Is the God’s Marriage Blueprint ebook really free?

Yes. When you purchase a print copy of God’s Marriage Blueprint, the publisher includes a free ebook so you and your spouse can read the book together without waiting to share a single copy.

What is the Marriage Inventory & Discussion Guide?

It’s a complimentary self-assessment with scripture references and conversation questions designed for spouses to work through together. The inventory helps you honestly evaluate your marriage in light of 12 creation truths from Genesis 1–3 and apply them in practical, gospel-centered ways.

Is there a podcast for God’s Marriage Blueprint?

Yes. The free Conversation Series is a chapter-by-chapter audio companion that walks listeners through each chapter of the book — designed for couples to listen together as they read.

Can I read part of the book before I buy it?

Yes. A free sample chapter is available on the resources page. It gives you a feel for the book’s scripture-first approach and the creation-truths framework before you commit to a purchase.

What are the 12 creation truths for marriage?

The 12 creation truths are biblical principles for marriage drawn from Genesis 1–3 and the New Testament passages that point back to them — including personal value and equality, shared authority, oneness, sacrificial love, and submission. They form the framework of God’s Marriage Blueprint and are summarized at godsmarriageblueprint.com/12-creation-truths.

How do I contact the author or the publisher?

Use the contact page at godsmarriageblueprint.com/contact to send a message about media inquiries, speaking requests, bulk orders, or general questions.

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Shame, Guilt, and Fear in Marriage — Part 1: The Weight of Shame

Immediately after Adam and Eve failed to stand together against the devil’s temptation, Genesis 3:7–13 describes three devastating consequences of sin: shame, guilt, and fear. Today, we continue to struggle with these destructive forces in our marriages. These forces separate us from each other — and from God.

The Beauty of God’s Creation Design for Marriage

What makes a Christian marriage different from every other kind of marriage around you? The answer is not tradition, personality, or effort — it is God’s original design. Genesis 2:22–24 gives us a beautiful description of God’s creation plan for oneness in marriage…

Welcome to God’s Marriage Blueprint

Welcome to God’s Marriage Blueprint. My name is Dave Hazelton. With tremendous help and input from Nancie and Bill Carmichael, we have written the book God’s Marriage Blueprint: Restoring the Beauty of God’s Original Design. My wife Beky and I have been married for 47 years. Nancie and Bill have been married for over 50 years. This book thus reflects over a century of lived experience in committed Christian marriages.

Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain

Psalm 127:1