

CONTACT
DOUG STEPHENS
850-668-3700 - doug@livethelife.org
2252 Killearn Center Blvd
STE 100
Tallahassee, FL 32309
Tallahassee, FL is where Live the Life started back in 1998 with a mission to strengthen marriages and families. From very humble beginnings our Board, staff and volunteers have witnessed firsthand the dramatic transformation of countless lives through our work.
UPCOMING EVENTS

Navigating US - Tallahassee, FL - March 27, 28, & April 17Fri, Mar 27Live the Life Office
Navigating US - Quincy, FL - April 24, 25, & May 8Fri, Apr 24Crossroad Academy Charter School
Tallahassee - Hope Weekend - MayFri, May 15Live The Life Corporate Office
Tallahassee - Hope Weekend - JuneFri, Jun 12Live The Life Corporate Office
Navigating US - Tallahassee, FL - June 26, 27 & July 17Fri, Jun 26Live the Life Office (Conference Room)
COUNSELING
Counseling as noted above is for couples and individuals who need more specialized help to address past trauma, infidelity, or other behaviors that are beyond coaching. Pastoral counseling helps individuals understand their past and create a healthier present through the lens of Christian principles. Renowned licensed psychologist and author of more than 20 books, Dr Steve Stephens, has said that 70% of his clients could benefit from coaching and do not need a licensed counselor. So there is a significant potential for overlap where coaching and counseling can help couples.
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With counseling, one benefit is the counselor-client relationship often assumes a model where the counselor helps the client or the couple find the answers that are otherwise difficult to address.
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Number of Sessions: Varies widely, can be for an extended period.
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Session Length: Typically one hour
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Christian Pastoral Counseling is provided at a suggested donation of $120 per hour
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Coaching runs $75/hour per session with one coach, $100/hour with husband/wife combo
COACHING
Coaching gives couples new tools and helps them apply those tools to achieve the marriage they want. Live the Life routinely makes referrals to a counselor or the marriage-intensive Hope Weekend (with a 85% success rate in saving marriages in crisis) if a situation is not “coachable.”
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Marriage Coaching creates a partnership between the coaches and the couples they coach. Coaches have extensive knowledge and proficiency in the process; couples are familiar with their relationship and ultimately create their own solutions.
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Number of Sessions: dependent on the couple
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Session Length: 1 hour, varies according to the couple.
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Cost: $75 per hour
HOPE TUESDAY
ZOOM COMMUNITY FOR HOPE WEEKEND COUPLES
Welcome to Hope Tuesdays, an interactive peer support Zoom community for couples who have attended a Hope Weekend. This ongoing community creates a safe and supportive space for couples to encourage one another, build meaningful connections, and grow together through shared experiences.
Hope Tuesdays provides continued marriage education and coaching that intentionally focuses on the areas where couples most often seek growth and support. Through weekly engagement and the practice of healthy communication skills, couples are equipped to strengthen their connection, develop better relationship habits, and maintain long-term growth beyond the Hope Weekend experience.
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Best Value
Hope Tuesdays Zoom Community
50
Every month
A weekly Zoom community specifically for Hope Weekend couples looking for followup marriage education and coaching. An incredible opportunity at only $50/month with a value of over $200!
Valid until canceled
Weekly Zoom sessions 7pm-8pm EST each Tuesday evening
MEET THE TALLAHASSEE STAFF

DOUG STEPHENS
Regional Director of Florida

SARAH ACKERMAN
Director of Marriage Programs

JIMMY CASH
Marriage Program Coordinator

TANK ACKERMAN
Business Development Director

ABDUAL HOWARD
Student Program Coordinator

CHELSEA FRANKLIN
Program Assistant

NATHAN STEPHENS
Student Programs coordinator
BECOME A PARTNER

YOUR PARTNERSHIP MATTERS
How north florida and south georgia can win the war on marriage
There has been a decades-long struggle for the soul of the family. While divorce rates have declined and marriage rates are modestly improving, these gains remain fragile. Research consistently shows that family disintegration undermines community health, educational outcomes, and economic mobility (Wilcox & Kline, 2023; Amato, 2014). Stable marriages are essential for emotional resilience, effective parenting, and intergenerational well-being (Waite & Gallagher, 2000).
Our organization delivers proven, research-based programs that strengthen marriages and restore families. Hope Weekend, a three-day intensive for couples in crisis, achieves an 85% success rate in saving marriages. Start Smart, our pre-marital education program, reduces the likelihood of divorce by 30%. Additionally, research has shown that 8–12 hours of structured marriage education, such as our Navigating US program, significantly increases marital satisfaction and sustains it for six to twelve months post-participation (Stanley et al., 2006; Hawkins et al., 2012).
We seek strategic partnerships with churches, community leaders, and organizations to expand these life-changing programs—lowering divorce rates, strengthening marriages, and increasing church attendance from Tallahassee through the rural counties of North Florida and South Georgia. Together, we can win the war on marriage, and create a better tomorrow for our children and our grandchildren.
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