The Birth of Marriage Disciples
A Testament to God's Redemption
Marriage Disciples, a profound outreach of The Alexander House, emerged from the ashes of Greg and Julie Alexander’s once-toxic marriage. Standing on the brink of divorce, they experienced a divine intervention through the Holy Spirit, who took them by the hand and led them from brokenness to the redemptive joy of a marriage renewed in Christ. This transformative journey became the foundation of their mission: to share God’s plan for marriage with others and to create a lifeline for couples in crisis.
Through prayer, discernment, and the prompting of the Holy Spirit, Greg and Julie felt called to establish an apostolate that would not only educate couples about the sacred vocation of marriage but also provide a structured, faith-filled process for those struggling to find hope. This divine inspiration blossomed into the Marriage Disciples Process—a mentorship program designed to guide couples experiencing difficulties and to lead them to the joy and fulfillment God intends for the Sacrament of Marriage.
The Marriage Disciples Process equips couples with practical tools, rooted in faith and love, to strengthen their bond "till death do them part." By walking alongside other couples, mentors provide prayerful guidance, support, and the wisdom of shared experiences. This outreach is for those who desire to work together as a couple to heal, grow, and embrace the fullness of their vocation.
It is important to note that while transformative, Marriage Disciples is not counseling and should not replace professional counseling when it is needed. Instead, it is a spiritual and relational mentorship that invites couples to rediscover the grace and joy of their covenant with God and each other.
Marriage Disciples stands as a testament to God’s ability to restore what was once broken and to use that restoration as a beacon of hope for others. Through this ministry, Greg and Julie Alexander continue to fulfill their calling to help couples worldwide encounter the beauty and sacredness of marriage as God intended.
The Director - Robin Zamora
We live in a society that teaches us to give up and let go when marriage gets too difficult or when the feelings fade; that maybe two people weren't meant to be married because they are no longer getting along, and that it's all about ME and what am I getting out of the marriage? This way of thinking could never build a solid foundation for a lifelong commitment and this is why so many couples, at some point in their marriage, see divorce as their only option. Through Marriage Disciples, we not only show couples that their marriage can be joy-filled, beautiful and full of love for a lifetime, but we teach them practical ways to make it happen. George and I have served as Marriage Disciples for the past ten years and I am blessed to direct this most important outreach.
Spanish Marriage Disciples
Tomas and I became Marriage Disciples as a result of a lot of prayer and discernment after we came back together after an ugly divorce. We received help from The Alexander House and a few years after our reconciliation we asked God to show us where He needed us. We clearly heard His voice and He said, "The Alexander House is where I need you." You are more equipped to help others when you have experienced a marriage crisis yourself. We want to help couples rediscover their happiness and be fulfilled in their marriage. We are blessed to lead the Marriage Disciples outreach that ministers to our Spanish speaking brothers and sisters.
The Name?
What started out as Marriage Coaching is now called Marriage Disciples. Most of us have heard at some point in our life, “…the truth shall set you free,” (John 8:32) but very few ever explain the context in which this quote was made. It was when Christ was giving the Jews the explanation of what it meant to be his disciple if they believed in him. In verse 31, we see exactly what he was referring to: “If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Our Marriage Disciples are those who have come to know and live God’s plan for marriage and now through this process, they share it with others! This service is also available in Spanish.
