Elder Stevenson, in the most recent general conference, suggested that we need more "bridges connecting science with gospel truths" (Elder Stevenson, Apr 2021).  

 

In an effort to fulfill this goal, for the past 30 years, my team and I have studied the science of psychology and relationships while at the same time, carefully studying the scriptures and over 50 years of General Conference talks. For over 15 years, we have carefully refined the teaching process of these principles through thousands of marriage therapy sessions and workshops.

 

We have discovered that the principles that govern healthy and happy relationships are like unto the 4 Seasons that God provides in nature.  We can go through all 4 Seasons in a single day.  We have learned that planting, growing and harvesting healthy and happy relationships is like unto planting, growing and harvesting a beautiful garden.  We have studied the science of how to carefully prepare the soil, even when there have been relationship catastrophes.  We have learned the science of correctly planting, nurturing and protecting seeds during the Spring and Summer of the relationship cycle.  We have discovered how to pass through the Fall and Winter of the relationship cycle in a healthy way, preparing husbands and wives to grow even more through the next cycle.

 

We want to pass these principles on to you.