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Dating and Long Distance Burnout

November 17, 2020 — Alisa Grace

My boyfriend and I started dating in February before quarantine. It was lots of fun, so we started doing long distance when COVID hit. We’ve been doing long distance a while now, but he says he's lost energy for the relationship and isn't sure if he wants to continue. Right now we're on a break so we can take a breather, pray about it and think it through. Do you have any advice about “relational burn out” or if this might be a point where we call it off?

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Should I Pay Off My Future Fiancé's Student Loans? - Part 2

November 3, 2020 — Rick Bee

I have been dating my girlfriend for five years, and I’m getting ready to propose. She has taken out loans to pay for grad school, but I have a nest egg I can use to pay them off now. If we are getting married in 1.5 years, should I pay off her school loan now or wait until we are married?

Moving Past the Fear of Intimacy in Your Marriage

October 14, 2020 — Chris Grace, Tim Muehlhoff

What does it mean to “let the Holy Spirit guide your marriage”? What do you do if you're too afraid to be vulnerable with your spouse? In this episode, Chris and Tim not only unpack these ideas, but also provide practical insight on difficult questions about constructive feedback, infatuation with what we do not have, and more.

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Never Stop Dating Your Spouse

October 13, 2020 — Chris Grace

"We’ve been married five years, and we typically communicate well, even during times of conflict. However, we can’t seem to resolve an issue about “dating while married.” I heard on your Art of Relationships podcast that it is important to continue dating, but my spouse thinks it’s no longer necessary, and it’s too expensive. Any suggestions to help us resolve this?"

Spiritually Defending Your Marriage

September 30, 2020 — Tim 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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Should I Pay Off My Future Fiancé's Student Loans?

September 29, 2020 — Rick Bee

"I have been dating my girlfriend for five years, and I’m getting ready to propose. She has taken out loans to pay for grad school, but I have a nest egg I can use to pay them off now. If we are getting married in 1.5 years, should I pay off her school loan now or wait until we are married?"

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How Do I Distract Myself From This Breakup?

July 21, 2020 — Rob Fisher

I went through a tough breakup at the beginning of quarantine, and I am really struggling. I am usually able to distract myself with friends and activities while going through heartbreak, but sheltering at home has made this difficult. How do I process what I am going through without falling into a pit of despair?

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Stop Being Okay With Crappy Relationships

July 7, 2020 — Debra Fileta

Do you find yourself settling for crappy relationships more often that not? Today's Ask the Expert from professional counselor and speaker Debra Fileta will encourage you to see yourself for what you are truly worth: loved, valued, and worthy.

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How to Date in Quarantine

May 20, 2020 — Tim Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

Dating always comes with challenges, but dating during quarantine is uniquely difficult. Chris Grace and Tim Muehlhoff chatted over Zoom this week to provide practical wisdom for developing healthy intimacy in new relationships.

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10 Quarantine-approved Date Ideas You Can Do at Home

April 14, 2020 — Kayla Santos

Whether you're miles apart or a few feet apart, these Quarantine-approved dates are for you!

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