Relationship Helpers

Ever avoid being in your own company? A struggle with being single can push you into unhealthy relationships as a way to fight the fear of being alone. Today's guest is Christy Johnson, a former 'Love Junkie' who constantly sought love through others and not through God and herself. She's a speaker, author, and life coach. Her mission is to support women and feed their soul health. She provides hope and tips to healthy singlehood.

Sadly, sexual abuse is rampant. One in four women and one in six men are affected by sexual abuse. In today's episode, Paula Mosher Wallace shares her own experience with childhood sexual abuse, how it affected her adult life and how she has healed from it. You will find many resources in the podcast and show notes.

Our guest today, Holly Ashley, is a domestic violence victim advocate. She describes the signs of domestic abuse and how to get help which include a danger assessment and safety plan. She advocates the need to follow the biblical principles of a loving marriage, and the need to trust God.

The church is the place we go to strengthen our bond with God, even more so when in moments of need. We hear from today's guest, Athena Dean Holtz, on how she got wrapped into a church cult for over 12 years, and how she got out of it.

Have you ever felt like you didn't matter after Valentine's Day? Your spouse remembered and did do something, but it was not what you really wanted. Or your spouse didn't do anything at all, but you didn't mention your disappointment or you shrugged it off. In this episode, we talk about mistakes we make that lead to disappointments and how to fix them.

Unless you are born with a lot of wealth, work is necessary for you to live. So what is the proper balance of work and home life? Both activities require your time and effort. In this episode, Vincent and Laura discuss what a healthy work and home life should look like. They give specific tips to help couples who work at home or have a business together.

Some people feel energized when they're in the company of other people, others feel energized in solitude. Our guest today, Brenda Knowles, is the latter, and she shares her experiences of being an introvert.

Many partners strive for the 'perfect marriage' and to be the 'perfect partner'. At its core, you grow up through marriage as you learn how to give, stand on your own two feet - and have children. Spiritually, we become better Christians in a relationship. Dr. Corey Allen joins us in today's interview, where we discuss what makes a happy marriage.

My spouse sure has been secretive lately? I wonder what's going on. Have you ever felt this way. Laura and Vincent discuss phone privacy in a marriage and the pros and cons of snooping on your spouse's phone.

Postpartum depression needs to be talked about. It is more common than what our research or statistics report. Birth trauma ALSO is a taboo subject that needs more discussion. Today, Dr. Pauline Dillard illuminates the importance of having these discussions and what can be done to help families struggling from PPD and/or birth trauma.