69: 5 Surprisingly Romantic, Doable Dates that Won't Break the Bank...for Valentine's Day & the Whole Year!

FAITHFUL LIFE

Matt and Lisa Jacobson

Health & Fitness, Religion & Spirituality, Kids & Family, Christianity

4.8 • 746 Ratings

🗓️ 11 February 2020

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Matt & Lisa have a lot of fun talking about the Bible's surprisingly candid comments about romantic love (at least Matt does . . . Lisa blushes a lot and tries to change the subject!) Are you intentionally pursuing each other or is life just happening and your marriage is along for the ride? What priority does God place on romance in marriage? Many are surprised to learn, the Bible has a lot to say about it! And, it's not just the "big romantic gesture" that says it all. Matt & Lisa talk about all this and offer 5 Surprisingly Romantic, yet affordable, date ideas for every couple.

5 Inexpensive, Romantic Date Ideas:

1)Home Date:
a.Earlier in the day get a couple of desserts from a bakery or store near you
b.Put the Kids to bed
c.Light a candle (ChosenCandle.com)
d.Put on some soft music
e.Make drinks you both will enjoy
f.Sit together ask each other questions . . . expand
i.Favorite memory together
ii.Favorite place you visited together . . . or would like to visit!
iii.Express appreciation for the three things you love most about each other.
g.Run a bath for two or shower together

2)Walking/Hiking Date
a.Get to a trail, walk along a river, even a golf course
b.Reach out and touch each other – hold hands, slip your arms around each other when you stop.
c.Stop back at a cafe for coffee/tea/whatever you like
d.Express something you love about each other
e.Talk about the coming season ahead of you.

3)Winter Zone Date
a.Tubing, sledding, snowshoeing (often done for kids but a lot of fun for just a couple, too!)
b.Bring a warm blanket & Hot Chocolate in a thermos and a snack
c.Sit close and share the blanket.

4)Inner City Walking Date
a.Walk, holding hands and poking into various shops.
b.Find a food cart and have lunch/early dinner (our story)
c.Walk through a museum together

5)Ice/Roller Skate
a.A lot of fun even if you’re not good!
b.Gives you a good reason to hold onto each other!
c.Hold hands
d.Go out for coffee after

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0:00.0	Hey friends, welcome to Faithful Life Podcast. I'm Matt Jacobson of Faithfulman.com.
0:10.4	And I'm Lisa of Club31women.com. We've been married for 27 years.
0:14.7	We have eight fantastic kids. And we have a deeper, richer love than when we're married.
0:19.8	Yep, it can happen.
0:21.5	And it can happen for you too.
0:23.2	So join us each week as we explore what it means to be a biblical Christian in our marriage, parenting, church, and culture.
0:30.6	It's about growing, maturing, and being equipped.
0:33.5	For the faithful life, God is calling you to.
0:36.1	So let's get started.
0:39.6	Hey, everybody, thanks for joining us on this episode of Faithful Life Podcast.
0:43.5	Yes, hello, friends. We're so glad you're here.
0:45.2	All right. If you're new, then we just are happy to have you on board.
0:49.1	And for those who have been around for a while, we really appreciate you.
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