… You love because you choose to, not because you think they deserve it.” That inspiration formed the basis for Fireproof. While being interviewed on FamilyLife Today, Alex Kendrick said: “When we were writing the movie, it became crystal clear: Love is not based on the one that’s being loved as much as it is based on the one doing the loving. “I was jogging around the block one day,” Alex says, “And the Lord says, ‘Go after marriage.’ … And then He gave me this concept of a young husband who is about to get divorced whose father challenges him to what’s called a love dare, which is a 40-day period of applying biblical principles of love.” What is love? “And this was our prayer,” Alex says, “‘God, give us a plot that would impact culture so that a movement would start that would please You.’” That led to the production of the Kendrick brothers’ first movie Flywheel, which was followed by Facing the Giants.Īs they prepared to produce another film, church members prayed for months. In 2002, Sherwood Baptist Church Pastor Michael Catt challenged his congregation to reach the world from Albany, Georgia. Stephen and Alex Kendrick, directors of the movie Fireproof and authors of the 40-day devotional The Love Dare would answer a resounding “Yes!” New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.Fireproof: A Movie That Makes a Difference November 2008Ĭould one movie … one book … and one church really make a difference?Ĭould that difference impact your marriage … and mine? Bridges not walls: A book about interpersonal communication (11th ed.). Why don’t we listen better? Communicating and connecting in relationships. By Caleb creating a strong relationship with God, everything started to work out for him, and Catherine realized that if her husband could change, then she could also do change. On one occasion when Catherine found out that Caleb bought her mother’s items using his boat’s money, it dawned on her that her husband wasn’t only looking out for himself but cared for her too and was committed to seeing her through many challenges (Fireproof, 2008). He however resorted to prayer hoping that all would be well for his family. Peterson’s argument is fully evidenced in the Fireproofs movie because Caleb’s good intention of trying to save his marriage were seen by Catherine as ways employed by Caleb to upset her.Ĭaleb at some point, was on the verge of giving up because Catherine showed no sign of giving him a second chance. According to Peterson, poor communication skills is a great barrier towards creating deeper and healthy relationships and leads to distant friendships that are impersonal (Peterson, 2015). This is shown by the body language between the two characters during their numerous conversations which in most cases led to an argument (Fireproof, 2008). Catherine however, was not willing to gladly listen and respond well to the call. After realizing this fact, Caleb took an initiative to save his marriage through sending reconciliatory messages to Catherine. The two characters had a communication spiral which intensified the non-supportive relationship amongst them (Stewart, 2012).Ĭaleb and Catherine could not communicate to each other effectively. An environment of misunderstanding and dissatisfaction was created through the non-supportive behavior that existed between Caleb and Catherine. Portland, OR: Petersen Publications.Īfter watching the Fireproof movie, I was able to note that the main characters in the movie had various interpersonal communication concepts. For example, did you find a degenerative communication spiral?ġ.
Then, follow these instructionsġ.In this module you have had the opportunity to watch the movie Fireproof in order to better understand the EMC equation (Identified Needs + Intentional Resourcing = Enlarging the Conversation).Ģ.Through the lens of our course materials, explore the interpersonal communication concepts you identified in the movie. Read, analyze, and critique the movie Fireproof. FOR EXAMPLE, DID YOU FIND A DEGENERATIVE COMMUNICATION SPIRAL? WHAT ROLE DID SELF DISCLOSURE PLAY? HOW WAS IDENTITY REVEALED THROUGH THE LENS OF OUR COURSE MATERIALS, EXPLORE THE INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION CONCEPTS YOU IDENTIFIED IN THE MOVIE. Then, follow these instructionsĢ.WATCH :THE MOVIE FIREPROOF IN ORDER TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE EMC EQUATION (IDENTIFIED NEEDS + INTENTIONAL RESOURCING = ENLARGING THE CONVERSATION). Apply Attached APA_Sample_Paper.ġ.Read, analyze, and critique the movie Fireproof. Thoroughly discuss and answer all Questions 1-5. Essay must be written in APA, double space at least 290 wordsĬritical Read and Review Description.