5-Minute Friday // Finding Your Backup Singers

Welcome to 8.5* Minute Friday, a quick weekly boost of marriage insights and tips, all in about five minutes. Perfect for a brief pause, a quick reflection, or a dose of inspiration. * This week’s show is an 8.5 minute Friday but there’s a GIVEAWAY, so hang in until the end.  In this episode we referenced a book by Ted Cunningham, A Love that Laughs. The excerpt is from chapter 6 (starting at page 129).  Michelle explains the purpose of backup singers to your duet, and encourages you to go on a double date with that couple. Here are some questions to ask (just to make conversation flow - pick one or a few!). This list can also be found on pp. 140-141.  How did you two meet? How long did you date before you married? Tell us about your wedding. Who was in your wedding party? Where did you go on your honeymoon? What one issue drove a wedge between you two in the early years of your marriage? Was there ever a time where you wanted to throw in the towel and give up on marriage? Have family or friends ever discouraged you in your marriage? If so, what did they say? What would you say to them now? Do you have a friend or family member who regularly encourages you in your marriage? How did your parents impact your marriage? Which TV sitcom best represents your marriage and family? Do you have a regular date night? What was your most creative date? What is the best vacation you've been on as a family? What are your favorite travel destinations? What steps are you taking to care for your health? How do you make each other laugh? How do you divide household chores? Ted Cunningham books: https://woodhills.org/whfc-shop/  Contest Details: We are giving away THREE prize bundles, each containing ONE autographed copy of Ted Cunningham’s book, and ONE $10 Starbuck’s Gift Card. To enter: Post to your social media account something that you’ve learned from one of our episodes, so far. You can include a photo, our graphic, a photo of you and  your spouse, etc.  Include a link for your friends to subscribe: https://celebrate.church/marriagecast Tag Celebrate church (Instagram: @Celebrate.Church Facebook: CelebrateSF). - Contest will run 10/27/23 - 11/2/23.