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In this minisode, Michelle addresses the question "Does God Hate Divorce?"

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E58- Jesus & Women: Restoring Honor with Kristi McLelland

Grief can be difficult to step into, but it plays a key role in our ability to move into the future. Dr. John Delony explains what grief is, and why it is crucial in recovering from trauma and loss. He describes common ways we avoid grief, and shares practical steps you can take to safely begin the process. John also explains the concept of "letting go," and how grieving prepares us for the future.

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E65- What Your Anxiety is Trying to Tell You with Dr. John Delony

E90- Try Harder? Try Softer: Harnessing the Gifts of Compassion & Curiosity in Trauma Recovery with Aundi Kolber

Dating is often awkward, but it's possible to grow through these situations and discover healthy relationships. Eric Demeter shares how discomfort in dating can teach us to develop better communication skills and show us the kind of person who will make a good partner. He describes the stages of dating and how they can help us establish good boundaries and remain emotionally safe. He also discusses how to evaluate what we want in a relationship, and explains the role of faith in the process.

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E89- Meeting Your Match: How to Know What You're Looking for and Date in Ways to Find it with Dr. Christie Kederian

E87- Dating to Blend: Choices You Can Make Today to Nurture Your Future Family with Ron Deal

Narcissistic abuse is rampant in our society and in our churches. However, naming and exposing narcissism can help us to find freedom from abuse we have already suffered in the past, and protect us (and those we love) from abuse in the future. Chuck DeGroat discusses how to understand narcissism as a spectrum, and reveals nine different ways a narcissist may show up in relationships. Chuck also talks about the role of narcissism in spiritual abuse, and describes how entire church organizations can become narcissistic and spiritually abusive.

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E74- Don't Tolerate Toxicity: When & How to Walk Away from Emotionally Draining People with Gary Thomas

E69- How to Stop Being Manipulated (& Help Your Kids Avoid it Too) with Tim Sanford

Throughout our lives, negative labels put on us by other people (and even ourselves) can distort our sense of identity. Aubrey Sampson shares how "false names" take root, and how God seeks to rename us as we grow in a relationship with Him. She also talks about ways you can discover your namedness in Christ, and how to bring healing to your kids and the people around you in the ways you speak over them.

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E104- Thank You, I'm Sorry, Tell Me More: Words That Hurt, Words That Heal with Dr. Rod Wilson

E91- Your Spiritual Gifts: Experiencing the Power of God in Your Life & Relationships with Ashley Morgan Jackson

The disappointment in our loss and suffering can develop within us a fear of joy. We may find ourselves afraid to celebrate because we are anxious that what we have will be taken from us. Nicole Zasowski describes what's underneath our fear of joy, and discusses how protecting ourselves from future disappointment closes our hearts to joy and delight in the present. She shares common barriers to joy and offers small ways we can begin to embrace celebration in our daily lives. Nicole also touches on the difference between expectation and expectancy, and highlights a single practice that is essential to daring to dream again.

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E94- Encountering God: Discovering the Nearness of God in Your Brokenness with Kelly Minter

E84- Wrestling with the Word: Finding Faith when Life Falls Apart with Tricia Lott Williford

Just because an abusive relationship has ended does not mean the abuse stops. Tina Swithin from One Mom's Battle shares about post separation abuse and describes how abusers use the legal system as another avenue to obtain power and control. She also gives insight into developing a strategic mindset, and offers suggestions for documenting your case, presenting well, and choosing your battles. Visit OneMomsBattle.com

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E105- Am I Safe? Experiencing Physical, Emotional, & Spiritual Security After Abuse with Sarah McDugal

E92- Parenting with an Abuser: Strategies for Parallel Parenting & Helping Your Children Cope with Joy Forrest

Trauma leaves us with the sense that we don't belong, and that life is not supposed to be this way. Dr. Dan Allender discusses how trauma is a reflection of evil in this world, and how encountering the kindness of God leads to the redemption of our heartache. He shares how our grief and emotions are an invitation into experiencing God's kindness, and how the Lord's gentleness leads us away from trauma responses that are deepening our pain. He also guides us in understanding how doing this work in our own lives can teach us to walk well with our children as they navigate trauma alongside us.

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E101- Storywork: Finding Freedom from the Pain of Your Past with Karrie Garcia

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Parenting alone is overwhelming. Worse yet, when we feel like what we're doing isn't working, it's easy to become frustrated and discouraged. Crystal Paine shares how our frustration can cause us to put more pressure on ourselves and our kids, but how resting in the Holy Spirit can transform us and our parenting. She describes how our own shame can cause us to seek results out of our kids, and how "living as loved" teaches us to instead grow in relationship with them.

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E98- Never Alone: Parenting in the Power of the Holy Spirit with Jeannie Cunnion

E66- Responding to Your Kids' Need for Freedom with Dr. Tim Kimmel

Dating can be very confusing and intimidating, especially if you attempt it on your own. Lisa Anderson from Boundless explains the benefits of dating in community, and how to build a team to help you date well. She shares how a dating team can help you meet good Christian men, and how you can ask to be set up. She also describes how a team can help you grow in discernment, and offers tips you can use to figure out if someone is really invested in the relationship- or not.

Check out Lisa's book, The Dating Manifesto

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E89- Meeting Your Match: How to Know What You're Looking For & Date in Ways to Find It with Dr. Christie Kederian

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