In Shattered, licensed ministers and relationship consultants, Joel and Naomi Mitchell zero in on the challenges that cause the small fractures in a marriage to become gaping cracks-leading to broken marriages.This powerful, life-changing book focuses on the three major issues that lead to shattered marriages. Also known as "The Big Three", the authors identify these issues as: 1) a breakdown in communication, 2) a breakdown in intimacy, and, 3) a breakdown in trust.Using a creative, biblically based approach to help couples resolve these concerns, the Mitchells share their own personal marital struggles and how they overcame them. The authors also incorporate theories they've learned, as well as compelling stories of couples they have consulted over the years to illustrate how these issues can creep into a relationship. If left untended, these very same challenges can lead to the destruction of a once happy marriage.Shattered provides couples with a proven process to help them pick up the pieces of their broken marriages, inspiration to help them reframe the vision for their lives, and hope for moving forward to a more fulfilling and enduring relationship.
JOEL AND NAOMI MITCHELL are the founders of The Marriage Investors, LLC, where they provide marriage consulting and coaching services. Together, they have extensive experience in ministry, social services, and consulting. They are ministers who love God and consider God an integral part of their marriage and their lives. JOEL is an ordained and licensed minister who has worked in the field of social services for over 20 years. Joel earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Communication and Human Relations from Western Illinois University, and a Master of Divinity and Master of Theological Studies from McCormick Theological Seminary. He is presently pursuing his Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Care and Counseling at Chicago Theological Seminary. NAOMI is a licensed minister with a heart for wholeness, wellness, and well-being. In addition to a broad range of counseling expertise, she has extensive experience in the areas of bereavement, marriage, eating disorders, self-esteem, social adjustment, job loss, depression, and anxiety. Naomi earned a Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition from Southern Illinois University, as well as a Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary. She is currently a 2019 candidate for the Doctor of Ministry from the Association of Chicago Theological Schools, and is also a graduate of the Center for Religion and Psychotherapy, and is preparing to sit for the Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor's exam. Naomi is a Certified Prepare and Enrich Marriage Counselor and an approved Gottman Institute Couple's Check-up Advisor. JOEL AND NAOMI have been married for fifteen years, and as a result, they have developed a heart and passion for working with married couples and families. Their mission is to restore wholeness by healing brokenness. They are committed to reconciling relationships, deepening love, and strengthening families. They believe that with the right tools and support, marriages can be restored, brokenness can be mended, and individuals can live a life filled with purpose, passion, and promise. They are the proud parents of three children, a set of 14-year-old twin boys, Jasper Caleb and Jacobi Israel, and an 12-year-old daughter, Sidni Joi.
