And what kind of people would be brave or crazy enough to try?

“And we had a good online presence.

In short, they were asking for his services as a headhunter, not a cast member.

Pastor Cal in his office

With the couple’s consent, he let the casting team film and review one of their counseling sessions.

And the rest is history.

“This is not about drama.

Pastor Cal smiling

They don’t create drama.

They don’t create situations just for TV.”

He liked the good intentions underlying the show and its format.

Pastor Cal thinking

“They actually believe in marriage and they attempt to find people to be happy.

But they actually believe in marriage and that’s what drew me to it.”

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