A Masterclass from
Barry & Lori Byrne
About This Masterclass
There’s still more to discover about the person you married.
You know each other’s schedules. You share responsibilities. But between work, family, and everything that needs your attention, it’s easy to miss the person beside you. You may find yourself wondering: How do we feel close again? How do we talk about what we’ve stopped sharing?
In Growing in Love After Marriage, Barry and Lori Byrne invite you to make room for fresh connection. Across five sessions, explore how truth, tenderness, and partnership with the Holy Spirit can deepen emotional, spiritual, and physical intimacy.
Through personal stories, biblical teaching, and guided exercises, you’ll practice opening your heart, praying together, speaking blessing over one another, and protecting time for affection and honest conversation.
Whether you’re enjoying a strong season or feeling the distance of a busy one, come rediscover the joy of pursuing each other—with curiosity, intention, and God at the center.
What you'll learn in this class....
- Share what’s on your heart with honesty and love.
- Recognize thoughts and patterns that draw you into opposition.
- Approach challenges as partners while taking responsibility for your actions.
- Practice speaking biblical encouragement and blessing over your spouse.
- Build a rhythm of prayer that fits your life together.
- Honor each other’s gifts while protecting marriage and family time.
- Open conversations about sexual intimacy, expectations, and connection.
- Make emotional closeness and mutual affection an intentional part of your week.
Sessions: 5 | Length: 4hrs 19min
Session 1: Building Trust Through Truth and Love
48 min
What helps you share the things you’re tempted to keep to yourself? Explore how honesty and compassion work together to nurture trust. Practice listening, sharing what’s on your heart, and inviting the Holy Spirit into conversations that matter.
Session 2: Your Spouse Is Not the Enemy
58 min
How do you find your way back to being on the same team? Explore Barry and Lori’s teaching on spiritual opposition, personal accountability, and prayer. Recognize accusing thoughts and practice responding together with truth and love.
Session 3: The Practice of Blessing Your Spirit
57 min
What might change if you regularly spoke aloud the good you see in your spouse? Discover the practice of spirit blessing through Scripture, prayer, and personal encouragement, with simple morning, evening, and face-to-face exercises to try together.
Session 4: Building Unity, Honor, and Shared Purpose in Marriage
47 min
How do you pursue what God has called you to without losing connection with each other? Explore prayer, honor, servant leadership, and shared priorities—and make room for a marriage that stays nurtured while you care for others.
Session 5: Sex Is Sacred
49 min
How can you talk about physical intimacy with greater openness and joy? Explore God’s design for sexual connection in marriage, the influence of shame and expectations, and the 4–2 Maintenance Plan—a suggested rhythm for intentionally pursuing emotional and physical closeness.
Join the Conversation
Share insights, ask questions, and connect with other members.
Session Notes
Review key insights and reflect on what you’re learning.
Learn at Your Pace
Make room to grow with teaching that fits your schedule.
Faith for Everyday Life
Find encouragement for the people and places God has entrusted to you.
About the Teachers
Barry and Lori Byrne share a heart for helping people experience the freedom of being deeply known and loved. They founded Nothing Hidden Ministries in Redding, California, in 2008, with a passion for spiritual, relational, and sexual wholeness.
Since then, more than 25,000 people from over 60 countries have attended a Nothing Hidden workshop. Their ministry centers on helping people grow in intimate relationships shaped by God’s love, truth, and design.
In Growing in Love After Marriage, Barry and Lori bring that heart into the everyday life of a couple. Through stories, Scripture, and practical exercises, they invite you to keep opening your hearts to God and one another—and to make space for connection throughout the seasons of marriage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We love each other, but lately we feel more like roommates. Is this class for us?
Yes. You don’t need to be in a crisis to give your marriage fresh attention. The class makes room for the conversations, prayer, and affection that can get crowded out by daily responsibilities. Its exercises offer a starting point for slowing down together and becoming curious about each other again.
We’ve never prayed together or talked openly about intimacy. Will this feel too uncomfortable?
It may feel unfamiliar at first, and you can take your time. The sessions include guided exercises and conversation prompts so you have somewhere to begin. Watch together, pause to talk, and choose a pace you both feel comfortable with. The invitation is to grow in mutual trust and closeness, with room for honest questions along the way.
What is Bethel Leaders Network?
Bethel Leaders Network (BLN) is an expression of the Bethel Church family in Redding, California. Our heart is to connect, encourage, and equip leaders to live out Kingdom culture and see God move in their homes, workplaces, churches, and communities. Through resources and opportunities for meaningful connection, we help people grow in their walk with God and in what He has called them to carry.
Who are these masterclasses for?
If you’re hungry to grow in your relationship with God and bring His heart into everyday life, these masterclasses are for you. Whether you’re raising a family, leading a church, building a business, or serving your community, our hope is that you leave encouraged and equipped for where God has placed you. You don’t need a leadership title to have an impact.
How much does it cost to access the masterclasses?
Our masterclasses are included in all three memberships, so you can choose the support and connection that best fit your season:
- BLN Learn — $12/month or $120/year: Grow at your own pace with access to our library of 40+ masterclasses and new content added monthly.
- BLN Engage — $37/month: Enjoy everything in Learn, plus community, sphere-specific mentors, learning pathways, and live calls to encourage you along the way.
- BLN Influence — suggested contribution of $225/month: Receive everything in Engage, plus personal connection, coaching, and pastoral support for senior leaders and their spouses. An application is required, with a $200 non-refundable application fee.
Can I watch at my own pace?
Absolutely. You can watch on demand through the BLN platform on the web or mobile app throughout your active membership. Make space in a rhythm that works for you, pause to reflect, and return to a session as you put what you’re discovering into practice.
How do I get started?
Select “Get Started” to explore our memberships and choose the one that best suits your season and the ways you’d like to grow. You can join Learn or Engage directly, or apply for Influence if you’re a senior leader seeking deeper connection and support.
