Legacy Family Ministries - Countdown to Marriage

09/07/2026

Marriage Monday 🤍

We schedule checkups for our health. We service our cars. We review our finances.

But when was the last time you intentionally checked in on your marriage?

You don’t have to wait until something feels wrong. Making time to ask how you’re doing, celebrate what’s going well, and talk honestly about what needs attention is part of building a healthy marriage.

This week, start with one simple question:

“How’s our marriage?”

Then make space to really listen to each other.

09/03/2026

Fall Countdown registration is open! 🍂

If you’re engaged, now is the time to make marriage prep part of your wedding planning.

Legacy Countdown is a six week marriage prep experience designed to help couples have meaningful conversations, build healthy expectations, and prepare for a Christ-centered marriage. Each class also includes a retreat!

Upcoming Waco classes:

Sunday Afternoon Six Week Class + Retreat
📅 Begins September 27
⏰ 5:30 to 7:30 PM

Monday Night Six Week Class + Retreat
📅 Begins September 28
⏰ 7:30 to 9:30 PM

Thursday Night Six Week Class + Retreat
📅 Begins October 1
⏰ 7:00 to 9:00 PM

Don’t wait until after “I do” to start building a strong marriage. Come prepare with us!

Register at legacycountdown.com/marriage-prep/countdown-classes

09/02/2026

The Marriage Checkup

Most of us are pretty good about taking care of things that matter. We schedule annual physicals. We service our vehicles. We review our finances. But many couples go years without intentionally evaluating their marriage. Not because they don't care. Not because they're struggling. They're simply busy. And when life is moving fast, it's easy to assume everything is fine because nothing feels broken....

Most of us are pretty good about taking care of things that matter. We schedule annual physicals. We service our vehicles. We review our finances. But many couples go years without intentionally ev…

08/31/2026

Marriage Monday 🤍

As August comes to a close and fall schedules begin filling up, ask your spouse one simple question:

"What's one thing we should protect this fall?"

Maybe it's a weekly date night.
Maybe it's dinner together.
Maybe it's praying together before bed.

Whatever it is, protect it.

Because if everything is important, nothing gets protected.

08/26/2026

Busy schedules don't have to keep you from preparing for marriage.

Legacy Countdown Online gives engaged couples the flexibility to complete marriage prep whenever and wherever it works best.

✔ Self-paced lessons
✔ Practical biblical teaching
✔ Meaningful conversations
✔ Complete from anywhere

Because preparing for your marriage should fit into your life, not add more stress to it.

Start today: legacycountdown.com/marriage-prep/countdown-classes

08/24/2026

Marriage Monday 🤍

We often tell ourselves we'll spend more time together "when life slows down."

But healthy marriages aren't built by waiting for extra time.

They're built by choosing each other in the middle of busy seasons.

Protect a date night. Eat dinner together. Put the phones away for a few minutes.

Little choices today become a strong marriage tomorrow.

08/19/2026

"Words can’t express how thankful I am that my fiancé and I were able to attend the Legacy Countdown marriage prep retreat. To say we have everything figured out would be a lie, but we can say we are better equipped to face the highs and lows."
— Elijah 🤍

Marriage isn't about having a perfect plan.

It's about building a strong foundation that will carry you through every season together.

We're grateful to walk alongside couples as they prepare for one of life's greatest commitments.

08/17/2026

Marriage Monday 🤍

Not every season of distance begins with an argument.

Sometimes it happens quietly through full calendars, busy schedules, and conversations that become more about logistics than connection.

If life has felt especially busy lately, take a few minutes today to reconnect. Ask a meaningful question. Go for a walk. Pray together.

Healthy marriages are built through intentional moments like these.

08/14/2026

Sometimes the best conversations are the ones you never planned to have.

Marriage prep isn't about having all the answers. It's about learning how to ask the right questions before the wedding day.

08/11/2026

Marriage Monday 🤍

Life is full of busy seasons. Work, family, church, school, and responsibilities all compete for our attention.

The goal isn't finding perfect balance. The goal is protecting what matters most.

This week, take a look at your calendar and ask yourselves: Does our schedule reflect the importance of our marriage?

Small, intentional choices today can strengthen your relationship for years to come.