Best Cassie Bryant Podcasts (2024)

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Productivity for Mortals With Real Lives | Laura Mae Martin 59:02

1h ago59:02

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Ever feel like you're thriving one minute, then scrambling the next? Laura Mae Martin, author of Uptime: A Practical Guide to Personal Productivity and Wellbeing, shares a fresh, holistic approach centered on syncing your priorities, patterns and boundaries. You'll learn counterintuitive strategies to align your intention with your action, optimizi…

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Season 7 Trailer 2:32

22m ago2:32

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Season 7 of the Family Discipleship podcast begins on August 26! In this episode, Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant preview what is to come in Season 7. Questions Covered in This Episode: What are we going to talk about this season? Who are we excited about talking to this season? Resources Mentioned: “The Wingfeather Saga” by Andrew…

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How to Feel Confident, No Matter What Comes Your Way | Ethan Nichtern 1:08:17

20m ago1:08:17

1:08:17

Ever feel like life's ups and downs are knocking you off balance? Discover how to cultivate unshakable self-trust with Buddhist teacher Ethan Nichtern, author of Confidence: Holding Your Seat through Life's Eight Worldly Winds. Ethan shares ancient practices for navigating the emotional hurricanes of pleasure/pain, praise/criticism, fame/insignific…

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How to Expand Time & Increase Happiness | Cassie Holmes 1:01:36

1h ago1:01:36

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Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed, with too many things to do and never enough time? Discover research-backed strategies to overcome the chronic state of "time poverty" from award-winning professor Cassie Holmes. Her fascinating work at the intersection of time and happiness, explored in her new book Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expa…

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How to Bridge the Generational Gap and Inspire Young Adults: Unlocking the Mentor Mindset 1:06:02

9d ago1:06:02

1:06:02

In this thought-provoking discussion, developmental psychologist David Yeager shares insights from his groundbreaking book 10 to 25: A Groundbreaking Approach to Leading the Next Generation—And Making Your Own Life Easier. Discover the powerful "mentor mindset" that exceptional teachers, managers, and parents use to inspire and empower young people…

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How to Captivate People With Your Story | ViKA Viktoria 1:05:14

16d ago1:05:14

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Unlock the primal power of storytelling with ViKA Viktoria, master storyteller and communications expert. ViKA shares how cultivating self-awareness through practices like journaling and dance allowed her to break free from inherited narratives and redefine her own brave story - going from unfulfilled ad executive to trailblazing entrepreneur. Disc…

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How to Feel Like You Belong in This World | Henry Shukman 1:05:43

8d ago1:05:43

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In this thought-provoking episode, award-winning author Henry Shukman reveals the radical proposition of "Original Love" laid out in his book Original Love: The Four Inns on the Path of Awakening. Discover how committed meditation practice can help dissolve your constructed sense of self, unveiling a profound interconnectedness where you feel inher…

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A Radically-Simple Approach to Getting Well | Julia Hotz 1:01:56

11d ago1:01:56

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Did you know doctors are now prescribing activities like art classes, nature walks, and community gardening to treat loneliness, lack of purpose, and other modern ills? In this fascinating episode, Julia Hotz discusses the power of "social prescribing" outlined in her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Servic…

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What It’s Like to Be 35:58

16d ago35:58

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Sharing an episode of “What It’s Like to Be…” from author Dan Heath. On the podcast, Dan explores the world of work, one profession at a time, and interviews people who love what they do. He finds out: What does a couples therapist think when a friend asks for relationship advice? How does a stand-up comedian come up with new material? What are the…

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A Breakthrough Treatment for Depression | David Carreon, MD 1:00:22

15d ago1:00:22

1:00:22

Does depression feel like a prison keeping you disconnected from your true self? In this powerful episode, a pioneering psychiatrist shares groundbreaking brain treatments and profound spiritual insights that can help reignite your vital spark. David Carreon, MD, author of The Opposite of Depression, reveals how transcranial magnetic stimulation (T…

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Rediscovering Who You Really Are After Trauma, Burnout or People-Pleasing | Thema Bryant, PhD 59:15

19d ago59:15

59:15

Have you lost touch with your authentic self after trauma, burnout or years of people-pleasing? Join psychologist Dr. Thema Bryant as she shares a powerful roadmap for reclaiming your true identity. Dr. Bryant, author of Reclaim Yourself: The Homecoming Workbook, unveils how to shed the inauthentic masks we adopt just to fit in. You'll learn to dis…

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5 Ways to Wake Up Your Life 49:19

