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taking a break during conflict

Taking a Break During Conflict

April 26, 2023 — Alisa Grace

The best way to resolve a heated conflict is to take a break! Pause the conversation and find ways to take your mind off of the dispute. In today's video, Alisa Grace, co-director of the Center for Marriage and Relationships, shares three important steps when taking this break.

Behind The Scenes: A Mini Episode

April 11, 2023 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

In today's podcast, co-directors Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace sit down with Ashlee Kyser, the newest member of the CMR team, to discuss what it is like transitioning from a student to staff at Biola, and share resources available for students and new graduates.

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Is Prayer Your Last Resort?

March 28, 2023 — Alisa Grace

When we experience problems, the first thing we should do is turn to our Heavenly Father and ask for help. God delights in helping us, yet we often only pray as our last resort.

Not If, But When: Navigating Grief with Gary Thomas

March 15, 2023 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

In today's podcast, author Gary Thomas joins Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace to share how a married couple can handle grief when it threatens to tear apart their respect for each other, their sexual intimacy, and their involvement in community. Gary offers three crucial things all couples should do to prepare for a crisis.

Understanding Your Spiritual Temperament With Gary Thomas

March 1, 2023 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

In today's podcast Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace are joined by award winning author and speaker, Gary Thomas, to discuss spiritual temperaments for connecting with God. Listen to learn how understanding your temperament and the temperament of those you love can increase intimacy in all your relationships.

Three Things Every Couple Needs for Their Marriage to Survive a Crisis

February 15, 2023 — Tim Muehlhoff, Chris Grace, Alisa Grace

In late 2019, Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace faced a major crisis. In this podcast, they share their story and the fears and suffering that became their reality. Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace emphasize the three things that brought them through their most difficult trials.

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We Are Always Fighting Over Our Finances

February 1, 2023 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

In today's podcast, private wealth advisor, Colby Gilmore, asks Dr. Chris Grace and Alisa Grace for guidance for couple's fighting over their finances.

Making Your Marriage a Fortress with Gary Thomas

January 18, 2023 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

In today's podcast, award winning author and speaker, Gary Thomas, joins Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace to discuss his new book, Making Your Marriage a Fortress: Strengthening Your Marriage to Withstand Life's Storms.

Creating and Responding to Healthy Boundaries

December 21, 2022 — Jennifer Jones, Chris Grace, Alisa Grace

In today's podcast, Jennifer Jones, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, discusses how to set and keep boundaries and offers helpful instruction for how to respond to boundaries in respect and love.

Battling Depression as a Christian

December 8, 2022 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

"When you are in a dark place, it can be a holy place if you are trying to follow God in that dark place." In today's podcast, guest Dr. Clarence Shuler shares his battle with depression, reminding his audience to seek counsel, community, identity rooted in God, and support from their spouses.

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