The Marriage Intensive
When the distance feels impossible, we can help you find your way back.
Join us March 20-22, 2026
A safe place to tell the truth, heal the wounds, and rebuild trust.
You’ll leave with the tools, a plan — and confidence that resurrection is possible.
❋ Marriage Restoration ToolsPractical, Jesus-centered exercises that help you rebuild trust, intimacy, and partnership from the ground up.
❋ Trauma & Betrayal HealingWe create a safe path for both spouses to process the wounds, triggers, and emotions that addiction leaves behind — and move toward wholeness again.
❋ Expert FacilitationYou’ll work with experienced marriage and recovery specialists who know the unique dynamics of addiction, betrayal, and healing.
❋ Communication & Connection ModelA proven framework that helps you talk honestly, listen compassionately, and reconnect emotionally — long after the intensive ends.
SCHEDULE
Friday March 20 - Sunday March 22, 2026
FRIDAY NIGHT — FACING THE BROKEN PLACES
7:00 PM — Welcome Reception
Meet the team, settle in, and breathe again.
7:30 PM — Love, Loss & The Way Home
Blaine & Lori Bartel
Why marriages break… and how Jesus rebuilds what was shattered.
8:30 PM — Guided Reflection & Prayer
Quiet space to prepare your heart for healing.
SATURDAY — FROM RUINS TO RESURRECTION
8:30 AM — Breakfast
9:00 AM — The Jesus Path to Healing
Blaine & Lori Bartel
Reveal the wound. Repair the heart. Reconnect the bond. Resurrect the marriage.
10:30 AM — Trust-Building & Repair Exercises
Hands-on tools for rebuilding safety and confidence.
12:00 PM — Lunch & Rest
1:30 PM — How to Talk. How to Hear. How to Connect.
Brent Sharpe
Transforming conflict into deeper intimacy.
3:00 PM — Reconnection & Safety Practices
Relearning closeness without fear.
4:00 PM — Recreation & Rest
Breath in nature. Breathe out anxiety.
7:00 PM — A Marriage Redeemed
Malachi & Melissa Elguera
A story of radical restoration and hope.
8:30 PM — Fireside Relax and Reflect
Storytelling and S’mores.
SUNDAY — LOVE REBORN
8:30 AM — Breakfast
9:00 AM — Marriage Reimagined: Designing “The New Us”
Blaine & Lori Bartel
Tools and rhythms that sustain resurrection beyond this weekend.
10:30 AM — Communion, Covenant & Final Prayer
A sacred moment to seal what God has begun.
12:00 PM — Departure
Hope in hand. Healing underway.
This weekend could change everything. Save your place now.
Our Team of Specialists
Lori Bartel
Lori is a marriage coach who specializes in helping spouses heal from the wounds of addiction and rediscover the joy of partnership.
Marriage Coach
Brent Sharpe
Brent Sharpe is one of Tulsa’s most in-demand marriage counselors and a nationally recognized speaker and trainer, helping couples heal hurts, rebuild trust, and thrive again.
Marriage Counselor 
Sexual Addiction SpecialistBlaine Bartel
Blaine Bartel is a leading sexual addiction specialist who has trained thousands of men to repair broken relationships, rebuild trust, and walk in lasting freedom.
Marriage and Betrayal CoachesMelissa + Malachi Elguera
Melissa Elguera is a nationally sought-after betrayal and trauma coach who helps spouses recover from the deep wounds of affairs and sexual brokenness with compassion, clarity, and hope. Her husband Malachi works alongside here in marriage coaching.
FAQ’S
What is House of Resurrection?
House of Resurrection is a nonprofit, Jesus-centered marriage healing retreat on nearly 10 peaceful acres outside Tulsa, Oklahoma — created as a safe place for couples to recover from betrayal, rebuild trust, and rediscover connection.
How do we schedule our Intensive?
Just complete the registration form and make your deposit. We will send you all the details for your arrival.
What makes this different from counseling or marriage workshops?
Weekly counseling chips away slowly — this is a focused, immersive intervention. With proven Jesus-centered healing + trauma-informed tools, you’ll do more in one weekend than most do in a year of sessions.
Is this confidential?
Yes. Every couple receives complete privacy — your story stays with you, your spouse, and the coaching team. Nothing is ever shared with churches, employers, or family.
How many couples will be with us?
Our Intensives are intimate and personalized — just 4 couples per weekend. Enough shared strength for breakthrough, while giving you deeply private coaching space.
Do we have our own room?
Absolutely. Each couple has a private bedroom and bathroom, with access to peaceful outdoor spaces for reflection and reconnection.
What does the Marriage Intensive include?
Three days of focused marriage coaching, trauma and trust-building exercises, private accommodations, chef-prepared meals, prayer experiences, and a 90-day follow-up plan to support continued healing.
Are we a good fit even if trust feels shattered?
Yes. Many couples arrive in crisis — separation papers on the table, hope hanging by a thread. If you’re willing to fight for your marriage, we’ll fight with you.
Is it only for Christian couples?
No — but everything we do is rooted in the way of Jesus. You don’t need to have everything figured out spiritually to benefit from this environment.
How much does it cost?
The full Marriage Intensive is $1,950 per couple — far below the $5,000–$15,000 price of other residential programs. We believe healing should be accessible.
Do you offer payment options?
Yes. A $175 deposit reserves your spot, and then a payment plan of $175 a month for 11 months.
What should we bring?
Comfortable clothes, toiletries, and open hearts. We provide everything else — housing, meals, coaching, and resources.
Will it really change things?
If you show up fully — yes. We’ve watched marriages rise from places that looked past saving.
Resurrection isn’t theory here — it’s happening every month.
“We were skeptical after trying so many other events and conferences, but this was the first time someone helped us uncover the root of our issues — we finally feel like we’re on a real path to healing.”
- A. & L. S., Kansas City, MO
“We arrived with a court date for our divorce — one final desperate attempt — and by the second night of the Intensive, God had worked so deeply we canceled it; a year later our love is stronger than ever… thank you Blaine and Lori.”
— H. & J. M., Charlotte, NC
“We researched other residential intensives costing thousands more, but this fit our budget — and it completely changed our lives.”
-C. & B. H., Denver, CO
“The tools and practices we left with are so practical and powerful — our marriage is getting stronger every single month.”
-D. & T. W., Dallas, TX
TESTIMONIALS
“For the first time since betrayal, I feel seen, understood, and chosen again — this place brought resurrection to our love.”
— K. & T. B., Orlando, FL
“I came to the Freedom Intensive alone and returned with my wife for the Marriage Intensive — hands down the best decision we’ve ever made.”
- M. & J. R., Tulsa, OK
“I came to the Freedom Intensive alone and returned with my wife for the Marriage Intensive — hands down the best decision we’ve ever made.”
- M. & J. R., Tulsa, OK
“Blaine and Lori are the most honest and compassionate leaders we’ve ever met — within minutes, every wall in the room started coming down.
-P. & S. M., Nashville, TN
Resurrection happens when two people courageously tell the truth in a space filled with wisdom and compassion.