Ryan & Viktoriya have been married since 2013. They host the highly-rated podcast Needed Conversations where they address the hard-hitting challenges in marriage, parenting, and culture. As marriage coaches, they have developed a full suite of resources for those dating, engaged, and married including books, courses, and mentorship programs. Both of them entrepreneurs, Ryan an author and purpose coach, and Viktoriya, a craftsman, interior designer, and gardener they combine their unique personal and professional experience to empower the next generation to live boldly for Christ and make a significant mark on the world.
Pastor Ryan Cole
As a prominent voice of empowerment, Ryan has a unique ability to present Biblical truths to a wide-ranging audience by leveraging his background in both pastoral and corporate leadership. For over 10 years he served in multiple capacities of leadership at Redemption Church in Greenville, SC serving as the Young Adults Pastor, a worship leader, and was charged with developing a creative team that succeeded in expanding the reach of the church to the Millennial generation. While serving in ministry Ryan developed a passion for teaching and preaching and was placed under the stewardship of Dr. Cindy Trimm in 2007. Since then, he has been a featured speaker at conferences and events both here in the United States and abroad. As a dating and relationship expert, he has combined his degree in Theology from Liberty University and countless hours counseling couples over the years, into a mentorship model that educates individuals on the power and purpose of marriage and God's design for dating that is proven to lead to lasting and satisfying love. He is the author of several books including the best-sellers Constructing Paradise, and I Love You More, Most, & Forever.
Viktoriya Cole
Viktoriya is a European chick with a contagious passion for life and living it to the fullest. As a licensed skin therapist, she gained a passion for the beauty industry but quickly learned that discovering your inner beauty along with living a healthy lifestyle is truly what unlocks radiant beauty! While becoming a mom, she also became a blogger/entrepreneur by combining her skills as a craftswoman, interior designer, and gardener with her love of fashion, fitness, and cooking! In addition, she supports her husband in ministry and thrives on every opportunity to pour into young women and girls, instilling within them hope and helping them to discover their purpose, navigate the dating world, and understand their true worth! She and her husband Ryan have 2 children, Mila & Tobias. Their passion for marriage spills over into everything they do, including mentoring couples and coaching singles to prepare them for lasting love! Visit ViktoriyaCole.com for more.