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We are wired for connection and we need it. When we are little, it begins with our parents. But as we grow, it often becomes a need to connect with a spouse or friends. But have you ever felt like it’s hard to make friends as an adult? And you find yourself wondering if you are missing out on some secret others know.  

In the episode, Quinn teaches listeners: 

Mind Renewal Tip:

If we want good friends, we have to be a good friend.  

Scriptural Renewal:

Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another. Proverbs 17:17 

Resources Mentioned:

The theory of Dunbar's number about 150 connections at once. 

Loneliness

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We all have a past and sometimes we have parts of our past and identities from it that we are ready to let go of, but we feel stuck. In today’s episode, Quinn discusses how to give yourself permission to grow into the person you feel called to be today and let go of your past self that is holding you back.

Today’s episode teaches listeners how to grow by understanding:

Mind Renewal Tip:

I can become anyone God has called me to be. And who I once was is not who I have to remain.

Scripture Renewal:

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17 

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Have you ever had the experience that your child is going through something tough at school or with friends and you want to help them not hurt, but you don’t know how to make it better for them? Today’s episode is all about equipping parents in helping your children become more emotionally resilient.  

In the episode, Quinn teaches parents:  

Mind Renewal Tip:

Life will be hard for our children sometimes and we have to expect it. But every circumstance teaches them something. And if we have eyes to look at it through this lens – even when it hurts and it’s hard for them – we will see how trials lead to their growth.  

Scripture Renewal:

Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. Romans 5:3-5 

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Comparison is the thief of joy. But often we find ourselves comparing our lives to others and feeling like if we could get this thing or make this amount, we will finally be content. But this way of striving wears us out and runs us ragged.  

In today’s episode, Quinn teaches listeners how to stop the comparison game by finding more contentment in their life without more things. Specifically, she teaches them these three things: 

Mind Renewal Tip:

We are content when we are joyful. 

Scripture Renewal:

Now there is great gain in godliness with contentment, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. 1 Timothy 6: 6-8 

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One of the best yet complicated relationships we experience in life can often be with our in-laws. And while we want to love them, we can find ourselves struggling not to get annoyed or frustrated at them. Despite knowing that only makes things more complicated for everyone.  

So in today’s episode, Quinn addresses how to improve this relationship by discussing these three simple tools: 

Mind Renewal Tip:

There is not right or wrong to the way families do all things. It’s just our norms that make us feel that way.  

Scripture Renewal Tip:

“Love must be completely sincere. Hate what is evil, hold on to what is good. Love one another warmly as Christians, and be eager to show respect for one another” Romans 12:9-10  

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Parenting a teen is challenging yet so deeply important. So in today’s episode, Quinn teaches parents how to stay close and connected with their teens. Specifically, Quinn teaches parents the importance of parenting your teens and offers insight about the brains of teenagers.  

Additionally, Quinn teaches parents three tips to help them in connecting with their teens which include: 

Mind Renewal Tip:

If you want to connect with your teen, connect with their friends.  

Scripture Renewal Tips:

Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 

Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. I Timothy 4:12 

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Life is hard and marriage can feel hard too – especially when you are married to someone that doesn’t have the easiest personality. But there is hope for all marriages and today’s episode is all about helping you find ways to deal with a difficult spouse so that you can feel connection and love within your relationship.  

In the episode, Quinn addresses three ways to deal with a difficult spouse which include: 

Mind Renewal Tip:

As difficult as your partner may be, it’s important to remember, you can be difficult at times too.  

Scripture Renewal:

The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. Psalm 103:8 

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Do you ever feel like your fuse is shorter than you want, but you don’t know how to make it better? In today’s episode, Quinn addresses not only what causes your anger but also how to stop feeling angry as often so that your anger can serve as a catalyst for change instead of something that controls you.

In the episode, Quinn specifically teaches the importance of evaluating emotions and expectations in angry situations as well as helps listeners understand: 

MIND RENEWAL TIP:
People are not living their life trying to make you mad. Their anger is not about you. It’s about them.

We are intrinsically selfish humans. That’s why we need the Lord. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Scripture Renewal

A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1 

Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. James 1:19 – 20 

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In today’s podcast, Quinn addresses how to reduce or prevent family tension at holiday gatherings because it’s something that is normal for so many, but something so many don’t know how to change.  

The point of this podcast is to help you work to make your holiday gatherings less stressful and more enjoyable and aligned with honoring God. In the episode, Quinn offers listeners 7 things to avoid which include: 

7 Don’ts to Prevent Family Tension:

4 Things to Prevent Tension as A Host 

3 Things to do to Stop Continued Hurt or Family Tension

Scripture Renewal Tip:

Ephesians 5 

Mind Renewal Tip:

God loves families. He desires us to seek healthy relationships because it brings heaven to earth.

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In this week’s episode, Quinn teaches listeners 8 Steps to Follow when having a hard conversation. In it, Quinn shares how a friend called her about a family conflict and said these words, “Now before I tell you my side of the story, I reserve the right to be wrong. And I could not know what I’m talking about” which led Quinn to feel like this was a powerful topic to address before the holidays.

In the episode, Quin teaches listeners: 

Specifically, Quinn gives tips that will help the listener understand: 

Mind Renewal Tips

Always remember, “There is your side – my side – and the truth.” 

Scripture Renewal:

Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Resources:

study.com Family Communication Patterns Overview Theory Styles