Everybody needs the essentials! That’s what you get in this powerful, entertaining DVD series from Focus on the Family. Hosted by popular counselor and author Greg Smalley, the Essentials of Marriage series brings top relationship experts into your home or church—with practical wisdom, honest confessions, and decades of experience.
Essentials of Marriage: Who Did You Really Marry? shows how even opposites can get along, communicate, and resolve disagreements. Gary Chapman explains the five love languages that bring couples closer. With insights from Les and Leslie Parrott, John Trent, and more, you and your spouse or group will discover how two very different people can “become one” as God intended.
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SEEING YOUR MARRIAGE THROUGH GOD’S EYES
What happened to that perfect person you married? When did you turn into opposites? And where did all those nasty conflicts come from?
The Inventor of marriage has the answers. After all, He created you and your spouse—and knows how both of you can best communicate, cooperate, and negotiate.
In Essentials of Marriage: Who Did You Really Marry?, you’ll discover Bible-based strategies for understanding and bonding with your spouse—no matter how long you’ve been together. It starts with a lively DVD presentation from some of today’s top experts—Gary Smalley, Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, Dr. John Trent, Dr. Gary Chapman, Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg, Dr. Juli Slattery, Dr. Greg Smalley, and Mitch Temple. The adventure continues with this Leader’s Guide—just what you need to apply that practical wisdom to your group.
Here’s what you’ll find inside:
• Six complete, easy-to-use session plans
• Tips for leading confidently and compassionately
• Engaging discussion questions and answers
• Fun icebreakers that bring people closer
• Scripture input to keep couples on track
• “Next step” exercises for practicing the principles
These days, holy matrimony takes more than good intentions. Make sure your group has what every couple needs: the Essentials of Marriage.
Great for couples, small groups, Sunday school classes, retreats, and community outreach events
This Leader’s Guide to be used in conjunction with accompanying DVD and Participant’s Guide
