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Chris and Alisa Grace

Tweaking an Average Marriage into a Great Marriage

March 10, 2021 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

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.

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What to Do if Your Sibling is the Worst

March 9, 2021 — Aubrey Martin

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!

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How Do I Support My Child When We Don't Agree?

February 9, 2021 — Willa Williams

We've always taught our 17-yr-old son to stand up/speak up for what is right and don't be a silent by-stander when wrong happens. However, some of his values are changing and don't necessarily reflect the values we taught him growing up. Now he's getting bullied at school because of his outspoken views, which he truly feels passionately about. We love his passion and willingness to stand up for what he believes is right, but how can we as parents be supportive and help him when we don't agree with him?

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Why Are Holidays So Tense?

December 15, 2020 — Darcie Hultberg

With Christmas around the corner, as a student, I’m a little overwhelmed – ok, really overwhelmed. I want to make things meaningful and enjoyable with my friends and family, but in the past things have been tense. Do you have any practical tips or things I can do proactively to make this Christmas season joyful and keep my sanity?

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Should I Turn the Other Cheek?

December 2, 2020 — Alison Cook

"Recently, I've had to deal with an individual that is difficult, manipulative, and often downright mean. This relationship can be agonizing at times, but shouldn't I turn the other cheek? Isn't that how we're supposed to deal with challenging people?"

Spiritually Defending Your Marriage

September 30, 2020 — Timothy Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

Spiritual warfare and marriage. At first glance, these two things may not seem to overlap, but what if they did? What would that look like? In this episode, we discuss the fact that marriages are indeed a target of spiritual warfare but it probably looks much different than you would imagine! Take a listen!

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On the Brink of Divorce

September 22, 2020 — Willa Williams

"My husband and I are in crisis and on the brink of breaking up. We don't want to because we have two kids, but something has to change. What initial steps should we take in mending the relationship?"

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Do You Feel Anxious? Is it Affecting Your Relationships with Others?

September 15, 2020 — Chris Grace

Dr. Chris Grace explains the effects of anxiety on relationships and what healthy steps you can take if you are experiencing those symptoms.

Chris Grace and Tim Muehlhoff

How to be Married in Quarantine

May 6, 2020 — Timothy Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

Chris and Tim went live on Facebook last week to talk about how to be married quarantine. The guys go over three tips to help navigate and adapt to the new rules and expectations of the new normal we are all living.

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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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