Alan and Autumn Ray are faithfully making a difference in the lives of couples. Their heart for marriage and steady dedication to serving others reflect a deep calling—and a ministry marked by integrity and care.

 

Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott,
Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts

Rick and Jane Learn to Resolve Conflict is a ridiculously, wonderfully simple book, presented in a cartoonish way. And I love it! Its tone is clear, direct and accessible, and could help any couple with good intentions learn to deal with inevitable conflict, and maybe even avoid unnecessary months or years in counseling. I honestly can’t imagine any couple who wouldn’t benefit from, and enjoy, this book.

 

Patrick Lencioni, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, The Three Big Questions for a Frantic Family

As someone who helped shape the SCOPE personality model within Prepare-Enrich, I was encouraged to see it woven so skillfully into this coaching narrative. This is an outstanding, story-driven guide that brings practical, research-informed tools to life. It is a realistic framework for couples to identify, understand, and honor their differences. This book blends the science of relationships with the wisdom of lived experience in a way that both clinicians and couples alike will appreciate. I highly recommend it.

 

Peter J. Larson, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist; Vice President,
Assessment Science, MotivationsAI

Serving in the SEAL teams for over 21 years, I saw firsthand the importance of team unity. Now that I’ve been married for almost 20 years, I see Marriage as the most challenging and worthy mission yet. This book equips spouses to identify strengths, cover weaknesses, and debrief failures without any unnecessary friendly fire. If you want to forge an unbreakable marital team that will stand the test of time—this is essential reading for you.

 

Jake Roberts, C12 Chair, Retired Navy SEAL, Commander

Intimacy is a key ingredient of a thriving marriage—and yet something that is difficult for so many couples to achieve! That’s why I’m glad that Al and Autumn Ray have put together this simple booklet. It approaches a topic that can seem daunting and makes it straightforward and relatable for couples who want to grow deeper in their relationship.

 

Dr. Greg Smalley, Vice President, Marriage and Family Formation, Focus on the Family

What God has joined together” is one of the most powerful phrases in all of Scripture (Matthew 19:6). God is the creator and designer of marriage! And that’s what Al and Autumn Ray want you to know in this final chapter of the Rick & Jane series. The more you invest in your relationship with Christ, the more your marriage will benefit and the more you, as a couple, will be able to point others toward Him.

 

Dr. Greg Smalley, Vice President, Marriage and Family Formation, Focus on the Family

Al and Autumn Ray have built something extraordinary with MarriageTeam. Their unwavering commitment to Christ-centered marriage coaching has equipped countless couples not just to survive, but to thrive. As founders, marriage coaches, coach trainers, and authors, they’ve blazed a trail that others now walk. Their vision and leadership have shaped a national movement that empowers lay couples to offer hope and restoration to struggling marriages. I actively promote them in our initiative.

 

Carl Caton, Founder, San Antonio Marriage Initiative, NARME Board

Marriage in America is being negatively impacted by progressive culture which idolizes self-interest and destroys intimacy. However, marriage coaching to restore intimacy in marriage as portrayed in Rick and Jane Learn to Cultivate Intimacy provides powerful antidotes for couples who have allowed the self-focused culture to seep into their relationship and put their marriage in distress. The simple but clear presentation impacted my own life and marriage and I highly recommend it! It will change your marriage relationship!

Jerry Regier, PhD, founder and first president of The Family Research Council; former cabinet secretary for health and human services / for children and families to two Governors, and former senior appointee of three U.S. Presidents.

As a former NFL quarterback, I love the concept of marriage coaching. This book demonstrates what so many couples need these days…the basic communication and coaching help that keeps a husband and wife on the same team. The basics of communication are crucial, and most all of us need help to practice them. This book shows us how.

 Jeff Kemp, Facing the Blitz, Receive: The Way of Jesus for Men