Years of relationship coaching
A firm sign that says — the path is still here.
A waymark is a marker placed along a trail — a stone, a post, a painted blaze — left by those who walked before so that no one who follows loses the way. When the road is overgrown and the fog rolls in, a waymark is what tells a weary traveler they are not lost. They are simply between one marker and the next.
That is what we do. We mark the way back — to your marriage, to your family, to your faith, to yourself.
We know what it's like to lose our way, and we know what it's like to find the way back. God restored our own marriage, and that story is why we do what we do today.
Waymark is the new chapter of Relationship Resources, a ministry with more than five decades of history. We are honored to carry forward the legacy and methodology of Dr. Jim Talley, walking alongside marriages and families through coaching, workshops, conferences, and publications, in both Spanish and English.
We believe with all our hearts that there is always hope for a marriage. No matter how far the road seems, the way back is possible.
Married for 15 years, we are parents of six and grandparents, and we call Oklahoma home. Our passion is to walk beside you as we mark the way back.
Coaching & spiritual direction
When you'd rather walk with someone than walk alone. Confidential, compassionate, and grounded in decades of experience.
We are coaches — not licensed counselors or therapists. We do not diagnose and we do not treat mental health conditions. If licensed care is what you need, we will say so plainly and help you find it.
Couples Coaching
Structured sessions for couples in crisis, rebuilding after betrayal, or simply wanting to grow closer. We meet you where you are.
02Marriage Restoration
An intensive, guided path for marriages on the brink — proven steps that move couples from separation back toward a lasting covenant.
03Spiritual Direction
Faith-centered guidance for the questions beneath the questions — purpose, forgiveness, identity, and the road back to peace.
04Coaching for Ministers & Leaders
Support for pastors, ministers, and leaders who pour into others — guarding your own marriage, family, and calling while you serve.
05Phone Consultations
Direct, private conversations when you need wise guidance quickly. Call (405) 822-8300 to begin.
06Premarital Guidance
Begin in the right order. Preparation that helps couples build intimacy on a foundation strong enough to last a lifetime.
07Rebuilding After Divorce
For the season after a marriage ends — making sense of the loss, finding your footing again, and moving forward without carrying the same wounds into what comes next.
Three steps, one honest direction
Find your footing
Start with a conversation. We listen, take stock of where you are, and name the next honest step — no pressure, no judgment.
Walk the path
Through one-on-one coaching, you follow a clear, proven framework — one marker at a time — with guidance whenever you need it.
Arrive restored
Rebuilt trust, healthier boundaries, and a relationship grounded to last. And the tools to help mark the way for someone else.
Training & certification
Equip yourself to walk others back to wholeness — the Talley method, structured for pastors, lay coaches, and leaders who want to make a lasting impact.
Certified curriculum
A structured, proven framework you can carry into your own ministry or practice — and teach with confidence.
Mentored cohorts
Learn alongside other leaders, with direct guidance from seasoned coaches who have walked this road.
Real-world tools
Practical resources for the hardest conversations the couples in your care will bring to you.
Books & resources
The writings that have guided couples for a generation — now part of the Waymark collection.
Drag or swipe the shelf →
Too Close, Too SoonIn the Digital Age
Reconcilable Differences
Reconcilable DifferencesRebuilding broken trust
Fight or Flight
Fight or FlightFacing conflict with courage
Diferencias Reconciliables
Diferencias ReconciliablesReconcilable Differences en español
Too Close, Too Soon
Too Close, Too SoonDigital Age Workbook
Reconciliation Instruction
Reconciliation InstructionStudy workbook
Instrucción de Reconciliación
Instrucción de ReconciliaciónReconciliation Instruction en español
SELAH
Ten chapters of restoration for pastors, church leaders, and the ones who walk beside them. Written by José and Paula Villalpando, in English and Spanish, each with its own participant workbook.
Recommended reading
Books beyond our own that we point people to on the journey.
Sponsor a couple who can't afford the way back.
Couples run out of resources long before they run out of trouble. Some reach the end of what they can manage alone and still can't afford the help they need. You can cover the cost of their coaching, so the way back is waiting when they finally ask for it.
