Q&A with Gil and Kelly Bates | Sharing First Kiss Details🤭👀

The last couple of weeks we’ve been doing premarital counseling with Mama B and Mr. Bates. We’ve been learning a lot and wanted to share some of it with you guys, but also ask a few fun questions to learn more about their early married life 😉
Loved filming this for y’all and want to do a part 2 soon. Comment below what questions you would like to here Mr and Mrs. Bates answer and we’ll try to include it in the next video.
Books mentioned in this video:
Love Life for Every Married Couple - amzn.to/3TXjkhy
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The Language of Love - amzn.to/3xbKiIm
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▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
0:00 - Intro
2:06 - How did you meet?
7:08 - Communication advice
11:03 - How did you decide who does what chores?
16:37 - What was your first argument?
17:57 - How did you decide which in-laws to visit for holidays?
21:22 - Would you change anything about your wedding day?
24:20 - Where did you have your first kiss?
27:31 Who is yall's favorite child?
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[@DancingThunderbird1003]

I absolutely love this Q n A with Mr and Mrs Bates. I wish they had a podcast. Love hearing them talk and share their advice.

[@jaymielee1110]

Sermons and hymns every sunday online friend! Bible baptist church east tennesee

[@sadierose6018]

Agree!

[@gailewing4080]

Podcast would be awesome!

[@taraadams5120]

I agree love them

[@rebekahcanova6403]

I agree 100%!!! I REALLY enjoyed hearing their wisdom on things! And also like there honeymoon advice!!! Excellent advice!!!! And a once in a lifetime experience so mine as well do it well and spend the time and money! You'll never regret the time spent with your new spouse!💕🙏

[@susana6452]

I would never get tired listening to your parents. Such a kind and inspirational couple!

[@Kirdiegirl72]

I agree

[@fayecarney5968]

Who led each one of Kelly Jo and Gil to saving knowledge of Jesus as Lord and Savior

[@lindseyprice]

They really need a KZbin channel, they have so many encouraging words & help so many people ❤️

[@anandaconstantino6302]

Trace was trying his best to ask more questions and I just wanted to hear the long version answers 😂 we needed a series to hear it all

[@ashleyjo2881]

Same! 😂 I love Mr. and Mrs. Bates

[@JEC10612]

It was so good to see your mom and dad again! I miss watching them on UP tv so much! I absolutely love listening to their love stories and advice for married couples! Very Godly and wise couple!

[@Youngmom68]

Me too!!

[@user-mt7zw6xb3k]

Miss this family so much. I wished they were still on TV.

[@mrschalk1226]

Loved this video! A question I have for Kelly & Gil is how did they decide on names for their children.

[@cindyheyman5452]

Never go to bed with being angry and not saying I love you. Always be there for one another in time of need. Discuss how to raise your children and consequences when it comes to discipline

[@sadierose6018]

Trace- thank you for doing this with your parents! There are so many of us that never had the guidance or advice your parents can offer. I hope you will do a few more of these. I learn so much from your family. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@jazellekorkmaz9707]

So true!!!! Love this

[@lornab2555]

I love the Bates family & love the way they love our God! Kelly and Gil are just so adorable!

[@rachelpouvave2705]

I love listening to your parents talk. They’re full of so much wisdom. I would never tire of hearing them. You should definitely do more Q & A’s. ♥️

[@michellepoe761]

I love seeing your parents and hearing all of their marital advice!! I can’t wait for part 2 of the Q & A. I’m also so excited to see the videos of your wedding!!

[@darlenelamountain2831]

Great advice! I always celebrated Christmas on another day other then the actual day...when my single sons worked as correction officers and they offered to work for other officers who had kids, I felt that was the best gift they could of given me and we've done that ever since.

[@gingerlong4157]

Y’all are so wise to get advice from your parents. It’s so very obvious they are so love with each other after 35 years. First and foremost is the fact that God has guided them on decisions that had to be made. I wish you both a life of love, devotion and happiness.

[@tinaturk819]

I love Momma and Poppa B, and what they stand for! They’re such an inspiration!

[@marybrasier1180]

Mr. Bates is a great preacher! Mrs. Bates is such a joy to listen to her sweet words!

