Starts April 12th! Join Today!
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Starts April 12th! Join Today! 〰️
Welcome to Thrive Marriage Lab
A yearlong formation for couples who don’t want to drift
2026 Cohort Starts on April 12th! $149/month. Space limited.
What if God has more for your marriage?
Not more effort, but deeper formation?
Thrive Marriage Lab is an online Christian marriage program: a yearlong, guided rhythm for couples who want to stay awake to their marriage—cultivating connection, communication, and shared practices that sustain love over time.
This is not a quick fix. It’s formation for couples who want their marriage to keep growing.
Does this sound like you?
You’re not in crisis, but you’re not on autopilot either…
▶︎ You want your marriage to feel more connected, more honest, more alive.
▶︎ You’re tired of drifting into old patterns.
▶︎ You believe marriage is formed over time, not fixed in a moment.
▶︎ You don’t need weekly therapy, but you do want guidance and structure.
▶︎ You’ve read the books, listened to the podcasts, maybe even done counseling, but you want something consistent, like a roadmap.
If that resonates, Thrive may be the next faithful step.
What does Thrive do?
Thrive is built around a simple conviction:
Marriages do not change with information alone.
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That’s why, each month in Thrive we guide couples to:
▶︎ Speak (and listen) with more curiosity and less defensiveness.
▶︎ Stay connected to each other when things feel tender or unresolved.
▶︎ Learn and practice intentional presence instead of default patterns.
▶︎ Grow together without waiting for something to be “wrong”.
Don’t take our word for it
Hear how Thrive Marriage Lab impacts the lives of couples.
How the Lab works: A monthly rhythm of formation
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LIVE Group Gatherings
Marriage Coaching with ReStory Experts
Start the month by gathering virtually with our ReStory Marriage Experts and other couples for teaching and guided conversations that introduce a relational theme and offer practical ways to connect in real life (facilitated in private with videos turned off). These are recorded for you to watch if you can't make it.
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LIVE Spouse Groups
Monthly Opportunities to Engage as Wives/ Husbands
Members join a wives-only and a husbands-only gathering with ReStory staff to dive deeper into the unique marriage dynamics for men and women. These conversations are recorded and made available upon request.
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Expert Interviews
Learn From Top Marriage Experts
We take each month’s marriage theme and dive deep with some of our nation’s leading relationship experts. We ask them the hard questions so that you might grow together from their wisdom.
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Ignite Guides
Practical Roadmaps To Help You Ignite Your Marriage
Designed around each month’s marriage theme, we lead you into the deeper conversation and connection. Loaded with questions, suggestions, and practical steps, these guides are perfect for meaningful date nights.
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Community
A Steady, Safe Space to Belong
You’re not doing this alone. Thrive is a place where marriages are seen, supported, and honored. Some of the most rewarding experiences come from simply feeling, “you, too?”
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Plus Much More
Members also get:
▶︎ instant access to mini-courses
▶︎ weekly video tips from us
▶︎ weekly conversation prompts
▶︎ 3 live marriage masterclasses
Learn from the nation’s leading Christian
marriage experts
Who is Thrive for (and who is it not for)?
Thrive is ideal for couples who:
▶︎ Want to invest proactively in their marriage
▶︎ Are willing to practice, not just consume content
▶︎ Value formation over quick fixes
▶︎ Want faith and psychology infused marriage care
Thrive is not for couples who:
▶︎ Need Crisis Counseling
▶︎ Want a “do this” and all will be fixed program
▶︎ Treat it as a last attempt before divorce
Who we are:
Thrive Marriage Lab is led by Chris Bruno and Tracy Johnson and joined by a team of ReStory Storywork Coaches, all longtime guides for couples seeking deeper, story-informed care.
Our work integrates:
Narrative and trauma-informed wisdom
Christian spiritual formation
Decades of experience walking with couples
We believe marriages are shaped slowly, faithfully, and in community.
Chris Bruno
Tracy Johnson
Lisa Russell
Rob Bremer
Jeremy Williamson
Mallory Redmond
Three Ways to Experience Thrive
Thrive Marriage Lab
NEXT COHORT STARTS APRIL 12th
$149/month ~ Yearlong Formation*
A guided, relational rhythm designed to be practiced over time.
Monthly live teaching
Monthly live spouse groups
Weekly video tips and conversation starters
3 Masterclasses throughout the year
Instant mini-course access
Monthly date guides
Monthly expert interviews
Try Thrive risk-free — if it's not the right fit after 60 days, we'll make it right.
Deep Immersion: Thrive Journey
2026 Live Cohort ($1788) + Monthly Counseling ($1800) + In Person Group Intensive ($4000)
$6999
NEXT COHORT STARTS APRIL 12, 2026
For couples who want deeper containment and accelerated growth.
Includes:
EVERYTHING from the live cohort PLUS…
12 monthly counseling sessions (valued at $1800)
A 5-day in-person group marriage intensive (valued at $4000, November 2-6)
This option is offered very selectively and space is limited to six couples.
Thrive Roadmap (Self-Paced)
$249
Not ready for the live cohort?
This on demand course is perfect if you are looking for a Christian marriage enrichment course:
Want to discern whether Thrive is a good fit
Prefer to start privately
Are curious but not ready for a yearlong commitment
Included:
✔️12 recorded teaching modules
✔️12 curated date guides
✔️12 expert interviews
Common Questions
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No. Thrive is a formation-based marriage lab, not clinical therapy.
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Yes. Thrive is designed for couples to practice together.
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All teachings are recorded and available in the library.
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We want you to join Thrive with confidence, not anxiety. If after your first 60 days you feel Thrive isn't the right fit for your marriage, reach out and we'll work with you — whether that means cancelling, a pause, or another solution that honors where you are. We're committed to your marriage more than we are to your membership.
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Lots of people are asking about pre-marital membership! When is it right for a not-yet-married couple to join? The answer is YES. If you're engaged or certainly headed toward engagement soon, Thrive is for you, too.
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Thrive is a faith informed program. Most of our members are currently involved in a Christian community and we will dip into the theological basis for a variety of topics. However, this is not a bible study. We will not be praying or opening the bible or having heavy spiritual conversations. Please reach out if you have more questions.
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We have three options for you:
Option 1: We would be happy to help connect you with a marriage specialist. Our team is ready to serve you, and can do so virtually from anywhere or in-person in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Option 2: Tracy and Chris offer 3-Day Marriage Intensives. Please see ReStory Intensives for more details.
Option 3: Once a year we offer a 4-day group intensive for members only in Colorado. Only 6 couples join Chris and Tracy.
Your Next Step:
You don’t need to wait for a crisis to care for your marriage.
You just need a rhythm—and a place—to keep showing up.