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Trying to Avoid Awkwardness After Rejection

July 25, 2017 — Chris Grace

"I asked a friend to go on a date, and she initially agreed. Then a few hours later she texted me back and said she was busy that night, and perhaps they could instead go on a group date with some friends. How do I make sure things aren't awkward between us as friends?"

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What About A One-Sided Relationship?

June 27, 2017 — Chris Grace

"I feel like I have heard it all — 'relationships are a two-way street,' 'both people need to be in it to win it,' and 'it's not healthy to be in a one-sided relationship.' What do you suggest in a relationship where only one person wants to change and grow to work out the relationship while the other is complacent? How do you cope with it or try to make it thrive?"

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The Forgotten Discipline of Solitude, Pt. 3

May 30, 2017 — Timothy Muehlhoff

Dr. Tim Muehlhoff offers practical ways to engage with God in solitude and counter our negative thoughts about others with prayer.

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The Forgotten Discipline of Solitude, Pt. 2

May 23, 2017 — Timothy Muehlhoff

In today's blog, Dr. Tim Muehlhoff explores practical ways to exercise the discipline of solitude, which can strengthen our relationships.

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Telltale Signs You Are In An Unhealthy Relationship

May 17, 2017 — Chris Grace

A relationship can be complicated, but does that mean it's harmful? How can you know if it is or not? In today's interactive video, Dr. Chris Grace breaks down some of the top telltale signs that you may be in one.

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How Can a Girl Be Confident While Dating? Qualities of A Confident Christian Woman

May 2, 2017 — Alisa Grace

"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?"

Avoiding Pitfalls of Relational Truces

April 26, 2017 — Timothy Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

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.

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The Forgotten Discipline of Solitude, pt. 1

April 25, 2017 — Timothy Muehlhoff

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.

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Rekindling Your Marriage As Empty Nesters

April 18, 2017 — Alisa Grace

"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?"

Call a "Relational Truce" to Your Conflict

April 12, 2017 — Timothy Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

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.

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