Song of Songs Explained

By Guest Author | July 22, 2021 |

Get in touch with one of the greatest love songs of all time – the Book of the Song of Songs in the Old Testament. Written as a poetic dialogue between the bride, the bridegroom and a chorus, this series of erotic love poems speak of the raptures of being in love. Some translations (eg…

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Video: Many Voices, One Promise

By Francine & Byron Pirola | May 7, 2020 |
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This is a magnificent tribute to the glorious commitment that is marriage. Drawn from multiple cultural and religious traditions, the video celebrates and honours the beauty of the marriage commitment. It is one of a series from Humanum Enjoy!

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For Better or Worse?

By Francine & Byron Pirola | October 3, 2015 |

Byron and Francine Pirola discuss the importance of hope in navigating the inevitable ‘for worse’ times that afflict our marriages. This short video is a sample from their popular online course, ‘The Marriage Kit’ which has over 500 ocuples enrolled.

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A Marriage to Remember

By Francine & Byron Pirola | August 29, 2014 |

My mother, Pam White, has had a full life. In her 67 years she has raised three children, enjoyed a rewarding career as a social worker and been a devoted partner to my father, Ed. But as she puts it, “There’s just one little glitch”. In 2009, at  age of 61, she was told that she had…

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Video: Movies & Manhood

By Francine & Byron Pirola | February 21, 2014 |

TED talk: When Colin Stokes’ 3-year-old son caught a glimpse of Star Wars, he was instantly obsessed. But what messages did he absorb from the sci-fi classic? Stokes asks for more movies that send positive messages to boys: that cooperation is heroic, and respecting women is as manly as defeating the villain. (Filmed at TEDxBeaconStreet.)…

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Video: WestJet Christmas Miracle

By Francine & Byron Pirola | December 13, 2013 |

Thanks to a team of merry WestJetters and the power of technology, we’ve learned that miracles really do happen! A great way to promote their company – but an even better way of sharing the spirit of giving as Christmas draws near.      

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