[@HakobPartyOf6]

Don’t let there ever be anything you’re not willing to talk to each other about .. have faith in each other not fear ❤️. Good luck y’all seem like a great couple !

[@joanparro5777]

This was fun. Gil & Kelly Jo are hilarious. I'm looking forward to part 2.

[@jaymielee1110]

So sweet having miss kelly jo and pastor gill on the video with yall. They still have so much joy and grace shine through their marriage. Hreat advice and books for newlyweds. Congrats on your upcoming marriage and hawaii! PS enjoy pastor gills sermons and old hymns every week from toronto.. What a blessing

[@jenniferfitzgerald8970]

This Q and A brought me so much joy! I love, love, love your parents, Trace!!!

[@hollyborton4077]

Love watching your parents! Looking forward to part 2. Miss your family’s show! Congratulations on your wedding day coming up soon!

[@dorothypapst4846]

Thank you for doing this Q&A with your parents, I loved hearing their advice. You are truly blessed with such wise parents.

[@tlynn7043]

This was one of my all time favorite videos ever from anyone in your family. Getting wise advice from your parents can help a lot of people. They are great people who did a great job raising their children and they still laugh and enjoy each other.

[@connieploeger3704]

I loved this, can’t wait to hear more from Gil and Kelly! They seem like such a wonderful couple.

[@Ksue1969]

Kelly and Gill are so amazing to listen to and share advice. Very appreciative of their words of wisdom.

[@stephaniehale2721]

It’s always so good to see your parents. They are so beloved and such inspirations!! Thank you for this. ❤️

[@righteousnessofGodinChrist555]

💖💖💖Great stuff....Thank you for sharing!! Kelli and Gil are always so positive and loved!! We so appreciate ya'll and Really miss seeing the Whole family every week.....Thank you Trace and Lydia...looking forward to all wedding footage.

[@cindyhildebran1680]

I love this! I enjoy hearing them talk and give great advice for couples. Good role models.

[@erikahope8928]

So enjoy hearing them speak. Such wisdom and love in their relationship. You all are so blessed to have them as examples. God bless you all as you obey Him. ❤️✝️

[@monicajohnson5601]

What a great video! I love listening to your parents. Do you know what would be a really great video? The same Q&A format with Papa Bill and Mama Jane. They are so fantastic, and really funny.

[@MyVlogTherapy]

This is excellent! We need these regularly, so many people don’t have such good mentors and wisdom spoken into their life. We’ve had the opposite unfortunately. Really grateful for this interview. Makes me teary 🥹

[@colleenstump116]

This. Was. The. Best! Your parents have so much wisdom, are so transparent, so honest, and fun! Loved this!

[@sallysmith155]

Always love the video. And it was lovely seeing your parents answering questions.so looking forward to the next video.🙏🙏

[@sandandsparrow]

They really are so wise! Their natural affection for each other is so sweet and the joy they have is contagious.

[@Ldeb54]

That was great! I just love and respect Kelly Jo and Gil so much! I look forward to part two!! They always have great advice!!❤️❤️

[@TraceandLydia]

Such good advice!

[@traciebarrera1299]

We loved this & can't wait for part 2 !!!!!!! It would be really neat if Gil and Kelly would have a "premarital counseling series". A list of all the recommended books would also be great❗❗❗❗❗❗ 🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@kellegaus6457]

You guy’s actually did ask some great questions that are not normally asked. It was great hearing them remanence and go down memory lane!!

[@sandrawyrick8538]

I loved this! Your parents have so much wisdom. I miss the show so much. It was like an episode! Please continue to do more of these with your parents!

[@jessicabroeske4523]

Aw this was such a sweet video. I could listen to Mama B and Gil all day, their stories are great and filled with so much knowledge. Their marriage is such an inspiration, I love how honest they are too.

[@savedbygracesavedbygrace8308]

Oh how I miss Kelly and Gil. Thanks so much for this Q&A with your lovely parents. What great mentor and support system y’all have. Wisdom, grace and devotion. A great start to marriage. Miss bringing up the bates.

[@mariekastigar2294]

Loved it! What a fine example Mr. and Mrs. Gil Bates are for you two and your entire family. I do miss seeing them on UPtv. I look forward to part two. ❤️🙏🏻 to you all.

[@2156cynthia]

Love when you and your siblings have your parents on! They are indeed wise. HAve a great wedding!

