The Marriage Experience

Reconnect + Rediscover God's Good Design for Your Marriage
February 20-21, 2026
Friday: 7:00-9:00p | Saturday: 9:00a–12:00p
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Personal, practical insights to help all marriages grow.

The Marriage Experience is a biblically based and clinically informed weekend for married couples of all ages. Designed to be engaging and interactive, couples will come away equipped to take meaningful steps forward in their marriage.

This isn’t your typical marriage conference.

The Marriage Experience is a biblically based and clinically informed weekend for married couples of all ages. Designed to be engaging and interactive, couples will come away equipped to take meaningful steps forward in their marriage.

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Who It's For

Whether your marriage feels strong or strained. No marriage is beyond hope, and no marriage is finished growing. Come as you are, and come together.

Because of the meaningful and practical nature of The Marriage Experience, this event is best suited for couples who are married, engaged, or in a serious dating relationship.

What to Expect

  • Practical tools for communication and conflict
  • A focus on strengthening friendship and connection
  • Guided couple activities during each session
  • Dedicated time to take meaningful next steps together

Meet Steve

The Marriage Experience will be led by Steve Jones, Cornerstone’s Executive Director of Ministries and a licensed mental health counselor at Cornerstone Counseling.

Steve’s work sits at the intersection of biblical truth and clinical experience, bringing together a deep commitment to Scripture with practical counseling tools that help couples grow in real, everyday ways.

Steve holds graduate degrees in both theological studies and clinical mental health counseling and is trained in proven approaches to couples counseling.

A significant focus of Steve’s work is marital counseling. He helps couples strengthen friendship, develop healthy communication and conflict-management skills, and move toward greater connection and stability in their marriage. Alongside marriage work, Steve regularly addresses the individual wounds, unresolved hurts, and patterns that can quietly create distance over time.

As a husband, father, and grandfather, Steve brings both professional expertise and personal perspective. His approach is grounded, compassionate, and practical, with a heart to help couples rediscover God’s good design for marriage and take meaningful steps forward together.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is childcare provided?

Childcare is available! Child care is provided on Saturday $5/child or $10/family. Pre-register your child below.

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Is this only for couples who are struggling?

No. This is for every married couple, whether you’ve been married 5 weeks or 50 years. No marriage has it all together, and there’s always room to address challenges and keep growing in any phase or stage.

What if my spouse doesn’t want to come?

You’re not alone in that. We encourage you to start with an honest, low-pressure conversation. Take a few moments to sit down and share why this matters to you, and ask your spouse about any concerns or hesitations they may have. Above all, pray. Ask that God would soften your spouse’s heart and that they would view this weekend as an opportunity to grow and reconnect.

Will we have to share personal details with other couples?

No. The guided activities are designed for you and your spouse to work through together. You won’t be asked to share personal details with other couples.

What if our marriage feels distant or stuck right now?

You are welcome here. Come as you are. No marriage is too broken to rebuild.

What if our marriage is doing well?

That’s a great reason to attend. Strong marriages still need care, attention, and intentional growth.

Will this involve more biblical teaching or counseling content?

It will incorporate both. The Marriage Experience is biblically based and clinically informed, combining scripture with trusted counseling insights that can be applied in real life.

Do we need to prepare anything ahead of time?

No preparation is required. Just come ready to listen, reflect, and take a few meaningful steps forward together.

I’m still not sure if this is for me.

That’s okay. The Marriage Experience is designed for couples in every season, whether your marriage feels strong, strained, or somewhere in between. If you’re unsure and would like to talk things through or ask a question, we’d love to help. Email Dylan at dyland@mercyhillcincy.com.