Meet Verdun
The Thriving Marriage Coach
Verdun Woods is an ordained Christian minister and certified marriage and relationship educator & coach with a passion for helping couples find deep fulfillment in marriage. A devoted husband of over 47 years, father of 7 and grandfather of 21, he models time-tested principles for building a thriving marriage.
As founder and lead coach of ThrivingMarriage.Us, he developed the innovative T.H.R.I.V.E.S. framework, created the Thriving Marriage Self-Assessment, and designed an 8-week virtual coaching course: A Marriage that THRIVES. Verdun is also the author of A Marriage that THRIVES: 7 Keys to a Lifetime of Abundance released in November 2023 (available on Amazon) and many short publications, including Resist the Drift, Pardon Our Dust and 30 Daily Thriving Marriage Affirmations.
How We Help Couples Thrive
TRAINING
Over 30 years of combining principles of adult learning with the wisdom of Scripture has shaped our dynamic, faith-based marriage training programs — delivered in-person, virtually, and online. Built on our innovative T.H.R.I.V.E.S. framework, our Christian marriage courses help couples enhance emotional connection, deepen friendship, and build a lasting legacy together.
COACHING
Our faith-based marriage coaching combines well-researched assessment tools with our unique T.H.R.I.V.E.S. framework to offer virtual group and private coaching packages for couples ready to transform their relationship. We establish a baseline for relational health, then walk alongside you through the "hard" work and the "heart" work — that's our secret sauce.
LIVE EVENTS
We host live marriage workshops, luncheons, and intimate overnight marriage intensives for couples at hotels, resorts, and conference centers nationwide. Our larger workshops accommodate groups of 25 to 100 couples, while our exclusive marriage intensives are designed for small groups of 3 to 5 couples seeking a deeper, more personalized experience. We also offer customized speaking engagements for churches, businesses, and nonprofits — each event designed to educate, inspire, and help couples find deep fulfillment in their relationship.
PREMARITAL COACHING
Research confirms that intentional premarital preparation is one of the strongest predictors of long-term marital success. Our faith-based premarital training and coaching equips engaged couples with the tools, skills, and biblical foundation they need before they say "I do." Available online in both individual and group cohort formats, our premarital programs help couples build a thriving marriage from day one.
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RELATIONSHIP HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Complete an online assessment to gauge the current status of
your relationship dynamics, stress profile, and personality scales.
TRAINING/COACHING
ENROLLMENT
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Attend an 8-week virtual training/coaching class in a group or private setting, complete weekly “homework” assignments, and attend periodic one-on-one
accountability sessions.
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FOLLOW-UP
PLAN OF ACTION
Develop and implement a 90-day Thriving Action Plan (TAP) to reinforce the learning and apply the principles and concepts to launch your journey.
The Process
47 Years & Still Thriving!
Couples We've Helped
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