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Ask the Expert

May 11, 2023 — Alisa Grace

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?"

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Meant for Good

April 19, 2023 — Christy Leach

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.

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Porn and Relationships: When Are Sexual Struggles A Deal Breaker?

March 21, 2023 — Debra Fileta

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.

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I Never Thought

January 24, 2023 — Clarence Schuler

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.

Creating and Responding to Healthy Boundaries

December 21, 2022 — Jennifer Jones, Chris Grace, Alisa Grace

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.

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How to Get Over Your Fear of Disappointing Others

November 15, 2022 — Alison Cook

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.

A Cry For Help: Our Personal Story, Part I

October 11, 2022 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

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.

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Why is Communication so Easy in the Beginning?

October 4, 2022 — Chris Grace

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.

From Scripture & Science: How to Talk About Mental Health

September 22, 2022 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

Mental health has become a growing topic of concern in our culture- but how do we talk about it? Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace discuss signs of mental health and look to both scripture and science for advice on how to talk about it, and what resources are available to those in need.

Worthy of Respect?

August 30, 2022 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

How do we define respect? In today's podcast, Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace discuss how scripture and research inform the different ways men and women interpret respect and share tips on how to make your significant other feel loved and respected.

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