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January 26, 2023


Title: Marriage: The Value of Date Nights
Topic: Marriage
Discussed by Arlene Pellicane
with Arlene Pellicane (www.arlenepellicane.com/)


Part 1 of 3

Every year, couples across the world celebrate National Marriage Week from February 7-14. The theme this year is “The Value of Date Nights” and National Marriage Week USA is calling on churches, organizations, and individuals to get creative with their ideas for date nights.

Arlene Pellicane is a top marriage and parenting author and speaker. She has appeared on media outlets such as: The Today Show, Wall Street Journal, Focus on the Family, Fox & Friends, TLC’s Home Made Simple, FamilyLife Today, and The 700 Club.

Click here to listen to past episodes of Arlene’s “Happy Home” podcast.

Click here to order a copy of Arlene’s many books.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why is married life so hard?

We all know that prayer helps us connect to God individually. Can prayer also strengthen a marriage?

Can spiritual activities, such as a couples’ Bible study, help couples grow closer to each other and to God? Arelene quotes Timothy Keller: “Marriage is a way for two spiritual friends to help each other on their journey to become the person God designed them to be.”



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Title: Part 2 of 3 - Marriage: The Value of Date Nights
Topic: Marriage
Discussed by Arlene Pellicane
with Arlene Pellicane (www.arlenepellicane.com/)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the purpose of National Marriage Week? Is it only celebrated in America or across the world?

Marriage benefits the health of adults and the wellbeing of children. Can marriage also have a positive impact on communities and society as a whole? Arlene says: “100 PERCENT!” She also discusses some more statistics about marriage and poverty.

Is communication key to a successful marriage?

Are there seasons in a marriage? Are they different for every couple? Arlene shares some advice that she and her husband were given: “Don’t get off the honeymoon.”



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Title: Part 3 of 3 - Marriage: The Value of Date Nights
Topic: Marriage
Discussed by Arlene Pellicane
with Arlene Pellicane (www.arlenepellicane.com/)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are some statistics about the state of marriage today? Arlene offers some positive news!

Are date nights important for every married couple – no matter how long they have been married? Arlene encourages couples to actually write on their calendar “DATE NIGHT” just like a doctor appointment.

What are some of the secrets for a healthy marriage? Arlene discusses physical intimacy and attending marriage seminars together. She also encourages couples to read books together, such as Gary Chapmans’ “The Five Love Languages”.

What resources are available for Nation Marriage Week? Click here for the “Couples Connection Plan” and here for more resources.




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