Impossible Marriage – What Our Mixed–Orientation Marriage Has Taught Us About Love and the Gospel

"People say our marriage is impossible."Laurie and Matt Krieg are in a mixed-orientation marriage: a marriage in which at least one partner's primary attraction isn't toward the gender of their spouse. In the Kriegs' case, Laurie is primarily attracted to women—and so is Matt.Some find the idea of mixed-orientation marriage bewildering or even offensive. But as the Kriegs have learned, nothing is impossible with God—and that's as true of their marriage as anyone else's. In An Impossible Marriage, the Kriegs tell their story: how they met and got married, the challenges and breakthroughs of their journey, and what they've learned about marriage along the way. Christianity teaches us that marriage is a picture of Jesus’ love for the church—and that's just as true in a mixed-orientation marriage as in a straight one. With vulnerability and wisdom, this book lays out an engaging picture of marriage in all its pain and beauty. It's a picture that points us, over and over again, to the love and grace of Jesus—as marriage was always meant to do.

"An Impossible Marriage is a book not just for marriages that seem impossible but for any marriage, especially between Christians. Through their own story, Matt and Laurie graciously put before the reader the purpose of marriage-the great mystery and seeming impossibility of Christ being made one with his church."Matt Chandler, author, pastor, and president of Acts 29 Network, and Lauren Chandler, author, speaker, and singer/songwriter"Sometimes, what seems impossible becomes surprisingly possible-if someone just shows you how to turn and see everything from a completely different perspective. Let Laurie and Matt Krieg be your trusted guides, turn these unforgettable pages-and find yourself turning to see everything in a fresh way-turning to see the face of God. Who, right before your eyes, can make the impossible into a glorious possible."Ann Voskamp, author of The Broken Way and One Thousand Gifts"A courageous, bold, and vulnerable story showing the lengths God will go to for us to experience true love and intimacy."Gabe Lyons, president of Q Ideas and author of Good Faith"With An Impossible Marriage, Laurie and Matt Krieg have offered us a living, redemptive sacrifice-a story of durable hard work, and a story of beauty, goodness, and joy that emerges out of trauma, and shame and grief as all the best stories do. In a world of diminished, atrophied imagination, our authors invite us to risk our hearts, re-imagining not merely marriage but all of life as it can be in this present age and as it will be in the age to come. Read this book, practice what you read, and become the love of our triune God."Curt Thompson, author of The Soul of Shame and Anatomy of the Soul"An Impossible Marriage reminded me of my longing to hear from Jesus in every aspect of my life, not only my marriage. Honestly written with a bent toward those who have battled trauma, this unique marriage book will inspire you to surrender your life and your marriage to Jesus afresh."Mary DeMuth, author of We Too: How the Church Can Respond Redemptively to the Sexual Abuse Crisis"In these raw and daring pages, we come face to face with the love of Jesus-a love that aches and bleeds and never lets go. This book is the story of a marriage, yes, but it's also the story of The Marriage between a divine Lover and the bride for whom he died. Whether you're single or married, straight or gay or anything else, there's something of the gospel for you here."Gregory Coles, author of Single, Gay, Christian

Laurie Krieg is a writer, speaker, and ministry leader whose mission is to teach the Church how to approach sexuality with the gospel. She also serves on the board of directors of the Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender. Together, Laurie and her husband Matt host the Hole in My Heart podcast. They live with their three children in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Matt Krieg is a licensed professional counselor and director of counseling at Caring Well Counseling. Together, Laurie and Matt host the Hole in My Heart podcast. They live with their three children in Grand Rapids, Michigan.