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Premarital Counseling Course

Video Overview by Todd LaVine the Founder of Agape Pastoral Services

Welcome to the Next Chapter in Your Journey Together

Every couple dreams of a joyful marriage, but joy doesn’t happen by accident, it’s built through intentional preparation. We spend years in school for our careers, hours training to drive, and time exercising to stay healthy. Yet marriage—the longest earthly commitment you’ll ever make and second only to following Christ in importance—is often entered into with little to no preparation. The truth is, no one is born knowing how to be married. It’s something we learn, practice, and grow into, and that’s exactly what this course is here to help you do.


This is more than a step before the wedding, it’s an opportunity to pause, focus on each other, and invite God to shape your future together. Think of it as an investment not just in your wedding day, but in the lifelong love story you’re about to write. As you move down this page, you’ll discover what’s inside the course, the different ways you can experience it, and how each option equips you for a strong, Christ-centered marriage. By the end, you’ll be ready to choose the path that helps you step into marriage with confidence, clarity, and joy. Let’s get started together!

About the Course

Our Premarital Counseling Course is an 8-session, biblically-based program designed to help couples build a Christ-centered foundation for a lifelong marriage. Through engaging video sessions, custom guided workbooks, reflection quizzes, and tons of practical tools, you’ll learn how to communicate with grace, resolve conflict in healthy ways, learn what your roles are, understand God’s design and purpose for marriage, and cultivate habits that will strengthen your relationship for decades to come.

Unlock the potential of your future marriage

Expert Guidance With Decades of Experience to Help You Succeed

Flexibility to Equip Your Marriage for Success Anytime, Anywhere

Expert Guidance With Decades of Experience to Help You Succeed

With more than 25 years of experience and nearly four decades of marriage experience, our founder, Todd LaVine has also walked with hundreds of couples from all walks of life. He knows what helps relationships flourish and what causes them to fall apart. This course takes that wealth of wisdom and delivers it to you in a simple, structured, and approachable way. You’ll receive practical teaching, real-life examples, and Christ-centered direction to help you avoid common pitfalls and prepare for a marriage that you would want or wish for anyone.

From Biblical Truth to Lifing Out Our Calling in Marriage

Flexibility to Equip Your Marriage for Success Anytime, Anywhere

Expert Guidance With Decades of Experience to Help You Succeed

This isn’t just theory or abstract head knowledge. Every lesson is anchored in God’s Word and carefully designed to translate into daily application. You won’t just hear what a Christ-centered marriage looks like—you’ll be guided step by step in how to live it out in your daily routines, conversations, and decision-making. Along the way, you’ll discover how to turn timeless biblical truths into practical habits that consistently strengthen your relationship, deepen your faith, and shape the way you love and serve one another as husband and wife.

Flexibility to Equip Your Marriage for Success Anytime, Anywhere

Flexibility to Equip Your Marriage for Success Anytime, Anywhere

Flexibility to Equip Your Marriage for Success Anytime, Anywhere

We understand that life is busy, and finding time together isn’t always easy. That’s why our course is designed with flexibility in mind. Each lesson can be accessed online from any device, at any time, giving you the freedom to learn at your own pace and in your own space. Whether you’re sitting side by side on the couch or navigating a long-distance relationship, you’ll have the ability to grow together on a schedule that fits your life. This flexibility removes barriers so that nothing stands in the way of preparing for your future marriage.

Personalized Assessments to Strengthen Your Relationship

Building Skills to Last for a Lifetime, Not Just a Wedding Day

Flexibility to Equip Your Marriage for Success Anytime, Anywhere

Every couple is different, and your journey to marriage is uniquely yours. That’s why this course begins with the trusted Prepare/Enrich Assessment, giving you a clear and personalized picture of your relationship dynamics. You’ll discover your strengths, growth areas, and compatibility across vital topics like communication, conflict resolution, finances, intimacy, and spiritual beliefs. These insights provide a framework for meaningful, honest conversations that may not happen otherwise, allowing you to work through challenges before they become obstacles and to celebrate the strengths that will carry your marriage forward with confidence.

