“Relationships”

Dear CMR:

How can a girl be confident in a relationship while dating? There is no assurance it will lead to a future, yet guys want girls to be confident. Is there a way to help build your own confidence?

Signed, Unsure

As discussed in our previous podcast, calling a "relational truce" means designating a period of time where you agree not to talk about the issue that is causing conflict. While it can be beneficial to a relationship, there can also be negative consequences to this method of conflict resolution. In today's podcast Dr. Chris Grace and Dr. Tim Muehlhoff continue their discussion on relational truces, specifically focusing on how to avoid pitfalls of these truces. 

In today's blog, Dr. Tim Muehlhoff discusses how setting aside distractions for meaningful times of solitude with God empowers us to live out His difficult call to truly live unselfishly.

Dear CMR,

As my wife and I are getting older, and our children are leaving the nest, what are some recreational things we can do to reconnect with each other?

Signed, Empty Nest and Ready to Go!

Establishing and cultivating a healthy "relationship climate" can be hard work, especially in the midst of a disagreement. When couples get caught up in the heat of the moment, they can make mistakes that hurt the climate of their relationship. In today's podcast, Dr. Chris Grace and Dr. Tim Muehlhoff explore Proverbs to discuss the concept of a "relational truce" and how to apply it when working through conflict within a marriage.

In a world that condones and even encourages the hookup culture, dating for Christians can either become a taboo subject or avoided altogether if not approached with the intent to marry. These two opposite extremes make dating a very confusing subject, especially if you don't belong in either category. In today's podcast, Dr. Chris Grace and Dr. Tim Muehlhoff sit down with Debra Fileta again, author of True Love Dates: Your Indispensable Guide To Finding the Love of Your Life, to discuss how to navigate relationships well from a healthy Christian perspective.

Dr. Tim Muehlhoff explores the negative effects of unexpressed conflicts and how Scripture helps us deal with anger and work through disagreements in a God-honoring way that actually protects and restores our relationships

Dr. Tim Muehlhoff helps us understand the foundational principles in Ephesians 5 and discusses how our personal spiritual growth is a must for us to experience a successful marriage.