Before the Couch: Simple & Surprising Help for Christian Couples Tired of the same exhausting loop—miscommunication, blame, unmet expectations, and arguments that go nowhere? You’ve probably spent years trying Question #1: “What more do I have to do to make my spouse finally feel loved?” It’s not working. You’re both drained. And honestly… it’s not all your fault. What if the real game-changer is Question #2: “Jesus, do You still love my spouse after everything they’ve done to hurt me? If You do, pour some of that love into me—quick, before I say or do something I’ll regret.” Same marriage. Two completely different paths. Before you schedule the counselor or call the lawyer, try this instead. Before the Couch is the fresh, grace-soaked book for Christian couples who are done with shallow clichés and recycled advice. With humor, zero shame, and nine surprisingly simple (but profoundly biblical) moves, Dr. Bill Senyard shows you how to: Stop the crazy cycle that’s killing your joy - Discover that “mostly dead” marriages are God’s specialty - Rest in the wild truth that you haven’t disappointed God—He loves you as fiercely as the Father loves the Son - Receive fresh love from Jesus for the person who’s hardest to love Short chapters. Real stories. Biblical gospel foundation informed by psychology, attachment theory and neuroscience. Immediate takeaways you can try tonight. Perfect for dating, engaged, married, or even healing-after-divorce couples. You are both unlovable, unloved, and unlovely on your worst days—and Jesus still can’t love you more than He does right now. Let’s start there. Dr. Bill Senyard is a biblical scholar, former lead pastor, award-winning author, international speaker, and the creator of The Forgiving Path —an online journey that has already helped thousands of beaten-down Christian couples find hope again. If your marriage still has a pulse, this book can help bring it back to life. Grab Before the Couch today—and choose a better path tomorrow. Keywords: Christian marriage help, psychology and Christianity, biblical marriage counseling, grace-centered marriage, Holy Spirit in marriage, forgiveness in marriage, couples devotional, saving your marriage God’s way Reviewed by Diana Lopez for Readers' Favorite 5-Stars We see a distorted and idealized version of love in movies and TV shows. So when we look for it in real life, we discover that a relationship is more complex than expected and requires dedication. We need to know when to give and receive, but not out of vanity or ego. Sometimes we think we are being reasonable, but our communication is not effective. Dr. Bill Senyard offers practical advice for couples facing difficulties. Thanks to his guidance, many Christian couples have been able to get back on track. In Before the Couch: Simple and Surprising Help for Christian Couples, he shares his experiences to explain how to achieve a harmonious relationship and rediscover what love is. I loved Dr. Bill Senyard's writing style because it feels like chatting with a friend who is there to help you. He provides the right ideas, hope, and encouragement. He expresses himself in a relaxed manner, using a touch of humor, and explains common situations, making it easy to relate to the ideas. He also recommends books, music, and other resources. He doesn't judge and teaches us not to be hard on ourselves to regain confidence. For example, when he talks about feelings of loneliness, he mentions that it's not our fault to feel that way. But when we recognize it, it's fundamental to analyze its origin. In this way, he advises us to organize our thoughts and identify the real problems. A significant portion of his explanations relies on the Bible and principles of faith. He reminds us that love comes from within and cannot be forced. In Before the Couch, he offers a new perspective on life and love based on trust in God and the Holy Spirit. Before the Couch: Simple & Surprising Help for Christian Couples  You are probably like many Christian couples that I have worked with--tired of the same exhausting loop—miscommunication, blame, unmet expectations, and arguments that go nowhere? You are not alone--and it is not all your fault. You've probably spent years trying Question #1: "What more do I have to do to make my spouse finally feel loved?" It's not working. You're both drained. And honestly... it's not all your fault. What if the real game-changer is Question #2: "Jesus, do You still love my spouse after everything they've done to hurt me? If You do, pour some of that love into me—quick, before I say or do something I'll regret." Same marriage. Two completely different paths. Before you schedule the counselor or call the lawyer, try this instead. Before the Couch is the fresh, grace-soaked book for Christian couples who are done with shallow clichés and recycled advice. With humor, zero shame, and nine surprisingly simple (but profoundly biblical) moves, I wil