One session
Covers a single hour of coaching. Often the first one, which is the hour that decides whether a couple comes back.
Sponsor →Half a course
Paired with another sponsor to carry one couple all the way through. If we can't match your half within thirty days, it goes to the next couple in line.
Sponsor →A full course
All nine sessions, one couple, beginning to end. You'll know your sponsorship went to a real couple, and nothing more than that. No names, no photograph, no testimony read aloud at an event.
Sponsor →Every sponsorship pays for coaching for a couple who asked for help and couldn't afford it. Nothing is held back for overhead.
Want to give a different amount, or sponsor more than one couple? Write to coaching@waymarkinc.com and we'll set it up by hand.
What stays in the room
Couples come to us at the hardest point in their marriage. What they say in that room stays in it — and that includes staying away from the person who paid.
No names, no photograph, no testimony read aloud at an event. We know that makes a sponsorship harder to feel. But a couple who suspects their marriage might become somebody's update won't tell the truth in session six, and session six is where the work happens.
Waymark Inc. is a for-profit company, not a charity. Sponsoring a couple means buying coaching for someone else, the way you might pay for a friend's meal. It's a purchase, not a charitable donation, and it isn't tax-deductible.
If a sponsorship can't be matched to a couple within ninety days, we'll write and ask whether to hold it for the next couple or refund it in full. Either answer is fine, and no one will follow up asking you to reconsider.
Insights for the journey
Encouragement, practical guidance, and stories of restoration — new reflections on love, faith, and finding the way back.
Your worth doesn’t depend on your performance
A reflection on Ephesians 1 — who you are, why you are here, and the approval trap that never satisfies. Con versión en español.
Read the devotional →From those who found the way back
“We came in certain it was over. Waymark marked the way back to each other when we couldn't see two feet ahead. Today we're married, walking with God, and serving Him together.”
“Going through a divorce is one of the hardest things a person can experience. I found myself completely lost, not knowing who I was anymore or what direction my life was supposed to take. Waymark came at exactly the right time.
This program didn't just give me tools, it gave me a path when I couldn't see one. It helped me make sense of the pain, the confusion, and the uncertainty that comes with rebuilding your life after everything falls apart.
Jose was a significant part of my experience. His guidance was genuine and his support was consistent. He helped me find a way to function again during a time when just getting through the day felt like an accomplishment. He met me where I was and helped me find my footing without judgment.
I'm in a better place today and this program was part of that journey. If you're going through a divorce and feel like you're drowning, I would highly recommend Waymark. You don't have to figure it out alone.”
“When I came to Waymark, I felt broken into a million pieces. My husband and I had wounded each other for years, and I was emotionally and spiritually spent — other counseling and endless videos had only left me more hopeless. Here, I finally began to heal. I've learned the truth about who I am and my true worth: that I am fully loved, completely forgiven, and pleasing to God. If you feel that same heartache or hopelessness, take this journey — you don't have to stay broken.”
Questions people ask first
Is this counseling or coaching?
Coaching. We are not therapists, and we do not provide counseling, therapy, or treatment. Waymark offers faith-based coaching and spiritual direction, built on Dr. Jim Talley’s decades of relationship work. If licensed care is what you need, we will gladly point you toward it.
Do you work with couples outside Oklahoma?
Yes. Most sessions happen by phone or video, so we walk with couples and individuals anywhere in the United States. In-person sessions are available in Shawnee, OK.
Do you offer sessions in Spanish?
Yes. Coaching is available in English and Spanish, and so is this entire site.
What happens in the first conversation?
A straightforward conversation about where things stand and what the next honest step is, with no pressure and no judgment. You can book one online or call (405) 822-8300.
What is marriage restoration?
An intensive, guided path for marriages on the brink: nine sessions of proven steps that move a couple from separation back toward a lasting covenant. It is more structured than general couples coaching.
There is a way back. Let us help you find it.
Begin with a single, no-pressure conversation. Tell us where you are, and we'll help you find the next marker on the path.
- (405) 822-8300
- coaching@waymarkinc.com
- Shawnee, OK