Breakups are never easy, but they don't have to be destructive. In this episode, Chris and Alisa Grace share practical, biblical wisdom for navigating one of the hardest parts of dating. Learn how to end a relationship with honesty, kindness, and maturity, avoid common breakup mistakes, and find healing in the aftermath. Whether you're considering a breakup, recovering from one, or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers guidance to help you move forward with grace and confidence.

How do you know if someone is truly “the one”? In a culture driven by chemistry, instant connection, and whirlwind romance, it can be difficult to separate emotional intensity from genuine compatibility. In this blog, we explore the tension between trusting your feelings and using biblical wisdom in dating. From recognizing red flags and setting healthy boundaries to seeking wise counsel and surrendering relationships to God in prayer, this article offers practical guidance for navigating love with clarity, discernment, and confidence.

Some relationships feel like they’re meant to be from the very start—instant chemistry, deep conversations, and talk of forever just weeks in. But what if that intensity isn’t the same as true intimacy? In this episode, Chris and Alisa Grace unpack the psychology of whirlwind romances, why they feel so compelling, and how to build a relationship that’s not just exciting, but deeply rooted and built to last.

In this reflection, Biola CMR Director Chris Grace shares what conflict, cancer, caregiving, and suffering taught him about resilience. Drawing from both personal experience and his background in psychology, Chris explores how faith, grief, and healing often coexist and why resilience is less about “getting over” pain and more about learning how to move forward through it.

What happens when your marriage feels more like friendship than romance? Chris and Alisa Grace explore why passion fades over time and how couples can move from feeling like roommates back to deep connection. With practical insights and simple habits, they share how to reignite intimacy, curiosity, and closeness in your relationship.

What does a healthy, God honoring relationship actually look like? After identifying key red flags, Chris Grace shares six essential qualities that build emotional safety, trust, friendship, communication, and spiritual connection.

Situationships: they’re more than a casual hookup—but not quite a relationship either. In this episode, Chris and Alisa Grace unpack the confusion, emotional highs and lows, and lack of clarity that define so many modern dating experiences. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering “what are we?”, this conversation will help you recognize the signs of a situationship and move toward healthier, more intentional relationships.

Is “Ring by Spring” really the biggest relationship concern? After decades of working with college students, Chris Grace says no. In this post, he shares ten relationship red flags that matter far more than engagement timelines and why unhealthy dynamics, not speed, are what truly threaten relationships.

Most of us think we’re good with people but strong relationships require more than good intentions. In this episode, Chris Grace sits down with counselor and author Debra Fileta to talk about the people skills that make or break connection. From learning to take ownership and recognize your relational filters to moving beyond surface-level conversations, this episode offers practical insight for anyone who wants healthier, deeper relationships.

Friendships are meant to be life-giving, but some relationships can leave us feeling emotionally exhausted. Learn how to recognize the signs of an emotionally draining friendship and discover healthy ways to set boundaries while still caring for your friend.