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How to STOP Leading People On

August 23, 2022 — Debra Fileta

"Are your actions reflecting your words? Do your words back up your actions?" In author Debra Fileta's blog, she identifies key points that can mislead someone to thinking there's more to a friendship and if that's the case, what to do to stop leading someone on.

date night: to hype or not to hype

Date Night: To Hype or Not to Hype

August 9, 2022 — Sarah Do

Can you feel the butterflies yet? As the date with your partner gets closer, hype it up! In today's video, Sarah Do, staff counselor, shares the importance of getting excited for your dates and how to go with the flow when things don't go according to plan.

Sensitive Relationship Topics: Jealousy, Engagement, Intimacy

August 2, 2022 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

How do you deal with jealousy when your partner has best friends of the opposite sex? How do you know when you’re ready to move from dating to engagement? If you're getting too intimate in your relationship, how do you stop? These questions and more are addressed in today's podcast when Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace dive deep into topics of jealousy and insecurity, maturity for advancing relationships, and crossing boundaries in relationships. Their supportive insight guides couples to push aside their physical intmacy and keep God at the center of their relationship.

Calendaring Your Companionship

May 11, 2022 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

How do you maintain a strong, intimate relationship when you and your partner both have busy lives? In today's podcast, hosts Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace discuss four common barriers that prevent couples from spending quality time together, and offer practical, fun solutions to overcoming them!

Ready to Mingle?

March 29, 2022 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

Are you single but want to be in a relationship? In today's podcast, Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace meet with Laura Austin, the dating coach behind "Hey Mrs. Austin", to discuss how patience and proactivity work together to have a dating relationship in God's timing. Learn how to prepare yourself for dating through prayer and meeting new people, outline dating goals for what you want in a relationship, and change your mindset to be open to discerning God's will in dating!

discovering God's common grace in an unsettled world

Discovering God's Common Grace in an Unsettled World

March 23, 2022 — Tim Muehlhoff

Is God at work in today's argument culture? Sometimes it may be difficult to see how He's at work, but in Dr. Tim Muehlhoff's video, he reminds us that practicing good, healthy communication during conflict can actually point others to God.

Love Is Not Enough

March 16, 2022 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

In today's podcast, Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace dig deep into questions of faithfulness in regards to the topics of commitment issues, pornography, and drifting apart in relationships. They remind us that love is not enough for a relationship and suggest tips on when to pursue a relationship or when to back away from one.

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Before It's Too Late: Take the Time

March 8, 2022 — Willa Williams

Is there something you appreciate about someone but are too afraid to share? In today's blog, Willa Williams shares a personal story that teaches us to express appreciation and vulnerability before it's too late.

Listen to Understand

March 2, 2022 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

In today’s podcast, Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace walk through an example of a relationship conflict and discuss the benefits of using the Speaker Listener strategy to emphasize the message of listening to understand.

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Are We Compatible?

March 1, 2022 — Mandy Fischer

Have you taken the Myers Briggs personality test? How does it play into relationship compatibility? In today’s blog, Mandy Fischer shares her love for personality tests and also tips on how to interpret the results.

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