SECTION 1: WELCOME

Meet Dr. Elijah "Doc" Cole

A successful marriage begins long before the wedding day. The conversations you have before saying "I do" often determine how you'll navigate the years that follow. My mission is to help engaged couples build a strong, Christ-centered foundation that prepares them not just for a beautiful wedding, but for a lifetime together.

I hold an earned Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) with honors, a Master of Divinity (M.Div.), and a Master of Arts in Practical Theology from Amridge University, along with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Texas A&M University. I am also a Certified SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) Facilitator.

My wife and I have been happily married since 1991, and for more than 35 years I have served as a minister, teacher, mentor, and marriage educator. Through The Couple's Clinic, my primary focus is helping engaged couples prepare for marriage with practical tools, biblical wisdom, and personalized coaching that builds healthy relationships before the wedding day.

While I occasionally work with married couples seeking guidance, my passion is helping couples start their marriage with confidence, clear expectations, and a solid foundation for a lifetime together.

I believe the best marriages aren't built by accident—they're built intentionally. It would be my privilege to help you begin that journey.

SECTION 2: FOUNDATIONS WE BUILD TOGETHER

Proudly serving couples throughout Florida's Big Bend region and with trusted pre-marital framework development, private relationship alignment coaching, and premium wedding officiation. Can be booked in other places on a case by case basis. 

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SECTION 2: FOUNDATIONS WE BUILD TOGETHER
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• INTENTIONAL COMMUNICATION
Move past assumptions and surface-level talking. Learn practical tools to express your core needs, listen with empathy, and safely navigate complex conversations together.

• FINANCIAL SYNERGY & ALIGNMENT
Money issues are one of the leading causes of relationship strain. We lay out your personal financial values, build a unified budgeting vision, and set shared long-term wealth goals.

• HEALTHY FAMILY BOUNDARIES
Transitioning into marriage means creating a new family unit. Learn how to protect your partnership, communicate clearly with extended family, and establish healthy, supportive boundaries.

• THE CONFLICT RESOLUTION BLUEPRINT
Disagreements are natural, but tearing each other down doesn't have to be. We build a clear framework to de-escalate tension, resolve friction productively, and grow closer through obstacles.
 

SECTION 3: Hear From Couples We've Helped

Ready to build your own marriage on a solid foundation?

Choose the option that best fits your season and let's begin preparing for a lifetime together.

Every great marriage begins long before the wedding day. I would be honored to help you build yours with wisdom, intentionality, and a biblical foundation that lasts a lifetime.

SECTION 4: MASTER CHECKOUT SECTION: CHOOSE YOUR MARRIAGE BLUEPRINT

Doc's Strategic Marriage Guide (Digital eBook)
  • Doc's Strategic Marriage Guide (Digital eBook)
Gain immediate access to decades of clinical, theological, and practical relationship insight. Written by Dr. Elijah Cole (DMin) with honors, this comprehensive digital guide combines sociological frameworks and biblical Read more

Gain immediate access to decades of clinical, theological, and practical relationship insight. Written by Dr. Elijah Cole (DMin) with honors, this comprehensive digital guide combines sociological frameworks and biblical truths to break through communication barriers, resolve recurring conflicts, and build a lasting covenant partnership.

Includes: • Doc’s Relationscipts: Master guide to marriage harmony do's and don'ts. • Scriptural De-Escalation Steps: Practical strategies to handle anger before it creates division. • Action Plan: Actionable steps to proactively handle home quality-of-life tension points.

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$19.99
Christian Couple Compatibility Workbook (Self-Guided)
  • Christian Couple Compatibility Workbook (Self-Guided)
Stress-test your alignment before you say "I do." Written by Dr. Elijah Cole (DMin) with honors, this exhaustive, 6-section diagnostic workbook guides serious or engaged Christian couples through the critical foundations Read more

Stress-test your alignment before you say "I do." Written by Dr. Elijah Cole (DMin) with honors, this exhaustive, 6-section diagnostic workbook guides serious or engaged Christian couples through the critical foundations of covenant marriage.

Includes scripture studies, targeted discussion prompts, and homework exercises for: • Part 1: Nobody’s Perfect (Conflict & Anger De-escalation) • Part 2: Faith & Spiritual Growth (Walking Yoked Together) • Part 3: Unconditional Love & Respect Metrics • Part 4: Finances & Covenant Stewardship • Part 5: Child Rearing & Family Boundary Structures • Part 6: Intimacy & Emotional Vulnerability Layouts

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$24.99
The Couple's Clinic™ Relationship Health Assessment
  • The Couple's Clinic™ Relationship Health Assessment

"Take the guesswork out of your relationship fractures. Purchase our proprietary 114-question diagnostic tool to unearth hidden leaks, identify your structural conflict cycles, and receive your highly personalized Joint Heirs Growth Plan reading script directly from Doc.

