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Dealing with Grief and Loss During the Holidays with Guest Kevin Van Lant

December 11, 2024 — Kevin Van Lant, Chris Grace, Alisa Grace

In this episode, Chris and Alisa Grace explore the topic of navigating grief and loss during the holidays. They are joined by Dr. Kevin Van Lant, a licensed clinical psychologist and expert in pastoral care and counseling, who provides invaluable insights into the challenges of processing grief during a season traditionally associated with joy and togetherness. They discuss the importance of recognizing and sitting with the pain, offering practical ways to support both yourself and others during difficult times, and how faith plays a transformative role in the grieving process.

What If I AM the Elephant in the Room? Living Boldly with Visible Scars, with Dr. Anna Sinclair

November 7, 2023 — Anna Sinclair, Chris Grace, Alisa Grace

In this week's podcast, Dr. Anna Sinclair shares her inspiring journey of embracing her disability. Listen along as she offers a unique hope for how to live in light of our scars, whether they are seen or unseen, and the unexpected joy that comes along the way.

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Meant for Good

April 19, 2023 — Christy Leach

In observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), today's blog shares the story of Biola colleague and sexual assault survivor, Christy Leach. The CMR is dedicated to both honoring and loving the survivors in our lives, as well as actively participating in efforts to raise awareness that helps prevent the evil of sexual assault. We are grateful for Christy's boldness in sharing her story with us all.

Not If, But When: Navigating Grief with Gary Thomas

March 15, 2023 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

In today's podcast, author Gary Thomas joins Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace to share how a married couple can handle grief when it threatens to tear apart their respect for each other, their sexual intimacy, and their involvement in community. Gary offers three crucial things all couples should do to prepare for a crisis.

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Hearing God While Suffering: A Cancer Journey

February 21, 2023 — Chris Grace

God communicates with us in various ways, even in the midst of our pain and sufferings. In today's blog, Dr. Chris Grace shares his experience with pain and how he heard God in times of difficulty.

Three Things Every Couple Needs for Their Marriage to Survive a Crisis

February 15, 2023 — Tim Muehlhoff, Chris Grace, Alisa Grace

In late 2019, Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace faced a major crisis. In this podcast, they share their story and the fears and suffering that became their reality. Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace emphasize the three things that brought them through their most difficult trials.

From Scripture & Science: How to Talk About Mental Health

September 22, 2022 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

Mental health has become a growing topic of concern in our culture- but how do we talk about it? Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace discuss signs of mental health and look to both scripture and science for advice on how to talk about it, and what resources are available to those in need.

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The Greatest Christmas Gift of all...And it's Not What You Think

December 21, 2021 — Alisa Grace

Is there a certain thing your spouse does that drives you crazy? No matter how "perfect" a relationship appears, the answer is most likely yes. In today's blog, Alisa Grace shares a personal story about how God changed her perspective using an old blue chair.

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.

grieving milestones missed during covid-19

Grieving Milestones Missed Due to COVID-19

July 15, 2020 — Tim Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

COVID-19 has paused or cancelled many milestones in 2020. It's natural to grieve the loss of these milestones, so Chris and Tim got together to talk about healthy processing tools.

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