LET’S GET PHYSICAL!

Let this be the year for you and your spouse to feel fit, energized, and deeply connected! During this easy-to-follow virtual workout with Coach Aaron Wood and his wife Marissa, you’ll get a 45-minute routine crafted to meet all fitness levels, live interaction from Coach Aaron and FTF Facilitators, simple exercises you can use to strengthen your marriage, and the start of great habits for your physical and marital health that can last all year long!

YOU HAD ME AT CHOCOLATE

This fun, free virtual date night will satisfy your chocolate craving… and get you in the mood for love! Together, you’ll make a delicate, chocolate treat with the guidance of French Chocolatier, Jerome Savin and First Things First’s Will and Caroline Henry.

SWEET & SAVORY MARRIAGE | WRAPPED UP IN YOU

Get wrapped up in your spouse during this virtual date night! Together, you’ll create authentic tortillas from scratch and wrap them around all the yummy fillings you want. Chef Jeff Pennypacker from The Sweet and Savory Classroom will guide you through this culinary experience, and our FTF team will give you the key ingredients to help your marriage withstand the heat both in and out of the kitchen.

HOT YOGA

Turn up the heat in your marriage with a FREE couples yoga date night. In this video, you and your spouse will do some feel-good stretches, sensual poses and a few mindful exercises that are sure to rejuvenate your relationship! Not much of a yogi? No worries! This is a laid-back, relaxing experience designed for BEGINNERS and first-timers! Yoga is known to improve your flexibility, strengthen your brain and body and encourage mindfulness in all areas of life.

SALSA WITH ME, SWEETHEART!

Dance like no one is watching with your spouse! During Salsa with Me, Sweetheart you and your honey will learn how to salsa together in the comfort of your own home. Join couple Martin and Nancy Smith as they guide you through the salsa step-by-step. Throughout the video, an FTF facilitator will help you discover the parallels between the salsa and your own marriage dance. You’ll end your date with a new way to groove and new tools you can use to keep your marriage strong for a lifetime.

PAINT, PLAY, PASSION!

Tired of doing the same old thing for date night? Renew the passion in your marriage by doing something different together! Paint, Play, Passion is a virtual date night that will guide you and your spouse to create a beautiful masterpiece together in the comfort of your own home. Artist Jacqueline Estes will give you step-by-step instructions to create your own individual paintings, but when the night is over, your paintings will come together to form one united image! Plus, an FTF facilitator will provide you with tools and insights you can use to keep the passion and play alive long after the night ends.

MERENGUE THROUGH MARRIAGE

Think you have two left feet? That shouldn’t keep you from dancing! Sometimes, we have to learn how to step in sync with our partner before we really feel the rhythm and enjoy the dance. And that’s what this date night is all about! Join professional dance instructors, Martin and Nancy Smith, as they guide you through the moves of Merengue, simultaneously guiding you through some moves for your marriage, as well! Throughout this video, Reggie Madison, FTF Programs Director, gives you and your honey some time to talk about the steps you’re learning and how you can apply them to your own relationship. By the end of the night, you’ll know a little more about dance and A LOT more about your spouse, so you can make it through the hard times in marriage and come out even stronger on the other side!

SWEET & SAVORY MARRIAGE

Tired of cooking the same old things in your kitchen? Need a little passionate boost in your marriage? Turn up the heat and try something new with Chef Jeff Pennypacker from The Sweet and Savory Classroom during this FREE LIVE Virtual Date Night, Sweet and Savory Marriage! You and your spouse will be guided through the process of making crepes in the comfort of your own kitchen. The cool thing about crepes is you can fill them with different flavors and make the overall taste sweet or savory, whatever you desire. An FTF facilitator will give you tools and insights to increase your connection with your spouse and keep the flame of passion burning for years to come.

YOU MAKE MY DREAMS COME TRUE

You’ve probably heard it said that “opposites attract,” which can make marriage a fun challenge to tackle. The truth is, differences in your marriage, no matter how small, can actually benefit you, your spouse and your relationship as a whole! You’ll get an inside look at how to those differences to your advantage. We’ll guide you and your spouse through a variety of FUN and simple activities to do in the comfort of your own home that’ll help you gain a few new tools to strengthen your marriage for a lifetime!

COME A LITTLE CLOSER, BABY

Are you so good at social distancing that you’re even feeling a little distant from your spouse? There’s nothing like a fun-filled, romantic date night to bring the two of you a little closer. This video will guide you through simple games and activities in the comfort of your own home. Deepen your relationship and strengthen your marriage for years to come!