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$30.00
Personalized Marriage Growth Plan -Your Marriage Prescription
  • Personalized Marriage Growth Plan -Your Marriage Prescription
Move your relationship from friction to flow with a highly customized, clinical strategy blueprint developed directly from your relationship assessment data by Dr. Elijah R. Cole (Doc E.C.).Looking at raw data scores Read more

Move your relationship from friction to flow with a highly customized, clinical strategy blueprint developed directly from your relationship assessment data by Dr. Elijah R. Cole (Doc E.C.).Looking at raw data scores doesn't solve real communication or intimacy breakdowns—you need a targeted plan of action. This premium service translates your color-coded results into an actionable relationship roadmap tailored to your exact household dynamics.What You Receive:A Detailed Clinical Interpretation: A personalized evaluation of your assessment answers by a seasoned relationship professional.Core Target Identification: Clear mapping of your household's Top 3 Strengths and Top 3 Danger Zones.A Scriptural Blueprint: Targeted Scripture pairings specifically chosen to bring spiritual alignment to your unique friction points.Practical Direct Homework: Tailored communication exercises and assignments pulled directly from our premium Module 7 Masterclass curriculum to jumpstart your healing immediately.How It Works: Immediately upon completing your secure checkout, you will receive a digital download link containing your exclusive Intake Instructions. Simply send your color-coded assessment results to our portal, and Dr. Cole will deliver your customized Marriage Prescription straight to your inbox within 5 business days!

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$99.00
Our Own Wedding Song
  • Our Own Wedding Song
NOBODY else will have this song at their wedding! Bring your unique love story to life with a personalized R&B/Soul record created from scratch by Dr. Elijah R. Cole (Doc E.C.). This is a premium musical keepsake where Read more

NOBODY else will have this song at their wedding! Bring your unique love story to life with a personalized R&B/Soul record created from scratch by Dr. Elijah R. Cole (Doc E.C.). This is a premium musical keepsake where your specific relationship milestones, memories, and personal vows are woven directly into a custom studio arrangement.

What You Receive: • A fully mixed, master-grade MP3/WAV digital track file delivered directly to your inbox. • An exclusive musical arrangement featuring multi-track lead vocals and rich background harmonies. • Custom digital album cover art featuring your names and anniversary date.

How It Works: Immediately upon completing your secure checkout, you will automatically download a PDF containing your link to our Relationship Storytelling Intake Form. Fill out your details, and your custom record will be locked into the studio queue!

Note: This custom product is for recreational, personal household use only. All publishing and master rights are reserved and administered under Slique Vibe Music (BMI) / Too Lost Publishing.

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$250.00
Wedding Day and Custom Song Package
  • Wedding Day and Custom Song Package
Commemorate your lifetime commitment with a completely original, custom-written song crafted specifically around your unique relationship story, vows, or milestone moments by Dr. Elijah Cole (Doc E.C.). Perfect for your Read more

Commemorate your lifetime commitment with a completely original, custom-written song crafted specifically around your unique relationship story, vows, or milestone moments by Dr. Elijah Cole (Doc E.C.).

Perfect for your first dance, a surprise wedding gift, or a timeless anniversary celebration. This song is for your personal NON-commercial use only. Slique Vibe Music retains commmercial use rights.

Includes: • Fully customized lyrics based on your relationship history • Professional studio recording and high-fidelity mastering • Delivered as a premium, high-resolution digital audio download (WAV & MP3)

Fulfillment: Once payment clears, you will instantly download a Custom Song Intake PDF. This guide walks you through a few simple storytelling questions so I can capture your exact journey and start crafting your track.

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$450.00
The Complete Virtual 8 session Weekend Intensive Marriage Blueprint
  • The Complete Virtual 8 session Weekend Intensive Marriage Blueprint
Welcome to The Couple's Clinic. Please note that to prioritize deep, focused transformation and protect our alignment process, all individual counseling through The Complete 8-Session Marriage Blueprint is now structured Read more

Welcome to The Couple's Clinic. Please note that to prioritize deep, focused transformation and protect our alignment process, all individual counseling through The Complete 8-Session Marriage Blueprint is now structured exclusively as a private, single-weekend intensive. All core foundational blocks will be completed entirely over a single Saturday and Sunday block, fast-tracking your structural alignment without cluttering your ongoing weekly calendar. Private slots are heavily restricted and accepted on a selective referral basis only. If you are interested in applying for an upcoming open weekend layout, please fill out your basic contact details below. You also get a custom song from Doc E.C. with relevant to you lyrics.

Additional expense for travel, lodging, and meals if in person sessions are agreed to.

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$850.00

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