Biblical Marriage Counseling That Goes Beyond Talking
If you've been to marriage counseling before, you may have left feeling heard, but still wondering, "Now what?"
Many couples spend months discussing their frustrations, conflicts, and emotions without receiving a clear, biblical plan to help them rebuild trust, restore intimacy, and move forward together.
At Covenant Army Marriage, our approach is different.
We combine biblical marriage counseling with practical coaching to help couples not only understand what's happening in their marriage, but also know exactly what to do next.
Every session is rooted in the authority of God's Word and designed to help you make real progress. We believe lasting transformation happens when couples apply biblical truth, take personal responsibility, and intentionally pursue God's design for marriage.
What Makes Our Approach Different?
We don't simply focus on the symptoms. We help uncover the deeper spiritual and relational issues that are keeping your marriage stuck.
Together, we will:
• Identify unhealthy patterns that damage your relationship.
• Apply biblical truth to real life situations.
• Improve communication and conflict resolution.
• Rebuild trust through intentional action.
• Strengthen spiritual unity as husband and wife.
• Develop practical, personalized action steps after every session.
• Create a roadmap for lasting growth, not temporary relief.
We Coach With Grace and Truth
Our desire is not to create long term dependence on counseling. Our mission is to equip you with biblical principles and practical tools that you can continue using long after your sessions are complete.
We'll encourage you when you feel discouraged.
We'll challenge you when change is needed.
We'll hold you accountable because growth requires action.
Most importantly, we'll continually point you back to Christ, the true foundation of every healthy, thriving marriage.
Whether your marriage is struggling, disconnected, recovering from betrayal, or simply in need of strengthening, we're here to help you move from surviving to thriving.
Your marriage isn't beyond hope.
With God at the center, healing is possible, restoration is possible, and your marriage can become everything He designed it to be.
Ready to take the next step?
Schedule your first session today and begin building a stronger, Christ-centered marriage with a clear path forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. We do not accept insurance because we are not licensed mental heatlth therapists. We are Board Certified Biblical Counselors. However, we are a 501c3 non-profit organization, and because of our donors, we are able to keep our rates reasonable.
No. We offer 100% fully virtual services.
No. We also meet with individuals.
No.
Absolutely. We meet with many individuals who desire to grow in their marriage.
Sessions are 60 or 90 minutes. We typically meet most couples once a week for an average of anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks, or longer, depending on the couple's needs.
No. We are Bible-based non-denomination.
No. However, We do attend church regularly at a Bible-based non-denominational church.
We both have a Psychology/Christian Counseling degees from Liberty University and also multiple certifications from AACC (American Association of Christian Counselors)/Light University. However, we believe that the Holy Spirit qualifies the called, and no matter what the training, the Holy Spirit leads and guides every session, and we follow His lead.
You can contact us by phone, email, or by our website messaging system, and inform us you would like to schedule a session. We will then respond back by confirming your request and send you the link to complete an intake form prior to your first session. Once the intake form has been completed and received, we will contact you for scheduling. Upon scheduling we will then send you a Zoom invite to confirm your session.
Biblical Couple-to-Couple Premarital Counseling
At Covenant Army Marriage, we believe a strong marriage begins with a strong foundation. Through our couple-to-couple premarital counseling, we walk alongside engaged couples using the SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) assessment—a proven and effective resource designed to prepare you for lifelong love. Together, we’ll cover the most impactful topics every couple needs to address, while equipping you with practical tools and biblical wisdom to build a Christ-centered, thriving marriage.
Brent & Lucy Howell
Biblical Marriage Counselors/Coaches
Brent and Lucy Howell are passionate about helping couples build marriages that are rooted in Christ, strengthened through biblical truth, and equipped to withstand life's challenges.
As founders of Covenant Army Marriage and counselors/coaches of Refresh Christian Marriage Counseling, Brent and Lucy have dedicated their lives to providing couples and families with the practical tools, biblical guidance, and resources needed to experience healthier relationships and stronger family connections.
Their own journey as a married couple in a blended family with five children gives them a unique perspective and deep compassion for the challenges couples face. They understand that marriage requires intentionality, grace, commitment, and a willingness to grow together through every season of life.
One of the unique strengths Brent and Lucy bring to counseling is their couple-to-couple approach. By working together as a husband and wife counseling team, they provide both the male and female perspectives, allowing couples to gain valuable insight, encouragement, and practical guidance from two different viewpoints. This dynamic creates a safe environment where both spouses feel heard and understood while learning how to better communicate, reconnect, and pursue God's design for marriage.
Brent and Lucy are members of the American Association of Christian Counselors and are Board Certified Biblical Counselors. Their continued education and training through Liberty University have equipped them with the knowledge and resources to specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate some of life's most difficult seasons.
Their areas of focus include:
• Strengthening struggling marriages
• Helping couples rebuild trust and connection
• Navigating divorce transitions with biblical wisdom
• Supporting blended families through unique challenges
• Equipping couples who desire to enrich and deepen their marriage relationship
At the heart of Brent and Lucy's ministry is a simple mission: to help marriages not just survive, but thrive according to God's design.
They believe every marriage has a purpose, every covenant is worth fighting for, and every couple can experience greater unity when Christ is at the center.
One Flesh. One Fight. One Mission.