Real Life Mentoring

What does health have to do with experiencing God? Good question! Today you'll hear Chris' story about being injured during a Tsunami warning while in Thailand. Chris and Christina will talk about principles they've learned during the health crisis. In a nutshell: You are not alone. God knows your situation.

Grief has to be processed. Today, Chris leads Christina to talk about the recent death of her dear friend, Marti. As she does, you'll hear the emotion in her voice as she recalls the impact her friend made on her life. In Christina's words, "The most valuable thing I could give her was my heart." Disclaimer: King Saul was Jonathan's father!

Where do you find God in circumstances that are difficult? Good question! Today Chris and Christina will start a series of discussions of how they have seen and experienced God in the middle of less than ideal circumstances. Part one will highlight how they experienced God in the middle of financial matters.

In today’s "Living Room Conversations", Chris and Christina introduce their youngest daughter, Libby. In her interview, Libby shares a childhood trauma that had a profound impact on her. She shares the lessons learned from pain and how she has been able to thrive despite setbacks. You’ll be inspired by Libby’s wisdom at such a young age! "Trauma is a part of my story, but it is not my identity." Libby Elledge

Continuing in a series called "Living Room Conversations", Chris and Christina share about their early marriage years. Find out how they have navigated learning the art of confrontation, basic communication and lessons learned along the way.

Today marks the first in a series called "Living Room Conversations". Chris and Christina share how their living room is where the best conversations happen. This is the place where the sharing and processing of the real heart stuff gets discussed. Today, Chris and Christina talk about their early dating years.

Today Chris and Christina share their own stories about how they began their personal relationship with Jesus. As the foundation for their mentoring work, their spiritual health is primary to living a balanced life. Listen today as they share their personal journeys toward finding God and developing their current relationship with Him.

Chris and Christina will discuss the differences between each type of relationship. Transactional is a transfer of information while relational is about building emotional equity between two people. Find out the marked differences between the two and the issues that may arise when one person desires relational interaction while another person is content to keep things transactional.

Just like Superman had his kryptonite that took his strength, what is it that men today say is their "kryptonite"? Chris takes a look at a long list of subjects that he has seen first-hand serve as "kryptonite" for men. Explore the effects of these on men and some practical ways to overcome them!

In today's episode, Christina goes solo, leading you through a spiritual tool that will help you engage God's Word through prayer. In this 4th century practice, she will walk you through this simple yet powerful process that allows you the room to read God's Word and hear the Holy Spirit's voice perhaps in a new way.