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.