[@jodikugler7823]

Thanks for this Trace and Lydia. I really miss seeing your parents and hearing their words of wisdom. 🥰

[@war10editz]

Love, love, love this!!! Miss seeing Kelly & Gil on BUB sooooo much! Thank you for doing this! Can’t wait to see the next! 💗 - Kelly from Wilmington, NC

[@marthashellman1973]

Loved this! Lots of wisdom and good advice from your parents!

[@me_lissa1026]

Love this! I love listening to your parents talk. They are such wise and fun loving people.

[@SuperBocaraton]

Love this so much😍❤ More, please!!!

[@ElizasGrammy]

I loved this so much! Thank you for these kinds of videos. It's like the show is still on! ♥

[@pinkywilliams8063]

I Love you guys so much, the family I always wanted back in the 60's.... I miss the show too... Great advice from Gil & Kelly... Thanks Trace & Lydia

[@Amy-vo9rb]

I love your parents so much!! They are a breath of fresh air!!

[@laraaleman2597]

Love listening to your parents, what a blessing and inspiration they are!! Please do more Q&As with them! 😁

[@kathyeberly]

I really enjoyed this Q&A time! Such wisdom! Very excited to learn more and excited for your wedding!

[@savedbyjesus2145]

I loved this interview with your parents ❤️!!! Looking forward to the wedding!!!

[@girlmeetshomestead]

This was so fun! They are a wonderful couple and are so full of wisdom. ♥️

[@lindaremillard2604]

Loved the chat with the 4 of you. Love your family. Congrats on your up coming marriage.

[@josietellez6773]

I love this. I miss seeing Kelly and Gil. Wish ya'll had the show come back. Keep up with the beautiful messages 💕

[@kelleysigler9759]

I really really enjoyed this !!! Please do a part 2 !!! I love Kelly and Gil. 2 super special people. ❤️

[@aprilbridgman2073]

So sweet that ya’ll want to take the time to sit down and ask them fun questions. They’re such sweet people!🥰 Excited for the wedding soon!

[@hanneloreromeike1096]

Love this Q&A episode. So fun but also so much wisdom. I Love Trace’s parents ❤️

[@cherylrhone3407]

This was epic!! You guys asked some great question. Kelly Jo & Gil are so cute. Looking forward to part 2, and especially the wedding. ♥️🔔

[@sineadbaker2407]

Honestly they are the sweetest!! Please do another soon 😊 Have a wonderful day on Saturday!! Sending love from the UK ❤

[@leslienavinsky]

This was excellent. I love your entire family. The Q and A’s are the best with all the families.

[@lynn7854]

Love your channel. I'm glad you are doing this. I also like your time stamp Alot of people dont do it but so glad you do

[@kristincassano6339]

Lydia I love how you listening and your so respectful 🙏🏻 ❤ love you all

[@christinecastro3608]

I love seeing Gil and Kelly I miss Bringing up Bates! Thanks for having this channel ❤

[@gloriabritton1866]

Great Q&A session. Love to hear Kelly Jo and Gil’s advice and answers. The Bates kids have special parents it must have been wonderful to grow up in the Bates house. 👍❤️

[@danielleelias685]

My husband and I binged watched all the seasons "Bringing up Bates", in only about 2 almost 3 weeks recently. We love how they raised all you kids and how close your family is. You have such a beautiful family and we love your sense of humor. You all have so much fun together. Your mom & dad are wise and such real down to earth people. Trace ya sure turned out to be a real handsome young man. So happy you found someone to share your life with. We love all of your family. We live in Canada and have been married 39 years.

[@christymeez]

💯 💯 💯 the best ever!! I could listen to them forever!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@vickiperales-rodriguez9360]

Love hearing your parents talk, they are kind and real and it shows. All of you that have youtube channels should have them on. Love your family. Best wishes and congratulations on your wedding.

[@patriciaboychuk2994]

Looking forward to part 2!!

[@koenadventures]

Please do part two! I love listening to your parents.

[@annejones4186]

This was so great! Love your parents!! I would love to hear Lydia’s parent’s story too!

[@maddyk8505]

by far your best video 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Youngmom68]

I love Gil's example! The Bates fam is so precious!

