Skip to main content

Topic: Communication

Articles

a young man kissing a young woman

Love Over a Lifetime: Nurturing Our Marriage in Every Season

January 14, 2020 — Andrea Gurney

Research shows that over time, couples become less affectionate toward each other. When the honeymoon phase fades, how do you maintain intimacy with your spouse? In this article, Dr. Andrea Gurney shares four ways couples can sustain a healthy connection and a lifetime of love!

How Can I Stay Invested In The Relationship?

December 25, 2019 — Timothy Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

What counts as a date-night? How do I balance my relationship with the rest of life's demands? In this episode of the podcast, we continue the conversation with Dr. Bradford Wilcox, Director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia. He points to some research and advice on the benefit of making small investments in your marriage. As a father of nine children, he has learned quite a few lessons on this topic personally.

ask the expert

Am I Being Manipulated?

December 10, 2019 — Willa Williams

I am in friendships that I am worried might be manipulative. What are some ways that I can recognize manipulation within friendships or relationships?

7 qualities of a happy marriage

7 Qualities of A Happy Marriage

December 4, 2019 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

According to leading marriage researcher John Gottman, there are seven qualities of a happy marriage. In this video, Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace explain these seven traits and their roles within relationships.

Contentment in an Age of Discontent

November 27, 2019 — Timothy Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

In a world that says you have to have it all, how should we respond? More importantly, how do we develop an attitude of contentment? In this podcast, Dr. Chris Grace and Dr. Tim Muehlhoff explain how to foster contentment and joy in an age of discontent.

ask the expert

Should We Date Even Though I'm Not Attracted?

November 26, 2019 — Alisa Grace

Should I ever date someone that I know I’m not attracted to? I’m worried that it may set the other person up for heartbreak if I do.

did you know there are two levels of communication

Do You Know The Two Levels Of Communication?

November 6, 2019 — Timothy Muehlhoff

In this video, Dr. Tim Muehlhoff explains that there are two levels of communication: relational communication and content communication. Does his explanation put things in a new light for you?

Two women and two men talking and laughing

How To Do Everything In Your Power To Support Their Marriage

October 22, 2019 — Dorothy Littell Greco

No marriage is immune from struggle. Because we are part of the body of Christ, we have a corporate responsibility to support each other, particularly when things get difficult.

Is This Friendship Toxic?

October 16, 2019 — Timothy Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

Friendships are supposed to be life-giving, but what happens when they are not? What can you look for in friendships that bring the opposite? In this podcast, Dr. Chris Grace and Dr. Tim Muehlhoff discuss how to identify and deal with toxic friendships.

ask the expert

He Has An Overly Friendly Co-Worker

September 17, 2019 — Chris Grace

"My spouse has a co-worker that is overly friendly and it is creating fears, doubts and insecurities in me."

Have a Question About Relationships?

Ask our panel of experts!

Submit a Voice Message

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

CMR on YouTube

Explore additional educational content including class sessions, conferences, chapels, and articles on YouTube.

youtube.com/@biola-cmr