Best Biola University Center for Marriage and Relationships Podcasts (2024)

In this week's episode, CMR Co-Directors Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace discuss how personality impacts our relationships, and offer practical ways we can use personality tools to better understand ourselves and others.By Biola University Center for Marriage and Relationships

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Does Intent Matter? 23:13

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In this week's episode CMR Co-Directors Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace discuss the role of intent in communication and offer practical ways to assess and adapt not only what we say but why we say it and the impact it has on our relationships.By Biola University Center for Marriage and Relationships

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Red Hot Monogamy: Making Your Marriage Sizzle with Bill and Pam Farrel 40:06

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In today's Valentine's special, Chris and Alisa Grace are joined by ministry leaders and best-selling authors Bill and Pam Farrel to discuss their book, Red Hot Monogamy: Making Your Marriage Sizzle, and uncover the T.I.M.E. needed to invest in marital intimacy. Listen along to hear what long-lasting intimacy looks like and how their acronym can be…

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Do You Have What It Takes To Make A Difference? 32:54

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The answer may surprise you! In this week's episode, Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace are joined by marriage ministry leaders and best-selling authors Bill and Pam Farrel to discuss the importance of mentorship and the practical ways everyone can make a difference. Resources from this week's podcast: CMR Resources More from Bill and Pam…

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What's a Bid for Connection and Why You Need to Know 41:03

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In this week's podcast, CMR Co-Directors Chris and Alisa Grace teach listeners how to recognize and respond to others’ bids for connection and the relational damage it causes when we ignore them.By Biola University Center for Marriage and Relationships

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Not So Merry Christmas? Try This! 20:00

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In this week's podcast, CMR Co-Directors Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace address the not-so-glamorous realities that can come with the holiday season and offer practical tips for how to center your family on each other and Christ this Christmas.By Biola University Center for Marriage and Relationships

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Living The Dream: When Hospitality Becomes Real with Ken and Trudi Berding 51:13

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In this week's episode Chris and Alisa Grace are joined by Biola colleagues and long-time friends Ken and Trudi Berding as they share their journey from being missionaries in the Middle East to housing and discipling multiple college students each year.By Biola University Center for Marriage and Relationships

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What If I AM the Elephant in the Room? Living Boldly with Visible Scars, with Anna Sinclair 51:21

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Let's Talk About Sex: How Culture and Scripture Differ Part II, with Dr. Jon Lunde 57:07

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In part two of this two-part series, New Testament expert Dr. Jon Lunde joins Chris and Alisa Grace as they discuss why culture has drifted away from Scriptural values, and offer a Biblical alternative to the three most common (but not the best) options for sex in relationships today.By Biola University Center for Marriage and Relationships

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Let's Talk About Sex: How Culture and Scripture Differ Part I, with Dr. Jon Lunde 1:03:00

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In part one of this week's two-part podcast, New Testament expert Dr. Jon Lunde joins Chris and Alisa Grace as they discuss why culture has drifted away from Scriptural values, and the three most common (but not the best) options for sex in relationships today.By Biola University Center for Marriage and Relationships

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Healing Conversations on Race, Part II (with Veola Vazquez) 31:20

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In part two of this two-part series, Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace sit down with Dr. Veola Vazquez to talk about her new book, Healing Conversations on Race: Four Key Practices from Scripture and Psychology. Listen as they discuss what it looks like to navigate race relations as a believer.By Biola University Center for Marriage and Relationships

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Healing Conversations on Race, Part I (with Veola Vazquez) 45:03

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In part one of a two-part series, Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace sit down with Dr. Veola Vazquez to talk about her new book, Healing Conversations on Race: Four Key Practices from Scripture and Psychology. Listen as they discuss what it looks like to navigate race relations as a believer.By Biola University Center for Marriage and Relationships

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Can Common Courtesy Really Improve Your Relationship? 33:30

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Can small, every day courtesies really make a difference in a relationship? In today's podcast, Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace share how simple acts of kindness can bring results you might not be expecting.By The Art of Relationships Podcast

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What Our Listeners Are Asking 30:50

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In today's podcast, CMR Co-Directors Chris and Alisa Grace sit down and go through questions our listeners send in. From date nights and red flags, to establishing trust, this episode is packed with practical advice!By Biola University Center for Marriage and Relationships

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5 Signs of a Rock Solid Friendship, Part II 34:48

