The first two episodes of Chris Harrison’s The Vow premiered November 11 on Fox Nation. The dating series follows Jace Cates, 30, as he meets ten women who say they’re looking for marriage.
What happened
Harrison, the former host of The Bachelor, is back hosting a six-episode series built around faith, family and compatibility. Fox Nation has scheduled new episodes for Wednesdays through December 9. One question comes up early enough for viewers to hear the differences in the answers: What does a “traditional” marriage mean to each person?
Why it matters to Christian women
Two people can both say they want a Christian marriage and picture very different Tuesday nights. One might picture both spouses coming home from work and cooking together. The other might assume one person will handle dinner, childcare and the house. Finding that out while you’re dating gives you both a chance to say what you actually want.
Three conversations to take off-screen
- Ask what service looks like on a hard day. Ephesians 5:21 invites believers to consider one another. Try asking, “When we’re both exhausted, how would we decide who handles dinner and who gets a break?”
- Put a boundary into words. If waiting until marriage matters to you, say what that looks like when you’re alone together. James 1:19 offers a way to hear the answer: give the other person time to speak.
- Give character time to show. In Matthew 7:16, Jesus points to fruit as evidence. In dating, notice what happens after a disagreement. Does the person come back, take responsibility and follow through?
Sources
- Fox News coverage of the November 11 premiere
- Fox News clip of the contestants discussing marriage roles
- Parade’s episode and streaming guide
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