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Would you like to have better conversations with your kids? If you're tired of conversations that are shallow or forced, you are going to love this episode with Heather Holleman as she shares from her book, The Six Conversations. You will be able to connect with your kids and spouse in new ways after learning better questions to ask. On this episode, you will learn: 

3:40 The mindset you need to create a warm connection

6:14 The beauty of journaling and noting other's concerns  

14:01 How to love with your face 

19:04 Teaching your kids to have good conversations 

23:30 Modeling curiosity to your children

Dr. Heather Holleman is an associate teaching professor at Penn State, a speaker and an author. Her books include Seated with Christ: Lively freely in a culture of comparison, and today we’re talking about her book, The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connected in an Age of Isolation and Incivility. She serves alongside her husband Ashley in speaking and writing. They’ve been full time staff with Cru for 20 years. They have two daughters.  

Find out more about Heather Holleman and her book, The Six Conversations https://heatherholleman.com/books-2/six-conversations/

Learn more about Seated & Sent, the speaking and coaching ministry of Heather and Ashley Holleman https://seatedandsent.com/

Want to have better conversations with your spouse? Read Arlene's book Making Marriage Easier and get the discussion rolling in a fun way! https://makingmarriageeasier.com/

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