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Are You Living in the Present?

February 2, 2022 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

Are you constantly on your phone when you’re with other people? Your friends? Your spouse? Your kids? In today’s short, but powerful podcast, learn the critical impact that constantly being on your phone can have on your relationships and some easy tips for being present when you're present!

the "TFWN" conversation

The TFWN Conversation

January 26, 2022 — Willa Williams

What's the best way to talk out conflict? In today's video, Willa Williams provides a helpful acronym, the "TFWN" strategy, so both sides feel seen and heard in a conversation.

Should I Share My Password?

January 19, 2022 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

How do you know if your spouse is cheating or not? Do you need to have their password in order to feel more secure in your relationship? In this podcast, Dr. Chris Grace and his wife Alisa unpack when it's ok to share personal information, and remind us that successful relationships are built on trust and transparency.

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Are You Too Busy to Connect?

January 18, 2022 — Alisa Grace

With such busy schedules, where's the time to connect with your loved ones? In today's blog, Alisa Grace provides practical ways to create more time spent together as well as fun and creative ways to enjoy each other's company.

how hard is forgiveness, really?

How Hard Is Forgiveness, Really?

December 29, 2021 — Chris Grace, Timothy Muehlhoff

Forgiveness can be harder than we first think. In today's video, Dr. Chris Grace and Dr. Tim Muehlhoff discuss how to know when you have truly forgiven someone.

the 5-to-1 happiness ratio

The 5-to-1 Happiness Ratio

December 15, 2021 — Timothy Muehlhoff

In this video, Dr. Tim Muehlhoff explains a concept that Dr. John Gottman calls the "happiness ratio."

4 steps to making more time for each other

4 Steps to Making More Time For Each Other

November 24, 2021 — Alisa Grace

Alisa Grace explains some research on marital happiness and gives you four easy steps to help you carve out some valuable time for your relationship. Take a look!

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How to Avoid Back to School Burnout

November 16, 2021 — Hannah Edwards

Being back at school is both exciting and exhausting. As we dive back into activities and school, we can often feel tired, unmotivated, or overwhelmed. This week's blog shares three helpful tips to battle these seasons of exhaustion and burnout.

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Taking a Truce on Our Conflict

November 9, 2021 — Timothy Muehlhoff

The CMR’s own Dr. Tim Muehlhoff recently wrote an article for the Christian Scholars Review. He shares the power of a truce and its significant impact on communication.

How to Navigate Jealousy, Friendships, and Conflict

November 3, 2021 — Timothy Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

We're bringing back one of our most popular episodes this week where Chris and Tim answer your questions about how to handle jealousy in dating relationships, the role friendships play in a happy marriage, and tools for healthy conflict resolution.

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