Skip to main content

Topic: Relationships

Articles

ask the expert

How Can I Support A Friend Who Is Depressed?

January 10, 2022 — Chris Grace

My roommate struggles with depression, and she is often discouraged about the things going on in her life. I am thankful that I can be her friend; it seems like not many others know or understand what she's going through. What should I do?

Holiday Traditions, Difficult In-laws, and Unmet Expectations

January 5, 2022 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

You may have just experienced some difficulties over the holidays, especially if you have recently been married. How do you, as a newlywed couple, establish your own holiday traditions? In today's episode, Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace give helpful tips and encouragement on setting boundaries and dealing with difficult expectations during the holidays.

how hard is forgiveness, really?

How Hard Is Forgiveness, Really?

December 29, 2021 — Chris Grace, Timothy Muehlhoff

Forgiveness can be harder than we first think. In today's video, Dr. Chris Grace and Dr. Tim Muehlhoff discuss how to know when you have truly forgiven someone.

a young woman holding a firework

A Different Kind of New Year's Resolution

December 28, 2021 — Willa Williams

In this blog post, Willa Williams encourages you to consider making a New Year's resolution to be kinder to people around you, while explaining the difference between kindness and niceness.

'Tis the Cuffing Season

December 22, 2021 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

Are you settling for someone just to avoid loneliness? It's cuffing season, and sometimes that means feeling desperate for any human connection. In today's podcast, Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace discuss loneliness, finding friendship, and developing deeper emotional connections.

the 5-to-1 happiness ratio

The 5-to-1 Happiness Ratio

December 15, 2021 — Timothy Muehlhoff

In this video, Dr. Tim Muehlhoff explains a concept that Dr. John Gottman calls the "happiness ratio."

4 steps to making more time for each other

4 Steps to Making More Time For Each Other

November 24, 2021 — Alisa Grace

Alisa Grace explains some research on marital happiness and gives you four easy steps to help you carve out some valuable time for your relationship. Take a look!

The Beauty of a Christian Marriage: A Conversation with In-N-Out President and CEO Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson and Sean Ellingson

November 17, 2021 — Timothy Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

What does a Christian marriage look like? Is it honesty, humility, transparency? In this week's podcast, Dr. Chris Grace and Dr. Tim Muehlhoff invite special guest speakers, Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, the owner of In-N-Out, and her husband Sean to talk about trials, transparency, ministry, and healing within their Christian marriage.

How to Navigate Jealousy, Friendships, and Conflict

November 3, 2021 — Timothy Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

We're bringing back one of our most popular episodes this week where Chris and Tim answer your questions about how to handle jealousy in dating relationships, the role friendships play in a happy marriage, and tools for healthy conflict resolution.

a young woman

To All The Single Ladies (And Guys)

November 2, 2021 — Hannah Munoz

In this week's blog, Hannah Ellenwood suggests seven things to focus on as you walk through life when dating or marriage is not part of the picture.

Have a Question About Relationships?

Ask our panel of experts!

Submit a Voice Message

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

CMR on YouTube

Explore additional educational content including class sessions, conferences, chapels, and articles on YouTube.

youtube.com/@biola-cmr