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The Impact Marriage podcast is a place to hear authentic, bible-based conversation about marriage that includes practical advice for a fun, fulfilling, God-honoring marriage.
Allan & Nicole Blain have been married for 33 years (since age 20), raised six children, have made plenty of mistakes, and have learned many things over those years. Their heart is to help others enjoy the passion-filled, mission-driven, relationship-rich marriage they enjoy today.
Next Level Marriage Retreats
FRom Newlyweds to seasoned Veterans, these two-day retreats will HELP you take your marriage to the next level
Many of us will invest in our health, or in ourselves to better our professional future. We even invest our money into a 401K, an IRA, stocks, real estate of other investments to better our financial future, but too often, we take for granted the most important earthly relationship God has entrusted to us - our marriage. Just like a other things in life, our marriage also requires maintenance and our investment of time, focus, and intention if we desire to enjoy a fulfilling, rewarding, and God-honoring marriage that positively impact our family, our church, our community and our nation.
All Marriages Face Challenges
Without and clear vision and a plan of action it can lead to...
Harmful stress and fatigue
Dropping the ball on key business or family commitments
Busyness taking the zest out of romance
Cares of this world keeping us from growing in our faith
Limited energy to invest in your relationship
Boredom of routine, feeling like you're going through the motions
Not feeling like you're on the same team
Thriving Marriages are Foundational to Success
Marriage is a gift from the Lord, and as intended to include numerous blessings, but like anything of great value, it also comes with it's own challenges as well. Don't go it alone. Join like-minded Christian couples who value their marriage at one of our two-day Next Level Marriage Retreats.
Let Allan & Nicole pour into you, sharing their perspectives, experience, biblical principles and insights in order to help you level up your marriage and begin enjoying increased enjoyment, fulfillment, and impact.
To be notified of our next marriage retreat, simple add your name to the list by clicking "Put Me On The List".
What's at Risk if I Don't Invest in my Marriage?
Emotional disconnection
Over time, lack of investment can create emotional distance, reducing intimacy, empathy, and a sense of being truly understood.
Increased conflict and Resentment
Untended issues and unmet needs can build frustration that turns into frequent fights, cold tension, or long-lasting bitterness.
A weAkened family foundation
A struggling marriage impacts children, stability, and long-term support systems, making family life less secure and less joyful.
Our Next Level Marriage Retreat is for You if You...
Are a Married Christian Couple
This entire experience is uniquely designed specifically for Christian married couples (one man and one woman)..
Ready to deepen your marriage
We all have blind-spots and we should desire to have them revealed in order to avoid the common pitfalls that hold many married couples back from their potential.
VALUE Supportive Relationships
Gaining insight, experience and suggestions of other like-minded Christian couples is not only helpful but serve as supportive friendship that can last a lifetime.
MEET YOUR HOST
Allan &
Nicole Blain
Allan and Nicole Blain are college sweethearts who married more than 30 years. Over the past 8 years have built the #1 social marketing business in North America as part of their $250M/year global company.
They enjoy hosting and entertaining others at their lake home in the Nashville, Tennessee area and also enjoy spending time here at their "Vitamin Sea" beach house in Seacrest Beach/Rosemary Beach, Florida.
They have been blessed with 6 children ranging in age from 16 to 29, and live very active lives.
They are passionate about what they do and view their multi-million dollar "life transformation" business as an incredible vehicle to serve others most vital needs - physically, mentally, financially, relationally and spiritually as well.
These beach retreat & masterminds are a natural extension of their gift of hospitality and service to others and their desire to use the resources that God has blessed them with to encourage, build up and equip other couplepreneurs like themselves to make an even greater impact together.
Ray &
Jessica Higdon
Ray & Jessica Higdon, bestselling authors of Time, Money, Freedom (Hayhouse Publishing), help leaders reach new levels of hope, wealth, and impact through renewed perspectives.
Ray has helped his students generate over 300,000 new customers in just the past 5 years.
A top keynote speaker, Ray has shared the stage with world renowned thought leaders, including Tony Robbins, Rachel Hollis, Les Brown, Brendon Burchard, Robert Kiyosaki, Bob Proctor, Gary Vaynerchuk, Grant Cardone, Magic Johnson and many more. His podcast, Home Business Profits, has over 10 million downloads. The Higdon Group has been recognized as an Inc 5000 company and hosts live and virtual events with as many as 5,000 people live and nearly 7,000 registered online.
Jessica is luxury real estate investor and realtor in Southwest Florida, and especially enjoys assisting families to find family-friendly luxury living in the Naples area where they live. Together with her husband, Ray, Jessica has co-owned their marketing company for over 12 years. She is a social media and branding expert, has an extensive background in marketing, and is the mother to two young children.
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Impact Marriage Course
COMING SOON!
This course will include modules such as...
Expectations & Reality
Marriage Mindsets for Success
Men & Women - His Needs/Her Needs
Communication That Connects
Health & Energy to Give
Conflict that Builds, Not Breaks
Sex & Romance
Finances & Stewardship
Want to be notified when this course is availble? Click Notify Me.
What Should
We Expect?
You can expect a luxury retreat experience like no other while connecting with like-minded high performing couples who share your faith and entrepreneurial spirit. This supportive community can foster lasting relationships and the insight gained from the other high achieving couples is invaluable to your success.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to our most commonly asked questions below.
What's the Investment for Impact Marriage Retreat?
The cost of these two-day retreats are typically $500-$600 per couple.
What is Included at the Impact Marriage Retreat?
The cost we charge covers the meeting space, lunch and dinner both days, water, coffee and snacks, and two full days of workshop/training and training material.
What's the agenda of the Impact Marriage Retreat?
The day typically begins at 9:00am, breaks for lunch from 1:00p, - 2:00pm, and ends with dinner served at 6:00pm.
What is the format of the retreat sessions?
It's a mix of lecture, interaction in small groups, and assignments for each couple to do on their own.
What value can we expect to get from attending a marriage retreat?
If you both attend with an open heart and mind, you can expect to walk away knowing your spouse on a deeper level and feeling more understood and known by them as well. You’ll also leave equipped with tools and resources to apply to the real life of your everyday marriage that can take your relationship to new levels of intimacy, romance, friendship, enjoyment, fulfillment, ministry, and a better reflection of the relationship between Christ and His church.
The Agenda
Friday, May 3rd
Welcome Reception
1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Appetizers & non-alcoholic drinks
Dinner
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Icebreaker Games
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, May 4th
Breakfast
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Mastermind
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lunch
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Mastermind
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Dinner
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Sunset Photoshoot
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Sunday, May 5th
Breakfast
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Worship Service
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Lunch
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Group Fun
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Dinner
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Mastermind Wrap Up
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Monday, May 6th
Breakfast
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Depart by 10:00 AM
Get Our Weekly Impact Marriage Email
Marriage encouragement and wisdom delivered weekly—for him, for her, AND for both.
Your marriage matters—not just to you, but to your family, your legacy, and to God. That’s why we’ve created a free weekly email designed to encourage you on your journey of building a strong, Christ-centered relationship.
Each week, you'll receive practical tips, heartfelt encouragement, and real-life strategies to help your marriage thrive—not just survive.
Our goal is to support you through the ups and downs with grace, truth, and the hope that comes from experience—and faith in Christ and truths from His unchangeable word.
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