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Unlike all other species, humans as image bearers of God were created to have relationships. One manifestation of that is through friendships. The characteristics and quality of our friendships matter. In this episode Jon explores the biblical example of friendship and how we as faithful believers can have meaningful friendships for the glory of God.

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Dating is usually the precursor to marriage. However, it also becomes a stage or category that is achieved once a marriage happens. This week Jon and Kate have a conversation about why dating each other after marriage is not only important but necessary to have a healthy marriage. 

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We were created to live forever. Life has a way of causing us to be wrapped up in the temporal and as a result lose our perspective on eternity. In this episode the reality of eternity is considered and how living with forever in mind helps us in the day to day of life.

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Everyone enters a marriage with expectations. For some they are quite unrealistic, and it takes time to be able to learn and manage expectations. The reality is married life is never exactly what either person expected before entering into it. This week Jon and Kate discuss the hurdles of expectations during the early years of marriage.

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For Christians the college campus is a place with many challenges and threats. On the other hand, it is an opportunity to reach out and share the faith. Jon sits down with campus minister and founder of Rhody Christian Fellowship, Dr. Matthew Henderson, to discuss challenges and opportunities concerning ministry on the college campus. 

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Jon and Kate discuss the pre-marital years and the circumstances and providence that brought them together. The times of waiting and not knowing what the future holds are fertile grounds for God to prepare a person for what He has for them. A helpful lesson is to focus on the Lord and His work and less on self and situations. Anxiety only breeds anxiety, Matthew 6:33-34.

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Perseverance is a reality in the Christian life. During certain seasons and circumstances of life believers will feel the struggle to persevere and may feel like giving up. Clichés, anecdotes, and poor but good intentioned advice are often given to those who feel like they are ready to walk away. This week Jon talks about perseverance and gives practical thoughts on how to continue with the aim of finishing strong in this life. 

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Jon and Kate reveal a new addition to the weekly show with a mini-series titled imperfect marriage. There will be weekly conversations about a variety of topics relating to marriage, family, children, and the joys and struggles of living out an imperfect marriage. The goal is to help married, soon-to-be married, and even singles thinking about future marriage to understand that while a marriage is imperfect it can still be healthy.  

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In a world where sin exists there is bound to be hurt. Hurt comes in a variety of forms and fashions and cannot be avoided no matter how hard one tries. In this episode practical ways of facing, dealing with, and overcoming hurt in relationships and in life are considered. The Christian's hope and assurance is in that future day when all hurts will be gone, and sin will be no more. 

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In this week's episode Jon and Kate discuss the final virtue in the fruit of the Spirit. Paul calls upon believers to exercise self-control and this is manifested in all of life. Another way to think about self-control is mastery over oneself. The demonstration of self-control is one of the appealing virtues of the Christian life.

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