WHEN YOU THINK YOU’RE AT THE END OF THE ROAD. YOU’RE NOT.

The marriage intensive

This is a weekend for couples who have a desire to heal from betrayal, infidelity, or deep fractures in their relationship. Maybe trust feels shattered. Maybe you're wondering if your marriage can survive. Maybe you’ve tried to move forward, but the pain lingers.

If you’re willing to do the work, this Intensive is for you. God isn’t finished with your story. Resurrection can begin here.

CHOOSE FROM TWO DATES

FRIDAY, May 23 - SUNDAY, May 25, 2025

FRIDAY, July 11 - SUNDAY. July 13, 2025

WHY COME TO HOUSE OF RESURRECTION?

  • Rebuild Trust — Trust is like a bathtub filling one spoonful at a time. Together, you’ll learn how to find fidelity and confidence again, with real tools and accountability.

  • Process the Pain – Holding it in won’t heal you. We’ll help you face the hurt, communicate deeply, and begin restoring emotional safety.

  • Move Forward Together – This isn’t about just surviving. It’s about resurrecting a marriage that is even stronger, more connected, and more intimate than before.

  • Reconnect with God – He hasn’t abandoned you. This weekend will bring you back to His design for marriage, redemption, and renewal.

  • Trusted Therapists - Experience deep healing and renewed connection with trusted therapists guiding you through this transformative Marriage Intensive.

meet our team of specialists

  • SEXUAL ADDICTION SPECIALIST

    Blaine Bartel is a renowned speaker, author, and freedom coach dedicated to helping individuals and couples heal from the devastation of infidelity. Drawing from his own journey of redemption and decades of ministry, he equips couples with practical tools to rebuild trust, restore intimacy, and create a future stronger than their past.

  • MARRIAGE COUNSELOR

    Lori Bartel is a compassionate counselor and mentor who helps couples navigate the pain of addiction and betrayal, drawing from her own experience of healing after her former marriage was devastated by alcoholism. With deep empathy and wisdom, she guides spouses toward restoration, healthy boundaries, and lasting freedom.

  • LICENSED MARRIAGE COUNSELOR

    Brent Sharpe is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor. He has been in private practice in Tulsa since 1985. He is a Clinical Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, he was a pastor for over 40 years. Brent is Co-author of “The Making of a Marriage”, a book on the formation of a healthy and thriving marriage. Brent and his wife Janis frequently speak together at churches and at marriage and family conferences around the country.

  • SPOUSAL BETRAYAL THERAPIST

    Melissa Elguera is a Master Certified Coach specializing in trauma recovery and marriage restoration, drawing from her own personal experience of heartbreak and healing. Through her expertise in emotional processing, subconscious behavior patterns, and the Internal Family Systems model, she provides a safe and transformative space for couples to rebuild trust, restore intimacy, and navigate the deep challenges of betrayal and relational trauma.

  • MARRIAGE AND ADDICTION COUNSELOR

    Dr. Ken McGill is a renowned psychotherapist, author of the Cultivating Love book series, and a leading expert in addiction recovery and relational healing. Personally mentored by Dr. Patrick Carnes, he has spent decades integrating theological, psychological, and addiction recovery tools to help individuals and couples heal from deep wounds. As the former Director of the Gentle Path Program and Alcohol and Drug Intensive Outpatient Programs, Dr. McGill played a pivotal role in Blaine Bartel’s own recovery journey 15 years ago and continues to guide others toward lasting transformation.

  • MARRIAGE RECOVERY SPECIALIST

    Lee Martin is the co-founder of Mountain Men, a transformational discipleship ministry for men, and serves as the Campus Pastor at Church on the Move in Tulsa. Having experienced a miraculous recovery from infidelity and betrayal in his own marriage 15 years, he is passionate about guiding other couples through the difficult path of healing. He is also one of Blaine’s most trusted friends.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

You’ll spend the weekend immersed in powerful teaching, guided exercises, and deep, private conversations designed to bring lasting healing.

Our Intensive includes:


✔️ Biblical Teaching & Healing Exercises – Learn how to recover from betrayal and rebuild a marriage rooted in honesty and love.


✔️ Dynamic Group Work – You’ll have guided group moments to work through pain, forgiveness, and new practices.


✔️ Marriage Rebuilding Tools – We’ll provide practical strategies and tools to help you rebuild intimacy, trust, and communication.


