Best Brad Valencia Podcasts (2024)

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148. Unlocking Her Heart: learning what really matters to your wife 51:14

3d ago51:14

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Men, respecting your wife means more than just making decisions—it’s about valuing her contributions, recognizing her wisdom, and praising her openly. Join us as we dive deeper into how these biblical principles can create a more balanced and fulfilling relationship. Go after strengthening your marriage by speaking your wife’s respect language. We …

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147. Unspoken Signals: Learning how to communicate what REALLY matters to your man 53:00

10d ago53:00

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In this episode, we explore 6 practical ways to build up and empower your husband through respect, trust, and unwavering support that is covered by "Through The Word: Marriage Talks". https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans 1. Let Him Lead– Trusting and following his leadership helps him feel strong and confident. 2. Communicate Trust– Affirm your b…

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146. UNBREAKABLE : The Strength of Not Letting Go in Your Marriage 36:43

17d ago36:43

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Join us as we discuss the importance of never letting go! In this episode we dive deep into the power of perseverance in relationships. Every marriage faces challenges, but what sets lasting unions apart is the decision to hold on when times get tough. We’ll explore how commitment, faith, and intentional effort can help you overcome obstacles and b…

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Being of Service in Higher Education with WACUBO’s Michael Clune and Lupe Valencia 13:54

4M ago13:54

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Being of service. This is at the heart of the roles we play in higher education. At the 2024 WACUBO Annual Conference at Disneyland in California, leaders and practitioners in administration came together to explore how they can Dream, Lead, and Inspire others to serve the mission of our industry. Lupe Valencia, Deputy Chief Financial Officer and C…

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145. Distract, Deceive, Destroy - Paying attention to how these three tactics impact your marriage. 49:57

5M ago49:57

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The truth is that you make time for what you prioritize, and that plays out in your spiritual, emotional, and physical health, along with your marriage. You have to create space for connection because the distractions will always be there! The enemy uses the same playbook with all of us, and if he can't deceive us or destroy us, he will settle for …

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144. What You Tolerate Dominates - How what you tolerate impacts you, your marriage, and your walk with God. 54:30

5M ago54:30

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In the book, "Extreme Ownership," by Jock Willink he quotes, "It's not what you preach, it's what you tolerate." This caused us both to take a good hard look at ourselves, and areas in our life where this has had an impact. The reality is that what you tolerate...dominates. Challenge for this week is to look inward at what you are tolerating indivi…

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143. Facing Your Fears - How to gain confidence and let go of control 50:00

5M ago50:00

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So often, fear can take us down a road that leaves us crippled, trying to be prepared for all scenarios and in control. But that control is an illusion, and instead fear ends up robbing us of our present, and of our future. Stand in God's truth for your life and have confidence in who He is and what He can do. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0BMxs…

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142. Part 2 - Practical Steps to Protect Your Marriage 1:09:31

5M ago1:09:31

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The reality is that every marriage faces stress, and the first responder world has some additional stressors to navigate. HOW you navigate those, who you turn to, your relationship with Christ, how you listen, how you die to self, and how you handle the adrenaline rush will determine the direction of your marriage. Don't be a statistic. You are eas…

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141. How Your Job impacts Your Marriage - A look into the first responder world 1:10:17

6M ago1:10:17

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The first responder world is riddled with a high divorce rate, and constant variables that contribute to an unhealthy marriage. We dive into our own experience in this realm as both a team member and spouse, and offer some insight to help protect and bring hope to your marriage. Links: https://thinblue1st.org/mission-%26-vision https://digitalcommo…

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The Teamwork Behind a Turnaround 31:53

6M ago31:53

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We are thrilled to present this episode of the Net Assets Podcast, a partnership between NBOA and Teibel Education Consulting, with NBOA President and CEO Jeff Shields and Teibel Education President Howard Teibel. This episode marks the first in what we hope will become a collection of some of the best and most illuminating interviews dedicated to …

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140. Saying Yes to God - What does it look like to take the next right step? 1:04:01

6M ago1:04:01

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We were so honored to have our daughter on this episode as she shares what saying yes to God has done in your life. There were so many truths that emerged throughout this conversation for your faith, life, and marriage. When God asks you to say yes to something, don't practice delayed obedience, and when He asks you to let go, don't hold on. Life i…

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139. A Year of Firsts - How to navigate through the anniversaries of the hard things in life 54:24

6M ago54:24

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This is a discussion we had never had before this episode. We openly wrestle through what it looks like to hold both joy and pain together at the same time, and allow you to hear the perspective of both of us and what it looked like to navigate through the first year after our breach in trust. Ultimately, we encourage you to lean into a perspective…

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138. Obstacles to Better Sex in Your Marriage 1:01:40

