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You’ve prayed for closeness.

You’ve hoped for change.

You’ve longed for more than surface-level connection.

 

“Spiritual intimacy grows when couples engage in God’s Word together.”

Tried and True is a Christian marriage guide for couples facing pressure—disappointment, unmet expectations, seasons of delay, or conflict. Drawing from twelve flawed biblical couples, this book helps you understand what your trials are revealing—and how God can use them to strengthen your covenant and. your connection.

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Tried and True – Christian Marriage Book

The Refining Work of Marriage

Marriage doesn’t fall apart all at once. It frays in the silence.

  • In the disappointments you minimize…
  • In the conversations you avoid…

In wounds that stay buried.

You didn’t necessarily choose the wrong spouse—you’re just hurt or weary from the pressure.

Marriage has a way of magnifying wounds, disappointments, and unmet expectations. Over time, the weight of stress, betrayal, miscommunication, or simply the grind of everyday life can make two people who once felt deeply connected start to feel like strangers.

Tried and True doesn’t just address surface-level behaviors—it guides couples back to their spiritual foundation. Instead of focusing on fixing your spouse, it invites you both to refocus on Christ, the true anchor of your covenant.

As you reconnect spiritually—through prayer, reflection, and intentional conversations—walls begin to lower. Defensiveness softens. Compassion grows. When you strengthen your connection to God, you naturally begin strengthening your connection to each other.

This isn’t about pretending the hurt didn’t happen. It’s about healing it at the root. It’s about remembering why you chose each other—and allowing God to restore what feels strained.

When couples shift their focus from pressure to purpose, from frustration to faith, it’s amazing what new closeness follows.

Inside the Pages

Tried and True: Marriage Advice from 12 Imperfect Biblical Couples helps couples:

  • See trials as refining moments, not relationship-enders
  • Understand how biblical marriages wrestled with fear, failure, waiting, and restoration
  • Learn how spiritual intimacy and emotional connection grow through hardship—not in the absence of it.
 
Lessons from Biblical Couples like…
  • Adam & Eve: Naked and Unashamed
    Finding God’s grace in your exposed places
  • Abraham & Sarah: Faith Not Sight
    Trusting God’s timing when the promise feels impossible
  • Isaac & Rebekah: Parenting Fails
    Learning to love your children without losing your unity
  • Jacob & Leah: Unseen and Unloved
    Discovering God’s affection in the face of human rejection
  • Deborah & Lappidoth: Gender Roles that Don’t Fit the Mold
    Leading with strength and confidence in uncommon circumstances
  • Solomon & the Shulamite Woman: Passionate Sex
    Reclaiming desire as a divine expression of intimacy
  • and more!

Unlike quick-fix marriage advice, Tried and True:

  • Uses real, imperfect biblical couples—not idealized love stories
  • Blends Scripture, reflection, and practical conversation starters
  • Invites couples to engage honestly—with God and with each other

This is a Christian marriage guide for couples who are still believing…

  • Still choosing…
  • Still becoming...

 This book is for:

  • Married couples in any season—strong, strained, or somewhere in between
  • Couples rebuilding trust, communication, emotional, or spiritual connection
  • Husbands and wives who want a resilient, joy-filled marriage rooted in faith
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What People are Saying about
Tried and True