1M ago49:19

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Embark on a transformative journey through Jonathan Fields' captivating spoken word essays. Explore profound insights on unlocking creativity, uncovering your deepest desires, and discovering the true nature of happiness. These thought-provoking pieces will challenge your perspectives on exercise, beauty, and what it means to live a fulfilling life…

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How to Overcome Cravings & Reduce Inflammation | Spotlight Convo 1:03:33

1M ago1:03:33

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Feeling powerless against hormone imbalances, insatiable hunger, and unrelenting cravings? This must-listen episode will transform your understanding as two brilliant pioneers in women's health - Dr. Aviva Romm and Dr. Amy Shah - blend ancient wisdom with cutting-edge science to demystify the driving forces behind hormonal chaos and food temptation…

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How to Live with Invisible Pain | Samira Rajabi 58:52

1M ago58:52

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Ever felt weighed down by invisible pain or chronic illness nobody else can see? In this powerful conversation, trauma specialist Samira Rajabi gets refreshingly candid about her own decade-long journey navigating conditions like a benign brain tumor, headaches, and hearing loss. Drawing from her book All My Friends Live in My Computer: Trauma, Tac…

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The Busy Brain Cure | Dr. Romie Mushtaq 1:08:15

1M ago1:08:15

1:08:15

Are you plagued by restlessness, lack of focus, and sleeplessness? Discover Dr. Romie Mushtaq's "The Busy Brain Cure" in this engaging interview. An award-winning neurologist, she reveals the surprising effects of chronic stress on our brains - and her revolutionary 8-week Brain Shift protocol to rewire for calm and clarity. Regain your mental edge…

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A Rare Look at the Psychedelic Underground | Rachel Harris, PhD 1:04:49

1M ago1:04:49

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Explore the mystical world of psychedelic guides with Rachel Harris, Ph.D., author of Swimming in the Sacred: Wisdom from the Psychedelic Underground. In this fascinating discussion, Harris pulls back the veil on the intuitive, somatic ways women elders have been guiding others on sacred psychedelic journeys for decades. Discover the critical role …

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How to Reclaim Focus in the Age of Distraction | Johann Hari 1:08:00

1M ago1:08:00

1:08:00

Does it feel impossible to concentrate these days? You're not alone. In this fascinating discussion, the author of Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention - and How to Think Deeply Again reveals the hidden forces conspiring to hijack our attention spans. From predatory tech platforms to childhood culture shifts, Johann Hari exposes the surprising…

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How to Reclaim Ease, Sanity & Success | Emma Gannon 58:34

1M ago58:34

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When award-winning author Emma Gannon burned out writing a book redefining success, she took a radical year away from nearly all work. Hear her raw journey barely able to function, winding down her podcast, and stripping life's essentials. But one project remained: her Substack newsletter—a lifeline for creative rebirth. Emma shares the profound fr…

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How to Transform Suffering Into Freedom | Spotlight Convo 1:04:10

2M ago1:04:10

1:04:10

Trapped by thoughts and beliefs? Anger, grief keeping you stuck? Inspiring teachers Byron Katie and Lama Rod Owens overcame suffering through radical self-inquiry. Learn Katie's "The Work" method and Owens' "Radical Dharma" approach blending Buddhism and his Black, queer identity. Find clarity and freedom in every moment. Episode Transcript You can…

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Leading Burnout Expert | How to Finally Feel Better 58:40

2M ago58:40

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Exhausted, cynical, and ineffective? You could be experiencing burnout. In this candid conversation, Dr. Neha Sangwan provides a radical reframe, defining burnout as a profound mind-body disconnect from ignoring our core needs while chasing society's narrow "success." Drawing from her book Powered by Me: From Burned Out to Fully Charged at Work and…

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Grief is Love: Navigating Loss, Health & Transformation | Marisa Renee Lee 1:01:30

2M ago1:01:30

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Author Marisa Renee Lee dives deep into her book Grief Is Love: Living with Loss, recounting personal losses that sparked an awakening - grief stems from love, a vital truth for healing. She dispels myths about "moving on" from grief, instead advocating to embrace it. Marisa shares how marginalized communities face disproportionate grief with littl…

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How to Tap the Power of Games to Live a Better Life | Kelly Clancy 56:17

2M ago56:17

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What if the games we play reveal deeper truths about human nature and society? In this mind-expanding conversation, neuroscientist Kelly Clancy, author of Playing with Reality: How Games Have Shaped Our World explores the profound role of games and game theory in understanding ourselves and actively shaping reality itself. Get ready to rethink what…

