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National Marriage Week 2025 launches February 7 with special 'Live' virtual events featuring renowned family and relationship experts

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National Marriage Week, an annual celebration dedicated to promoting the institution of marriage, announces the launch of its 2025 campaign with the powerful theme of “Pursuing a Lasting Love.” This year’s mission is aimed at speaking to everyone’s core longing – to be loved – and to address how to help that love last.

Taking place from February 7th to February 14th every year, National Marriage Week coincides with the week leading up to Valentine’s Day, making it the perfect time to celebrate the joys and virtues that marriage brings into our lives.

Brand new for this year, the 2025 campaign will feature eight consecutive nights of live virtual events and nightly challenges featuring expert guests in conversation discussing this year’s theme: Pursuing a Lasting Love.  


All livestreams will be at 7pm CST via the National Marriage Week YouTube Channel and require registration in advance at www.MarriageWeek.org.

  • Day 1 – Friday, February 7th: Family Roots Impact Your Marriage with Panelists Amy Gilford, Scott Kedersha and Michael & Julie Johnson.
  • Day 2 – Saturday, February 8th: Building Togetherness While Honoring Individuality with Panelists Kim Kimberling, George & Tondra Gregory and John Van Epp
  • Day 3- Sunday, February 9th: Becoming Parents! With Panelists Rob Rienow, Dr. Ray Guarendi and Karen Stubbs
  • Day 4 – Monday, February 10th: Coping with Crisis & Adversity with Panelists Robert Paul, Russ Berg and Greg & Lisa Popcak
  • Day 5 – Tuesday, February 11th: Making a Safe Place for Conflict with Panelists Brad Rhoads, Troy & Kathleen Billlings and Sharon May
  • Day 6 – Wednesday, February 12th: Intimacy in Marriage with Panelists Jonathan Daugherty, Laura & Patrick Gallier and Dr. Juli Slattery.
  • Day 7 – Thursday, February 13th: Keeping the Fun Alive with Panelists Bill & Pam Farrel, Chris & Jamie Bailey and Jim Burns
  • Day 8 – Friday, February 14th: Nurturing Emotions & Romance with Panelists Dr. Willard Harley, David & Claudia Arp and Greg & Julie Gorman 

Join National Marriage Week in helping every marriage pursue a lasting love that will create a lasting impact on the institution of marriage. For more information and to sign up for the virtual events, visit www.MarriageWeek.org

For Media Inquiries and interviews with National Marriage Week spokesperson, Arlene Pellicane, please contact: Sharon Farnell at [email protected].

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