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Are These Symptoms of Stress and Anxiety?

October 3, 2017 — Chris Grace

"These last few months I have been experiencing physical symptoms such as lightheadedness, fast heartbeat, loss of appetite/desire to eat, headaches, and fatigue. I have seen several doctors and gotten multiple blood tests done, but so far, everything has turned out to be normal. I find myself feeling anxious and wonder if my physical symptoms are arising from stress/not knowing how to cope with stress at work?"

Navigating the Art of Friendships, pt. 1

September 26, 2017 — Timothy Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

Research has shown that friendships are truly life-giving, and are directly tied to our quality of life. Today, Dr. Chris Grace and Dr. Tim Muehlhoff discuss how to cultivate, nurture, and navigate friendships in the age of technology, and how friendships affect our self-perception.

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Trying to Avoid Awkwardness After Rejection

July 25, 2017 — Chris Grace

"I asked a friend to go on a date, and she initially agreed. Then a few hours later she texted me back and said she was busy that night, and perhaps they could instead go on a group date with some friends. How do I make sure things aren't awkward between us as friends?"

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The Value of Intergenerational Friendships

April 19, 2017 — Donna Thoennes

In today's video, Dr. Donna Thoennes explores biblical passages that call for discipleship within intergenerational friendships.

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How Do I Help A Friend Struggling With Depression?

January 31, 2017 — Chris Grace

"My roommate struggles with depression, and she is often discouraged about the things going on in her life. I am thankful that I can be her friend; it seems like not many others know or understand what she's going through. What do I do?"

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Is It Important to be Your Spouse's Friend?

November 29, 2016 — Chris Grace

"Is having a friendship in marriage really important, and what role does it play?"

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How To Pursue Deep Friendships with Non-Christians

November 2, 2016 — Erik Thoennes, Alisa Grace

Alisa Grace and Dr. Erik Thoennes share personal experiences and provide advice on how to intentionally relate to people with differing worldviews in this Q&A session

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Engaging in Temporary Friendships

October 20, 2016 — Noreen Muehlhoff, Erik Thoennes

Dr. Erik Thoennes and Noreen Muehlhoff share how to create depth and meaning in friendships, even if they are temporary.

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How to Initiate Deeper Friendships

October 5, 2016 — Alisa Grace, Erik Thoennes, Donna Thoennes, Timothy Muehlhoff, Noreen Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

In our Christian Perspectives on Relationships course, the panel – Drs. Erik and Donna Thoennes, Dr. Tim and Noreen Muehlhoff, and Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace – share their thoughts in this Q&A session clip.

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Top 3 Barriers to Effective Listening and How to Overcome Them

October 4, 2016 — Timothy Muehlhoff

Dr. Tim Muehlhoff delves into the top 3 barriers to effective listening and how to overcome them.

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