Married into the Family

What an incredibly needed book! Whether you have a great relationship with your in-laws or a challenging one, you have to read this book. Our friends Dave and Ashley Willis provide the practical wisdom and biblical encouragement all of us need for this important area of marriage. - Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn, Social Researchers, Bestselling authors of For Women Only and For Men Only

Dave and Ashley address the elephant in the room every couple faces but few want to deal with. Married into the Family is your how-to guide to help you navigate the highly sensitive and awkward conversations couples must learn to have with each other and with both sides of the family so they can live guilt free and thrive no matter the circumstances. Rodney and Michelle Gage, Authors of Family Shift Founders of The Winning Family

Dave and Ashley Willis have done it again! They took a tough and often complicated topic and broke it down into simple actions in an authentic, biblical, and practical way. Married into the Family: The Not-So-Secret Guide to In- Law Relationship is a must-read for everyone, from newlyweds to those who have been married for decades. This is a resource I will be recommending to all of my counseling clients. 

Rachael Gilbert, MMFT, 

Owner of BBC Health, Host of Real Talk with Rachael Podcast

Author of Image Restored

If I could, I would apologize to the hundreds of couples I have done premarital counseling with and not shared this resource with them. My only consolation is that it wasn’t available until now! In-law relationships are one of the leading causes of marital stress, and going forward, I will be recommending this book to everyone I know. Thanks to Dave and Ashley for this valuable resource. 

Ron Edmondson

Pastor and Podcaster

Author of The Mythical Leader

Dave and Ashley discuss a difficult topic in such an easy to approach manner. The stories are relatable and applicable, regardless of the situation you find yourself in. This is a phenomenal resource combining biblical truth, clinical application, and self-reflection questions that are bound to lead to a deeper level of healing. I’m so thankful for this couple and their ability to discuss the hard topics in marriage today.

Cassie Reid, Ph.D., LPC-Supervisor

Founder & Lead Therapist
Cassie Reid Counseling

When two rivers come together, it’s bound to get turbulent. Marriage is like two rivers coming together, and in-laws are one of those powerful upstream forces in that new current. I love how Dave and Ashley keep it real in this book and help us see how to courageously and graciously navigate those turbulent waters of relationships with in-laws. This book is a gift that offers hope for your marriage. 

Joël Malm 
Counselor and Author of Connecting the Dots

It's the ultimate guide for couples wanting to create unbreakable bonds and healthy boundaries with their extended family. Full of powerful insights and easy-to-follow advice, Dave and Ashley's empathetic approach makes you feel like you're sitting down with trusted friends. If you're longing for harmony and deep connections with your in-laws, don't miss out on this life-changing book.

Bob & Linda Lotich

Authors of Simple Money, Rich Life 
Hosts of SeedTime Money Podcast

There are few people in the world who have the passion, knowledge, and experience that Dave and Ashley Willis bring to the table when it comes to marriage ministry. I am honored to call them friends, and I am excited to endorse their latest book, Married into the Family. Managing the in-laws in marriage is something that is rarely discussed but drastically needed. Dave and Ashley get surgical in this book and bring a deep yet simple-to-follow guide that I know will bless you as much as it did Michele and me.

Dr. Jon Chasteen

Lead Pastor of Victory Church

In-laws … if you know, you know! Dave and Ashley look into an issue many marriages are trying to navigate. This insightful, honest, and practical book will encourage you and equip you to navigate the subject of in-laws with clear biblical truth and real-life examples. This book is an excellent tool to help you lean into the tension of your feelings about this subject and what God has said. 

Beau and Olivia Guidry
Director of Small Groups, First Moss Bluff Church

Long after promising to “leave and cleave,” many couples still experience marital stress because of parent and in-law issues. Dave and Ashley’s comprehensive guide offers valuable insight for couples, whether they’re just considering marriage or are many years in. Readers will discover tangible ways to put their spouse first while addressing the difficulties, responsibilities, and boundaries involved in honoring their parents and parents-in-law. Best of all, they’ll gain biblical wisdom that can help them acknowledge, resolve, and even prevent some of the most complex relational challenges.

Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley

Authors of Reconnected
Hosts of Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Podcast

Married into the Family is an incredible resource for people who crave specific solutions for their complex family problems. Whether you’ve been married days or decades, this book’s practical biblical strategies and relatable stories will expand your relational skills and save you from so much unnecessary pain.

Joe Dobbins

Lead Pastor of Twin Rivers Church
St. Louis, MO

We are newly married and have already faced a plethora of difficulties with our in-laws. Dave and Ashley approach this topic with kindness, truth, grace, and much-needed practical guidance. We will surely be using this as a guide for our marriage and to help out others in engagement!

Kait and JJ Tomlin

Dating Coaches and Podcast Hosts

CEO and President of the Heart of Dating

Wow! What an amazing and much needed resource for marriage and family. This book is the go-to guide to establishing healthy relationships with your in-laws and is a must read for every marriage. You will be filled with hope and a deeper faith and understanding as you read Married into the family. Dave and Ashley have fought through dysfunction and hard times with more faith than most can muster. After reading this book, you truly see that God is with us and for us and has something so beautiful in store for each marriage and family relationships. You will be inspired by this uplifting and important book!

Scott & Vanessa Martindale

Founders of Blended Kingdom Families and SEVN Therapy Co.

Authors of Blended and Redeemed

Dave and Ashley Willis are the real deal, and everyone needs to stop and listen when they open their mouths to speak on the family. We’ve personally seen countless marriages fractured and full of unnecessary drama because of the complicated nature of “leaving and cleaving,” where family members overstep boundaries and husbands and wives over-share with loved ones. But God speaks to this! Dave and Ashley’s words here are gems and a much needed help. Let’s lean in, listen, and be transformed.

Johnson & Summer Bowie
Victory Church, Atlanta, GA

Married into the Family, by Dave & Ashley Willis, is an informative, entertaining, and important book. Many couples are surprised at how impactful in-law relationships can be on their marriage. This is a book that has been needed for quite some time and would make a great wedding gift! Dave and Ashley have taken this very sensitive topic which is woven through every marriage, and have given us insights and practical ways to help couples have the healthiest relationship possible while still honoring and including their parents in their lives. In our Marriage Ministry in a church of over 6000, the book will be an invaluable resource to help couples navigate their important relationships while protecting and prioritizing their own marriage first. Simply fantastic!

Rich & Patty Green
Compass Christian Church