Conversation Starters
Videos and Questions for stimulating discussions at ministerial spouse meetings or couple’s retreats
Communication
Video 1: The Dishwasher
https://vimeo.com/88019940
1:34 min
Q - T or F: Many arguments in my home are about something deeper and it takes time and humility to get to the heart of the issue.
Q - Is there anything that I keep arguing about with a family member that is likely to be about something else? If so, discuss it.
Communication
Video 2: Facebook Post*
https://vimeo.com/88019588
1:26 min
Q - Rate the listening skills of each family member in the video on a scale of 1 to 5.
Q - Ask your family members (if you’re brave enough) how they would rate your listening skills on a scale of 1 to 5.
Forgiveness
Video 1: Broken Glass
https://vimeo.com/88019586
1:02 min
Q - Why should a parent have to ask for forgiveness?
Forgiveness
Video 2: The BlowUp
https://vimeo.com/88019939
2:15 min
Q - Describe, from your perspective, what you witnessed.
Q - How can family members be there for each other?
Forgiveness
Video 3: The Miracle
https://vimeo.com/88020242
1:39 min
Q - How long should broken trust take to heal?
Parenting in the Parsonage
Video 1: Sink Repair
https://vimeo.com/88019935
1:34 min
Q - What did Andrew’s dad learn from listening to his son?
Q - What did Andrew learn from listening to his father?
Parenting in a Digital Age
Video 1: The iPad
https://vimeo.com/88020241
1:56 min
Q - What action could we take (or have taken) to encourage responsible use of technology?
Parenting in a Digital Age
Video 2: Facebook Post*
https://vimeo.com/88019588
1:26 min
Q - Rate the listening skills of each family member in the video on a scale of 1 to 5.
Q - Ask your family members (if they’re brave enough) how they would rate your listening skills on a scale of 1 to 5.
Living Within Your Means
Video 1: The Trade Off
https://vimeo.com/88020247
1:33 min
Q - How can we ensure that our family lives within our means?
Q - Where can we go for help for better financial planning?
Living Within Your Means
Video 2: Lifetime Away
https://vimeo.com/88019589
1:57 min
Q - What are we doing to prepare for our retirement?
Surviving a Marriage Crisis
Video 1: The Story
https://vimeo.com/88020245
1:20 min
Q - What signs indicate that there is a crisis in the marriage of the visiting couple?
Surviving a Marriage Crisis
Video 2: The Addiction
https://vimeo.com/88019938
2:17 min
Q - What for you is the most important core value in a marriage: honesty, forgiveness or faithfulness?
Strategies for Freedom from Pornography
Video 1: Married to a Porn Addict
https://www.nadministerial.com/video/2017/1/11/married-to-a-porn-addict
33:48 min
Story of Bernie & Christina Anderson
Dueling with Stress
Video 1: Running Late
https://vimeo.com/88019590
1:43 min
Q - What can you do to lower stress levels for yourself and your family members?
Dueling with Stress
Video 2: The Elder
https://vimeo.com/88160703
2:17 min
Q - Recall and share with your spouse a time when God turned your loathing into loving.
Moving … again?
Video 1: Moving Teenager
https://vimeo.com/83903351
1:56 min
Q - Name 4 or 5 emotions that Sam is exhibiting?
Q - Do you agree with the way Sam’s parents handled this situation? Explain your answer.
Moving … again?
Video 2: Choosing Schools
https://vimeo.com/88019587
1:50 min
Q - Am I able to put myself in the shoes of my family members and be open to ideas other than my own?
Q - How can I enable my family to make decisions while I still follow God’s direction?
Hope Beyond Tears: Healing for depression
Video 1: Something Deeper
https://vimeo.com/88019936
1:40 min
Q - What are helpful responses to support a loved one experiencing depression?
Teen Suicide Prevention
Video 1: The Risk
https://vimeo.com/88020244
3:04 min
Q - Identify the actions that Sam’s parents took in this video.
Q - Was there anything they could have done better?
*Note: the video “Facebook Post” has been listed under two topics, but it could be utilized under either topic.