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"Saving Marriages Before (and After) They Start | An Interview with Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott"

By Dan Reiland Posted by Admin Dan: How do you two describe your ministry? Les: You know what a BHAG is, right? A Big Harry Audacious Goal.  Here's ours: To reduce the divorce rate in the church by a third in our lifetime. You know us Dan, we really care about people and marriages. This is our passion! Leslie: We believe it would be one of the greatest social revolutions the church has experienced. Think of the ripple effect it would have on everything from children's and youth ministry to offerings and missions. Les: The tide rises for everything and everybody in the church when marriages are stronger and healthier. Dan: Patti and I have been married for 33 years. I'm curious to know what two marriage experts do for Valentines. Les: Oh, man – you don't want to know. It's one of the least romantic days on our calendar. Leslie: We laugh about it every year. If we're lucky, we typically get a quick meal in between flights while passing through O'Hare A...