The desire to be married one day is a beautiful longing. However, when this hope goes unfulfilled, it can bring a lot of pain and confusion too.

  • How will God tell you who to marry?
  • How can you avoid getting into a bad relationship?
  • What signs will be present when God wants you to start dating someone?
  • How can you find healing from past relationship wounds?
  • What practical steps can you take in singleness to prepare for a godly marriage in the future?
  • How should you interact with the opposite sex?
  • What are the differences between how men and women think, feel, and act in relationships?
  • How can you let a Christian guy know you are interested without coming across like a crazy person?
  • How can you pursue a Christian woman without making her feel uncomfortable and awkward?
  • How can you guard your heart while still being open enough to build a relationship with someone?
  • How can you actually meet a Christian single person of the opposite sex who is your age?
  • How can you get rid of relationship idols so God can bless you with the marriage you desire?
  • What is the balance between “waiting on God” and “stepping out in faith”?
  • And how can you always put God first in your season of singleness?

If you’ve ever asked questions like these and want biblical answers, I designed these relationship training courses just for you.

And for those of you who enroll before the 8/31/2025 (11:59pm) deadline, I'm also offering four one-on-one coaching sessions though a Zoom or voice call. (More details below.)

I'm also offering 365 days of email coaching for everyone who enrolls before the deadline. (More details below.)

Additionally, when you enroll, you get lifetime access to all of the courses. (More details below).

This opportunity is not for married people. It is not for Christians who desire a life of singleness. The coaching and the courses are designed for Christian singles who want to know exactly what to do to increase the chances of meeting their future spouse.

If you feel stuck, confused, or hurt in your season of singleness, you are not alone! AGW University is here for you.

The Coaching


For those of you who enroll before the 8/31/25 (11:59pm) deadline, I'm offering you the opportunity to receive four 30-minute coaching sessions with me.

Once you enroll, you will receive access to my calendar so you can book your session at a time that works for you.

Sessions can take place through a Zoom call or through a traditional voice call.

You will have a 90-day window to complete your four sessions.

The sessions will be recorded and you will be sent a copy of each session so you can review them whenever you like.

What will we talk about? We can work together to find a focus that you want my help with. However, the topic of each sessions is completely up to you. Whether you want my help diving more into the course content, finding healing from a past wound, or counsel on how to best move forward with a current situation, I will be there to help you. If you're unsure of how to best use these sessions, we can come up with a plan together.

While this experience is designed for Christian singles hoping to glorify the Lord in marriage one day, I'm willing to help you with any issue you may feel I can help you with.

Lastly, for those who enroll before the deadline, I'm also offering you one year of email coaching. You can send me an email (under 1000 words) at any point, and I will respond within five business days (usually much faster).

All the coaching contact information will be provided to you after enrolling.



The Courses:

  • These are self-paced courses and you have lifetime access so you can always refer to this content whenever you need it
  • In total there are currently 43 different relationship classes all designed for Christian singles (plus 30 more classes in the bonus course called 30 Days of Sanctifying Your Sexuality). Each class has an in-depth video session where I teach right from the word of God. All the content is also in writing. And if you want, you can take a quiz at the end of each lesson to test your knowledge.
  • I’m also giving you free bonus access to six of my books (in PDF format), which includes my best seller, The One: How to Know and Trust God’s Sovereign Plan for Your Future Marriage . ($50 added value)
  • There are 4 main courses that will help you prepare to meet the one God has for you (if that's God's will for you), but I've also created two bonus courses that tackle two issues I know many students (not all) need help with. The first bonus course is about online dating and the second bonus course is about sanctifying your sexuality. If you enroll before the 8/21/2025 deadline, I'm giving you these two courses at no extra tuition cost. (A full breakdown of all the courses is below.)
  • Everyone who enrolls will also have lifetime access to the AGW University Study Group , which is a private Facebook group for AGW students only. This is where many of the AGW University students go to encourage each other and build relationships with one another. Christian single men and women are sharing what they learn here, doing dating diaries to give the group updates on their dating efforts, and people are asking important questions to be helped by one another. The community in this private Facebook group is truly amazing. Currently there are over 1000 students in this group. (Note: You don't have to join this group. All the content is in the courses, not in this group. This group is just for those of you who want the community of talking with other AGW University students.)




Here's a breakdown of all the classes from each course:

(Each class has a video and all the content is in text format as well.)


