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Listener Q&A: Are Your Goals Interfering With Your Marriage?

April 21, 2021 — Timothy Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

How do you create a future together in a marriage when your goals may be different? What are healthy ways to deal with conflict? In this week’s episode, Chris and Tim answer your questions, and share valuable tips on strong communication climates, working in synchrony, and building Christ-centered relationships.

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Building Intimacy Through Conflict and Communication

March 17, 2021 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

Is it possible for a couple to grow closer through conflict? Chris and Alisa Grace break down how couples can find deeper intimacy using two valuable communication skills. Watch today's video to learn more!

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Tweaking an Average Marriage into a Great Marriage

March 10, 2021 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

This week's podcast is an episode of Stories of Hope where hosts Dan Broyles and Michal Wilson embark on conversations with real people who have real challenges. These stories of hope will draw you closer to God and to the people in your life. Ten years into their marriage with two young children, Chris and Alisa Grace both found themselves unhappy, which served as a wake-up call for deeper emotional and spiritual intimacy to develop. Listen to the full story of how they turned an average marriage into a great marriage.

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What to Do if Your Sibling is the Worst

March 9, 2021 — Aubrey Martin

You can choose your friends, but you can't choose your family. However, you can choose how to treat your family. In today's blog, Aubrey Martin shares some tips to make your relationship with your sibling not just tolerable, but enjoyable!

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How to Start a Difficult Conversation

March 2, 2021 — Alisa Grace

Starting a difficult conversation is never easy, but is possible with the right tools. Timing, tone, and phrasing are key components to have a fruitful discussion. In today's blog, author Alisa Grace outlines 7 communication tools that you can use to have a successful, healthy dialogue with your partner or loved one.

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How to Break Up With Someone Respectfully

February 23, 2021 — Debra Fileta

How do you call it quits after you’ve been going out a few times, but you don’t want to continue the relationship?

Are You Treating Your Spouse Like a Roommate? Part 2

February 3, 2021 — Greg Smalley, Chris Grace, Timothy Muehlhoff

In this week's episode, Dr. Greg Smalley from Focus on the Family, Chris, and Tim continue their conversation from last week emphasizing the importance of friendship, communication, and so much more in marriage.

Are You Treating Your Spouse Like a Roommate?

January 27, 2021 — Greg Smalley, Chris Grace, Timothy Muehlhoff

Staying at home has forced a lot of people to spend time with their spouses. This can often result in your significant other feeling more like a roommate rather than a spouse. In this week's episode, Dr. Greg Smalley from Focus on the Family joins Chris and Tim to talk about the importance of being intentional and making small, daily connections with your spouse.

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FFCI Neighbor Love Initiative

December 16, 2020 — CMR Staff

Imagine opening your email to find this in your inbox...

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How to Engage in Meaningful Conversations in a Superficial World

December 8, 2020 — Susan Yates

As we approach the holidays, family communication will become more and more prevalent. Often times, it can be difficult to have meaningful conversations. Susan Yates shares six steps to have significant conversations with family and how to raise great conversationalists.

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