Indianapolis Premarital Counseling & Couples Workshops
Your relationship can be joyful
Relationships that last are built on commitment, intention, investment, sacrifice, and above all, grace.
Whether you’re single, dating, engaged, or years into marriage, Life Sustained offers Christ-centered coaching to help you build a relationship that’s rooted in grace, anchored in purpose, and equipped to thrive.
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Our mission is to help couples build relationships and marriages that reflect the grace of God image and promote sustaining joy and contentment.
Relationship Support — For Every Season
From first dates to decades of marriage, our Christ-centered coaching meets you right where you are—and helps you grow together.
Interactive, faith-based workshops and events that provide you with the tools to grow in love, trust, and grace in your relationships.
Confidential coaching and Christ-centered guidance for healthy relationships in any life season or circumstance.
Pair with experienced coaches and mentors who offer wisdom, encouragement, and faith-filled guidance.
Grow with intention and strengthen your relationship through our digital subscription offerings online.
We partner with churches, nonprofits to bring relationship support to underserved communities.
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Discover our proven process for developing an intentional and sustainable pathway to relationship success.
Life Sustained Relationship Pathway
At Life Sustained, our mission is to strengthen, stabilize, and sustain relationships through intentional coaching, education, and community support.
We don’t just offer advice—we walk with couples through a proven, Christ-centered data-backed, framework to assess, strengthen, and sustain their relationship.
1. Engage
This first step is about proactive connection. We create space for you to reflect, reconnect, and begin investing in your relationship with intention. Through coaching, assessments, and foundational tools, we help couples break autopilot and choose growth.
- Couples who engage in premarital counseling have a 30% lower risk of divorce compared to those who do not.
- Couples who invest in their relationship early on are 20% more likely to experience long-term relationship satisfaction.
- Couples who participate in marriage education programs have a 30-50% higher marital satisfaction rate.
2. Expose
We gently uncover what’s working—and what’s not. We guide you through powerful tools and honest conversations to surface the unseen dynamics shaping your relationship. You’ll gain clarity, understanding, and a shared vision of where you are and where you want to go.
- Couples who actively address and resolve conflicts are 40% more likely to report high levels of relationship satisfaction.
- Couples who participate in relationship inventories and guided discussions are better at identifying and addressing underlying issues, leading to a 35% improvement in relationship quality
- Couples who understand each other’s emotional triggers and patterns have a 30% better chance of resolving conflicts effectively.
3. Equip
Here is where the real work begins. You will learn to communicate with clarity, handle conflict with grace, and build habits that nurture emotional, spiritual, and physical connection. We tailor every resource to your specific needs, so your growth is personal and practical.
- Couples who learn and apply effective communication skills experience a 50% improvement in relationship satisfaction.
- Couples who receive tailored coaching and practical tools see a 45% increase in relationship stability and satisfaction.
- 75% of couples who undergo couples therapy see an improvement in their relationship.
4. Empower
Now, we help you carry everything you've learned forward. You’ll walk away with a toolkit you can rely on, the confidence to navigate future challenges, and a renewed commitment to each other. This is more than maintenance—it’s momentum.
- Couples who are empowered to independently manage their relationship development experience a 40% higher rate of long-term relationship success.
- Couples who continue to engage in relationship enrichment activities, such as date nights and ongoing coaching, report 30% higher levels of relationship satisfaction
- Couples who receive ongoing support and follow-up are 35% more likely to maintain relationship improvements.
Even strong relationships need support. We will guide you through a proven, Christ-centered process designed to strengthen your relationship.
What Couples Are Saying About Life Sustained
At Life Sustained, we are honored to walk alongside individuals, couples, and families as they grow in love, faith, and commitment. Hear from those who have experienced transformation through our programs.
"We started the Life Sustained One Flesh program early in our dating relationship, and their guidance has been life-changing. They helped us see our differences as strengths—unique traits that encourage us to understand one another better.
Through their coaching, we gained essential life skills, including financial intelligence and conflict resolution. Above all, Life Sustained emphasized the realness of human relationships and the importance of keeping Christ at the center. This program is essential for any couple looking to enter marriage with confidence and purpose!"
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"Going through Life Sustained’s One Flesh pre-marital counseling program was one of the best investments we made in our relationship. From the very beginning, the sessions challenged us to communicate more effectively, deepen our understanding of each other, and build a marriage rooted in faith. The wisdom and biblical guidance we received helped us approach marriage with clarity, purpose, and confidence.
Having Life Sustained officiate our wedding made the day even more meaningful. It was a full-circle moment, knowing that the same people who walked with us through premarital counseling were the ones to bless and unite us in marriage before God. We are beyond grateful for their mentorship, encouragement, and unwavering support, and we highly recommend Life Sustained to any couple preparing for a Christ-centered marriage!"
"Going through the One Flesh premartial program with Life Sustained was one of the best decisions we made. Their approach challenged us to communicate deeply and prepare for the realities of marriage while keeping God at the center.
We also attended the Connecting Through Conflict workshop, and the experience was eye-opening. The vibe was amazing and inviting, making it a safe space for open discussions.
Matthew: “This workshop helped me put words and definitions around some of our recurring conflicts! It gave us clarity on how to navigate these moments with understanding and grace.”
Having Life Sustained officiate our wedding made our special day even more personal and significant. We are forever grateful for their wisdom, encouragement, and faith-driven support!"
"Attending Life Sustained’s ‘Beyond The Sheets’ workshop was a game-changer for our marriage. It provided a space where we could explore intimacy beyond the physical and reconnect emotionally and spiritually.
One of the most impactful moments was working together to create our own bouquet—taking individual, dismantled pieces and crafting something beautiful as a team. The exercise reminded us that marriage is about communication, patience, and the willingness to build something meaningful together.
