You've heard, "the family who prays together stays together,” but what about interfaith marriages?

An Augusta couple with different beliefs says they’ve been able to make it work.

“We knew from the beginning we were not the same religion,” Jessica Weinstein said.

Harris Weinstein is Jewish, his wife, Jessica, was raised Catholic and now attends an Episcopal church.

Their strong individual faith actually drew the couple closer.

“Where a lot of people would let that stand in the way, we weren't going to let it stand in our way,” Harris said.

“Part of his religion is what made him the man I love,” Jessica said.

With blessings and support from their families, they planned an interfaith wedding.

“We were actually married by a Jewish judge and had part of the Old Testament reading,” Harris said.

“And a priest, the priest from my church back home, he had blessed us already so it could be a sacrament, which is important in Catholicism,” Jessica said.

The newlyweds planned before starting a family.

“Once we finally agreed upon how we want to move forward with our kids and raise our kids and agreed on how we want to do it, then it was time to start thinking about having a family,” Harris said.

Five years later, Jonah came along and then little Sam. They're raising them to love God and learn about both faiths.

“We've decided to expose the boys to both and everything about both religions and, ultimately, it's going to be their decision whenever they're ready,” Jessica said.

“When they’re mature enough, that’s again, the whole thing with our family is to help us teach both our religions. We’ll support them,” Harris said.

As an interfaith family, they take joy and pride in bringing everyone together.

“My parents have gone to Easter service and her parents have been involved in our religious services," Harris said.

“We get to celebrate everything," Jessica said.

"When we got married, we started Hannumus parties, obviously in December, and it incorporated Hannukah and Christmas,” Harris said.

“One year, Passover and Easter fell right at the same time and we had Eastover lunch,” Jessica said.

Harris and Jessica will celebrate their ninth wedding anniversary next month.

Harris’ sister is also in an interfaith marriage.

The couple says they know their choices do stir up debate among some, but for their family, it all comes down to understanding, respect and, most of all, unconditional love.