“Vulnerability”

Unsure you can trust them? In today's Ask the Expert CMR Co-director Alisa Grace addresses the issue of mistrust and offers a  practical formula to answer the question: "How can a spouse support another spouse that struggles with trust issues?" 

In observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), today's blog shares the story of Biola colleague and sexual assault survivor, Christy Leach. The CMR is dedicated to both honoring and loving the survivors in our lives, as well as actively participating in efforts to raise awareness that helps prevent the evil of sexual assault. We are grateful for Christy's boldness in sharing her story with us all.

Porn is more accessible than ever and is causing immense harm to couple's relationships. It is increasingly difficult for those in relationships to know when their partner's porn use is a deal breaker. Debra addresses this topic, and points her readers to some key things to look for.

"View other people in the same way God values you"

In today's blog, President and CEO of Building Lasting Relationships, Clarence Shuler, writes on his experience as an African American growing up in North Carolina in 1968 when segregation was still enforced in his city. He recalls meeting Gary Chapman, a white man, and the deep, cross-cultural friendship they developed through the years.

Clarence stresses the importance of cross-cultural relationships and learning to communicate well with those of different cultures and races.

 In today's podcast, Jennifer Jones, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, discusses how to set and keep boundaries and offers helpful instruction for how to respond to boundaries in respect and love.

In today's blog, Dr. Alison Cook explains why we often fear disappointing others, and looks to the life of Jesus to offer biblical guidance for overcoming our fear. 

Is your loved one crying out for help? What signs would you look for? In part one of this two-part series, we (hosts Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace) are joined by our 19-year-old daughter, Caroline, to share our personal experience as a family navigating Caroline's battle with clinical anxiety. 

Have you ever noticed that communication seems so easy at the beginning of a new relationship? In today's video, Dr. Chris Grace explains why good communication is easy in the beginning and shares helpful tips to keep it that way.