This wasn’t just a workshop—it was a transformational experience that strengthened our bond in ways we didn’t expect. We highly recommend it to couples at any stage of their journey!"
About Life Sustained
Bernard and S’Leslie Mickle are a dynamic duo with a shared passion for faith, discipleship, and family transformation. Bernard holds a Bachelor’s in Social Work and a Master of Arts in Christian Education with a focus on Organizational Leadership from Dallas Theological Seminary. With 8 years of vocational pastoral experience and a public service career that began in 2009, he has dedicated his life to mentoring youth, discipling leaders, strengthening families, and equipping communities. He is also a graduate of Downline Ministries’ Emerging Leaders program, which further shaped his passion for multiplying gospel-centered leaders.
S’Leslie, a graduate with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Master’s in Organizational Psychology, has worked in human resources since 2012, bringing over a decade of experience to their mission. She has spent the past 8 years serving alongside Bernard in ministry, with a heart for discipling women and building strong, faith-rooted families. Her professional background, combined with her spiritual dedication, allows her to lead with both wisdom and compassion.
Together, the Mickles have two beautiful daughters whom they are proudly discipling and raising to be servant leaders. Through an intentional foundation rooted in faith, love, and purpose, they are committed to cultivating a legacy of leadership, discipleship, and kingdom impact—both in their home and in the communities they serve.
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Life Sustained Coaching & Relationship Support FAQs
Our coaching rates are structured to provide personalized relationship guidance based on your needs. Standard 50-minute coaching sessions are available at $190 per session. To introduce new clients to our process, we offer a first-time session at a package rate of $140.
We also provide 3-session and 5-session packages at discounted rates to encourage continued relational growth and intentional investment in your future. Coaching is an engaging, equipping, and empowering process designed to bring clarity, connection, and transformation to your relationships.
Life Sustained provides coaching services, not clinical therapy, so we do not process insurance claims. Coaching is considered a personal and relational growth investment rather than medical treatment.
However, some clients use Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to cover coaching costs. If you’re unsure whether coaching qualifies under your plan, we recommend checking with your provider.
No and no! At Life Sustained, we support individuals, couples, and parents at every stage of their relationship journey. Whether you are:
- Single or dating and preparing for a future relationship (Lessons in Love Pathway)
- Engaged and building a strong foundation (One Flesh Pre-Marital Program)
- Married and looking to strengthen your connection (Together Forward)
- Parents navigating the balance of marriage and family (Bringing Baby Home)
Even if your partner isn’t ready to join, you can start alone and see meaningful personal and relational growth. The best relationships start with one person making positive, intentional changes.
Our coaching approach is faith-driven, action-oriented, and research-backed. While traditional therapy may focus on analyzing the past, Life Sustained Coaching is designed to help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and practical tools for transformation.
We believe relationships thrive when they are intentional, faith-rooted, and built on grace and communication—and our coaching reflects that.
Come anyway! Change in a relationship often starts with one person taking steps toward growth. Rather than begging your partner to join, focus on your own personal development and the shifts that you can control.
We have seen many individuals apply what they learn in coaching and positively influence their relationship, leading their partner to engage in the process over time.
Yes, healing is possible. Infidelity creates deep wounds, but trust can be rebuilt. While the process is challenging, we have worked with many couples who have restored their relationship and found deeper connection than before.
At Life Sustained, we help couples walk through the stages of healing, focusing on honesty, accountability, and restoring emotional safety. We also recommend "The Science of Trust: Emotional Attunement for Couples" by Dr. John Gottman or "Communion: The Female Search for Love" by bell hooks as valuable resources alongside coaching to support your journey toward healing and restoration. If you’re facing this challenge, we encourage you to consider our coaching alongside trusted resources like Shirley Glass’s book: "Not Just Friends" as a companion to your work.
This is a painful place to be, but you are not powerless. Our coaching focuses on empowering you with tools to approach your marriage with wisdom, patience, and hope—whether that leads to restoration or closure.
One person’s commitment to change can often influence the entire relationship dynamic. Even if reconciliation is uncertain, coaching will equip you for clarity and emotional strength in the next season of your life.
No. While we believe in the value of marriage, we understand that every relationship is unique. Our goal is not to convince you to stay but to equip you with clarity, wisdom, and peace as you navigate your decision.
We guide, we don’t decide. Our role is to provide biblical wisdom, faith-driven coaching, and practical tools to help you make informed choices.
Absolutely not. At Life Sustained, we do not dictate the outcome of your relationship. Instead, we help you explore your goals, challenges, and possibilities, so that you can move forward with intention and confidence.
Coaching is an investment in your relationship, personal growth, and long-term well-being.
- The average cost of divorce is over $15,000—coaching is a fraction of that cost.
- Relationship stress impacts mental, emotional, and physical health—coaching provides tools for lasting transformation.
- Coaching provides lifelong skills that strengthen every area of life, from marriage and parenting to work and community.
If cost is a concern, we can explore package options to ensure you receive the support you need.
Sometimes, yes. Growth requires change, and change is uncomfortable at first. But like strengthening muscles through exercise, relational growth happens through effort, practice, and patience.
Short-term discomfort leads to long-term transformation. If you commit to the process, you will see results.
Yes. Faith is a core part of Life Sustained, and we offer coaching from a biblical worldview while integrating research-based best practices.
If you want biblical coaching and prayer, we provide that.If you prefer a practical, research-based approach, we respect that choice as well.We honor where you are in your faith journey and meet you there.
Build the Relationship You Were Meant For
Life Sustained is here to help you grow together—with grace, intention, and lasting joy. If you are still not sure how to engage with us lets schedule a free 30 minute call, or we would invite you to one of our workshops to engage at your pace.
