In this episode, Lori and Janelle talk with Trista Giancotti. She and her husband founded "Missional Marriage." They have an active Facebook community and offer marriage coaching--both virtually and in person. They recently released a 30-day devotional for couples and--new this year--marriage conferences around the nation.
Listen to Trista's rivoting origin story of a loveless childhood and the pivotful moment that God finally reached her heart with His love. Trista also shares the importance of writing a mission statement for your marriage and discusses the biggest (and common) challenges married couples have to work through to keep the "honeymoon phase" going!
Find Missional Marriage on Facebook.
About Trista:
Trista Giancotti is co-founder of the Missional Marriage Community. Trista was raised in a broken home. Her mom and dad separated when she was very young. Growing up, she struggled with many battles. Her dad chose to live a lifestyle of homosexuality, and when she was14, her dad died from AIDS. Her mom often degraded her with her words and never showed love. She endured verbal and physical abuse from an uncle and was eventually removed from her home during her sophomore year. During these times, Trista began to look for security in boys, alcohol, and fellow peers. She struggled as she compromised her purity trying to fill a void deep within. Facing great loneliness, Trista was searching for something or someone to accept her for who she was. Trista reached a point in her life when she felt her life was not worth living anymore and tried to commit suicide. On May 11, 2001, Trista attended a youth event (Acquire the Fire) where she gave her life to the Lord, and she has never been the same since.
