HomeWord Presents
Refreshing Your Marriage
March 27-28, 2026
Refreshing Your Marriage is a two-day conference filled with laughter and practical tools that provide a yearly tune-up for your marriage. Whether your relationship is thriving or in a bit of a slump, come enjoy a stress-free environment and meaningful content designed to help you invest in—and strengthen—your marriage.
About the Conference
Refreshing Your Marriage is a fun, faith-filled retreat designed to help couples reconnect and grow closer through laughter, encouragement, and practical biblical wisdom. Featuring world-class speakers and impactful breakout sessions, the experience equips husbands and wives with real-life tools to strengthen communication, deepen connection, and build a healthier, more resilient marriage.
Needed to Talk
Rachel M.
“My husband and I have been in a slump and the [Refreshing Your Marriage] speakers touched on some subjects that we really needed to talk about and opened the door for us.”
Needed to Work
Steve C.
“We were headed to divorce but after Refreshing Your Marriage we realized we needed to work on communication. RYM gave us a new way to connect and date each other and fall in love all over again.”
What to Expect
Refreshing Your Marriage conference is not a place where you’re asked to share intimate details of your relationship with anyone. It’s not a large group counseling session or small group discussion. Instead, you’ll hear solid, applicable content from marriage experts, then connect with your spouse in a guided workbook to practically apply concepts you’ve listened to. This all takes place in a fun, non-threatening, guy friendly environment.
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Enhanced Intimacy
Feel like something is missing in your marriage? You will be challenged to enhance your intimacy with one another.
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Essential Balance
Is your relationship out of balance? Learn how proper pace, priorities & balance can dramatically change your marriage.
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Effective Communication
Having trouble communicating well? You’ll be given steps to improve both verbal & non-verbal communication.
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Pure Fun & Friendship
Not having much fun in your relationship? Rediscover how much fun can be found in a friendship with your spouse.
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Proper Expectations
Ever feel like you’re not on the same page? Find out how defining proper expectations will save you from unnecessary frustrations.
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Promise & Commitment
You will be presented with an opportunity to recommit your marriage to God and to make new promises to your spouse.
You need a breakthrough for your marriage, your kids, or your church.
March 27
Friday
Check in opens from 5:30–7:00 PM at Skyline Church in Sunny San Diego, followed by Session #1 from 7:00–9:15 PM to kick off the evening.
March 28
Saturday
The morning begins with a workshop from 8:30–9:15 AM, followed by Session #2 from 9:30–11:00 AM, a break from 11:00–11:30 AM, and Session #3 from 11:30 AM–12:30 PM.
Register Today
$99/Couple
Strengthen your bond and reignite your love—register now for the Refreshing Your Marriage two-day conference in San Diego, March 27–28 2026!
Please contact us for this reduced price $89 available to: Students, Ministry, Military, and First Responders (flat rate). Register by February 15 for the best rate at $99 per couple or $49.50 single, save by March 26 at $129 per couple or $64.50 single, or walk in on March 27 for $149 per couple or $74.50 single.
Our Speakers
Refreshing Your Marriage features Jim Burns, Doug Fields, and Megan Hutchinson; three world-renowned communicators and marriage and family experts.
Jim Burns
Jim Burns is the founder of HomeWord. He speaks to thousands of people around the world each year. He has more than 3 million resources in print in over 20 languages. His popular HomeWord with Jim Burns podcast is on all the major podcast platforms. Jim writes and speaks primarily on the values of HomeWord. Some of his most popular books are: Doing Life With Your Adult Children, A Students Guide to Sexual Integrity, Confident Parenting, and Creating an Intimate Marriage. Jim and his wife, Cathy, live in Southern California and have three grown daughters, three sons-in-law, and four grandchildren.
Doug Fields
Doug Fields is a 40-year youth ministry veteran currently serving as Youth Pastor at Mariners Church in Southern California, where he also teaches a monthly Marriage Matters event. He’s the co-founder of DownloadYouthMinistry.com, the Director of Training at HomeWord, Chairman of the Board at Milele Home, and the author of 50+ books. Doug and his wife, Cathy, live near their grown children and grandchildren.
Megan Hutchinson
Meg lives in Newport Beach, CA with Adam, her husband of 28 years, and their two adult sons, Jack and Parker. She brings more than 30 years of experience as a pastor, speaker, author, and coach. With a mix of high energy and deep authenticity, she helps people build a relational “toolbox” so they can navigate life’s relationships with humility, grace, and strength.She earned her Master’s degree from Fuller Theological Seminary, and if you’d like to reach out, you can connect with her at Think Big 320. Meg is thrilled to be part of the HomeWord speaking team, not only because she wholeheartedly believes in its mission, but also because who wouldn’t want to work alongside Jim, Doug, and the incredible folks at HomeWord?