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Top Pain Researcher | The 6 Keys to Relieving Pain 1:08:01

2M ago1:08:01

1:08:01

Stanford neuroscientist Sean Mackey, MD, PhD reveals pain is highly subjective, shaped by our beliefs and experiences - not just injury signals. He unpacks chronic pain's persistence, promising treatment strategies like brief behavioral therapies, and research toward personalizing care through biomarkers and digital platforms. An illuminating look …

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If A Good Man is Hard to Find… 33:53

2M ago33:53

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Adam Griffin has another solo episode to talk about fatherhood and manhood from a biblical perspective. Questions Covered in This Episode: If you woke up tomorrow and you were the opposite gender of what you are now, what are three things that would be different about your life? What is the most manly position? As Christians, how do we define manho…

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How To Be You | Jeffrey Marsh 1:03:11

2M ago1:03:11

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Non-binary author Jeffrey Marsh shares their journey from childhood rejection to joyfully embracing identity. They explore finding life-changing language/community, the path out of self-hatred, and why pronouns matter for human dignity. Marsh dives into myths of control, self-acceptance beyond gender/sexuality, and actively cultivating happiness. T…

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How to Break Bad Habits & Create Lasting Change | Nicole Vignola 58:02

2M ago58:02

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What if you could rewire your brain to dismantle limiting beliefs and negativity? Neuroscientist Nicole Vignola reveals the power of neuroplasticity in this fascinating listen. Drawing from her book, Rewire: Break the Cycle, Alter Your Thoughts and Create Lasting Change (Your Neurotoolkit for Everyday Life), Nicole provides a roadmap to upgrade you…

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Maggie Smith | Good Bones, Good Life 54:37

2M ago54:37

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Poet Maggie Smith candidly unpacks the lightning strike success of her viral 2016 poem "Good Bones" and how it strained her marriage, ultimately unraveling - an upheaval she unflinchingly explores in her vulnerable memoir You Could Make This Place Beautiful. Smith discusses metabolizing life's "unanswerable mysteries" through writing, going viral a…

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Rethinking Happiness, What We’re Getting Wrong | Stephanie Harrison 54:32

3M ago54:32

54:32

What if everything society told you about how to find happiness was misleading? My guest Stephanie Harrison, author of New Happy: Getting Happiness Right in a World That's Got It Wrong, challenges the cultural conditioning around chasing achievements, wealth, and status as the path to joy. She provides insights from positive psychology research and…

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How Rituals and Habits Make Life Better | Michael Norton 59:00

3M ago59:00

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What's the difference between habits and rituals, and how can everyday routines shape our lives? Author Michael Norton reveals the hidden power of rituals in his new book, The Ritual Effect: From Habit to Ritual, Harness the Surprising Power of Everyday Actions. Discover how rituals create meaning, bind groups, help us grieve, and provoke a diversi…

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How To Heal Injury, Illness & Disease with Regenerative Medicine | Dr. Adeel Khan 1:01:35

3M ago1:01:35

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Could regenerative medicine transform how we treat disease and even reverse aging? Dr. Adeel Khan shares groundbreaking insights on leveraging stem cells, gene editing, and tissue engineering to unlock healthcare's full potential. Learn how induced pluripotent stem cells are being used to regrow neurons in Parkinson's patients' brains. Hear about r…

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Rethinking Sex, Desire and Intimacy | Spotlight Convo 1:29:38

3M ago1:29:38

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Unlock the secrets to a mind-blowing sex life and deeper intimacy. This boundary-pushing episode brings together three trailblazing experts to shatter myths and reignite your desire. Vanessa Marin provides communication exercises and a "sex menu" to explore new realms of pleasure. Emily Nagoski, author of Come As You Are, shares neuroscience insigh…

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How to Get Unstuck, A Scientific Approach | Britt Frank 58:32

3M ago58:32

58:32

Feeling stuck and can't break free? Neuropsychotherapist and author Britt Frank shares science-based insights on getting unstuck. Learn what underlies stuckness, how to reframe procrastination, collaborate with your inner parts, and move forward with self-compassion. Britt offers eye-opening new perspectives on relationships, play, possibility and …

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How to Make the Mundane Feel Magical (Including Relationships) | Cass Sunstein 57:58

3M ago57:58

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Do you ever feel like you're just going through the motions without fully appreciating life's gifts? My guest Cass Sunstein, co-author of Look Again: The Power of Noticing What Was Always There, explores how we unintentionally become desensitized to the amazing parts of our lives through "habituation." Learn how shaking up routines can reawaken chi…

