ERIC AND TEMEKA THOMPSON: Restoring Marriages with Faith, Love, and Practical Tools

Few moments in life are as heartwarming as watching your best friend, radiant with joy, make vows to the love of her life. Fast forward a few years, and to your dismay, you notice the signs—communication has turned into constant bickering, resentment lingers in the air, and they struggle to support each other. They’ve drifted apart, rarely spending time together because they no longer enjoy each other’s company. Your friend confides that she’s lost herself in the marriage and no longer knows her purpose. Despite the challenges, she’s determined to save her marriage, but her husband isn’t.

You want to see your friend happy again, in a thriving marriage with her husband. But how do you help? Thankfully, VBD Magazine knows a couple who could help them. Incredibly infectious and amazingly authentic, we introduce you to Eric and Temeka Thompson, Marriage Intervention Experts and Certified Life Coaches. After ten years of marriage, this couple had drifted apart, living like roommates and feeling hopeless. Disillusioned by the help they received from their church and therapists, they embarked on a difficult journey of healing.

Today, now married 26 years, Eric and Temeka have a flourishing marriage, and they’re ready to share their story—and their expertise—with others. Their message is clear—whether you’re struggling in your marriage or simply seeking to strengthen it, there’s always hope for restoration when you trust in God, do the work, and lean into the journey together.

From Struggles To Experts

When asked about their journey to becoming Marriage Intervention Experts and Certified Life Coaches, Eric and Temeka Thompson expressed both humility and gratitude. Their journey wasn’t a calculated path but rather one borne out of personal trials and a calling to help others. Temeka reflects, “When we got married, we never imagined being marriage intervention experts or even life coaches. By year 10 to 11 of our marriage, we were on the brink of divorce. We were actively engaged in the church but losing the war in our marriage.”

Temeka goes on to reveal the difficulties they faced: “I had an emotional affair. I was so tired of my marriage not being what I dreamed it would be. We drifted apart and were both unhappy.” Despite seeking help from their church and a therapist, they found themselves disappointed with the advice they received. Their pastor suggested prayer, but that alone wasn’t enough to heal their wounds.

The turning point came when God gave them a clear mandate. “Through our brutal process of restoration, God gave us a mandate to go and help other couples. We became for others what we needed in our time of need,” says Temeka.

The Birth Of Marriage Takeover

Out of their journey of healing emerged a powerful platform— Marriage Takeover®. What started as a simple radio guest appearance turned into something far greater than Eric and Temeka could have imagined. “A friend kept inviting us to be guests on his radio show. We declined for about a year,” Temeka recalls. When they finally agreed, the response was overwhelming. “That one show turned into three, which led to us having our own show on the network, and Marriage Takeover was born.”

Today, Marriage Takeover is a thriving podcast, radio show, and membership platform dedicated to helping couples succeed in their marriage. The mission is to help couples identify their triggers, break generational cycles, and build healthier, lasting relationships.