6M ago1:01:40

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There are many things that can create obstacles to great sex in your marriage. These include your memories, communication, past trauma, libido, age, changes, stressors, insecurities, and addiction. There are many obstacles, but there is such hope! God can redeem, heal, and restore this area. Don't let anything stop you from reclaiming ground in thi…

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137. Does God Have a Plan For Me and My Marriage..and can I mess it up? 59:41

7M ago59:41

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We navigated a lot of topics on this episode that impact your faith and marriage, including what it looks like to live when someone isn't willing or wanting to pursue Christ, and whether you have the ability to mess up God's plan. Here are some practical things discussed that you CAN do to stay in God's will and show Jesus to your spouse. Pray Seek…

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136. Navigating Grief and Infant Loss - Interview with Foreknown Ministries 1:08:08

7M ago1:08:08

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We loved getting to know Kelsi and Ryan and to have an opportunity to hear their hearts for helping others navigate through loss and grief. There are principles throughout their story that can be applied to any season of life. The Cole family is a beautiful trio in their photo, but behind the scenes, they hold a story of tremendous loss, resilience…

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135. Sacrifice Without Loss - No greater love 52:57

7M ago52:57

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John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. This verse talks about the physical aspect of laying down your life for someone else, and that's part of it, but Christ laid down His life sacrificially long before He did it physically. What does this mean for you and for your marriage? How could this shi…

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134. Knowing What Not To Say - Do you need to say all the things all at once? 59:57

7M ago59:57

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Often we hear the struggles of a couple knowing how to navigate triggers, how to share their story, and when/how to share something with their spouse. We dive into this topic today and address areas that can be very difficult to navigate in communication, marriage, and healing. James 1:19 says "My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Every…

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133. Is it Okay to Curse - Does this really matter and how does it involve your marriage? 54:04

8M ago54:04

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This conversation brought up so much for us as we delved into how you represent Christ in this world and in your marriage. We invite you along for the conversation and hope it helps bring some clarity to an area that can truly set us apart. Here is the YouTube video referenced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3axFcUUs1gc Here are some great verses …

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132. Assumptions Kill - How does curiosity, reactions, and definitions impact your marriage? 51:22

8M ago51:22

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The longer you know someone, the more you begin to assume things in your relationship. Often, you walk away from conversations with takeaways that were never said because of someone's tone, their body language, and previous experiences. These assumptions kill curiosity. We want to encourage you to stay curious in your marriage, to commit to growing…

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131. Is Compromise Really the Secret to a Successful Marriage? 1:00:54

8M ago1:00:54

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Does compromise really ensure happiness in marriage, or instead does it encourage you to lay down parts of yourself that you shouldn't? Does it encourage you to start keeping a tallying score of what has been lost and what you need to gain back? Or, in essence, is it sacrifice that really ensures that a marriage thrives? Isn't this how Christ calls…

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130. Pray, Pivot, Grow - Change is inevitable! 54:55

8M ago54:55

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This past week we had the opportunity to reflect on the power of an invitation, the changing of seasons, and the inevitability of change. How we handle these moments and how we choose to grow as an individual and in marriage determines so much. Don't let obstacles such as perfectionism, expectations, or fear stop you from leaving one season behind …

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129. This One Thing Can Change EVERYTHING - navigating parenting in all seasons 1:04:32

9M ago1:04:32

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Parenting has a big impact on your marriage, and can create conflict for a couple as they learn to navigate different parenting styles, backgrounds, and viewpoints. One of the greatest gifts you can give your kids is to live out a great marriage and model authentic faith. In fact, a recent study shows shocking statistics for when someone reads the …

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128. How Do You Always Trust, Hope, and Persevere? 52:45

9M ago52:45

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What does this look in life, and how do you do these things when facing some level of hurt or betrayal? Join us for this in depth conversation and real-life examples of how we navigated this in our own life and marriage. We want to encourage you that you ALWAYS have hope in your future because of who Jesus is and what He has done. No matter what yo…

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NBOA CEO Jeff Shields on Navigating Independent School Challenges and the 2024 NBOA Annual Meeting 27:43

9M ago27:43

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This week, Jeff Shields, President and CEO at NBOA, joins Howard Teibel for a conversation on the future of independent schools ahead of the 2024 NBOA Annual Meeting & Business Solutions Showcase. Howard and Jeff speak about issues of integrating telework, the sustainability of post-pandemic innovations, and the critical importance of community and…

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127. How does irritability, anger, and keeping score impact your marriage? 52:51

11M ago52:51

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Irritability, unmet expectations, and failures have a HUGE impact on marriage. Work hard to recognize what physical, spiritual, and emotional factors contribute to both your own, and your spouse's stress and irritability. Learn to ask questions and to meet them where they are at, such as are you looking for assurance, understanding, or a solution? …

