October 2009 - Marriage & Communication
What’s on the DVDFeatured Speaker
Bill Farrel talks about effective communication to the men at Promise Keepers Canada. Well known as an author, Bill with his wife Pam has written “Men are Like Waffles, Women are Like Spaghetti” and “Red Hot Monogamy”. They are currently releasing “The Marriage Code”. This humorous and insightful message will bless many. 43 min
Bonus Features
• Valiant Man – Dr Allan Meyer talks about some of the key issues men face as they disciple their sexuality. 9 min
• I Exalt Thee – Music from the Wellington Event. 5 min
• Family Transformed – Nick's story about how he opposed God then became a Christian and now he is on fire for God! 5 min
• Fireproof – Movie trailer about saving a marriage. See also “The Love Dare” sample chapter. 2 min
• Noelle’s Story – How porn affected the life of a pastor’s daughter from a young age. 5 min
• Claymore Forge – Blacksmith Simon C Bardon shows how it’s done at Promise Keepers Christchurch. 3 min
Humour
• Funny adverts we have enjoyed. 2 min
Resources
• Friendships for Life – Ivan Bezzant describes the vision that should be the driving force behind Men’s Small Groups. 2 min
• Men’s Team Ministry to Widows & Solos – This promo from Harbourside Church gives a great outline of the impact of the ministry. 3 min
Promo
• Get ready for Promise Keepers 2010 with the GPS promo. 2 min
DVD ROM
Weekly Studies – A brand new series of Men’s Small Group studies based on stories from Leave No Man Behind 2008 Events.
Study Questions relating to Bill Farrel’s message. Use the video in your Men’s Small Group and then discuss these questions.
Books
Sample chapters:
• Men are Like Waffles, Women are Like Spaghetti and Red Hot Monogamy. After you have viewed the Bill Farrel message, take a look at the books. Go deeper into marriage communication and intimacy.
• The Love Dare – the 40 day marriage challenge that is at the centre of the Fireproof movie story.
• The Marriage Prayer – A book written for men. Extensive graphics and next steps. Also includes a PDF of a prayer that you can print out and pray daily.
• Created for Intimacy – Chapter on intimacy and singleness by kiwi authors and counsellors John and Agnes Sturt. See also three articles relating to single people.
Full book:
• Why I am a Christian by Bill Subritzky. A great testimony and biography.
Articles
• Three extensive articles provided by Focus on the Family relating to marriage, communication, conflict and money.
Photos
• Selected photos from Dunedin, Christchurch and Tauranga Events 2009.
MP3 and iPod Videos
• Versions of the main videos formatted for portable listening or viewing.