We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Steve Wormer. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Steve below.
Steve, thanks so much for taking the time to share your insights and lessons with us today. We’re particularly interested in hearing about how you became such a resilient person. Where do you get your resilience from?
My resilience was forged through the crucible of personal failure and redemption. Early in our marriage, we were just 48 hours from divorce due to poor choices I made. With the help of a marriage counselor and, more importantly, through studying the Bible with a local church community, both my wife and I became Christians. That transformation not only saved our marriage—it gave us a new foundation for life. We then endured a five-year adoption journey marked by six failed attempts, on top of five miscarriages early in our marriage. Those years taught us that resilience isn’t just about surviving hardship—it’s about who you become through it.
Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
I’m passionate about helping married couples rediscover the connection and joy in their relationship. I lead a program called Reignite the Spark and Connection in Your Marriage in Eight Weeks or Less—a transformative, virtual coaching journey where I share practical tools and biblical principles that helped restore my own marriage. One of the most exciting additions to this mission is my new 30-day marriage journal, Reigniting the Gratitude in Your Marriage, designed to help couples deepen their bond through daily gratitude and reflection. My wife and I also lead a nonprofit called Hurt to Hope, which exists to support individuals, ministers, and churches as they process unspoken or unresolved emotional pain. Everything I do centers on one goal: helping people heal, grow, and thrive in their most important relationships.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
Looking back, the three most impactful qualities in my journey were humility, persistence, and emotional awareness. Humility allowed me to admit when I was wrong and seek help—without it, transformation wouldn’t have been possible. Persistence carried us through seasons of deep disappointment, especially during our adoption journey and early marital struggles. And emotional awareness—learning to name and process my emotions—became a cornerstone in both personal healing and my ability to help others.
For anyone early in their journey, I’d say: Start by being honest with yourself. Let humility be your foundation. Don’t shy away from the hard work—persistence builds character. And get comfortable feeling your feelings. Emotional health isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity, especially in relationships
All the wisdom you’ve shared today is sincerely appreciated. Before we go, can you tell us about the main challenge you are currently facing?
The biggest challenge I’m currently facing is expanding visibility and reaching more couples who could truly benefit from the transformation my program offers. I know the impact is real—I’ve seen it in my own life and in those I’ve coached—but cutting through the noise and getting in front of the right people is an ongoing hurdle. To overcome this, I’m focused on building meaningful partnerships and sharing more of our story through interviews like this. It’s a growth curve, but I’m committed to the journey.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://stevewormer.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.wormer
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@stevewormer5957
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