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126. Pride Destroys - A unique look at how this creeps in and hurts you and your marriage. 50:00

11M ago50:00

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Love does not boast, it is not proud. 1st Corinthians 13:4-7 describes how we are called to love, not just in our marriage, but in our lives. Psychology today says, "We tend to think of people who boast as arrogant, self-preoccupied, or, perhaps, insecure, which may be why they need to boast in the first place. Pride, on the other hand, is generall…

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125. Envy-The Silent Killer in Marriage 51:24

11M ago51:24

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Do you envy your spouse? Is this leading to unsaid, unmet, or unrealistic expectations that can bring about dicontentment and bitterness? Envy in relationships is a killer! It kills joy and peace. It doesn’t call you or your spouse to what can be, but holds you both captive. We found in our own marriage that this has crept up more than we could hav…

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124. Sex Ed Reclaimed With Kristen Miele - How to take back this topic with your family 47:53

11M ago47:53

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We loved this conversation! Our culture has taken hold of this topic in our families for too long. WE HAVE TO TAKE IT BACK. It is time for every parent, and every spouse, to start having the uncomfortable conversations so that we can stand in truth and see sex as God designed it to be...which is beautiful! Kristen Miele has been educating youth on …

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123. Love is Kind...Does What You Think, What You Say, and How You Act Help Your Marriage? 52:51

12M ago52:51

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Kindness is an embodiment of selflessness, care, and compassion. It mirrors Jesus, who, out of overwhelming love, sacrificed His life for us, taking on our punishment. Does your life reflect this? Romans 2:4 "Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you t…

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122. Love is Patient...What does this look like in your marriage, with your kids, and in your faith? 48:18

12M ago48:18

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"Patience in the Bible is the ability to endure difficult people and situations without giving into anger or giving up hope. Because God continues to show us patience when we are doing disappointing things, we can show others patience when they disappoint us." renew.org The reality is that we desire for others to be patient with us, we want God to …

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121. AHA MOMENT - Are you missing one of these key components: Awakening, Honesty, Action? 54:18

12M ago54:18

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After reading this devotional by Kyle Idleman, we began to contemplate these factors, and how they play into the transformation in our lives, and in the lives of those we have worked with over the years. We found the principles to be unequivocally true. So often we see couples missing one of these key pieces, and failing to see true transformation …

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120. Learning to Trust God with ALL OF IT - Interview with Rich & Suzanne Funk 1:04:42

1y ago1:04:42

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On today's episode, learn what it means to entrust your vision into God's hands, truly surrender the things you have held so tightly to, and place it into God's hands. This process of surrender is exactly what Rich & Suzanne navigated through with their marriage, family, and business. Hear how they almost lost it all and the lessons Jesus taught th…

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119. Husbands - Don't Do These Things 56:37

1y ago56:37

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There are so many things that stand as obstacles in the way of two people experiencing a marriage as God designed. On this episode, we discuss the drawbacks and consequences of what anger, pride, lust, selfishness, lack of accountability, and leading out of your own strength can do to a marriage. Read these scriptures and we challenge you to addres…

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118. Two Words That Have the Power to Make or Break Your Life 44:59

1y ago44:59

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What are you saying yes to? What are you saying no to? You might not be thinking about all the micro decisions you are making or how your actions reflect what is in your mind, but we would encourage you to start. THIS CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING, for both the good and the bad. Pay attention. Look at what your actions are saying about you and KNOW what it…

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117. Emotional Affairs- How they start, what they lead to, and the damage they do 51:49

1y ago51:49

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We dive into emotional affairs, their impact, what leads to them, and discuss guardrails to implement so this doesn't become your battle! If it is your story, we want you to know that there is HOPE! God is a redeemer, and if you have two people willing to do the work, genuine repentance, and lots of JESUS...ALL things are possible! As always, we wo…

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116. Learning to Fight for Your Marriage and Family 50:00

1y ago50:00

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We discuss both the truth and the myths that exist when it comes to generational impact on our lives. Don't excuse your behavior because of how you were raised, and don't ignore what you need to do to impact your legacy today. Choose to equip your kids for what they will face in the future and develop their character by living out genuine faith in …

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115. Find it, Fix It, Move Forward - Stop Overthinking! 57:28

1y ago57:28

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We are so happy to be back for Season 7! On today's episode we dive into where we see so many people get inadvertently stuck in their lives and in their marriage. Don't allow what once was stop you from stepping into what can be! Don't overanalyze aspects of your life so much that you stay circling the drain and stuck in an unending cycle. You can'…

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Ep. 26: How to Become an Elite Dad with Curt from Dad.Work 58:18