A Proven Curriculum Written From Real Life and God’s Word

Building Skills to Last for a Lifetime, Not Just a Wedding Day

Building Skills to Last for a Lifetime, Not Just a Wedding Day

Part of what sets this course apart is the curriculum itself and the many additional teaching resources you will receive—created personally by Todd and Jodi LaVine after nearly four decades of marriage, 25 years of guiding hundreds of couples, and a strong knowledge of God’s Word on marriage. These are not generic lessons pulled from a textbook, but carefully written workbooks and resources designed in-house, with lots of study, shaped by real people with real struggles and victories. Each page is built to give you biblical truth, practical application, and tools that speak directly into your relationship, equipping you to build a Christ-centered, “‘til death do us part” marriage.


View the table of contents and

introduction of the workbook.


Building Skills to Last for a Lifetime, Not Just a Wedding Day

Building Skills to Last for a Lifetime, Not Just a Wedding Day

Building Skills to Last for a Lifetime, Not Just a Wedding Day

Weddings last a day, but marriages are meant to last a lifetime. That’s why this course shifts the focus from simply preparing for a celebration to preparing for a covenantal relationship. You’ll gain essential skills in communication, conflict resolution, financial stewardship, intimacy, spiritual unity and much more—skills that will serve you not only in your first year but in every year and season of life ahead. Our goal is to help you build a home that reflects Proverbs 24:3-4: “By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.” This isn’t just about preparing for a wedding day—it’s about preparing for a marriage that lasts.

Meet the founder and facilitator

From Our Marriage to Yours: Creating a Christ-Centered Legacy of Love, Commitment, and Lasting Faith

Hi, I’m Todd LaVine, founder of Agape Pastoral Services and this is my amazing wife Jodi of 39 year. For the first time in my life, I’m doing exactly what God created me to do. After decades of ministry, marriage, fatherhood, successes, failures, leadership, and real-life experience, I've created something with the Lord's guidance that isn’t just a course—it’s something that will greatly increase the likelihood of you creating something special. This is my calling and what the Lord created me to do after all these years!


I’ve walked with Jesus for 39 years, been married to my best friend Jodi for just as long, and have had the privilege of walking with over 400 couples and individuals who longed for more in their personal lives and marriages. Whether they were just getting started with preparing for marriage or had been married for many years, my approach is biblically grounded, relationally wise, and Spirit-led—not just to help you have a great wedding day, but to truly have a great marriage!


In this course, I bring not only many years of experience, but also the real stories of Jodi and me learning, growing, and trusting God together through any of the ups and downs we've faced in life together. What I’ll share with you now is this journey isn’t just theory—it’s truth we’ve lived, tested, and seen transform our own marriage and many other marriages time and again.


This is your chance to start strong and build with clarity, conviction, and confidence in God’s design. Don't miss this opportunity and find yourselves 1, 3, 5, 10 or more years down the road wishing you would have done it the right way out of the gates.


Let’s create something now that is beautiful, lasting, and Christ-centered—let's create a marriage that you would want or wish for anyone!

  Click on the image above to see Todd's full bio

Testimonials from Happy Clients

Package Options

Whether you’re looking for a fully self-paced course to do on your own or with more personalized guidance, we’ve designed three clear options to prepare you for a thriving, 'til death do you part marriage. Tiers 1 and 2 include our 8 teaching video sessions, interactive quizzes to help with your retention of what you're learning, over 70 powerful downloadable PDF teaching handouts to keep diving deeper over time and refer back to, printed workbooks mailed to each of you, plus an online compatibility assessment to evaluate your strengths and growth areas in your relationship.

 

Which Tier Should You Choose?


