Preparing for Marriage: Conversations to Have before Saying “I Do”

Get Ready for the Marriage You’ve Always Dreamed Of

Start planning now for life together after the cake is cut and the guests head home. That is when the real adventure begins–the adventure of creating an intimate, lasting, and biblical marriage!

This third edition of the FamilyLife classic has been restructured and refreshed for today’s couples. Centered around essential conversations about finances, sex, family, faith, and more, Preparing for Marriage is a fun, romantic study that will help you target areas for growth in your relationship.

This book can be utilized in various ways to enhance your path toward the marriage of your dreams. Whether you choose to embark on this transformative journey as a couple, alongside a trusted pastor or premarital counselor, or within a supportive small group, Preparing for Marriage provides invaluable guidance and insights.

David and Meg Robbins are passionate about integrating faith and family while equipping people to invest in their communities. Since joining Cru in 2000, David has served in various ministry roles, including leading campus ministries in the U.S. and Italy and overseeing the Southeast region as a Regional Director. In 2012, David and Meg helped launch Cru’s ministry to millennials in New York City, which expanded to 15 cities nationwide. In 2017, David became President of FamilyLife, focusing on reaching new generations of families and strengthening the ministry’s impact. In July 2024, he began serving as the fourth President of Campus Crusade for Christ International/Cru, one of the world’s largest evangelism and discipleship ministries, bringing over two decades of experience to the role. David and Meg live in Orlando, Florida, with their four children.