“Communication”

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.

You can choose your friends, but you can't choose your family. However, you can choose how to treat your family. In today's blog, Aubrey Martin shares some tips to make your relationship with your sibling not just tolerable, but enjoyable! 

Starting a difficult conversation is never easy, but is possible with the right tools. Timing, tone, and phrasing are key components to have a fruitful discussion. In today's blog, author Alisa Grace outlines 7 communication tools that you can use to have a successful, healthy dialogue with your partner or loved one.

Dear CMR,

How do you call it quits after you’ve been going out a few times, but you don’t want to continue the relationship?

Signed,

I’m Out

In this week's episode, Dr. Greg Smalley from Focus on the Family, Chris, and Tim continue their conversation from last week emphasizing the importance of friendship, communication, and so much more in marriage.

Staying at home has forced a lot of people to spend time with their spouses. This can often result in your significant other feeling more like a roommate rather than a spouse. In this week's episode, Dr. Greg Smalley from Focus on the Family joins Chris and Tim to talk about the importance of being intentional and making small, daily connections with your spouse.

Imagine opening your email to find this in your inbox...

As we approach the holidays, family communication will become more and more prevalent. Often times, it can be difficult to have meaningful conversations. Susan Yates shares six steps to have significant conversations with family and how to raise great conversationalists.