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How to Keep the Spark Alive: Secrets from 40 Years of Love Research with Drs. Julie and John Gottman 1:04:42

3M ago1:04:42

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What makes love last decades instead of years? After studying thousands of couples, Drs. Julie and John Gottman discovered what separates the masters from the disasters. Learn their research-backed secrets, like the 5:1 magic ratio, bids for connection, and the 4 horsemen to avoid. It's all here - including insights from their book, Eight Dates: Es…

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Mom's Panel Mother's Day Episode with Bethany Barnard and Kelly Needham 45:21

4M ago45:21

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Chelsea Griffin and Cassie Bryant are joined by Kelly Needham and Beth Barnard to discuss motherhood. Questions Covered in This Episode: What emotions surface on Mother's Day for you ladies? Any Mother's Day traditions you have that you want to share? Let’s talk about “Mom Fails;” do you have a moment where you felt like a total failure and how did…

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Free Will is a Lie | Robert Sapolsky 1:05:04

3M ago1:05:04

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What if everything you think about free will is an illusion? Behavioral scientist Robert Sapolsky makes a provocative case that free will is largely fiction. Drawing from his book, Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will, he deconstructs the idea through neurobiology, genetics, and anthropology. Sapolsky explores startling implications for …

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How to Stop Overthinking & Dial Down Chatter | Emiliya Zhivotovskaya 1:10:54

3M ago1:10:54

1:10:54

Feeling weighed down by incessant overthinking and anxiety? Unlock shockingly simple mindset shifts to disarm unhelpful mental chatter and regain control. Positive psychology expert Emiliya Zhivotovskaya reveals the core forms of draining thought patterns like worry spirals, harsh self-judgment and obsessive rumination. More importantly, you'll lea…

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What's the Matter with the Kids Ministry? 28:25

4M ago28:25

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Adam Griffin has a ministry monologue about what makes a kids ministry great. Questions Covered in This Episode: What are things that need to be considered when evaluating a kids ministry? Adam’s list of 7 things: Safety Scriptural Supplementary Shepherding Supportive Sensitive Fun Resources Mentioned in this Episode: familydischipleship.com Concre…

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How to Make Life-Changing Friendships | Spotlight Convo 1:04:13

4M ago1:04:13

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In our disconnected world, are you longing for deeper bonds and a true sense of belonging? Discover how to cultivate extraordinary friendships, nurture healing communities, and transform the way you show up in relationships. This powerful episode brings together three trailblazers - Mia Birdsong on reimagining family beyond the nuclear model, Dr. M…

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How to Unlock Potential You Never Knew You Had | Jeff Karp 1:17:01

4M ago1:17:01

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What if overcoming challenges and living an extraordinary life is simpler than you think? Jeff Karp shares his unlikely journey from a struggling student to pioneering Harvard professor and serial entrepreneur. Jeff developed a toolbox of “life ignition” practices to unlock creativity and possibility, despite learning differences. He reveals how em…

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New Morning Mercies for Teenagers with Paul David Tripp 40:40

4M ago40:40

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Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by Paul David Tripp to discuss his new devotional for teenagers. Questions Covered in This Episode: Would you tell us a little bit about what led you to want to publish a devotional for teenagers? What are things you’re seeing that are capturing the attention of teenagers instead of the go…

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Elizabeth Gilbert | The Simple Practice That Changed Her Life (and might change yours) 1:04:06

4M ago1:04:06

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What if writing simple letters of love to yourself could change everything? Liz Gilbert shares an unusual practice that became her lifeline during painful times. Discover how tapping into self-compassion through daily letter writing provides surprising wisdom and comfort. Liz explains the transformative power of listening to your heart's guidance -…

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How Thinking About Death Can Change Your Life | Alua Arthur 54:11

4M ago54:11

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What if facing mortality could unlock the secret to living fully? My guest Alua Arthur, a death doula and author of Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End, knows firsthand how confronting death can transform how we live. In this thought-provoking episode, we dive into taboo topics like grief, loss, and our c…

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Concrete Conversations: The Best (and Most Beautiful) New Resource for Family Discipleship 24:58

4M ago24:58

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Adam Griffin, Chelsea Griffin, and Cassie Bryant are joined by their kids to have a conversation using their new resource with Concrete Conversations designed to help families have intentional talks about life and faith. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is Concrete Conversations? What family story makes you laugh the hardest? What is your fa…

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