Ep. 219 - Infidelity, Guns, And Marriage with Raymond and Leslie Funk
In this action packed episode of Thriving in Tandem, we’re joined by Raymond and Leslie Funk—ordained ministers, firearms instructors, and founders of Three Cord Marriage. With raw honesty and humility, they share their journey of rebuilding their marriage after infidelity, addiction, and emotional trauma. From living broken, worldly lives to leading a Kingdom-centered marriage ministry, their story is one of redemption, intentionality, and purpose.
Raymond and Leslie pull back the curtain on how unhealed wounds and selfish expectations nearly destroyed their relationship—and how God met them at rock bottom. Through pastoral counseling, personal accountability, and a commitment to healing as individuals before fixing the marriage, they discovered how to reconnect, forgive, and thrive again. Now, they equip other high-performing couples with tactical tools—both spiritual and practical—to protect and strengthen their marriage.
Listen in as we discuss the real work of rebuilding trust, the power of daily disciplines like prayer and shared vision, and how even firearms training became an unlikely but transformational way to reconnect. Whether your marriage is in crisis or simply needs a refresh, you’ll walk away with hope and actionable strategies to protect what matters most.
👉 Learn more at ThreeCordMarriage.com and consider attending one of their unique tactical marriage events.
Tactical Marriage Training Day
Saturday, September 27
https://www.threecordmarriage.com/tactical-marriage-training-day/
Married for A Purpose Marriage Reboot
Openings Available 3rd & 4th Weekend of the Month
https://www.threecordmarriage.com/married-for-a-purpose-marriage-reboot/
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Key Takeaways:
Healing starts with individual accountability. True restoration begins when both spouses are willing to examine their own brokenness—not just blame each other.
Forgiveness is a process, not a moment. Leslie shares how God’s grace and a deep understanding of her identity in Christ helped her forgive—even when it happened more than once.
Shared vision strengthens unity. Through the Marriage Reboot framework, the Funks learned to align their goals across eight key areas of life and ministry, giving their marriage direction and momentum.
Connection requires intentionality. Daily prayer, studying scripture together, and honest check-ins are non-negotiables in maintaining emotional and spiritual intimacy.
Marriage is worth defending. Their Tactical Marriage Training Day merges spiritual growth with real-world application—using tools and training to symbolize the commitment to build and protect your relationship with intentionality.
Biography:
Raymond and Leslie Funk are ordained ministers, entrepreneurs, certified NRA and USCCA (firearm) instructors, and the founders of the non-profit Three Cord Marriage. They are known for creating a safe space for couples with high-stakes callings in Kingdom and Country.
Having overcome infidelity, addiction, and emotional trauma in their own marriage, they now equip couples with battle-tested tools, biblical strategy, and tactical insight to break strongholds, reclaim unity, and walk in the purpose God designed for their relationship.
Their strategy? Train couples to fight (shot) for unity so they can lead with greater authority from the overflow of a thriving marriage.
Their mission: Strengthen Marriage. Defend the Family. Transform the Nations.
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