  • Tier 1: This is a perfect starting point if you want a self-paced course with everything you need, but has no live interaction. Lifetime access to all the videos.
  • Tier 2: Best for couples who want the flexibility of self-paced learning plus a few personal check-ins for accountability and to get your questions answered along the way. Lifetime access to all the videos.
  • Tier 3: Ideal for couples who want the full service and complete guidance experience with the deepest level of support, and personal one-on-one time with Todd or Liz who will take you through every session and step in your journey. You may purchase the course videos at the completion for future reference and study.

Special Notices

  • Be sure to read the "Next Steps" instructions below prior to purchase for clarity on what to expect next in your onboarding process.
  • For US and Canadian Clients - Any applicable sales tax will be added at checkout.
  • For International Clients - At this time, course enrollment is only available to residents of the United States and Canada. This allows us to keep the process simple and provide users with the very best experience while we continue to grow and understand the complexities of working internationally. We value the interest we’ve received from couples around the world, and we look forward to expanding internationally in the future. If you would like to be notified when this course becomes available to you, please send us an email to let us know.
  • For International Clients - There is one workaround though. If you know someone who lives in the US or Canada, they could make the purchase for you and gift it to you. They will see a "Gift" button to select at check-out.

Buy With Confidence

  • We want you to be confident in purchasing this amazing online Premarital Counseling Course. If you have specific questions before you commit, you can email me here or you can schedule a complimentary Discovery Call to talk with me personally.
  • We do offer a money back guarantee if you feel the course did not meet your expectations. We want you to feel completely confident as you invest in your future marriage through this course, so if, within 30 days of your purchase, you feel this course isn’t the right fit for you—and you’ve accessed no more than the first three sessions of the eight-session course—we’ll issue you a refund for the course tuition less the cost of the workbooks, shipping, and compatibility assessment (a $90 value) which is non-refundable. These materials are yours to keep as a resource, even if you decide the course is not for you.

Choose the Path That Fits Your Desired Journey Best

- 8 video sessions (Lifetime Access)
- Quizzes to ensure comprehension
- Downloadable tools & resources
- Compatibility assessment
- 2 printed workbooks shipped to your home


Purchase - $347

Everything in Tier 1 PLUS:
- 3 × 30-minute private sessions with Todd

(recommended for start or mid-course, post

course Q&A, and 6 month check-in)

- Discounted additional sessions if desired
- Up to 4 Q&A Emails with Todd

Purchase - $547

Visit our Fully Hands-On Premarital Counseling Package page to explore this tier and option. You’ll receive  hands on teaching and guidance from Todd or Liz from start to finish, through all 8 sessions.

Price and Details

Tier 1 - Payment Options 

Purchase - $367

Tier 2 - Payment Options 

Purchase - $567

Next Steps

Your Path to Starting Tiers 1 or 2:


You’re investing in your future marriage, and we’ll make the start simple, clear, and meaningful. Please follow these steps in order to create the best experience for yourself:


1. Choose Your Tier and Enroll


Click on the appropriate link above or at the bottom of this page and select the tier that fits you best. Payment options are available to spread your investment out over a little time. Each tier is designed to give you the right level of support and resources for the experience and journey you want. Once you’ve made your selection, you’ll be guided through a secure checkout process. Please be aware sales tax will be applied to your purchase based on your location.


2. Complete the Online Form


After your purchase, you will fill out a short form with both your names, email addresses and full mailing addresses (address, city, state, and zip code) so we can ship your printed workbooks to you. You will receive them typically in 3-5 business days, longer for Canada. You will receive a tracking number once shipped so you know when to expect arrival. You will also receive immediate course access to your first "seat" within the course platform. 


