michael & Haley

"This event will help you to better understand the one you love. They will challenge you to be the best you can be - and they will give encouragement that you CAN be the best version of yourself. Investing in your marriage is never a waste of time."

 

Mathew & Brianna, Virginia