Guiding Relationships Beyond the Ordinary

“Carl and Lisa are an amazing combination of relational wisdom, skillful, therapeutic insight, and fun! They are expert guides for doing the hard work of personal and relationship growth.”

Terri Snead
Director of Training for Relational Values Alliance

“When I think of Lisa and Carl, the first words that come to mind are fun and adventure. Their passion for marriage, combined with their love for life and people, creates an incredible experience for every couple they encounter. I’ve had the privilege of knowing them for over 20 years and working alongside them in the marriage space – and I can confidently say they are the real deal. Their deep faith, proven expertise, and inexhaustible enthusiasm for helping couples build healthy, Christ-centered marriages make them a powerful force in any ministry setting. Whether through teaching, mentoring, or simply sharing life, Lisa and Carl bring wisdom, joy, and authenticity to everything they do.”

Julie Baumgardner, CFLE
Founder, Marriage on the Daily; Former President and CEO, First Things First; Co-founder, National Alliance for Relationship and Marriage Education

“Cindy and I have been in full time ministry for 30 years.  We met Carl and Lisa 10 years ago when we launched the ministry of staff chaplains for FamilyLife.  As we listened to other people share hard things, we found ourselves in need of care as caregivers.  Carl and Lisa have been the wind in our sails.  We participated in an enrichment marriage intensive and found we have much to learn, even today after 46 years of marriage!  We learned some new things about ourselves and about God that has helped to equip and fill us up to serve others.  It’s difficult to give what you don’t have, so it is important for us to keep our marriage and our relationship with the Lord fresh and vibrant.  Carl and Lisa have been an important part of our growth and health in this season of life, both personally and professionally.  They both bring a unique gifting to the table.  We highly recommend Adventuring Upstream as a means of growth, encouragement and fun!”

Gary and Cindy Blunier
FamilyLife Senior Counsel to the President

“As a couple, Lisa and Carl have shown me God’s wisdom and love, and have been a clear example of what it really means to have a family in Christ. The practical biblical tools and ways of engaging with Jesus through their ministry and counseling have helped me, both while I was a single woman in the mission field, as well as now that my husband and I are serving as missionaries together. It is a joy to know them and be cared for and blessed by their labor of love!!”

Valerie P

“They will walk alongside you and point you to the truth and abounding love of the Lord. Carl’s sincerity and Lisa’s joy are infectious and we are so grateful for the impact they have made in our marriage and lives over the past decade.”

Stephen and Jessica B

“I’ve heard the best premarital counseling is post marital counseling. Early in our marriage Lisa and Carl Peck gave us the tools to enjoy a healthy and wonderful marriage! They taught us to communicate and understand each other, relieving conflict and tending to each other’s needs. My wife and I always wanted to keep learning from the Pecks but they reminded us ‘we graduated’ and have what we need to do the work together. Our marriage wouldn’t be nearly as good without our time with them!”

Robert S

“Carl and Lisa Peck have always had this rare gift of weaving adventure and healing together—and it’s contagious. They have helped me explore the depths of my own soul and discover freedom on the other side. They were a huge part of my own healing journey, and honestly, part of the reason I had the courage to start Never Alone Widows. The way they live—wild, wholehearted, and deeply connected—has shown me (and so many others) that adventure and restoration actually belong together.”

Rachel Faulkner Brown
Gold star widow and founding director of Never Alone Widows

“My relationship with the Lord has been strengthened as I have been getting to know Jesus as my Counselor.  Lisa’s testimony and counseling has been a game changer as I serve Christ in the mission field and as I am being trained myself to be a biblical counselor. Even as we deal with time differences and full schedules, her intentionality, follow up, and attentive ear have encouraged me as I walk with and serve the Lord. Having a loving, experienced, Scripture-centered, sister in Christ as my counselor has helped me grow as I continue to invite Jesus to heal my heart, and as I surrender my pain and weakness to Him. Lisa has lovingly challenged me to go deeper, to invite the Lord to examine my heart, and to pour it out before Him because He is indeed a trustworthy God.”

Valerie P

“Lisa is helping us navigate a terminal diagnosis. Through her Spirit lead counsel, Lisa encourages us to look for Jesus in the moment, ask the Holy Spirit for guidance and to cry out to God in our grief.”

David & Dawn C

“Lisa has had a tremendous impact on my life. Having been a part of the military community my entire life, first as a ‘brat’ and then as a wife, I know the unique challenges and sacrifices it entails. During a particularly difficult deployment, when I needed strength and encouragement while raising three children, I began seeing Lisa. She profoundly impacted my relationship with Jesus and my family, especially my husband and children. Her guidance and wisdom have been instrumental in deepening my faith and understanding of Jesus. She taught me to give myself grace, consistently pointed me back to Jesus, and reminded me of my identity in Christ and how much my Father in Heaven delights in me. Through her insights, I have grown spiritually in ways I hadn't imagined. Beyond my spiritual journey, Lisa has also positively influenced my relationships with those closest to me, helping me foster stronger, more meaningful connections with my family and friends. I am truly grateful for Lisa's influence and the positive changes she has brought into my life.”

Holly M