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We Made It Here Because of YOU

On April 24, 2025, something incredible happened — and it was all because of you. Live the Life was invited to the Florida House of Representatives by Representative Gallop Franklin to be officially recognized for our work strengthening marriages and families across the state. Your support opened this door. You helped us educate and empower lawmakers, laying the groundwork for future funding and lasting impact. We made real progress — and with you by our side, the hope we’ve planted is just beginning to grow.

But this moment at the Capitol was only part of the story — the true impact of your generosity is seen in the lives changed every day across Florida. From marriages restored to families strengthened, you’re making a difference where it matters most.

 

Don’t just take our word for it — 

Hear directly from those whose lives have been transformed.

Hope Weekend: Dekkar & Hannah’s Marriage Transformation
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Hope Weekend: Dekkar & Hannah’s Marriage Transformation

We had the privilege of sitting down with Hannah and Dekkar to hear their powerful story of transformation through Hope Weekend. Going in, they expected to gain tools for resolving deeper conflicts, unpacking past wounds, and strengthening their marriage. But what they experienced was far more profound. At first, it was intimidating—just a small group and their coaches, facing hard truths. But instead of withdrawing, they chose to lean in—to be vulnerable, to confront trust issues, and to commit to the hard work of rebuilding. One of their most impactful exercises was the Core Fears activity—where they explored their deepest fears, identified destructive behaviors, and communicated in a way they never had before. It was uncomfortable, raw, and deeply transformational. Trust had been shattered multiple times in their relationship, and while day-to-day life felt stable, the bigger wounds still lingered. Hope Weekend gave them the space and guidance to finally address those struggles and start the journey toward lasting healing. If your marriage feels stuck, if you don’t know how to move forward, if trust has been broken—Hope Weekend can help. Fridays are tough. You come in carrying all the pain, the uncertainty, and the weight of your past. But by Sunday? There’s hope. 💡 Live the Life’s Hope Weekend helped Hannah & Dekkar find healing, and it can do the same for you. 👉 If you're struggling, don’t wait. Take the step. It’s worth it. Always be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the notification bell to stay up to date with Live The Life Ministries! ______________________________________________________________________________________ Since 1998 Live The Life Ministries has been committed to the mission of "Strengthening Marriages and Families" in the state of Florida and throughout the globe. In order to transform each community we serve we aim to: - Reduce the Florida divorce rate by 50% by 2029 - Increase the marriage rate - Reduce teen pregnancy and out of wedlock births - Increase the availability and attendance of relationship education in our target communities ___________________________________________________________________________ Partner with us in transforming the lives of marriages and families around the world by donating here: https://www.livethelife.org/donate ___________________________________________________________________________ Follow LTL On Social Media: Live The Life Home Page: https://www.livethelife.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Livethelifeministriesorg/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livethelife_org/

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Florida has an opportunity to lead the nation in promoting strong marriages and stable families. Research consistently shows that two-parent families create better outcomes for children, reduce poverty, and strengthen communities. However, Florida underutilizes available resources to support marriage and family formation.

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Ian Rowe

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Senior Fellow, AEI: Sharing his "Sequence of Success" framework, insights from the FREE Initiative, and forward-thinking policy solutions.

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Dr. Brad Wilcox

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National Marriage Project: Highlighting "marriage deserts" and presenting bold strategies to rebuild and sustain strong families.

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Cynthia Wilson Ph.D., CFLE

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Dr. Cynthia (Cindy) Wilson joined the Florida Center for Prevention Research at Florida State University as Executive Director in February 2019

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JP is the co-author with Dr. John van Epp, of the book, Endgame: The Church’s Strategic Move to Save Faith and Family in America and the founder and president of Communio

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