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First Steps of Conflict Resolution

April 27, 2021 — Willa Williams

Are you running from conflict in your relationships? Conflict is inevitable, so don't let your fear stand in the way of finding resolution! In today's blog, Marriage and Family therapist Willa Williams lays out the first three steps on how to resolve conflict well.

Listener Q&A: Are Your Goals Interfering With Your Marriage?

April 21, 2021 — Tim Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

How do you create a future together in a marriage when your goals may be different? What are healthy ways to deal with conflict? In this week’s episode, Chris and Tim answer your questions, and share valuable tips on strong communication climates, working in synchrony, and building Christ-centered relationships.

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How Do You Know You Are in Love?

April 20, 2021 — Chris Grace

Love is complicated. Is it passion? Companionship? Or maybe, a commitment? In today's blog, Dr. Grace defines what love is and shares valuable components of a loving relationship.

"Mom, Dad, I'm Moving In With My Girlfriend"

April 7, 2021 — Tim Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

How are you going to respond to this shocking news? In this week’s Art of Relationships podcast episode, Chris and Tim discuss how responding with warmth, love, and patience can reinforce respect and acceptance in your relationship with your children. Diving deeper, they talk about the power of childlike love, faith, and affection to draw people closer to Jesus.

How to Rewrite Your Internal Script

March 24, 2021 — Tim Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

In this week's episode, Chris and Tim discuss how the subconscious "subtitles" in a conversation can reinforce a negative view of your partner and your marriage. Drawing on wisdom from John Gottman's book, they provide tools to help prevent your internal script from taking on a decidedly negative tone.

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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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Relationships Gone Good

March 3, 2021 — Chris Grace

How do you know if you're dating the right person? If your partner embodies these 10 qualities, there's a good chance you might be in a healthy relationship!

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How to Start a Difficult Conversation

March 2, 2021 — Alisa Grace

Starting a difficult conversation is never easy, but is possible with the right tools. Timing, tone, and phrasing are key components to have a fruitful discussion. In today's blog, author Alisa Grace outlines 7 communication tools that you can use to have a successful, healthy dialogue with your partner or loved one.

Listener Q&A

February 24, 2021 — Tim Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

In this week's episode, Chris and Tim answer some of your questions and share helpful, Christ-centered insights on dating, cohabitation, and more.

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How Do I Find Safe Relationships?

January 19, 2021 — Alison Cook

I've been dating my boyfriend for four months now and think he might be abusive. I was sitting in your Christian Perspectives class and as you described the details of abusive relationships, I realized that I am in one. How could this happen to me without realizing it? I know I need to break up with him, but I'm scared. If I could fall for someone that is abusive once, could I do it again? How do I know if someone is safe before it's too late?

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