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In part two of a two part podcast series, CMR Co-Directors Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace discuss the key role intimacy plays in friendship and offer the remaining signs to look for to grow your friendships into rock solid relationshipsBy Biola University Center for Marriage and Relationships

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5 Signs of A Rock Solid Friendship, Part I 41:40

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In part one of a two part podcast series, CMR Co-Directors Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace discuss the key role intimacy plays in friendship and offer five signs to look for to grow your friendships into rock solid relationships.By Biola University Center for Marriage and Relationships

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Are Your Emotions Controlling You? 40:24

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Do you feel like your emotions control you or do you control your emotions? Emotions are complex and sometimes difficult to identify. But your emotions are important to building any intimate and healthy relationship. In today's episode, Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace talk through the need for identifying, labeling and understanding your emotions.…

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You Asked, We Answered 21:20

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Trouble navigating boundaries once you're in a relationship? In this week's podcast, Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace answer your questions about relationships! From confronting self-esteem and setting boundaries, to defining the relationship after you already started dating, this week's podcast is full of wisdom for relationships in all stages!…

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Behind The Scenes: A Mini Episode 10:34

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In today's podcast, co-directors Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace sit down with Ashlee Kyser, the newest member of the CMR team, to discuss what it is like transitioning from a student to staff at Biola, and share resources available for students and new graduates.By Biola University Center for Marriage and Relationships

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Not If, But When: Navigating Grief with Gary Thomas 42:25

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In today's podcast, Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace sit down with award winning author and speaker, Gary Thomas, to answer your questions on the role of grief in relationships.By Biola University Center for Marriage and Relationships

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Understanding Your Spiritual Temperament with Gary Thomas 24:32

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In today's podcast Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace are joined by award winning author and speaker, Gary Thomas, to discuss spiritual temperaments for connecting with God. Listen to learn how understanding your temperament and the temperament of those you love can increase intimacy in all your relationships.…

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Three Things Every Couple Needs for Their Marriage to Survive a Crisis 1:13:59

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In late 2019, Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace faced a major crisis. In this podcast, they share their story and the fears and suffering that became their reality. Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace emphasize the three things that brought them through their most difficult trials.By Chris Grace, Alisa Grace, Tim Muehlhoff

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Making Your Marriage a Fortress with Gary Thomas 40:40

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In today's podcast, award winning author and speaker, Gary Thomas, joins Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace to discuss his new book, Making Your Marriage a Fortress: Strengthening Your Marriage to Withstand Life's Storms.By The Art of Relationships Podcast

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Creating and Responding to Healthy Boundaries 30:27

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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.By The Art of Relationships Podcast

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Biola University Center For Marriage And Relationships Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Art of Relationships Podcast

Biola University Center for Marriage and Relationships

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First Fruits and Fumes 29:56

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The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly: What To Do With Personality Tools 31:44

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Does Intent Matter? 23:13

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Red Hot Monogamy: Making Your Marriage Sizzle with Bill and Pam Farrel 40:06

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Do You Have What It Takes To Make A Difference? 32:54

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What's a Bid for Connection and Why You Need to Know 41:03

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Not So Merry Christmas? Try This! 20:00

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Living The Dream: When Hospitality Becomes Real with Ken and Trudi Berding 51:13

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What If I AM the Elephant in the Room? Living Boldly with Visible Scars, with Anna Sinclair 51:21

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Let's Talk About Sex: How Culture and Scripture Differ Part II, with Dr. Jon Lunde 57:07

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Let's Talk About Sex: How Culture and Scripture Differ Part I, with Dr. Jon Lunde 1:03:00

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Healing Conversations on Race, Part II (with Veola Vazquez) 31:20

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Healing Conversations on Race, Part I (with Veola Vazquez) 45:03

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Can Common Courtesy Really Improve Your Relationship? 33:30

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What Our Listeners Are Asking 30:50

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5 Signs of a Rock Solid Friendship, Part II 34:48

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5 Signs of A Rock Solid Friendship, Part I 41:40

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Are Your Emotions Controlling You? 40:24

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You Asked, We Answered 21:20

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Behind The Scenes: A Mini Episode 10:34

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Not If, But When: Navigating Grief with Gary Thomas 42:25

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Understanding Your Spiritual Temperament with Gary Thomas 24:32

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Three Things Every Couple Needs for Their Marriage to Survive a Crisis 1:13:59

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Making Your Marriage a Fortress with Gary Thomas 40:40

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Creating and Responding to Healthy Boundaries 30:27

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