1+ y ago58:18

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Have you ever given yourself a grade on how you’re doing as a husband and father? If you did right now, what would it be? Fatherhood is one of the greatest gifts and responsibilities a man can have, and for that reason, you should be constantly striving for an A+. This doesn’t mean you will hit the mark every time, but your role as a father is impo…

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114. Steps to Better Sex - What does true intimacy look like and how can you have it in your marriage? 56:34

1+ y ago56:34

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Better Sex - who doesn't want to be able to say they have this in their marriage. Typically, however, this is an area that is ignored until there is a problem or a person becomes entirely self -focused, instead of spouse focused. Couples need to learn to meet in the middle, to grow with one another, communicate with one another, and not take each o…

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113. Passive Husband/Passive Wife - What does this look like and what can it lead to in your marriage? 57:13

1+ y ago57:13

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Oxford dictionary defines passive as "accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance."Is this your life?Is this your marriage? Why do we have a culture where this is so prevalent in marriages, and why is it silently killing so many? On this episode we dive into all of it. John Eldredge says in his book W…

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112. Love Lets Go - Letting your spouse experience getting to the end of themselves 51:19

1+ y ago51:19

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Sometimes we think that letting someone experience the consequences of their actions is not demonstrating love. In reality, this is often the most loving thing we can do. Boundaries are healthy and necessary to operate within God's design. When one operates outside of this reality we see so many people not stand for truth, settle for half way heali…

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Ep. 25: Balancing Work, Family, and Ministry Responsibilities 46:04

1+ y ago46:04

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Balancing Work, Family, and Ministry Responsibilities can be a challenging task for any Christian man. It is important to prioritize and manage your time effectively to ensure that you are fulfilling your responsibilities in each area of your life. In this episode we touch on setting priorities, prioritizing quality time, and seeking help. As a Chr…

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111. Increasing and Protecting Your Emotional Capacity 54:11

1+ y ago54:11

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Capacity Definition - "The maximum amount that something can contain." Capacity has a great level of influence over every area, and it's important to recognize what depletes capacity in us individually, and also how we can increase capacity in our lives. The reality is that there may be seasons where you need to learn to say no to friendships, exte…

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110. The Waiting Place - What does God have for you here? 48:59

1+ y ago48:59

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We often get questions about this season of life. This is a time when you are having to wait for something or someone, when things aren't going right, or you are just waiting for the fruition of something God has promised you. You may wonder how long you should wait, when you should stop waiting, and what is required of you while you are in this se…

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109. Why Wasn't I Enough - How to navigate the tough questions and move towards healing 52:47

1+ y ago52:47

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Often we hear the questions of "why" and "why wasn't I enough, or "why didn't you choose me," when someone is walking through reconciliation. The answers to these questions can leave a couple in a circular phase of healing where neither one feels like they can win or move forward. We walk through some of the common setbacks and give some actionable…

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Ep. 24: When Pride Takes a Fall 42:19

1+ y ago42:19

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Have you ever been so filled with pride that God had to take you down to just about nothing to reach you? Today’s guest, Dr. Dusty Brackett, knows all about that. And he shares his story of how God, in His grace and mercy, rid him of his pride and rebuilt his life from the ground back up, to help him become a man He could use for His glory. Dusty i…

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108. What Does a Dangerous Marriage Look Like? 54:55

1+ y ago54:55

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Is your marriage dangerous? The truth is, loving someone always involves an element of risk because your spouse has the ability to hurt you more than anyone else, and when you allow yourself to be vulnerable, and have true intimacy, it involves danger. But that danger is worth it! And we want to challenge you to start thinking of a dangerous marria…

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107. Staying Relevant - What does that look like in your faith, marriage, and parenting 45:22

1+ y ago45:22

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If you want to stay relevant in your life, you need to constantly seek knowledge. Are you being a willing student in your life? Do you seek to know more about your spouse, your kids, and most of all...in your faith? Staying relevant doesn't mean shifting your foundation, but WHEN YOU STAY RELEVANT YOU STAY RELATABLE. You allow God to reveal what ne…

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Ep. 23: When Christ is Relentless 48:50

1+ y ago48:50

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What would you do as an atheist living with addiction and shame if God was in relentless pursuit of you? Would you fight it in pride or would you humbly surrender and give way to His love despite how undeserving you felt? On todays episode, you’ll hear the story of John Barrow, an average man whose life was radically changed by the love of Christ. …

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106. Maintenance in Marriage - What does it look like to invest and thrive, not just survive? 52:21

1+ y ago52:21

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On today's episode we give some practical advice on what maintenance in your marriage looks like, not to be confused with maintain! Often we don't recognize that the daily intentional acts we do, or don't do, in marriage leads us somewhere. We challenge each person to ask themselves, "What is one thing I can do love my spouse better today?" We also…

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