The Grace Marriage: How the Gospel and Intentionality Transform Your Relationship

We live in a performance-based world—but happy and hope-filled marriages thrive on grace.

Marriage was God’s idea, so we know He designed it to be very, very good. But why do most marriages look disengaged, unappealing, or at best a bit stagnant?

For Brad and Marilyn, “the honeymoon was over before the honeymoon was even over.” Both found themselves disillusioned and disappointed. In The Grace Marriage, the authors share how a revelation of God’s grace and fresh conviction of the need for intentional investment transformed their hearts and relationship.

What does a grace marriage look like? This book invites couples to explore:

• Grace and Identity
• Grace in the Day-to-Day
• Grace in Crisis
• Grace and Communication
• Grace and Sex
• Grace and Money . . . and more.

Choosing to show your spouse the same grace Christ has shown you liberates you to walk in freedom and fullness of joy. If you want your marriage to reflect the vibrancy, creativity, and oneness God intends, you must show proactive, ongoing investment. Marriage grace is the foundation for building a relationship that thrives, even in the face of challenges.

Brad Rhoads, a law graduate, founded Rhoads and Rhoads, PSC after practicing in Nashville. Marilyn Rhoads, with a Master’s in Social Work, worked as a children’s counselor before focusing on their family. After God transformed their marriage, they became passionate about helping others. In 2015, they founded Grace Marriage, dedicating themselves full-time to equipping churches in building Gospel-centered marriages. Through this ministry, they provide ongoing discipleship to help couples thrive in grace-filled relationships.

Brittany Cragg has been editing and authoring marriage curriculum as the Director of Content for Grace Marriage since 2015. She graduated magna cum laude with a degree in English Literature from Wheaton College, and received a law degree from Emory University, where she won the Red Pen Award for excellence in legal editing. Prior to going to law school, she worked as an editor at Christianity Today in the preaching resources department. After law school, Brittany worked with investment funds at law firms in Chicago and Dallas for seven years before retiring from work as an attorney. Brittany and her husband, Mark, have been married since 2010 and live with their three children in Prosper, Texas.