Comments on: Advice For Jon & Kate, Mark & Jenny

By: David

David — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:56:21 +0000

I agree. I think it’s sick that they are continuing the show as their marriage crashes. I just watched a brief clip for the very first time on YouTube, and my impression was that the show is merely a showcase for materialism. Is this what we have devolved to as a nation?

It seems like Jon was already a dead man walking by the time Kate made the comment “We’ve got some *ironing* to do.”

By: Laurie

Laurie — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:45:43 +0000

I’ve watched this show since the beginning, and I’ve been wondering for several months now if there marriage was beginning to fall apart.

I really enjoyed last night’s show, reviewing where they’ve come from. I hope the people involved get to see it–maybe they’ll remember, too.

I was saddened to hear that Jon’s new girlfriend may be part of the show when it returns in August. His “excitement” about his new life frightens me. It seems that he’s not interested in carrying his part of the load, only picking up when he’s present and then setting it back down when he leaves.

I’m praying for a miracle here! Who’s marriage hasn’t had challenges? I hope our prayers are encouragement to them and they find their way back to the Lord and to each other soon.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:11:42 +0000

I too enjoy the show and have watched the unfolding of this marriage with great interest mostly because their Christian faith has been made clear. However, as a believer who has been through this pain, I don’t think it is fair for strangers to be armchair quarterbacks about the marriages of people we don’t know. Kate has made it clear that she wants to work on the marriage and John has made it clear that he does not. Is this a result of priorities out of line? Maybe. Is this a mid-life crisis of a couple with tremendous pressures? Possibly. Can Christ heal and restore even if a dad walks away from his family? Yes! That is one thing I know for sure!

By: allison

allison — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:56:58 +0000

the Gosselins have made a public profession in Christ, but this is very disappointng seeing as it seems as if the influence of the media/World has been to much on their marriage. Unfortunately selfishness reigns because what will happen to their kids in the midst of this, no family unit and growing up in a broken home, could be past on.

By: joyce

joyce — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:54:11 +0000

I agreed with your thoughts completely, especially to do what it takes to get out of the lime light, and work on restoring the marriage, what ever it takes. In Jon & Kate’s case I feel strongly that they really have no choice but to commit themselves to reconcile because they have 8 kids that need a Mom and Dad. Divorce cannot be an option.They have to consider their kids before themselves. Divorce isn’t the answer, God is.

By: Brandi

Brandi — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:39:47 +0000

I totally agree with everything Marsha said on June 26th. Those were my exact thoughts. I grieve for them as brother and sister in Christ. I think they do to back out of tv land and go back to church. They have lost focus as many of us do at times. It should be God, spouse, children, in that order.I noticed on the show as well it is all about the kids never their faith or their marriage, I will continue to pray for them.

By: Marsha

Marsha — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:36:39 +0000

If only Jon and Kate could put their Christian beliefs into practice and become examples for the world watching their every move that Christians do experience hardships, but submit to a Higher Power for solutions. Jon needs to become the active head of the home and leader in trying to put the family back together, beginning with putting priority on his and Kate’s relationship first before the children’s needs (for once). They’re concentrating on the kids’ concerns while the kids really desire and need their parents to work out their marriage to stay together. If only they would walk through a restoration of relationship with the help of the Lord, a Christian counselor, and hopefully with support of family and friends, instead of going for a divorce. So many are in prayers for this beautiful family who may have lost their direction and delved in way over their heads with enormous responsibilities, quick fame, wealth, high expectations, and saturated media coverage. If they could just put Jesus as priority and let Him give them both the desire to work through this, all would win: Jon and Kate, eight little watchful faces, TLC, and all their fans. Jon and Kate, give it all to Jesus and fight for your marriage as Christian warriors. You are already victors in Christ!!!

By: Christian

Christian — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:39:10 +0000

My wife watch the show as often as we can. We also have several children and have been through some tough times. I agree that the two should stay together and work things out. But most importantly I think that both John and Kate must focus all of their attention and energy on their marriage, not the children. Sounds strange, but almost every week we hear John and Kate say that they always put their children first. GOod, but what about the marriage and the love between John and Katie. My wife and I have learned that by putting the marriage first, then all other things will work out. Their first mistake was not taking care of each other and their needs.

By: Sallie

Sallie — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:14:08 +0000

Great advice! Of course, the bit about leaving their jobs might be hard to do but I’m sure you meant leaving their jobs that put them so much in the spotlight. They have to have an income obviously but definitely not such a high profile one.

It saddens me that divorce is always the quick and easy answer these days. I am so thankful for my marriage of 18 years. I’m a military wife. Has our marriage been easy? No way!! But every moment, good or bad, has been worth it!!

God bless,
Sallie

By: Joshua Nelso

Joshua Nelso — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:53:16 +0000

Absolutely the correct advice. I was hoping that the big announcement from Jon and Kate was that they were canceling the show (or at least taking a long break) to work on their marriage and spend time with the family and no cameras.