The Job Changes
Relationships.

You don’t have a
bad marriage.

You have a job that
changes life at home.

You have stress and pressure
following you home.

You have moments where
connection feels harder.

You have a family carrying
the weight of the badge.

Practical tools that help law enforcement couples strengthen communication, build resilience, and reconnect.

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What protects you at work can affect you at home

  • Stress follows officers home
  • Communication changes under pressure.
  • Hypervigilance affects connection.
  • Emotional distance grows quietly over time.

Most couples are never taught how to navigate these changes together.

Choose Your Path

Learn

Summits, books, and resources
EXPLORE

Integrate

Coaching and practical application.
EXPLORE

Experience

Retreats, cruises, and shared experiences.
EXPLORE

Lead

Serve your community through leadership.
EXPLORE

Why TRT Works

TRT helps law enforcement families understand the job, strengthen relationships, and build resilience.

Tactical Awareness

Understand the pressure.

Relational Skills

Strengthen the relationship.

Family Resilience

Protect what matters most.

The TRT Pathway

Pressure → Awareness → Connection → Resilience

Reconnect beyond the pressure of everyday life.

Whether you learn, explore, or simply slow down, there's an experience designed to help you reconnect.

Summits

Learn practical tools together.

  • Relationship tools
  • Couples learning together
  • Hope for your relationship

Cruises

Make memories together.

  • Community
  • Shared experiences
  • Meaningful connection

Retreats

Slow down together.

  • Intentional time together
  • Reflection
  • Renewed connection

Where will you start?

Strengthen My Marriage

Learn practical tools for reconnection and communication.

Attend an Experience

Register for summits, cruises, retreats, and other shared experiences.

Bring TRT to Your Community

Host relationship training at your agency or organization.

Complete the 30-Day Challenge

Turn learning into action through couples coaching.

Stay Connected Year-Round

Learn, connect, and grow through the Bless The Badge App.

Join the Mission

Support families through service, giving, and leadership.

What Couples Are Saying

You don’t have to navigate this alone.

Your relationship matters. Your family matters. Together, we're strengthening those who serve. Whether you’re trying to reconnect, strengthen your relationship, or support others, there’s a place to begin.

Ken & Wende

Executive Directors

Ken and Wende have been married for over 20 years and are parents to three sons and a grandson. Guided by their Christian faith and shaped by personal trials and service, they are passionate about strengthening first responder families. Ken is a Marine Corps veteran, retired Cincinnati Police officer with 25 years of service, and an ACE-certified Health Coach. Wende brings a background in corporate leadership and is an ICF Life Coach candidate. Together, they lead Bless The Badge Ministries, delivering Tactical Relationship Training nationwide to help families thrive.

Brandon & Micah

Regional Directors

Brandon and Micah, married 25 years, have navigated life’s highs and lows with unwavering faith. Brandon, a 24-year law enforcement veteran with the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office, and Micah, his steadfast partner, embody God’s faithfulness through every trial. Through critical incidents and personal victories, they’ve gained deep insights into perseverance and grace. As certified marriage coaches, they are committed to helping couples discover God’s purpose and strengthen law enforcement marriages.

Ty & Candyce

Ty & Candyce

State Ambassadors of California

Ty and Candyce live in California with their daughter, Tarynn. They have been married for sixteen years and are united by faith and service. They are deeply committed to supporting the first responder community. Tyrell has served with the California Highway Patrol since 2017 and currently works as an investigator with the Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team. Candyce is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Public Safety Certified Clinician. She serves as Clinical Director for a post-trauma retreat and works exclusively with first responders and their families. Both are graduates of LeTourneau University and are passionate about integrating faith into their work.

Emmanuel & Ruthie

Emmanuel & Ruthie

State Ambassadors of Indiana

Emmanuel “Manny” and Ruthie, a LEO couple from Northwest Indiana, have been married 21 years and share three children. Manny served nearly 23 years with the Gary Police Department and now serves with Griffith PD. A former FOP chaplain, he’s part of the Northwest Indiana Peer Support Team for first responders. Both believe that while Manny entered law enforcement to help others, today it’s our first responders who need help the most.

JP & Tori

JP & Tori

State Ambassadors of Louisiana

J.P. and Tori have been married for over 25 years, are blessed to be proud parents, and even more grateful to wear the title of grandparents. J.P. has dedicated over 25 years to serving the Berwick Police Department, where he currently serves as Chief of Police. Throughout his career, J.P. has navigated several critical incidents, with the belief that a strong relationship with God and his spouse is vital in surviving these challenges and maintaining a strong marriage. Faith, family, and service are the core values that guide J.P. and Tori’s lives. They are passionate about supporting law enforcement marriages and are committed to strengthening relationships and making marriages great again.

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Jon & Lindsay

Jon & Lindsay

State Ambassadors of Montana

Jon and Lindsay have been married since 2009 and are the proud parents of four children. Jon has dedicated much of his life to serving others, working in a variety of roles including EMT, reserve deputy, resident/remote substation deputy, and city police officer. He currently serves in the Investigations Division of the Billings Police Department, specializing in major crimes. Through the demands of public service and family life, Jon and Lindsay have sought to build a Christ-centered home, grounded in faith, perseverance, and a desire to serve both their community and those around them.

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State Ambassadors

State Ambassadors play a critical role in serving as the primary point of contact for their state. They oversee all Bless The Badge Ministries (BTBM) activities, including the planning and execution of state-level goals.

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James & Randi

James & Randi

State Ambassadors of Utah

James and Randi have been married for over 20 years and are blessed with five children and two grandchildren. They call the beautiful southwest corner of Utah home. James grew up in a broken home and was determined to build a different legacy for his own family. Randi was raised in a law enforcement family and understands the unique challenges first responder families face. When James felt called to law enforcement, they knew they wanted to be intentional about protecting their marriage and family. That journey led them to Bless The Badge Ministries. Within this community, they found encouragement, fellowship, and practical tools to help their marriage thrive. Today, they are passionate about walking alongside other law enforcement couples and reminding them that strong marriages don’t happen by accident; they’re built on purpose.