“Dating”

Trouble navigating boundaries once you're in a relationship? In this week's podcast, Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace answer your questions about relationships! From confronting self-esteem and setting boundaries, to defining the relationship after you already started dating, this week's podcast is full of wisdom for relationships in all stages!

In today's podcast, co-directors Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace sit down with Ashlee Kyser, the newest member of the CMR team, to discuss what it is like transitioning from a student to staff at Biola, and share resources available for students and new graduates. 

Is social media damaging your relationship? In today's video, Dr. Chris Grace adresses the issue of social media causing jealousy, uncertainty, and snooping within relationships.

Remember the first date butterflies? Wondering why you don't feel them as often now? In today's video, Dr. Grace shares the importance of beginnings and how reflecting on them fondly can help prevent isolation down the road. He offers tips for fighting self-isolation and the importance of viewing one another as God's workmanship. 

Remember when you had your first date?

Scripture is full of commands to remember, because God knows our hearts and wants to build intimacy with us through remembrance. The same is true of our earthly relationships. Reminiscing Scripture is full of commands to remember because God knows our hearts and wants to build intimacy with us through remembering. The same is true of our earthly relationships. Reminiscing over memories with fondness can actually strengthen our relationships! 
 

What makes relationships thrive over social media? In today's video, Dr. Chris Grace provides tips on how to help relationships flourish with today's technology. 

"Are your actions reflecting your words? Do your words back up your actions?" In author Debra Fileta's blog, she identifies key points that can mislead someone to thinking there's more to a friendship and if that's the case, what to do to stop leading someone on.

Can you feel the butterflies yet? As the date with your partner gets closer, hype it up! In today's video, Sarah Do, staff counselor, shares the importance of getting excited for your dates and how to go with the flow when things don't go according to plan.