✔️ Intimate Worship & Prayer – A space to encounter God together and receive divine strength to move forward.

Nestled in the beauty of Ft. Gibson Lake, Oklahoma,

HOUSE OF RESURRECTION provides a peaceful, distraction-free environment where couples can step away from the chaos and focus entirely on each other.

SAVE YOUR SPOT

SAVE YOUR SPOT

DATES: FRI, May 23 - SUN, May 25, 2025 // FRI, July 11 - SUN. July 13, 2025

LOCATION: HOUSE OF RESURRECTION, WAGONER, OKLAHOMA

INVESTMENT: $975 FOR A COUPLE

INCLUDES: THREE DAY, TWO NIGHT STAY, ALL MEALS, ACTIVITIES, THERAPY AND RESOURCES.

SCHEDULE

Friday Night – Facing the Brokenness

7:00 PM | Welcome reception
8:00 PM | Love, Lies, and the Sacred Road Back from Betrayal
9:00 PM | Personal Reflection & Prayer

Saturday – Ruins to Resurrection: The Art of Rebuilding

8:30 AM | Breakfast
9:00 AM | The Power of Transparency & Trust
10:30 AM | trust & healing Exercises
12:00 PM | Lunch & Rest
1:30 PM | Emotional Intimacy & Breaking Down Walls
3:00 PM | Reconnection & Safety exercises

4:00 PM | RECREATION AND REST
6:00 PM | Dinner and stories
7:30 PM | fireside Worship & Prayer

Sunday Morning – Love Reborn: Rebuilding One Kept Promise at a Time

8:30 AM | Breakfast
9:00 AM | Marriage reimagined: Building the bridge to a new us
10:30 AM | communion, connection & Final Prayer
Noon | Departure

NOTE: THERAPIST AVAILABILITY MAY VARY BY INTENSIVE, AND SOME MAY JOIN VIRTUALLY.

real stories. real CHANGE.

“brink of collapse”

“Seven years ago, our marriage was on the brink of collapse. When my husband's secret addiction was exposed, I was ready to walk away—but he went to Blaine’s Freedom Intensive, and experienced a profound transformation, marked by true humility and empathy. Instead of leaving, I gave him time to prove his change was real. Today, our marriage has been completely resurrected, stronger than we ever imagined, and we now have the privilege of ministering to other couples in crisis. Thank you, Blaine and Lori, for guiding us toward healing and hope!"

— M.R. Bakersville, California

“impossible became possible”

"After my wife caught me in my uncontrollable porn addiction for the third time in 10 years, she told me it was over and kicked me out. I was broken and desperate when I found Blaine’s Freedom Intensive, where I finally realized that porn wasn’t the real issue—my deeply rooted shame and childhood trauma were. Through God’s grace, I experienced complete healing and have been free for over three years. After meeting with Blaine and other counselors, my wife saw the transformation in me, invited me back into our home, and now, God is healing our marriage. We are forever grateful for the hope and restoration we never thought was possible."

— R.H. Chicago, Illinois

“divorce felt inevitable”

"After being caught in a sex sting in my hometown, I was consumed by shame and ready to end my life. My wife was completely devastated, and divorce felt inevitable. Then, someone introduced me to Blaine’s work with men battling sex addiction. He walked with me through two years of deep transformation, and when the time was right, he and Lori began speaking into our marriage. They gave us the tools to rebuild trust, heal our wounds, and restore what felt impossible to save. Today, we stand together—whole, restored, and forever grateful for Blaine and Lori’s guidance, wisdom, and prayers."

— J.M. Orlando, Florida

“the ultimatum”

"As a pastor, I silently struggled with sexual lust for years, trapped in a cycle of shame and secrecy. My wife caught me in porn again and again, but I was too afraid to tell anyone because of my position in the church. When she finally gave me an ultimatum—get help or lose our marriage—I knew I had to act. I found Blaine online and invited him and Lori to come help us. They got on a plane, spent a week with us in intensive therapy and healing, and Blaine continued walking with me through weekly follow-ups for over a year. Today, I am finally free from the shackles of my lifelong battle, and our marriage is strong. We are forever grateful for Blaine and Lori’s wisdom, compassion, and commitment to our restoration."

— J.D. Las Vegas, Nevada