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è The Cash parents have the pressures of money on their minds as they are picking crop. The father threatens selling the family piano and she retorts that she isn’t the one at the bar drinking.   Mama begins singing hymns to break the tension. What do you think of this repair attempt and their relationship? è Papa Cash blames others for the things that happen. Johnny, at only 12 years old, was blamed for his brother’s accident. How do you think this strained the other relationships in Papa’s life? With his wife, with his other children? è Vivian asks John if he is going to try to sell something for work that day and he promises he will. She is obviously worried about where they are financially and there are options available. If you were in this situation, how would the future play out if you were them? Johnny followed his passion and did not give in to moving to where there was a certainty working for Viv’s father. è John and Viv are at a friend’s house play...

This 2006 film is heart-warming, intense, and has so much to give. Grab some snacks and your favorite person and be prepared to experience all the emotions! Discuss: è Jason is sent to Texas to work on a ranch owned by one of his grandfather’s friends. He spends a lot of time waiting for his circumstances to change, does half baked work, and then realizes that ultimately, he needs to do the work to get the results he wants (getting back to the city). In what ways have you learned this lesson in your marriage, that wanted results come from hard work: time, energy, focus, diligence, etc? è The posterity of Red Steven somehow did not get his kind, humble, generous spirit. We see this at the beginning of the film, as they are gathered, wondering what he left them in his will, but also when Jason gathers the family for Thanksgiving. Jason was hoping that everyone could share what they are most thankful for, but he is laughed at. What are you most thankful for? Who do yo...

Discussion: Scene 1: Auggie’s parents argue over whether they should send him to school for the 5 th grade year. How do you figure out a direction to take when you don’t agree? How could you help to ease your spouse’s worries, such as in this case where the father just doesn’t want to see his son be emotionally hurt? Scene 2: Auggie meets fellow 5 th graders for the first time. Julian starts picking on/bullying him. Has there been a time you were targeted for bullying? Often in marriage we start to expect perfection from our spouse. This can lead to bullying, over-sarcasm, and passive-aggressive behavior. What are three qualities you admire in your spouse? Scene 3: Auggie’s parents and sister drop him off on his first day of school. This is a big step for them, his parents have already been through so much in their relationship, stresses added due to Auggie’s situation. How would a situation like this strengthen and also strain your marriage? Scene 4: “Who do...

This movie is all about getting to know someone. Discuss: è Scene 1: “90% of what you’re saying, ain’t coming out of your mouth.” Hitch is trying to teach relational concepts to the men he his helping. He expresses that body language is very important. Do you have good body language in your relationship? Where can you improve? è Scene 1: “Listen to what she is saying.” This is another piece of advice that is given from the “expert”. How are your verbal communication skills and listening skills in your marriage? When we are with the same person for so long, after awhile things become lax; we are comfortable with who we are and who they are, but we begin to focus less on that other person. Days go on and we all change and grow. Making it a priority to listen to one another is important so that we may know our companions. è Scene 3: “It’s so beyond anything physical.” Hitch’s Brother-in-law is talking about the depth of love that is present when you fully invest in s...

My Big Fat Greek Wedding A wedding is just the beginning of a marriage. Discuss the following questions after viewing this fun movie! Boundaries è As the movie begins, Toula’s family all start their day at the restaurant. Her father, aunt, and uncle are discussing her lack of love life. She is 30 years old and this is all open discussion among the family. What topics in your marriage need to be/are private, between the two of you? è This Greek family was loud, in each other’s business, but close and very concerned for each other. What things exemplified are the same and different within your extended families? Love At First Sight è Toula stood gaping at Ian when he was at the restaurant with his friend. Do you remember how you felt when you met your spouse for the first time? Discuss this meeting. è Ian and Toula spend a lot of time talking about each other’s lives, families, likes, and dislikes. This is quite typical in the early stages of a relations...

Discuss: Sacrifice è Chris Gardner works very hard, wanting to provide for his wife (girlfriend) and son (scene 1). What does the expression of sacrifice show to those we love? Should the effort be good enough? è When Chris was told he was chosen out of the 20 interns, the head of the firm asked him, “Was it as easy as it looked?”   No, but it was worth it. Marriage takes work, but it is something to be worked for, because there can be immense joy found by having someone to share everything with, someone you can be completely transparent with. What advice would you give someone asking you about marriage as a whole? Morals è Chris tells the Man at the day care that they should fix the wall, where there are inappropriate words graffitied on it. He points out things that do not uplift. How can you implement this in your marriage? How does having strong morals add dimension to your marriage relationship/do they? è   Chris is left in a taxi cab; he has ...

Date night! Sometimes it is just tough to get out and do something. Time to cozy up and watch Marley & Me together. Use these questions to spark great conversation that can lead to better connection and the spark you need to re-implement good practices into your marriage. New Love è Scene 1: After marrying, John and Jenny moved to Florida. They are very lovey as they pursue their careers. “Who are you?   You are John Freakin’ Grogan, who is about to get a job…” In what ways can you keep the love alive in your marriage? è How can you keep friendship in your marriage, even when struggles come? è Scene 31: When burying Marley, Jenny puts her “start of the family” necklace that Marley once ate. She expresses publicly (in front of the children) that the family had already begun, when she got the necklace (Marley was part of the family). What are some of your favorite memories from the beginning of your relationship/marriage? How can you make your spouse feel rare an...