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Patrick and Ruth Schwenk

Pastor Patrick Schwenk and his wife, Ruth, the co-founders of The Better Mom (TBM), a contributor website where a community of over 500,000 moms gather every month for learning and sharing life together. Additionally the co-creators of For the Family, another community-driven website that encourages and equips couples and parents. The couple also wrote For Better or For Kids: A Vow to Love Your Spouse With Kids in the House. Ruth has also co-authored two books with Karen Ehman, Hoodwinked and Pressing Pause. Patrick passed away in January 2024.  He legacy lives forever through Ruth, their four children, and the countless souls he assisted.

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Loving Your Spouse in the Midst of Parenthood

Patrick Schwenk and his wife, Ruth, offer help for maintaining a thriving marriage amidst the demands of parenthood in a discussion based on their book, For Better or For Kids: A Vow to Love Your Spouse With Kids in the House.