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Cultivating Joy In Marriage

November 7, 2017 — Dorothy Littell Greco

Dorothy Littell Greco explains how choosing to find joy in marriage, even in the midst of difficult circumstances, can be a source of life for your relationship.

Signs of a Toxic Friendship

October 25, 2017 — 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 today's podcast, Dr. Chris Grace and Dr. Tim Muehlhoff discuss how to identify and deal with toxic friendships.

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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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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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How to Communicate Dissatisfaction with Your Partner

July 12, 2017 — Timothy Muehlhoff

Dr. Muehlhoff explores what it looks like to communicate dissatisfaction in your relationship with an oblivious partner.

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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.

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How To Confront Someone Well

May 31, 2017 — Erik Thoennes, Donna Thoennes

In this video, Noreen Muehlhoff, Dr. Donna Thoennes and Dr. Erik Thoennes discuss what it means to have confrontation with the goal of edification and how that deepens the relationship.

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