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Relationships in The Red Zone

May 5, 2021 — Tim Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

It's hard to get out of the "red zone", or even recognize when your relationship is in it. In today's episode, OC United Director of the Domestic Abuse Initiative, Donna Mroz, talks Dr. Chris Grace and Dr. Tim Muehlhoff through the telltale signs of abuse and support for those seeking help.

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

April 21, 2021 — Tim 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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How Do You Know You Are in Love?

April 20, 2021 — Chris Grace

Love is complicated. Is it passion? Companionship? Or maybe, a commitment? In today's blog, Dr. Grace defines what love is and shares valuable components of a loving relationship.

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Thinking About Getting Engaged?

April 13, 2021 — Chris Grace

What are some specific questions that my girlfriend and I should talk about to see if we should get married?

"Mom, Dad, I'm Moving In With My Girlfriend"

April 7, 2021 — Tim Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

How are you going to respond to this shocking news? In this week’s Art of Relationships podcast episode, Chris and Tim discuss how responding with warmth, love, and patience can reinforce respect and acceptance in your relationship with your children. Diving deeper, they talk about the power of childlike love, faith, and affection to draw people closer to Jesus.

How to Rewrite Your Internal Script

March 24, 2021 — Tim Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

In this week's episode, Chris and Tim discuss how the subconscious "subtitles" in a conversation can reinforce a negative view of your partner and your marriage. Drawing on wisdom from John Gottman's book, they provide tools to help prevent your internal script from taking on a decidedly negative tone.

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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!

Chris and Alisa Grace

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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Relationships Gone Good

March 3, 2021 — Chris Grace

How do you know if you're dating the right person? If your partner embodies these 10 qualities, there's a good chance you might be in a healthy relationship!

Listener Q&A

February 24, 2021 — Tim Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

In this week's episode, Chris and Tim answer some of your questions and share helpful, Christ-centered insights on dating, cohabitation, and more.

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