Who We Are

Transformational come-alongside-coaching for connected marriages and flourishing families.

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Craft Family

Our Why

Before starting Life Unplugged, we (the Crafts) were your pretty typical American family. Three beautiful daughters, successful careers, full schedules, and lots of family adventures!

But everything wasn’t as it seemed.

There were hidden cracks that we honestly didn’t have the time or tools to address, because we were so busy living our full lives and growing our beautiful family.

But cracks don’t just go away. And in time, ours became too obvious to ignore.

It turns out that even the best intentions and information can’t save you from cracks in your house. You need the right tools and committed support to repair and rebuild.

We were blessed with people who came alongside us in our rebuilding process and now we are on a mission to offer that same grace to others. Because marriages don’t grow in isolation and families don’t flourish without a healthy foundation.

We are here to come alongside you, so you can have the connected marriage and flourishing family you’ve always longed for.

Our Values

INTEGRITY

Because our ability to authentically connect is only as available as our willingness to be honest and committed to goodness.

LOYALTY

Yes, within your marriage, but what really sets us apart is that we are committed to stay by your side for the long haul.

GROWTH

When you and your spouse are both committed to growth, your marriage can withstand anything.

Our Story ––

It all started with an implosion in our marriage that caused us to make a choice. We could accept the brokenness in front of us and move on – away from one another. Or we could endeavor to build something new – something more like the relationship we both wanted deep down. We desperately wanted to find a way to stay together. So we chose to rebuild.

But we quickly realized that trying to do it alone was like trying to operate on yourself -- maybe technically possible, but unwise, painful, and likely dangerous. We needed people to come alongside us to offer perspective, support, and encouragement to keep going. Thankfully, we were quickly surrounded. Those people helped to make the work we put in exponentially more impactful. And because these come-alongsiders were so crucial to our own journey, we began a quest to offer the same to others. Sharing what we’d been given. Coming alongside others as they put in the work. Helping people navigate their own journeys towards richer relationships and flourishing families.

Your marriage is between you and your spouse, but inviting others to come alongside you through the lows, plateaus, and eventual highs will allow it to thrive in ways you’ve only dreamed.

We are on a mission to come alongside you so you’ll never have to struggle in isolation again.

James & Teri Craft

Our Team

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Teri Craft

Teri Craft

Founder & Coach

To be honest, I’ve always loved people. And relationships. And learning about what makes relationships healthy. My friends know me as attentive, compassionate, and easy going. My kids know me as present, patient, and adventurous. And James knows me as …well, he knows all of me. Even when our world crumbled as infidelity was exposed in our marriage, through my overwhelming grief, I remained anchored to hope and optimism. Maybe it’s my conviction that there’s good to be found in every situation or my unrelenting belief that the truth sets us free, but the cracks in our relationship fueled my fervor towards a truly healthy marriage. Honestly, it felt like an invitation to rebuild something authentic and vibrant, and I was all for that. Of course, there was a lot of grief. And I had to learn to be present to the hard stuff and let others hold my pain with me. But in the end, it was hope that kept me moving. And it’s hope that compels me to come-alongside others in their own journeys.

James Craft

Founder & Coach

When I care about something, I go ALL IN. And while I’ve learned to reign in my intensity as needed, the truth is that I’m a passionate person. I always have been. When I was pastoring a large church, I was all-in on the growth of our people. When I married Teri and we had kids, I was all-in on being the kind of dad I always longed for. And when my addiction and betrayal was exposed, I went all-in on my recovery and our restoration. I don’t know any other way. And I’ve discovered that this bent towards all-in-ness positions me well to come alongside others as they navigate valleys and pursue health for themselves and their relationships. When my addiction came to light, I got to experience freedom. And now I’m all-in on mobilizing that freedom alongside others – and that includes you.

James Craft
Debbie Rasa

Debbie Rasa

Executive Director & Coach

If there’s one thing I’ll repeat until my dying breath, it’s that everything is built through consistency over time. I’ve seen it play out again and again both professionally and personally. Over the past 29 years, my husband, Michael, and I have worked hard to build a successful company, develop trust in our relationships, and blend our family with children from previous marriages. Our experience of infidelity, divorce, and remarriage was marred with pain and collateral damage. And while we’re now happily married, there are so many things we wish we'd known decades ago. So now, that's what we do. We offer people all the things we wish we'd had back then -- perspective, nuance, space, and a lot of truth and grace. And I've found that when people have what they need -- when they feel loved -- they're free to make choices that lead to growth and connection.

Michael Rasa

Executive Director & Coach

In my experience, everyone has a story. And your story is not just what makes you who you are, it's what helps you connect with others. The first half of my life was laden with a lot of tough stuff and I made a lot of poor choices. But encountering the grace of God changed the trajectory of my perspective and my pursuits. I'm the kind of guy who wants it all and wants to do it all! But I know that without connection to the people you love, all of that is meaningless. I am passionate about meeting people where they're at, listening with intent, and challenging the status quo. I have a heart to walk alongside those dealing with the damaging impact of pornography, drug and alcohol addiction, and relational crisis. To be honest, my own experiences have shaped my determination to help others and I'm honored to play a part in helping others become their best selves.

Michael Rasa
Chad Carroll

Chad Carroll

Trainer & Coach

I’ve spent nearly 3 decades dedicated to coaching and developing leaders in non-profit organizations. I have a knack for connecting leaders with their calling and a heart for then coaching them through their personal and professional development. I’ve worked in many large organizations and churches serving as a pastor, a trainer of other pastors, and a coach. But right now, my passion is the work I get to do with couples and individuals to help them develop healthy relationships and flourishing lives.

Michelle Barry

Executive Assistant & Coach

I have the pleasure of handling all the behind-the-scenes work in our organization. Coordinating logistics is my sweet spot, and serving people with the love of Jesus is my passion. If you've received an email from Life Unplugged, that was me! Nice to meet you! I'm on track to become a coach soon through our very own Accelerated Coaching Program and look forward to helping more people become the best version of themselves. I am honored to be a part of the life changing work Life Unplugged does in our communities.

Michelle Barry

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