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How Confession Transforms Marriage

October 24, 2017 — Dorothy Littell Greco

Soong-Chan Rah writes in Prophetic Lament, “Confession acknowledges the need for God and opens the door for God’s intervention.” All of us need God’s intervention if we want a long-lasting, satisfying marriage.

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Focusing Attention When Distractions Threaten

October 5, 2017 — Timothy Muehlhoff

Dr. Tim Muelhoff explains some things to focus on as you communicate in conversation with your spouse, significant other, friend, or work colleague!

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Forlorn Over Facebook

September 5, 2017 — Kimberly Miller

"As a dating couple, Facebook has become an issue because my boyfriend doesn’t want anything about us on his page. Is this ok?"

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The 7 Conflicts Every Married Couple Has

August 9, 2017 — Timothy Muehlhoff, Tim Downs

Do you find yourself disagreeing with your spouse on a regular basis? Maybe it’s about money or division of household chores or how to raise your children. It seems like there are a thousand things to argue about. However, according to Dr. Tim Downs, every one of our conflicts can be boiled down to one of seven basic topics, including loyalty, security, and responsibility.

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8 Guidelines for Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution 

August 1, 2017 — Willa Williams

"Be kind and be descriptive." In a continuing series, marriage and family therapist, Willa Williams, outlines 8 practical guidelines for effective communication and conflict resolution.

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5 Reasons to Communicate and Resolve Conflict from a Spiritual Perspective

July 18, 2017 — Willa Williams

Willa Williams (MA, LMFT) wraps up her series by diving deeper into five motivations for communicating and resolving conflict from a spiritual perspective.

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Benefits of Communication and Conflict Resolution

July 4, 2017 — Willa Williams

Family therapist Willa Williams dives into the physical, psychological, and spiritual benefits of good communication and conflict management, helping you develop the skills necessary for a happy, healthy marriage.

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7 Reasons We Fail to Communicate and Resolve Conflict Well

June 20, 2017 — Willa Williams

In this first in a series of three blogs, Willa Williams (MA, LMFT) describes seven reasons why we fail to communicate and resolve conflict well.

The Influence of Technology on Relationships, pt. 1

June 7, 2017 — Timothy Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

We are in the age of constant connection. It's not that technology is bad, the problem is that the poor use of it can negatively impact our relationships. While technology makes it easier to connect with those who are far from us, if not used wisely, it can also make it more difficult for us to stay connected with those who are near to us. In today's podcast, Dr. Chris Grace and Dr. Tim Muehlhoff discuss the pros and cons of current technology and how they influence our relationships.

How Parenting Impacts Your Child, pt. 2

May 24, 2017 — Timothy Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

Relationships are hard work, and parenting is certainly no exception. Child psychologists say that ages newborn to six are extremely formative in a child's self-identity, making it critical to establish a healthy parenting philosophy early on. In today's podcast, Dr. Chris Grace and Dr. Tim Muehlhoff explore the different seasons of parenting styles and offer practical ways to foster healthy relationships with your children.

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