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The Science of Making and Keeping Friends (Part 2/3)

March 22, 2022 — Chris Grace

What causes us to gravitate towards certain people but not others? Do the friends we hang around with really shape who we become? In today's blog, Dr. Chris Grace explains how simply living near someone or running into them repeatedly can foster a close friendship.

Love Is Not Enough

March 16, 2022 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

In today's podcast, Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace dig deep into questions of faithfulness in regards to the topics of commitment issues, pornography, and drifting apart in relationships. They remind us that love is not enough for a relationship and suggest tips on when to pursue a relationship or when to back away from one.

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Test Your Knowledge of Friendships (Part 1/3)

March 15, 2022 — Chris Grace

What are the priorities of a biblical friendship? Dr. Chris Grace created a quiz to see if our view of friendship matches up with the Bible's view. Take a brief quiz to see how much you know about what the Bible says about friendship!

Listen to Understand

March 2, 2022 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

In today’s podcast, Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace walk through an example of a relationship conflict and discuss the benefits of using the Speaker Listener strategy to emphasize the message of listening to understand.

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!

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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How Can I Support A Friend Who Is Depressed?

January 10, 2022 — 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 should I do?

Holiday Traditions, Difficult In-laws, and Unmet Expectations

January 5, 2022 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

You may have just experienced some difficulties over the holidays, especially if you have recently been married. How do you, as a newlywed couple, establish your own holiday traditions? In today's episode, Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace give helpful tips and encouragement on setting boundaries and dealing with difficult expectations during the holidays.

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How Hard Is Forgiveness, Really?

December 29, 2021 — Chris Grace, Tim 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.

'Tis the Cuffing Season

December 22, 2021 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

Are you settling for someone just to avoid loneliness? It's cuffing season, and sometimes that means feeling desperate for any human connection. In today's podcast, Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace discuss loneliness, finding friendship, and developing deeper emotional connections.

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