One-on-one support to help you live emotionally healthy, grow spiritually, and lead your family with intention and purpose.

Parenting and marriage can feel overwhelming. Many well-intentioned men and women want to love deeply, grow emotionally, and lead their families well — but feel stuck, isolated, or unsure how to move forward. Coaching can help you break through what’s holding you back and step into a life that feels aligned with your values and your calling.

Coaching is a focused, one-on-one process designed around your story, your dreams, and your pace. It’s not advice-giving — it’s listening, reflection, conversation, prayer, and discernment to help you move from surviving daily life to leading and loving intentionally.

I offer years of experience in pastoral counsel, spiritual guidance, and my own life experience as a father, husband, and apprentice of Jesus to help you:

  • Understand and embrace your true identity
  • Walk intimately with God as a beloved son/daughter
  • Find your way forward into God’s promise of healing and transformation
  • Live emotionally healthy
  • Build deeper relationships with your spouse and kids built on trust and mutual respect
  • Cultivate a home environment where your family thrives

Coaching is available for individuals and couples. Pre-marital counseling is also available.

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What others are saying:

  • We were a perfect match... A wholesome and healthy couple that would live happily ever after. We were basically both pastor's kids, had known each other since 12 years old, and had never gotten into a fight. Allison (my now wife) eagerly said YES at our engagement while our families and friends wholeheartedly supported us on our way to marriage. Yet, something was missing. There were deep, powerful parts of our stories that neither of us could see. We didn't know how to find them and we certainly didn't know how to face them. Marriage is wonderful but also difficult. If we were willing to spend a school year learning algebra, it made sense to invest much more in something as important as marriage. So we took the venerable risk and dove into premarital counseling with Aric. He and his wife guided us deeper into our stories than we ever had gone before and highlighted important, formative moments we would have ignored. Many of the things in my life that had been "stuck" for years finally began to move again. When tender matters of the heart came up it was priceless to have someone to kindly guide us to healing. With this tender, encouraging coaching Allison and I were able to have conversations that never would have happened before, and our relationship flourished. A few short months later, only days after our wedding, I experienced one of the hardest moments of my life and had to lean heavily on the foundation that had been laid during our premarital counseling. I hope our story speaks for itself, but I highly recommend premarital counseling with Aric. You, your spouse, and your marriage will reap the rewards for years to come. Eli T, South Haven, MI
  • I don't have many more words to add to what my husband Eli has already said, but I will share a few things that were especially meaningful from counseling with Aric and Mary Jo: They are very personable and easygoing people, which allowed me to feel comfortable with them quickly even though our discussions dove into deep wounds of my heart and challenging experiences. The personal stories the Manlys shared were so relatable, and helped me to learn more about myself (both the ways in which I need healing, and the strengths God has created me with and is developing). God used the sessions with the Manlys and in the conversations with my now-husband Eli to do some serious work in and on my heart. The hope and joy that comes from that kind of experience is truly amazing- it isn't easy, but it is worth it. Thank you Aric and Mary Jo for leading us in it! Allison T, South Haven, MI
  • If you are ready to change yours and your kids lives then The Intentional Dad is your roadmap. You will never regret the journey you get to take and who you get to take it with. Aric has helped me understand how to invite my kids on a journey and pass on a legacy of intentional life with Jesus. I can think of nothing better! Ryan M, Elkhart, IN
  • I am thankful and at a loss of words for how effective and transforming my time with Aric has been. I remember before Aric and I started on our journey, my wife and I discussed if we could afford the time and the money that would be required. Now that we are on the back end of things, I can say with confidence that the real question is: can you afford not to? Aric lives his life with dignity and love and it shows in all he does and through the relationships he keeps. Though once it seemed he was merely a coach, Aric has turned into a life long friend and wise mentor of mine. The Intentional Dad is everything it’s promised to be and so much more. Zach G, Allegan, MI
  • I have no doubt that you will gain wisdom and support through your journey of fatherhood alongside Aric. He holds himself confidently in his posture yet humbly in his conversations. His heart and passion are clear. His support and wisdom are easy to understand, so you won’t be left confused. You will be encouraged to walk intimately with God which will then in turn help you foster that relationship with your kids. Darcey B, Oak View, CA
  • I’ve really enjoyed getting to know Aric and seeing his heart for helping others, especially dads. He is authentic and easy to be very open and honest with. He has never made me feel judged or like I need to pretend to be something I’m not. I appreciate that he tries to see my point of view and understand my feelings. He has really encouraged my son and shown him so much patience and kindness. Lindsey V, South Lyon, MI