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The Next Steps of Conflict Resolution

May 18, 2021 — Willa Williams

We all go through conflict, but how do we move forward? In her last blog, Willa Williams laid out the first three steps to resolving conflict. In today's blog, Willa shares how we can find resolution from conflict and repair relationships with productive conversation.

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First Steps of Conflict Resolution

April 27, 2021 — Willa Williams

Are you running from conflict in your relationships? Conflict is inevitable, so don't let your fear stand in the way of finding resolution! In today's blog, Marriage and Family therapist Willa Williams lays out the first three steps on how to resolve conflict well.

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Thinking About Getting Engaged?

April 13, 2021 — Chris Grace

What are some specific questions that my girlfriend and I should talk about to see if we should get married?

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Building Intimacy Through Conflict and Communication

March 17, 2021 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

Is it possible for a couple to grow closer through conflict? Chris and Alisa Grace break down how couples can find deeper intimacy using two valuable communication skills. Watch today's video to learn more!

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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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