Heart Check: How to Prepare Your Heart for a Godly Relationship

  • Introduction (9:39)
  • Lesson 1: Why Marriage Motives Matter (30:48)
  • Lesson 2: Four Biblical Marriage Motives (31:48)
  • Lesson 3: How to Desire Marriage Without Being Discontent with God (33:28)
  • Lesson 4: How to Identify a Relationship Idol in Your Heart (24:47)
  • Lesson 5: How to Choose Good Marriage Motives in Your Heart (27:49)
  • Lesson 6: How to Heal from Past Relationship Wounds (31:21)
  • Lesson 7: Preparing Your Heart for a New Relationship in the Future (26:16)
  • Lesson 8: How to Handle a Season of Unwanted Singleness (19:44)
  • Lesson 9: Exposing Bad Relationship Advice that Is Hurting Your Heart (23:03)
  • Lesson 10: Helpful Motives and Mindsets When You Meet Someone You Like (18:34)

Marriage Material: The Qualities to Develop in Yourself and Look for in Another if You Desire a Healthy Christian Marriage One Day

  • Introduction (6:10)
  • Lesson 1: The 3 Main Ingredients to All Healthy Christian Marriages (24:36)
  • Lesson 2: 6 Signs of a True Christian (22:54)
  • Lesson 3: 16 Signs Someone Is Not Ready for a Christian Marriage (22:53)
  • Lesson 4: 9 Signs Someone Is Ready for a Successful Christian Marriage (22:45)
  • Lesson 5: 4 Signs a Man Is Ready to Be a Christian Husband (15:22)
  • Lesson 6: 4 Signs a Woman Is Ready to Be a Christian Wife (22:21)
  • Lesson 7: 6 Signs a Relationship Is Not Built to Last (23:43)
  • Lesson 8: 5 Signs You Are in the Right Christian Relationship (15:41)

The Mind of a Man: How to Understand a Man and Communicate the Right Message to Him

  • Lesson 1: What Does a Man Want in a Relationship and Why? (56:14)
  • Lesson 2: What Do Men Fear and How Can You Avoid Toxic Males? (35:53)
  • Lesson 3: How Can a Woman Say and Do the Right Things to Get the Man She Wants (53:49)
  • Lesson 4: How Will You Know When a Man Likes You (25:28)
  • Lesson 5: Twenty Frequently Asked Questions About Men (30:51)

The Mind of a Woman: How to Understand a Woman and Communicate the Right Message to Her

  • Lesson 1: What Does a Woman Want in a Relationship and Why? (37:36)
  • Lesson 2: What Do Women Fear and How Can You Avoid Toxic Females (30:36)
  • Lesson 3: How Can a Man Say and Do the Right Things to Win the Woman He Wants (39:47)
  • Lesson 4: How Will You Know When a Woman Likes You? (21:20)
  • Lesson 5: Twenty Frequently Asked Questions About Women (34:35)

10 Steps to Meet The One: How to Step Out In Faith Rather Than “Just Waiting” in Fear

  • Introduction (9:23)
  • Step 1: Decide What Your Beliefs Are About Christian Dating (23:54)
  • Step 2: Apply the Bible to Create a Practical Dating Approach (18:20)
  • Step 3: Stop Waiting to Be Found (28:31)
  • Step 4: Intentionally Initiate Interactions with Other Christian Singles (29:28)
  • Step 5: Build Bridges Between You and Someone You Are Interested in but Don’t Know that Well (28:43)
  • Step 6: Count the Cost and Then Risk Rejection if You Like Your Friend (19:36)
  • Step 7: Learn to Pick Up on Signals Someone Might Be Sending You (25:26)
  • Step 8: Pursue the Woman You Like (22:54)
  • Step 9: Be Inviting Towards the Man You Like (17:05)
  • Step 10: Continue to Assess if You Are Being Too Passive or Aggressive in Your Search for a Christian Spouse (17:58)

The Effective Online Christian Dating Plan: A Powerful Strategy for Christians Who Want to Be Married (Free Bonus Course)

  • Introduction: An Online Dating Success Story (6:32)
  • Lesson 1: Is Online Dating Good or Bad and Is It Right for You? (21:58)
  • Lesson 2: 6 Mindsets Needed to Be Successful with Online Dating (19:14)
  • Lesson 3: 14 Practical Tips to Help You Meet More People with Online Dating (35:41)
  • Lesson 4: How to Actually Build a Relationship with Someone You Met Online (16:22)
  • Lesson 5: My Top Recommendations for Online Christian Dating Websites (11:32)