This book is one of the BEST Christian marriage books I have ever read...and I have read MANY in my 30+ years of marriage!!! Rather than presenting marriage as effortless, this book acknowledges conflict, growth, and sacrifice while reminding us that God’s guidance is essential through every season. Scripture is thoughtfully woven throughout the text, reinforcing key lessons and encouraging couples to rely on prayer and faith.
- Gina C.
Tried and True by Dana Che is a refreshing and deeply relatable look at marriage through a biblical lens. Dana Che skillfully highlights how flawed, real-life couples in Scripture still experienced growth, redemption, and purpose in their relationships. The book does an excellent job of normalizing imperfection while pointing readers back to faith, commitment, and grace. Each couple’s story feels practical rather than preachy, making the lessons easy to apply to modern marriages. Dana Che writes with clarity, humility, and a genuine understanding of relational struggles.
- Clay
I loved reading Tried and True: Marriage Advice from 12 Imperfect Biblical Couples. Dana Che has a gift for making biblical stories feel relatable, engaging, and even humorous at times—without ever losing the seriousness or reverence of God’s Word. The writing feels approachable and heartfelt, as if you’re having a meaningful conversation with a good friend. I especially appreciated the chapters that explored some of the lesser-known biblical couples. While I gained fresh perspectives on familiar stories like Adam and Eve and Abraham and Sarah, I was particularly drawn to the exploration of Deborah and Lappidoth. Dana’s insights into their relationship felt both novel and deeply relevant, speaking directly into my own marriage.
- Michael
Tried and True by Dana Che was both encouraging and convicting in the best way. I really appreciated the chapter on Mary and Joseph, because it reminded me how trust, obedience, and communication matter even when the plan doesn’t make sense. This book made me reflect on my own marriage and sparked meaningful conversation. I’d recommend it to anyone who wants a faith-based view of marriage that feels honest and practical.
- Mother T
For many years my husband and I have provided pastoral marriage counseling to many couples. Tried and True has meaningful and relevant strategies and skills to share with couples in distress and conflict. Some of the relevant topics discussed include: honesty, forgiveness, patience, and application of biblical truths. Tried and True is a must-read for anyone who needs guidance, instruction, and encouragement in their marriage.
- Dawn Lawrence
Great marriage book—perfect to read solo or as a couple! It’s incredibly easy to read and feels like you’re having a conversation with a friend. At the same time, it’s packed with valuable insights. My favorite part is the practical conversation prompts that encourage meaningful discussions with your spouse. The book is both practical and profound, helping bring alignment to areas that truly matter for a healthy marriage. For the price, it’s an excellent investment in one of the most important aspects of life—something that’s often neglected today.
- Roman M.
I truly enjoyed this book. The guided activities and Scripture references encouraged me to slow down, reflect, and spend time in the Word. I appreciated how the author invites readers to explore Scripture for themselves and prayerfully consider how the Lord may be guiding them. It’s an honest, encouraging read for anyone seeking deeper intimacy with God and their spouse.
- Amy H.
This isn’t fluff! It’s grit and grace of a womans own experience and her many decades of experience educating and counseling marriages through the fire. The wisdom oozes off the pages like a healing balm for the soul.
- Candice
This book is very thought provoking for married couples, as well as, singles getting ready for marriage. I love the "conversation starters". Most of the time when a marriage is in trouble, you go into a fog and really not sure what questions to ask, in order to get on the right track of correctng our mistakes. My forever love and I have been married almost 40 years, and I can tell you - marriage and commitment is not walk in the park. The author showed us over and over that it takes resilience, unconditional love and unmerited grace to build a lasting marriage, that's Tried and True! This penned legacy is a great book to share.
- Deborah Juniper-Frye
Real, witty, and relatable – these are the words that kept coming to mind as I read. The writing is relatable for those familiar with the biblical history as well as for someone reading the scripture for the first time. The author uses lighthearted candor while addressing some vulnerable situations. Real life application of the Word. The conversation starters are incredibly helpful for those of us that want to put in the work, but have a hard time knowing where to start. Read Tried and True on your own, and also read it with your partner. This is a really good one.
- K.L.
Tried and True marriage devotional

Go Deeper—Together

The Tried and True 5-Day Devotional is a guided introduction to the heart of the book—created to help couples slow down, reflect, and reconnect before turning the first page.

Inside this couple’s devotional, you’ll receive:

  • One short Scripture reading each day
  • A focused reflection on your marriage 
  • One intentional conversation starter to practice together
  • Five days of honest, faith-anchored connection.

No overwhelm—no quick fixes or Christian clichés. 

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