Marriage and parenting isn't for the faint of heart. When we learn to love one another they way God desires, the outcome is nothing short of miraculous!

If you are struggling in your marriage, we encourage you to get help. With God nothing is impossible! There is hope!

First, we encourage you to attend one or more of our local Marriage Experiences. While attending a one-day marriage retreat may help, it is not likely to bring about complete restoration. Working toward having the kind of marriage God intended for you to have is a process. We recommend you reach out to a local mentor, counselor, or minister that is committed to walking with you every step of the way to help you and your spouse experience restoration and all the goodness God intended for your marriage and family.

While many resources exist and we encourage you to research them to find the one that fits you best, we have provided a short list of recommended local resources below. Some charge for their services and others accept donations. The House Experience does not receive any payment for making these recommendations or compensation for referrals. The following individuals and ministries are devoted Christ-followers who desire to see broken marriage and family relationships restored for God's glory.
​Dr. James G. Johnson passionately serves others in their walk with God and personal relationships. Dr. J is a licensed  ordained pastor of 41 years, published author, conference speaker, licensed biblical counselor, and master life coach with national and international exposure. He serves as a mentor to many Christian couples and individuals who live in Omaha and beyond.

Dr. J states there are two key benefits to having a mentor: First, a commitment to a PROCESS. Many times we want to grow, but “life gets in the way.” When you’ve made a commitment of time and effort into a mentoring process, you know on a regular basis someone who cares is going to be connecting with you to help you get where you want to go. Second, there’s a commitment in a mutual PARTNERSHIP. Having someone walking with you in the direction you want to go is huge. Having someone who can draw things out of you, give you ideas, offer encouragement and inspiration, be a sounding board, keep you on track according to where you want to go and so on, is also extremely invaluable.

Research shows if you’re working on a goal with someone else, the chances of you reaching your goal goes from 15% (if you try to do it on your own) up to 75 to 80% (if you have someone working with you and walking with you as you move toward that goal)? That’s HUGE. Dr. J wants to be your mentor for the journey.

Dr. J holds a Ph.D. in Christian Counseling from Northwestern University; DCC from Christian Leadership University, Master of Divinity from Talbot School of Theology; ​Bachelor’s Degree from University of Nebraska, Major in Philosophy of Logic/Mathematics, minored in math, chemistry, history, Greek and English. He holds a BCPC (board certified pastoral counselor) a BCCC (board-certified Christian Counselor) with The American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), and is a Certified Master life coach with International Christian Coaching Association (ICCA).

While he is also a 2nd degree black belt, private pilot and certified sailing instructor, he believes his greatest claim is being known as Cheryl’s husband. They love hiking, walking, just spending time together, and anything with the word “fun” in it. And, of course, anything they can do in leading others to know God.

Five great kids, and a Grandson (AJ for Action Jaxon) they are helping to raise four more amazing grand children (Maks, Trinity, Treyson, and Baedon). They reside in Omaha, NE. They are all about God, inspiring hope and the kind of wisdom one learns on the seat of a John Deere Tractor.
​William Femi Awodele is the Executive Director of Christian Couples Fellowship International, Inc., a marriage ministry with chapters worldwide based in Omaha, NE. He is married to Olatokunbo (a family physician), and they are blessed with two boys, Ibukunoluwa and Fiyinfoluwa.

Femi is the author of many books, among them The Power of Forgiveness, his first novel. Other titles include: The Enemy Within, Selecting a Godly Spouse, Home Improvement Series, The Law of Undulation, and Peculiar Conflicts.

The mission of Christian Couples Fellowship International is to:
  • Share God's infallible and undiluted Word on relationships, from who to marry to having a healthy marriage.
  • ​Share God's infallible and undiluted Truth through Seminars/Conferences/Workshops worldwide (as God open doors).
  • Share God's Truth through writing articles, books (published and unpublished), through media (audio and video outlets), and every avenue God opens.
  • Encourage translating CCFI materials in languages all over the world.
  • Encourage couples to come together regularly (monthly) to share God's truth regarding their relationships using the Bible as the cornerstone for the purpose of iron sharpening iron.

Femi and his wife, Olatokunbo, mentor married Christian couples in Omaha, NE.
Daniel Kiser is the founder of TripleCord Counseling, LLC. He is a Grace University graduate with a master's degree in counseling. He is currently licensed as an Independent Mental Health Practitioner and has done work with individuals, couples, mental health, addictions, trauma, and more. His true passion is working with relationships, especially intimacy issues. He and his wife have had their own journey through intimacy issues and it has opened his eyes to how many people struggle with sex and intimacy but either do not have the resources to work on them or do not feel safe to discuss it.

It is the desire of TripleCord to become a light to those who feel that there is no hope for connection and intimacy.  It can feel so lonely to struggle through sexual issues in a relationship, especially in a society that largely encourages silence when it comes to the bedroom.  I would love to see you become inspired to wellness and hope as an individual or as a couple who is looking for change. ​
​Mike and Sharon Harris have a ministry called Hearts Set Free. Mike and Sharon Harris were married in June 1970. They have a diverse background and have lived in four states.

Sharon has a B.A. degree from the University of New Mexico. She directed a private preschool with over one hundred students and a staff of eight ladies for several years She has written curriculum for both preschool and Sunday School and has enjoyed facilitating ladies' Bible and book studies. She has taught a Bible study to incarcerated young men and has ministered weekly at the local rescue mission. And as a pastor's wife she has been very involved with various church activities.

Mike has a B.A. degree in Bible from Friends University. Mike was in retail management for eleven years and was a small business owner. While in ministry, Mike was an associate pastor in a large inter denominational church for twelve years and then planted a church and served as its pastor for almost seventeen years. Mike has also written various curriculum and taught children's and adult classes. Mike and Sharon have also written devotions that have been published in the devotional book, "A Little God Time For Couples".
​Mike Bianchi is an Omaha minister, Coach and author. He believes Spiritual Support and sound Biblical Principles are foundations for a great marriage. Among a variety of other coaching services, Mike offers coaching before marriage, during marriage and post-divorce.

Premarital Coaching: Research shows that couples who participate in premarital coaching are 80% better off than couples who don't. Christian premarital coaching can help engaged couples navigate relationship challenges both before and after marriage. Often these challenges also involve relationships with family and friends. Participation in Christian premarital coaching can significantly enhance the marriage and greatly increase the chances of a successful life-long marriage.

Marriage Coaching: Sometimes marriages just need to hit the 'reset' button and start from the beginning of the couple's relationship. Couples who utilize coaching after they are married, report increased satisfaction, communication skills, and reduction of negative conflict in their marriages. Christian marriage coaching is reported to have a greater than 70% success rate of improving and saving marriages.
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Post-Divorce Coaching: Post-divorce Christian coaching can help individuals and families to find their way and get on a good path. It is possible to find doorways to a new/better life after divorce. Sometimes divorced couples can be reunited.