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NEWLYWED

A Christian Guide for Loving Year One

About the Author

Mike Novotny pours his Jesus-based joy into his ministry as a pastor at The CORE (Appleton, Wisconsin) and as the lead speaker for Time of Grace, a global media ministry that points people to Jesus through television, print, and digital resources. He is unafraid to bring grace and truth to the toughest topics of our time and has taken on those topics in many books, podcasts, and videos. Mike has written numerous books, including Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don’t, 3 Words That Will Change Your Life, and When Life Hurts: How to See Through Suffering. Mike lives with his wife, Kim, and their two daughters, Brooklyn and Maya; runs long distances; and plays soccer with other middle-aged men whose best days are long behind them.

You said the vows . . . now what?

Year one of marriage is amazing—but also full of surprises no one warned you about. Pastor Mike Novotny gets it. He and his wife, Kim, stepped into marriage with deep love . . . and zero shared expectations about money, communication, family, intimacy, or the little things that somehow turn into big things. In Newlywed, author Mike Novotny gives you the honest stories, practical wisdom, and laugh-out-loud moments every couple wishes they had before the first argument about . . . well, anything. It’s the ultimate resource for newlyweds (and those who love them) looking to create a strong foundation rather than just survive the honeymoon phase.

Start your first year stronger—with clarity, connection, and way fewer surprises.

Root your marriage in daily faith and seeking God together.

Communicate with undivided attention and turn conflicts into growth.

Navigate intimacy with grace and shared expectations.

Unite on finances as “one family, one budget.”

Share chores and home life proactively.

Set loving boundaries with in-laws while prioritizing your spouse.

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Get a sneak peek at Pastor Mike’s honest, relatable style and the biblical wisdom that makes year one epic—not perfect.

Time of Grace points people to what matters most: Jesus. We tackle topics Christians need to talk about but often don’t. We use a variety of media (television, YouTube, books, and social media) to encourage people to love everyone God made and everything God wrote in the Bible.

“As a woman who has been married for over half a century (to the same man), I can tell you that I wish a book just like this one had been available for my husband and me when we were newlyweds. Let Mike walk you through the joys, challenges, and surprises of the first year of marriage. Discover why, whether you have been married for one month or for 50 years, grace is the velvet cord that holds your relationship together.”

“Host a radio show and you get presented with a lot of books on marriage from speakers, pastors, and astronauts. Pastor Mike Novotny has broken through to the top with amazing clarity and practical teaching. His courageous focus is that critical first year. His work with couples—and from his own experiences—radiates with wisdom on all pages. (Except page 183.) This book has uncanny honesty and is a gentle firehose of truth. Mike is vulnerable and leads with a concise and strong voice. Spoiler alert: He even disagreed with something his own grandma said. This book should be essential reading for any newlywed or, for that matter, any couple that could use a recalibration. Bravo, Mike!”

“Once again, Mike Novotny has hit the target perfectly with his new book “Newlywed.” I’ve spent most of my media career working in Hollywood, where Wikipedia actually has an entry for “Hollywood Marriage”—meaning a doomed marriage that only lasts a few days or weeks. Marriages are in trouble today because it’s challenging to find such practical, easy-to-understand, and brilliant advice. Mike’s new book should be the go-to wedding gift for the future. If that happens, the world will be a better place.”