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Cooperative Co-Parenting When Mom and Dad Don't Live Together

June 23, 2020 — Ron Deal

In this week's Ask the Expert, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Ron Deal provides 10 guidelines for cooperative co-parenting.

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Three Practical Ways to Help A Friend Who Is Grieving

June 10, 2020 — Willa Williams

Everyone grieves differently, so it can be hard to know how to best support each other through grief. In today's Ask the Expert, Marriage and Family Therapist Willa Williams outlines three practical ways to be there for a friend who is grieving.

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Home Finances in a Time of Crisis

May 19, 2020 — Rick Bee

What should we do regarding our finances in difficult times? In today's Ask the Expert, Senior Director of Advancement Dr. Rick Bee combines financial expertise with Biblical wisdom to encourage financial planning amidst economic uncertainty.

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I'm Stuck at Home and Going Crazy

May 12, 2020 — Chris Grace

Because of some recent circumstances I am stuck at home all day, and while I love my family, I am starting to feel like my boundaries are being pushed—or like I am becoming trapped. What can I do before I go crazy?

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4 Easy Things You Can Do to Improve Your Relationship While Sheltering at Home

April 28, 2020 — Willa Williams

Has it been easier or harder to communicate with your significant other during quarantine? Chances are, it's been harder, but the challenge of healthy communication during quarantine is an opportunity to build even deeper relationships. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Willa Williams outlines four easy things you can do to improve your relationship while sheltering at home.

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Help! My Spouse Doesn't Like to Deal with Conflict!

April 7, 2020 — Chris Grace, Alisa Grace

What is the best thing to do when your spouse doesn't want to talk about your conflicts or their feelings or thoughts about it. What if they just want to run away and ignore it as if there is no conflict at all?

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Should You Date A Man Who Struggles With Porn?

March 17, 2020 — Chris Grace

I have been dating a Christian guy for six months now. He recently told me that he has struggled with porn for 14 years. He is 28 and watches porn a few times a week. He wants me to forgive/extend grace to him while he is working on overcoming his addiction. Is it good or healthy for me to stay in a relationship with someone who is struggling with porn?

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Is It Okay to Hide Money From My Spouse?

March 3, 2020 — Alisa Grace

My husband and I have separate bank accounts. He knows how much money I make, but I recently earned a raise. I am conflicted about whether or not to mention it to him. I am afraid if I tell him he will think of it as, "Ok, now we can buy something." I think we should save for a rainy day!

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Why Do We Place People in the “Friend Zone"?

February 18, 2020 — Chris Grace, Timothy Muehlhoff

Why do people automatically assign people to zones like the “friend zone”? Why do we sometimes change the zones we put them in?

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Can You Be Friends with Your Ex?

February 4, 2020 — Chris Grace

Do you think it is possible for two people to stay friends after a romantic relationship has ended between them? If so, what does a healthy friendship look like?

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