Celebrate MarriageCast

5-Minute Friday // Finding Your Backup Singers


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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. 


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