30 Days of Sanctifying Your Sexuality (Free Bonus Course)

  • Section 1: Reflection and Repentance
  • Day 1: Defining Your Goal for the Next 30 Days (6:22)
  • Day 2: Confession: Remembering Your Sin So You Can Forget It (7:11)
  • Day 3: Repentance: Turning From Sin and Towards Your Savior (6:46)
  • Day 4: Commit to Never Quit: A Plan for When You Fail (7:54)
  • Day 5: Re-embracing the Good Desires That Got Twisted By Sin (5:21)
  • Section 2: Embracing Your Newness in Christ
  • Day 6: Justification Has Changed You (8:45)
  • Day 7: Applying Justification to Your Sexuality (7:58)
  • Day 8: Sanctification Is Changing You (10:01)
  • Day 9: Applying Sanctification to Your Sexuality (7:31)
  • Day 10: God’s Grace Leads to Practical Changes (7:32)
  • Section 3: Strategies to Overcome Temptation
  • Day 11: How to Use God’s Means of Grace: Bible (11:02)
  • Day 12: How to Use God’s Means of Grace: Prayer (9:46)
  • Day 13: How to Use God’s Means of Grace: Christian Fellowship (8:58)
  • Day 14: Feed the Good, Starve the Bad (6:08)
  • Day 15: Plan for Future Pleasure to Help You Resist Temptation (7:11)
  • Section 4: Understanding Sex Biblically
  • Day 16: Why Did God Make Sex? (7:40)
  • Day 17: Sex Glorifies God By Reflecting the Spiritual Roles of a Husband and Wife (8:17)
  • Day 18: What Is Sexual Sin According to the Bible? (9:07)
  • Day 19: Why Masturbation Is Sin and How to Stop Doing It (9:42)
  • Day 20: Never Let Your Guard Down (5:24)
  • Section 5: How to Use Your Sex Drive Properly in Singleness
  • Day 21: What’s the Purpose of Your Sex Drive During Singleness? (9:08)
  • Day 22: Harnessing Your Passions Towards Pursuing God’s Plan (9:42)
  • Day 23: Sexual Attraction Can Help Guide You to The One (7:43)
  • Day 24: Starving Your Sexual Desires Now Leads to Greater Satisfaction Later (5:54)
  • Day 25: Whether in Singleness or Marriage, Use Your Sex Drive to Bring Glory to God (7:02)
  • Section 6: Preparing Your Sexuality for the Future
  • Day 26: Understanding a Man’s Desires for Sex (11:18)
  • Day 27: Understanding a Woman’s Desire for Sex (8:24)
  • Day 28: How to Talk About Past Sexual Sins When You Get Into a Serious Relationship Headed Towards Marriage (10:52)
  • Day 29: Prepare Now to Keep the Marriage Bed Holy (5:32)
  • Day 30: Commit Your Way to the Lord, and He Will Make Your Path Straight (3:57)

Books by Mark Ballenger (in PDF format)

  • The One: How to Know and Trust God's Sovereign Plan for Your Future Marriage
  • The Ultimate Guide to Christian Singleness
  • Intertwined: Our Good Is Tied to God's Glory
  • Redeemed Like David: How to Overcome Sexual Temptation (A Study on Psalm 51)
  • Never Quit: 5 Powerful Prayer Lessons from Luke 18:1-8
  • Basic Transformation: A Bible Study on the Basics of Christianity and Transformation

Access to the AGW University Private Facebook Group:

  • You don't have to join this group. All the content from this program is hosted on this website, not on Facebook.
  • The AGW University Private Facebook Group is simply a bonus for those students who want to interact with each other.
  • There are currently over 1,000 men and women in this group who have gone through my courses. (Note: Over 2,000 people have enrolled in AGW University, but not all of them want to use the Facebook group. It's completely optional.)



I have had over 2,000 students go through my biblical relationship courses and the feedback has been tremendous.

Here’s a small sample of what past students have said about their experiences with the courses on AGW University:

He took the courses and married his best friend!


The courses were a huge blessing to him on his journey towards engagement!



God sent her man!


He pursued and found his wife!



This is so valuable!


The courses helped so much!