Kellen and Katie
Our emcees for Refreshing Your Marriage.Kellen Moore and Katie Matsumoto Moore are international conference speakers and hosts with over 30 years of combined ministry and church leadership experience. They have served churches, camps, and youth and leadership conferences across the United States and internationally. Kellen is a nationally recognized speaker and host, partnering with Amazing Life Foundation and featured on the So & So Show kids curriculum. Katie brings a creative, pastoral, and empathetic voice shaped by years of ministry leadership. Together, they are passionate about empowering the next generation and creating spaces where people feel seen, valued, and inspired to live with Kingdom purpose.They live in Southern California with their two sons, Miles and Malakai, and are committed to helping every person they encounter feel valued, loved, and invited into the bigger story God is telling.
Providing help and hope in every chapter of your family story.
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Refresh Your Marriage resources and events have impacted thousands of couples, with related programs reaching over 10,000 couples seeking to strengthen their relationships.
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Refresh Your Marriage has partnered with hundreds of churches across the United States to help strengthen relationships, in and out of ministry within the church.
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More than 97% of our Refresh Your Marriage audience states that a weekend conference has positively impacted their marriage or strength their relationship with their spouse.
It’s more possible than you think—with the right tools.
Church leaders, consider making Refreshing Your Marriage (RYM) your church’s marriage retreat—RYM Church Partners receive free promotional tools like flyers, graphics, and videos, dedicated support from HomeWord’s staff, significant registration discounts for their congregation, and the added benefit of having the planning and hosting completely handled for you.
Contact Us
Have questions or want to learn more about the Refreshing Your Marriage conference? We’d love to connect with you—whether you’re considering attending, bringing a group, or partnering as a church, simply fill out the form and our team will help.
FAQs
Here are answers to some of the most common questions about the RYM conference. Whether you’re wondering about registration, scholarships, childcare, or whether this event is right for you and your spouse, this FAQ section is designed to help you feel informed and confident as you plan your weekend with us.
Are scholarships available? How do I apply? Yes. Please get in touch with us to explain why you need a scholarship (please use the CONTACT form at the bottom of the web page).
I’m not sure where my friends/family are in their spiritual journey. Will this conference have a heavy Christian emphasis? This weekend will have a spiritual emphasis, but not so much so that people who may not have a relationship with God would be uncomfortable. There will be plenty of great, relevant information for people at every stage of their spiritual journey. Our speakers will bring humor as well as great information to help every individual feel empowered to improve their relationship.
Will RYM be all lectures, or will there be time to interact with my spouse? In addition to excellent teaching, the weekend format will allow for interaction with your spouse and others.
How do I register? On our website, click REGISTER and follow the instructions. You may also register by phone by calling (800) 397-9725.
Will it still be beneficial to attend if I can only attend on Saturday? Yes, the Saturday sessions will be informative and do not require you to have heard Friday’s content. However, we do not have pricing for Saturday only.
Are there group rates? Our only group pricing is for church groups. However, if you have a group of 5 or more couples, please contact us via the website, and we will discuss some options with you.
Will you be offering a Spanish translation of this event? We are working on this option, but it is currently unavailable.
Will RYM be beneficial to me if my spouse won’t attend? Yes, there will be things that will help you improve as an individual and in the long run, will also help your marriage.
Will childcare be available? Yes, we are able to provide childcare for this event.
Is this conference for marriages in trouble or for couples who want to improve a good marriage? Both! There will be couples in attendance on the brink of divorce, and also couples who are just looking for ways to keep a solid forward momentum in their relationship. Most marriages are at least a bit high maintenance. The content is geared to improving a decent marriage and giving hope to troubled ones. Whoever comes will walk away inspired, hope-filled, and with some new tools to improve their marriage.
What if I attended this event last year? Will it be the same? No. Although we will have the same presenters as last year’s event, there is brand new content being developed for this year’s event (and every year). On top of that, there will be completely new programming.
Are lodging and meals included in the price? No, the cost does not include accommodation and food. We strive to make RYM as affordable as possible and will include water, coffee, and light snacks in the registration fee. We will also have for-purchase meal options available either at the venue or very close by.
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