The pursuit of true love is not for the faint of heart.

But while this sounds like a setup for failure, the newly formed couples do get some big advantages.

For him, relationships are not just important but sacred.

Pastor Cal smiling

So why would a guy like him get involved in reality TV?

In thisexclusive interview with The List, Pastor Calshares why MAFS is not like other reality shows.

So when he was approached by the show, he did his due diligence before agreeing to sign on.

Pastor Cal in a blue suit

I said, ‘Great, then let’s do it.

He explained, “When couples get together, we’ve learned that their relationship needs time to develop.

… Often when they get together, they emotionally vomit on each other.

Pastor Cal in his office

It’s like they say everything that’s on their mind and everything that’s on their heart.

We have learned that it’s important for them not to do that.”

New episodes of “Married at First Sight” air Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. on Lifetime.