Down To Earth with the Burucharas

Studies and debates have gone on for decades regarding this question: can members of the opposite gender be friends? Join us as we tackle this topic exploring the following question:- Why does it even matter?- Are there any differences between same-gender and opposite-gender friendships? Should there be?- What are some guiding principles? - What if your partner is not okay with your friend of the other gender?--------------------------------We're eager to hear your thoughts on the podcas...

We’re so excited to introduce our first guest duo, Steven and Tamara Conway, a couple we admire with a wealth of experience and wisdom, as they share how baggage & dysfunction from our past reveals itself in our present relationships and how we can confront it individually along with our loved ones. We hit on many relevant topics including:- How marriage reveals hidden dysfunction- The importance of managing expectations- Conflict resolution and teachable moments- How our core fears drive...

Richard Carlson, the renowned psychologist, once said “Reflection is one of the most underused yet powerful tools for success.” Sometimes the pace of life, even during a pandemic, outpaces our ability to process it all; we can't believe it's already been a year of being married! So in today's episode, we take a step back to reflect on some lessons that our first year of marriage has taught us about ourselves, our spouse, and relationships. And to celebrate this marker, we'd like to share...

In today's episode, we share one of the most challenging parts of our relationship: dealing with anxiety. Callie is diagnosed with General Anxiety Disorder (GAD) — and it has impacted our relationship in some key ways. We explore how it's been for both of us, especially early on in our relationship and how we’ve worked through this reality over time. We also share important considerations and recommendations for a meaningful relationship where at least one person is dealing with a mental illn...

On this special 20th episode, we’re excited to welcome Charlene Coutet as she shares about her recently published book on relationships, My Child Wake Up. The book follows the journey of her romantic relationship mistakes and how a vivid dream led her to discover a powerful, logical, and practical remedy to her heartache and a way forward to better relationships. Some key themes we discuss are:The relationship between the heart and the biblical sanctuaryWhy and when relationship standards don...

In today's episode, we share 3 qualities of safe people — the kind of people that help you, care for you, and are trustworthy. We also discuss how to interact with unsafe people — should we just avoid them at all costs? Aren't we all to some extent unsafe?--------------------------------We're eager to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Got any questions, topic suggestions, or just want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you via this quick feedback form: https://tally.so/r/w4Jkgr

In this episode, we dive into a topic we're asked about as soon as people meet us: intercultural relationships. We look differently, talk differently, and come from different continents. How has that affected our relationship? Specifically, we focus on the following questions:- When did it hit us that we were in an intercultural relationship?- What was it like as a recipient of societal pressures and awkward questions?- What are the benefits and challenges of an intercultural relationship?- H...

In today's episode, we're excited to welcome Anil Kanda. Anil is one of our favorite speakers and we love his energy and deep, provocative insights into life’s toughest problems. Today he walks us through a fascinating and practical discussion on chemistry and compatibility. With insight, personal stories, and honesty, we touch on:- What's the difference between chemistry and compatibility? - Which is more important and why?- Are examples of these in the Bible?- Why eHarmony couples have...

In today's episode, we delve into the importance of honesty in a relationship. Sometimes we fall into two extremes: we're either so honest that we are better labeled as rude, or we keep more than we should to ourselves in the name of "kindness". What's the balance here? What kinds of things should we share with our significant other — and how? Are there ever times that we should keep secrets? Is it ever okay to lie to a loved one?As always, we share lessons we've learned in thi...

In today's episode, we share how we moved from an intentional friendship to officially dating/courting. We also explore that phase of a relationship that often defines this stage: the honeymoon phase. We got into some unplanned discussions about chemistry during the last portion of the episode, and we'd love to know your thoughts! Amidst Callie's weekly soapbox and a story about Indian curry stains we discuss: - Is the honeymoon phase good or bad?- What is the honeymoon phase like?- If I...