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Too Much FaceTime and Not Enough Face-to-Face Time?

March 22, 2021 — Willa Williams

In its rightful place, technology is a great resource! But it's so easy to get lost in our phones that we often lose sight of what is right in front of us: our family, our friends, and even our kids. In today's blog, Willa Williams talks about balancing technology and authentic human interactions to create fulfilling relationships.

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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!

The Infertility Journey (Part 2)

February 17, 2021 — Tim Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

Founders of Uniquely Knitted Doug and Jesse Brown continue their conversation from last week with Chris and Tim about the difficulties of infertility and how to face these struggles as a couple.

The Infertility Journey

February 10, 2021 — Tim Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

In this week's episode, Chris and Tim are joined by Doug and Jesse Brown, founders of Uniquely Knitted, a non-profit that supports the infertility community. Through transparency and honesty, they unpack some of the pains, struggles, questions, and life-altering realities that anyone struggling with infertility can face.

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How to Do Secret Valentines: A Fun ‘Family Builder’ Idea

February 2, 2021 — Susan Yates

Many of us have not been able to be with our family members during this pandemic season. Adult children haven’t seen each other, cousins often can’t be together. Saddened by being apart, we wonder, “What can we do to build the closeness that we long for?” Here’s one easy idea!

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Out with the Old and In with the New: A Hope-Filled Reflection for the New Year

January 5, 2021 — Chris Grace

The Bible says God has already begun the work of making things new, but why do we so often miss it? As we enter a new year with our hopes and dreams, Dr. Chris Grace reminds us of God’s promises and the hope we have in 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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How to Engage in Meaningful Conversations in a Superficial World

December 8, 2020 — Susan Yates

As we approach the holidays, family communication will become more and more prevalent. Often times, it can be difficult to have meaningful conversations. Susan Yates shares six steps to have significant conversations with family and how to raise great conversationalists.

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Five Essential Steps to Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children

September 23, 2020 — Alisa Grace

As parents, raising kids isn’t easy. On one hand it can be thrilling and on the other hand, they can make you want to pull your hair out. In this week’s video, Alisa Grace shares five essential steps to raising emotionally healthy children from psychologist Dr. John Gottman’s book Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child.

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The Power of Story: Turning Generational Trauma into Generational Healing

September 8, 2020 — Jennifer Jones

In this week's blog, Jennifer Jones reminds us of the power our stories have to facilitate empathy, understanding, and healing when talking about difficult topics.

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