DATE NIGHT NEXT STEPS
BOOKS
- Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas
- Love & Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
- You and Me Forever by Francis & Lisa Chan
- Marriage by Paul David Tripp
- The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman
PODCASTS
- The Naked Marriage Podcast with Dave & Ashley Willis
- Focus on Marriage Podcast by Focus on the Family
- Fierce Marriage Podcast by Ryan & Selena Frederick
- The Radiant Marriage Podcast by Adam & Jess
online video studies
MARRIAGE COUNSELORS (local & Christ-CentereD)
- Cornerstone Counseling (Flowood & Jackson)
- Crossroads Counseling (Pearl/Brandon & Ridgeland)
- Collective Hope Counseling (Flowood)
- The Shepherd’s Staff Counseling (Flowood)
- Compass Counseling (Flowood)
DATE NIGHT DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
The Purpose & Mission of Marriage Questions
Spiritual Growth & Personal Transformation in Marriage
Communication, Conflict, & Emotional Needs in Marriage
Finishing Strong: Leaving a Legacy Through Marriage
- Why did you choose to get married (or why do you want to get married)?
- How does marriage reveal God and His love to the world?
- Marriage isn’t just about happiness but holiness. How is God using your marriage to shape your character and draw you closer to Him?
- Why does pursuing God’s mission together help a marriage thrive?
- What is one way you have seen God at work in your marriage, even through challenges?
Spiritual Growth & Personal Transformation in Marriage
- What aspect of marriage has taught you the most about how God loves you?
- What is one thing you don’t do now that you did before you were married?
- What has your marriage revealed to you about your sinful attitudes, selfish behaviors, and other character flaws? Why do you think marriage brings so many character issues to the surface?
- What difference has the Holy Spirit made in your life? In your marriage?
- The author of the book, Sacred Marriage, said, “I believe one of marriage’s primary purposes is to teach us how to forgive.” What are your thoughts on that statement?
Communication, Conflict, & Emotional Needs in Marriage
- What’s the silliest thing you’ve ever argued about?
- What do you and your spouse argue about? What does that say about you?
- Do you have practices for handling social media or digital distractions in your marriage?
- What healthy processes have you created to handle conflict?
- Is it possible for your spouse to meet all your needs? How should we respond when our needs aren’t being met?
- Would you rather be loved or respected? Which is harder?
- What is one thing you love/respect about your spouse?
Finishing Strong: Leaving a Legacy Through Marriage
- What are the biggest barriers to having time to rest & refresh together?
- How do you rest and refresh together?
- If your children or others close to you were to model their future marriage after yours, what would you hope they learn from your example?
- What steps will you take to make sure that your lives—and marriages—will remain an example for others to follow?
- Looking ahead, what is one area in your marriage where you want to grow spiritually together? How can you take a step in that direction?
- What would you want others to say about you and your marriage at your 50th wedding anniversary?