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About

“Catch the foxes for us, the little foxes that are ruining the vineyards . . .” Song of Solomon 2:15

Why are foxes on the cover of this premarital guide? Because every marriage has “foxes” lurking inside it! We all have idols and selfish appetites—and, like the foxes in Solomon’s vineyard, they can cause untold destruction and heartache. In fact, how seriously a couple takes their own foxes will influence whether their marriage blooms and glorifies God, or is a shallow and pale imitation of the real thing.

In this workbook for both individuals and groups, biblical counselor John Henderson stimulates meaningful conversation and prayer between engaged couples. The book’s interactive format provides couples with a foundation for understanding what marriage is really about, becoming a godly husband or wife, and understanding conflict and resolving it biblically.

Sit down together, ask a married couple to come alongside you, and get ready to chase the foxes out of your relationship.

Leader's Guide

John Henderson's two part article on marriage: Part One and Part Two

Greg Wilson's Review of Catching Foxes

Endorsements

“Self-centered views of compatibility, relational chemistry, and personal needs are too often the focus of preparation and counseling for marriage. Catching Foxes provides a Christ-focused, gospel-saturated alternative.”?

—Lee Lewis, Pastor of Biblical Soul Care, Radiant Church, Austin, Texas

“Finally a premarital book that cuts the fluff. . . . Brilliantly laid out, Catching Foxes provides couples the opportunity to engage with each other and mentors in honest conversation about vital topics.”?

—Eliza Huie, Counselor, Life Counseling Center

“Catching Foxes is one of our go-to resources in all our pre-marriage counseling. . . . [This] interactive study guide provides couples with many opportunities to discover each other, learn relevant biblical truth, and build a rich foundation for their new life together.”

—Kevin Carson, Pastor, Sonrise Baptist Church, Ozark, Missouri

The Author

John Henderson

John Henderson (PhD, University of North Texas) is counseling pastor at Denton Bible Church in Denton, Texas, and a board member of the Association of Biblical Counselors and the Biblical Counseling Coalition. He is the author of Equipped to Counsel.

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