3. Second Seat Setup (For Tier 1 & 2)


If you selected Tier 1 or Tier 2, please allow 24–48 hours for us to add the second seat to your account. This step is important—it ensures both of you can individually:


  • Watch the course videos
  • Track your personal progress
  • Take the quizzes and reflect on the questions
  • Take the assessment prior to starting
  • Download the resources and tools to your computer for safekeeping and easy access
  • Receive your own personalized certificate of completion at the end


Best Practice: You can and should go through the sessions together, and separate seats are invaluable, especially if you are long-distance or want time to process the videos, tools, and quizzes individually before you get together to discuss what you're learning. This creates much richer conversations and deeper growth together as you process the information together as a team.


3. If you purchase Tier 2


If you purchase Tier 2 you will also receive separate instructions to get you set up in our scheduling platform to schedule our three live sessions. You will receive an email from us with further instructions within 24-48 hours. It is typically recommended to use one session before you start, one at the conclusion of the course to get all your follow up questions answered, and then your third session approximately 6 months after your wedding day as a check-in to how married life is treating you so far and to troubleshoot anything necessary. You can of course schedule them however you would like and you can also inquire with me about purchasing additional sessions if you would like.


4. Prepare to Begin Together


For the strongest start, we recommend waiting until both seats are active and your printed workbooks arrive before launching into Session 1. Beginning together helps you move at the same pace, discuss insights, and apply the material in synchronized manner. Couples who follow this rhythm often experience the deepest impact.


5. Workbooks, Assessment, and Resources 


You will immediately receive access to the electronic versions of each session from your workbooks, so you can preview or begin. Again, we recommend waiting for the printed workbooks, typically 3 to 5 business days. You can also go ahead and take the assessment when you receive it via email, and then follow this flow:


  1. Each of you completes the session in your own workbook by yourself before watching the teaching video. Take notes and jot down thoughts and questions for your partner/fiancé(e) in your workbook to ask later.
  2. Watch the video lesson together and pause the video to discuss key points you pick up on. For Session 1, be sure to spend 30-60 minutes reviewing and talking about the questions that most interest you about your partner/fiancé(e)'s responses.
  3. If you watch the video lesson separately, take notes in your workbook and discuss later.
  4. Meet for 30 to 60 minutes after you watch each video teaching to share your answers, questions, and insights from the teaching and the workbook and how they apply to you and or your relationship.
  5. Wash, rinse, repeat yourselves through all 8 sessions .
  6. When you receive the assessment results, please set aside some time to review it together. You will receive the results within 24-48 hours of each of you completing them via email.
  7. Download all the PDF resources to your desktop for safe keeping and easy access.


This approach builds intentionality, accountability, and stronger engagement to create something beautiful!


6. Begin Building Your Foundation


Once both of you are set up and your workbooks are in hand, you’re ready to begin! Move through the course one session at a time, taking the necessary time to reflect, discuss, and grow. Don't rush it, this is not just about checking off the lessons—it’s about laying a Christ-centered foundation for a “‘til death do us part” marriage relationship. Remember, you have the next 50+ years ahead of you depending on how old you are when you marry, so invest well and the fruit will follow.


By following these steps, you’ll ensure you get the very best out of this course—not only learning together, but growing closer to God and one another with each session.


Email Us With Any Questions

Choose the Path That Fits Your Desired Journey Best

- 8 video sessions (Lifetime Access)
- Quizzes to ensure comprehension
- Downloadable tools & resources
- Compatibility assessment
- 2 printed workbooks shipped to your home

Purchase - $347

Everything in Tier 1 PLUS:
- 3 × 30-minute private sessions with Todd

(recommended for start or mid-course, post

course Q&A, and 6 month check-in)
- Up to 4 Q&A Emails with Todd

Purchase - $597

Visit our Fully Hands-On and personal Premarital Counseling Package page to explore this tier and option. You’ll receive  hands on teaching and guidance from Todd or Liz from start to finish through all 8 sessions.

Price and Details

Tier 1 - Payment Options 

Purchase - $367

Tier 2 - Payment Options 

Purchase - $627

Agape Pastoral Services, LLC

229 Jackson Street, Suite 136, Anoka, MN 55303

763-200-1664 or todd@agapepastoralservices.com

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