Relationships Unraveled

I can’t wait to share today’s episode with you! I had the honor to have Dr. Derwin Gray on the podcast today to talk more about what it means to be a Christian and share more about what he calls the “Incomplete Gospel”. Dr. Derwin Gray is the founding and Lead Pastor of Transformation Church, just outside of Charlotte, NC. He is also the author of several books, including “How to Heal Our Racial Divide: What the Bible Says, and What the First Century Christians Knew about Racial Reconciliation.” This conversation was one that you are not going to want to miss. Tune in to hear this impactful conversation!

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SHOW NOTES: Episode 26

In today’s episode, I am joined by Erik Jacobson from the Paterson Group, an organization that helps grow people and organizations into their greatest potential and purpose. Erik is a trusted and respected advisor, partnering with influential leaders and their teams to unleash their full potential and drive impactful results. Today we are diving in to the topics of identity and purpose which are two crucial parts of our life that we often question and explore. I share more about my personal experience of working with Erik and how it helped me discover my next steps and my calling. We also talk more about having a clear plan along with a conversation around the uniqueness of each individual person and embracing your true self! Tune in to hear more about identity and purpose and why these two points are so important!

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SHOW NOTES: Episode 25

Are you ready to fully dive in to how to have tough conversations? This is part 3 of the Direct Communication Series, so be sure to listen to parts 1 and 2 before diving in to this episode. Today I’m sharing how to have these tough conversations. I give you steps to take and tips on how to make these conversations smoother and more effective. I want you to have the tools to approach these tough conversations and move forward! Tune in if you’re ready to learn more and be sure to let me know your thoughts on this series over on Instagram: @marandakirk

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SHOW NOTES: Episode 24

In part 2 of this series on direct communication, I discuss how to know if you are ready to have difficult conversations. I share the importance of preparation and setting up the right mindset before these conversations happen. Hard things will come up in relationships and these hard conversations are necessary so it’s important to be prepared. Tune in to learn more about the signs of readiness and how to navigate these hard conversations!

If you haven't already, be sure to check out part 1 from last week.

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SHOW NOTES: Episode 23

Today is part 1 of a 3 part series that I am doing on direction communication. On today’s episode, I am going to give you an introduction before we dive deeper in to this topic in the next two episodes. I talk about the different dynamics behind tough conversations, being prepared for them, and I give you a few tips and guidance around them. Tune in! We will dive even further into this in the next few episodes!

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SHOW NOTES: Episode 22

In this episode, I am sharing more about connection and it’s relationship with loneliness. I share more about the three areas of life where we get connection, finding connection in ourselves, reconnecting with ourselves, and how to create genuine connections. I want you to break free from the cycle of loneliness and discover the power of intentional connection. Tune in to hear more!

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SHOW NOTES: Episode 21

In this episode of Relationships Unraveled, I am joined by my friend Heather Larkin to talk more about our friendship and the power and beauty behind friendships that are truly God-given. Heather shares more about her personal story and more about how we have provided encouragement and support to one another through our friendship.  We also talk about the importance of having friends that you can be authentic and true to yourself in. Tune in to discover the power of friendships and the ways in which they can bring redemption and joy to our lives!

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SHOW NOTES: Episode 20

Do you know how to truly apologize? On this episode, I dive into this topic more. Many of us struggle when it comes to apologizing and that can actually stem from our childhood.  Apologies are more than just saying the words, "I'm sorry".  I define what exactly an apology is and share the importance of understanding its purpose along with tips to help you. I want to encourage you to unravel your beliefs about apologies. Tune in to gain a better understanding of apologies and how they can positively impact our relationships!

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SHOW NOTES: Episode 19

On this episode of the Relationships Unraveled podcast, I am chatting with Julia Woods. Julia is a couples coach and founder of The Beautiful Outcome. Julia shares her journey into couples coaching and marriage work, which began during her time as a wedding photographer. She opens up about her own struggles with communication in her marriage, and how it led her to discover the importance of effective communication in relationships. Julia has a passion for helping couples create meaningful connections so tune in to gain valuable knowledge on building a strong and fulfilling marriage!

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SHOW NOTES: Episode 18

Today, my husband John is back on the show for another episode and we are talking about marriage of course! On this episode we discuss how marriages can unconsciously fall into certain roles that work well...until they don't. We share how to identify when this might be happening, normalize the conversation around the difficulties, and offer practical tips on how to begin to change these dynamics. We hope this episode encourages  you to live out your relationships unraveled and focus on the journey of discovery and growth together in marriage!

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SHOW NOTES: Episode 17