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Bring Go First to your people.

Dr. Corey Allan has spent 20+ years helping couples move from surviving to thriving. Whether it’s a weekend retreat, a marriage event, or a multi-session conference — the Go First framework meets people where they are and challenges them to move first.

Weekend retreat Multi-session conference Marriage event Churches & organizations
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Speaker
Dr. Corey Allan, PhD, LMFT
20+ Years clinical practice
775+ Podcast episodes
2 Published books
1100+ Articles

What Dr. Corey brings

Content that meets people where they actually are.

Most marriage content either preaches to the choir or avoids the hard stuff entirely. Dr. Corey does neither. His teaching is rooted in 20+ years of clinical work, Biblical truth, and the same honest framework behind 775+ episodes of Sexy Marriage Radio — accessible to couples regardless of where they are spiritually or relationally.

“Corey has a rare ability to be both confident and vulnerable at the same time. His stories make the content deeply relatable, and his communication style is real, straightforward, and engaging.”

The Go First framework is the primary lens — but Dr. Corey can shape content around any aspect of marriage, relationship, and family. The core idea stays the same: one person deciding to lead themselves changes everything.

Whether your audience is a room full of church members, a community-wide marriage event, or a leadership conference, the content works because it’s honest, practical, and grounded in real clinical experience — not just theory.

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Weekend Retreat
An immersive two-day experience for couples. Multiple sessions across the weekend with time for reflection, conversation, and application between each session.
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Multi-Session Conference
A series of teaching sessions designed to build on each other — ideal for a church conference weekend, marriage enrichment series, or leadership event.
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Marriage Event
A single-evening or one-day marriage event for your congregation or community — approachable for couples at any stage, from newly married to decades in.
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Churches & Organizations
Content that works for faith communities and for mixed-background audiences alike. Biblically grounded but never inaccessible to those outside the church.

What event hosts say

“Hosting Corey Allan and the ‘Go First’ marriage event was one of the most impactful weekends we’ve had for marriages and families in our church and community.”
“About half were from our church and the other half were from our local community with all types of faith and non-faith backgrounds. It became more than just a church event — it was a meaningful way to genuinely love and serve marriages in our city.”
“Corey was incredibly easy to work with. We essentially handed him the schedule block, and he led the entire experience with excellence, flexibility, and intentionality. It made hosting the event simple for our team while creating a huge impact.”
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Mike Brake
Lead Pastor, Freedom Church Los Alamos
Go First Marriage Event
Freedom Church · Los Alamos, NM
~40 couples attended

Book Dr. Corey

Ready to bring Go First to your community?

The best events happen when the content meets your specific community where they are. Reach out and we’ll talk through what makes the most sense for your group, your format, and your goals.

Email is the best place to start. Let Dr. Corey know who you are, what you’re envisioning, and when you’re thinking — and we’ll go from there.

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A few helpful things to include when you reach out:
  • Your organization or church name and location
  • The format you’re envisioning (retreat, event, conference)
  • Approximate dates or a timeframe you’re working toward
  • Expected audience size and makeup
  • Any specific topics or needs you want to address
  • Your contact info for follow-up