CONCERTS AND PRESENTATIONS
MOTHER’S REFLECTION
Marie performs two sets: the first on motherhood and the second on marriage. Because this event is all women, Marie can go deeper into the struggles that are unique to mothers in navigating marriage and family, drawing from some of her “private collection” songs, which discuss frustration and loneliness, as well as the supernatural value of these everyday difficulties. Marie encourages mothers to rededicate themselves to knowing their children well and embracing family life as the main event.
COUPLES NIGHT OF ROMANCE
This is a married couples “date night” with candles, wine and cheese and sometimes a dance floor. Marie’s songs focus on the reality of married life, some serious reflections about difficulties and many playful story songs, encouraging couples to laugh at themselves. The concert can include several dance songs to bring couples out on the floor together.
FAMILY CONCERT
Marie’s songs are both down to earth and inspirational, some story songs and many high- energy “fun” songs for the kids. Marie encourages us to make family life the main event, and the home a sanctuary where family members feel well loved and well known, a refuge where they find kindness, forgiveness and a sense of humor. Marie reminds us that sacrificing for marriage and family is not stupidity or victimization, but the noblest thing we do.
TALKS
Marie’s unique presentation style includes both speaking and singing as her songs are woven throughout her remarks, softening hearts and allowing time for reflection.
Transformation Through Irritation
To Receive is To Give
WOMEN’S RETREATS
Each topic is presented in a series of three talks:
To Receive is to Give: Receiving Others, Receiving Yourself, Receiving God’s Graces
Love Your Children, Forgive Your Husband, Laugh at Yourself
FAMILY LIFE TALKS
Marie also teams up with her husband Bill, a psychologist and marriage counselor, to speak on marriage and family life issues. Presentations include:
The Family Is a Work of Art
The Psychology of Marriage