[@macimccoy9271]

What a cute video! I love the idea of reading together to facilitate conversations.

[@ajatracy1299]

Hands down my favorite q&A with your parents! I love your mom❤

[@MPGRAY84]

I’ve watched this before. But, I really feel like your parents are so genuine and make the time to love and care for all of y’all!!! It can’t be easy! But, they really do a great job loving and taking care of their family!!!

[@janedoeacerpcemail995]

So good to see Mama B and Mr. Bates!!! Love you both! So much wisdom you both have! I can tell, Trace, you are so willing to listen to them. You are going to make an amazing husband. God's blessings. Thank you for sharing Trace and Lydia!

[@darlabingham6023]

Thanks for this video and HOPEFULLY ,,,there will be more soon !! Congrats ,,, Trace and Lydia !!

[@totallifehacker1781]

Loved this. Your parents are awesome!

[@cindyworley9694]

This was great. Such wonderful examples for you two to follow.

[@jenisecoronado5555]

That was an awesome video - the best of all! You two are precious and beautiful together and I wish you ALL the best in your future life! I have to say that "Bringing Up Bates" has been my best program of all time! I never grew up in a Godly family, so being able to watch one is more precious than gold to me! I wish the Bates program would continue in some form!

[@rondastothers472]

This was just too sweet to hear.

[@lindatawera8013]

Mama B and Gil such good value with advice, sharing funny times how they each saw something. Yay a part 2🥳. Trace & Lydia that looked awkward for you guys at times😉🙉🙊😄.

[@laurilance5986]

I love Kelly and Gil!! Great content. Can't wait for your wedding!!

[@amandabrown1948]

I love this video y'all please do a part 2 soon your parents are absolutely great wonderful people

[@patriciabiolchini7850]

Great advice Mama B and Dady B. I wish Bringing Up Bates never stopped. Lydia u r so beautiful. 🥰

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

This was so fun. I'm Sure their favorite child is trace. Lol. I love Gil and Kelly so much. I love when y'all have them. It's hard to believe your wedding day is so soon. I pray Gods richest blessing for you both. Can't wait till next video. Be blessed. Love the Bates.

[@nicolegordon129]

I loved hearing mom and pop Bates’ “meet cute”! Great questions for sure. Expectations, many extending from our upbringing and what we saw in our families, definitely need to be addressed early on in a marriage.

[@marissajohnson6366]

Such good advice! Love this

[@cherylvelasquez3220]

This was such helpful advice, even though my husband and I have been married for almost 17 years. Thank you so much for sharing this!! Looking forward to your next video!! I would find your parents doing some kind of couple videos very beneficial and think it would bless many other marriages!!

[@staceynelson2357]

Topic for next video: Trace and Lydias each testimonies.💛😊

[@lindaferraro6302]

Loved this q & a with Mr. and Mrs. Bates. Looking forward to part 2. A question that you should ask in part 2 is : what is a favorite memory they each have from their 1st year of marriage ?

[@anniefong8023]

Love, love, love your parents. Miss watching you all on TV. Congratulations on your upcoming wedding and looking forwarding to part 2 of q&a.

[@melissamiller5014]

So nice to hear someone treats the holidays like me. I too celebrate on the weekend before so my kids don't have to choose. Your parents are awesome.

[@vannagm9603]

You have wonderful parents! God Bless and best wishes on your upcoming Wedding.

[@cindykeith1266]

I Love this video your parents are so much fun to watch thay did a grate job with the Q&A can't wait to see part 2 !!!! it would be so much fun to watch you guy's do a Q&A with Lydia's parents looking forward to the wedding video hope y'all have a wonderful weekend God bless you guy's stay safe an health from Harlan Kentucky see y'all next video God bless byyyy.

[@mariatheodoropoulos6783]

That's was a cute couple Q&A video of your parents.. They are giving good advise .. In marriage and life living ! I can't wait for part 2 to come out .. ☺

[@cjohnson3550]

This was fun! Thank you🌞

[@Grace-wf4ix]

Thank y'all for sharing! Blessings!

[@letthewordspeakministries888]

I love this! I miss the T.V. show so much! I miss seeing Gile and Kelly Joe! What a great video to help couples. Looking forward to Part 2. God Bless you guys and your wedding and future together!