She took the courses, got married, and now they have a child together!


He was broken, took the courses, and God allowed him to get married!


She enrolled and a year later she met her husband!


He went through all the courses and now he's enjoying all the books!



She is 46, took the classes, and now she is married!


She loves how biblically rich the courses are!


He appreciates how much more information these courses offer compared to Mark's YouTube videos!


He only wishes he had known this information years ago!


She was skeptical she would learn anything new about relationships. She was pleasantly surprised!


Mark’s biblical videos have been viewed over 125 million times on YouTube. He has over 750,000 subscribers. 

He has authored ten books, which have reached numerous #1 Amazon rankings.

Mark’s content has been featured by Focus on the Family (Boundless.org), Desiring God (DesiringGod.org), Relevant Magazine (RelevantMagazine.com), The Christian Post (ChristianPost.com), David C. Cook (DavidCCook.org), and many others.

Mark has a master’s degree in pastoral counseling from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.

He’s been married to Bethany since 2008. They have two children and live in Cleveland, Ohio.

Mark's Coaching Philosophy


I don’t offer counseling; rather, I offer “coaching.”

Why? Because my goal is to help people not need me. I don’t want you to see me as your life-long therapist. Rather, I want to be someone who comes into your life for an important season so that you can then move forward with confidence without me.

While I’m not offering traditional counseling here, when I earned my master's degree in pastoral counseling, I was trained in seminary in a theory of counseling called “solution-focused brief therapy.” This proven method of helping people is focused on getting them unstuck rather than psychoanalyzing everything at length.

While defining problems and giving labels to those issues can be useful at times, I believe it is important to spend the majority of our resources on the solutions. I focus on helping people get moving forward and overcoming whatever is blocking them the most from achieving their goals. This then frees them to gain positive momentum in other areas of their life, like an ever-increasing snowball effect.

My goal is to not become a crutch for you. Rather, I want to be a launching pad for you. I don’t ever just want to tell you the solution to one problem at a time for the rest of your life. Rather, I want to teach you how to proceed forward and gain the tools to deal with any issue that may arise in the future.

Most importantly, I believe in the sufficiency of the Scriptures applied through the power of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, I always base my coaching and advice on biblical principles. 

2 Timothy 3:16-17, "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work."


Frequently Asked Questions


If I was to enroll, when would the coaching program start?

Your 90-day window to book your four 30-minute coaching sessions will begin on the date of your enrollment. You don't have to book all your sessions at once. But you do need to schedule them on Mark's calendar before your 90-day window expires.

When do I get access to the courses? You will gain instant access to all the courses as soon as you enroll. You will have lifetime access to these courses.

When does the email coaching start? You will get 365 days of email coaching from the day of your enrollment. Mark guarantees to respond within 5 business days, but he usually responds much faster.

How do I schedule my first coaching session with Mark?

After enrolling, you will gain access to all the coaching information. You will be able to schedule yourself on Mark's calendar. If you need assistance in scheduling, you can email Mark directly through the email coaching portal. All of his contact information will be provided to you after enrolling.

How will Mark and I communicate for our coaching sessions?

You will be sent a Zoom meeting link so you can have a video call with Mark. If you prefer to use the phone with no video, Mark can also call you at the scheduled meeting time. Zoom calls and phone calls will be recorded and sent to the student after each session.

Will Mark and I just talk about my relationship goals, or can he help me in other areas too?

The AGW Relationship Coaching Program (+Courses) was designed by Mark to specifically help Christian singles who desire marriage. However, during your sessions with Mark, he will be available to help with other needs too. Relationships and life blend together, so there will be a lot of crossover between "relationship coaching" and "life coaching."

Why is this program so much money and offered to such a limited amount of people?

Mark is committed to offering the vast majority of his content completely for free to as many people as possible. His YouTube channel has over 2,000 free videos on it. His website (ApplyGodsWord.com) has thousands of free articles and seven free eBooks. He also has affordable paperback books available for sale. In short, this coaching experience was never meant to be for as many people as possible like his other content was designed for. Due to the massive amount of time Mark will be investing in each student, this program can only be made possible at a higher tuition cost to a very small number of students.

What if I’m not happy with this program? Is there a refund policy?

Yes! We would never want you to be unhappy with your purchase. There is a 14-day full refund window from the date of purchase for anyone not completely satisfied, no questions asked!



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