Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to finish Abundant?
It honestly depends on how much time you have to dedicate to Abundant each week.
There are 30 lessons total, split into 6 modules. Each lesson is between 10-20 minutes long and most include homework exercises to do with each other.
Many couples finish the entire course within 3 months, doing an average of 2-3 lessons per week. We encourage you to take your time and spend more time on lessons that speak to you more powerfully.
Many couples go through the course again after they have finished it the first time and find that they get even more out of it the second time!
But remember: you have lifetime access to the course, so you can go at your own pace and come back to the lessons as many times as you need.
What if my husband (or wife) doesn't want to participate?
This can still work! Maybe it's just what your marriage needs.
Sarah recorded a Bonus talk on Doing Abundant on Your Own, where she gives specific guidance and advice for exactly this situation.
One of the fundamental principles of the program is that you can't change someone else; you can only change yourself. (Okay, that's a principle of life in general!)
Even if your spouse doesn't want to actively participate, you will learn simple and effective ways that you can change.
When you change yourself for the better, you change your marriage for the better.
So be encouraged. You can improve your marriage by focusing and working on yourself.
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What if I'm not Catholic (or my husband or wife isn't)?
We have worked with MANY husbands, wives and couples who are not Catholic. We love you and respect you!
While Abundant is completely Catholic and we don't hide or "water down" what the Catholic church teaches, non-Catholics whom we have worked with have told us that they feel very comfortable in this course. We are not here to judge your beliefs! We are here to help you open yourselves to God's grace in your marriage to find the peace and joy that he wants to give you! You will find that the course is heavily rooted in Scripture (while also drawing inspiration and insight from other sources as well!)
We would be honored to serve you and help you build the marriage you dream of on the foundation of our common faith in Christ Jesus and his Word in Scripture.
Is this awesome?
Yes.
What if we are engaged?
🎉 🎉 CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement! 🎉 🎉
We have worked with hundreds of engaged couples to prepare them for the sacrament of marriage.
While Abundant does not replace your marriage preparation, it is a great supplement to it. In fact, Abundant is much more comprehensive than most marriage preparation programs. You will go so much deeper and learn so many more practical tools and skills that will set your future marriage off on the right foot.
Abundant is designed primarily for already married couples, so you will need to "translate" some of the things in the course as relating to your future marriage and not to your current relationship. (Basically, Module 4 is all about your sexual relationship. Learn the theological insights, but save the practical application for after the wedding night! 😉)
If you have not yet done so, be sure to check with your local parish or diocese to make sure you fulfill the marriage preparation requirements required by them.
What if I get behind?
There is no "behind"!
The course is self-paced and you will have lifetime access.
If life throws you a curveball and you need to step back from Abundant temporarily, you can pick right back up where you left off at any time. Just keep making the effort and trust in God's timing!
Can I give Abundant as a gift?
Absolutely! (That is so generous. There is a couple who is very blessed to have you in their lives! ❤️)
Just purchase the course and then contact us to transfer it to the person you want to give it to. We can work with you to make sure that the details are communicated to the lucky couple in the best way or at the right time.
How long will I have access to the course?
You have access to the Abundant course for life!
You will always be able to come back to the course, review any of the videos, worksheets and resources inside the Abundant course.
What if I have questions during the course?
Once you make the commitment to your marriage through the Abundant course we are here for you! You can reach out to us in a couple ways:
Q&A Videos:
We regularly collect questions from Abundant students and then record responses to them by video. The videos are posted inside the Abundant course.
You can ask about ANYTHING related to marriage and family -- whether it's specifically covered by the Abundant lessons or not.
And yes, you can remain anonymous, as well.
Email:
We personally read every single email we receive. You can respond to any of the emails you get from us and they will go right to our inbox. To make sure we prioritize your email, mention to us that you are an Abundant student!
Sometimes our inbox gets pretty busy, so we won't always be able to respond as quickly as we'd like. Thanks for understanding.
How can I contact you?
If you still have questions or would like to discuss a particular situation, fill out the contact form at the bottom of the page! ⬇️
OR you can reply to any of the emails you receive from us. (Yup, we actually read every single one!)