TALK TO ME… LIKE LOVERS DO

You’re in the same house as your spouse… but somehow it seems you talk less. After all, what is there to talk about when you’re spending every waking minute together? Or maybe, when you do talk, it’s kind of tense and stressful. In this video, you’ll be guided through playful activities that will open the door of communication and give you some tools to stay on the same page with your spouse long after the “shelter in place” order is gone.

LET’S LAUGH, LOVE

You’re stuck at home day after day, night after night. Life is pretty mundane at the moment. And, scheduling a date night means finding another movie or binge-watching another show you both agree on… until now! In this video, you’ll be guided through some playful activities you can do together and give you the tools you need to keep the laughter alive through all of the COVID-19 chaos!

MAP YOUR LOVE

Didn’t you feel like the luckiest person alive when you found your partner? Meeting one another seemed as special as finding a needle in a haystack. This date is all about celebrating serendipity and leaving your mark as a couple in unexpected places.

THE SECRET INGREDIENT

Good food can bring good people together! You’ll be sharing this date with your favorite friends in a good old fashion “Friendsgiving” — with a twist! Require each guest to prepare a dish with a secret ingredient or culinary trick. Everyone will try to guess the secret and score each dish! Let’s get cooking!

THANKFUL FOR YOU

If we don’t focus on our blessings, our problems become the lens through which we see our life. The same can be said of relationships. There will always be something to complain about… but let’s choose not to! This date is all about being grateful for the wonderful person in our life!

CHOICES

We often think of decisions as limiting, but with each choice we make, more paths can open up before us. For this date, you have two decisions to make together, and each choice will shape your time together. Choose wisely!

JOINED AT THE HEART

Want to build a secure fulfilling relationship? Emotional Intimacy is key. This date night helps you refocus on one another to rekindle and maintain a close emotional bond that stands the test of time. Grab writing utensils, paper, your favorite snacks, and get ready to get closer.

SPRING CLEANING

It’s time to clear out the old and make room for the new! For this date, you’ll “clean up” a few lists in your life by crossing an item or two off of your “Honey-Do” List, your Wish List, and your Resentment List. Don’t toss this date out!

FOCUS ON FORGIVENESS

We know that forgiveness doesn’t always come as naturally as we might hope. This date night focuses on forgiveness fact and fiction, and aligning your views in order to build a marriage that can withstand life’s ups and downs.

FRESH SEASON, FRESH START

Is it time for a fresh start in. your relationship? This two-part date night combines a new activity that will inspire deep one-on-one conversation. Renew your commitments and hopes for the coming year.

GAME NIGHT TRIATHLON

This date idea is thrifty, so you’ll get a head start on your resolution to budget better. Pick three of your favorite games and get ready to have a fun game night together!

I GOT YOU, BABE

Differences keep a relationship interesting! This date invites you to explore two interests together — one of yours and one of your partner’s. Venture into new territory as a couple while you support another’s individual passions.

LOVE & MONEY

Money fights can drive couples apart. But your bank balance doesn’t have to be a course of stress. A shared vision of your financial future can bring you closer. This date highlights your money priorities, fears, and goals.

MAD ABOUT YOU

We all deal with anger differently: some people like to process intense emotions alone, while others need to talk things through in the moment. This date will take you through the do’s and don’ts of anger and help you learn positive ways to navigate through it together.

LISTENING TO LOVE

What song draws you to each other? Which genre of music reminds you of your spouse? This date prompts you to turn down the volume of daily stressors and turn up the musical magic between you.

REAL-LIFE ROMANCE

Happily Ever After is a journey, not a destination. And it happens only at the intersection of romance and real life. This two-part date encourages you to explore ways to infuse romance into your everyday world.

THE ART OF COMMUNICATION

Keeping your communication healthy and thriving requires a lifetime of learning about one another and what brings each of you joy. This date is designed to give you new insights into your partner’s communication style and unique view of the world.

CORE CONNECTION

Connection takes communication. Too often, we talk to our partner without really communicating. This date night helps you tune into your partner’s verbal and non-verbal communication cues to help boost your couple connection.

HEAT UP YOUR MARRIAGE

Over many season of marriage, common intimacy killers like distrust, miscommunication, and lack of appreciation can silently steal warmth and joy from your relationship. This date night stops intimacy thieves in their tracks so your marriage will stay warm and cozy this season and beyond.

IT’S ABOUT TIME

Is your marriage a top priority? A peek at your daily calendar should let you know. This date helps you and your partner learn to dial down distractions and make time for your marriage.
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