Simplify Complexity: Christian Relationship Advice & Help

Life has its challenges, and at times these challenges can be frustrating, stealing one’s peace and joy. Often an area of frustration comes from relationships. When in a relationship there’s no where one can hide or turn off the annoyance of another. Facing the same frustration day after day can be emotionally consuming, and before one knows it, they’re overwhelmed with anger in their relationship.

Anger its self isn’t bad. One should be frustrated or annoyed when lied to, or miss treated. Yet it’s what you do with your frustrations, and annoyances that can result in destruction. Especially if one allows their anger to overwhelm them. In this podcast episode let’s talk, why people might be overwhelmed with anger in their Relationship. To do this, we first examine reasons why people become overwhelmed with frustration, and then share tips to help them deal with their anger in constructive ways.

Hosted by Pastor Brian Wallace and Keonte McDonald.

Key Scripture:

Ephesians 4:26  “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. 29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

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Marriage is one of the most important choices you will ever make? It’s because, who you choose to marry will impact you for the rest of your life. For those who make a wrong choice or marry prematurely it can bring heartache, frustration, and sadly divorce. Therefore why rush into marriage?

Their are those who have gotten married quickly after dating/courting and their marriage has turned out great. BUT there are many that have ended in tragedy. Our goal for this podcast isn’t to say that getting married quickly is always bad. Rather, we want to highlight key reasons you should AVOID getting married too quickly, and reasons why it might be okay. Are you considering marriage or know someone who is? Then stay tuned and share it with a friend?

Hosted by Pastor Brian Wallace & Keonte McDonald

KEY SCRIPTURE:

Luke 14:28 “But don’t begin until you count the cost. For who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it? 29 Otherwise, you might complete only the foundation before running out of money, and then everyone would laugh at you. 30 They would say, ‘There’s the person who started that building and couldn’t afford to finish it!’

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There are singles who are challenged with loneliness throughout the year, and then there are singles who are very comfortable with their singleness. To understand that you don’t need a romantic partner to find fulfillment is critical to healthy living, but yet even those who are secure in thier singleness can find it more challenging to deal with holiday loneliness.

Whether if it’s a song, a movie, a party, or social media holiday moments are enhanced when you get to share them with someone. So what do you do? How can you avoid the holiday loneliness blues? In this podcast episode we share tips that can help you navigate the barrage of feeling that can come during the holiday. What do you do during the holidays? Please share your thoughts and tips on this subject.

Hosted by Pastor Brian Wallace and Keonte McDonald

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In 2020 we saw one of the most contentious political environment in history. This has brought a major divide within our our country, and sadly within our homes. Many couples are experiencing intense communications breakdowns, and this challenge is taring a part marriage. How should couples navigate politics within a relationship?

In this podcast know episode we discuss possible challenges couples are facing navigate politics. We emphasize the priority of the home and step you can take with your partner to approach disagreements. In the end, it’s important to remember that Jesus isn’t Democrat or Republican. It’s God who is the author and finisher of your faith, and love for each other is your identify mark.

Hosted by Pastor Brian Wallace Keonte McDonald

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Hollywood has often sensationalize the idea of opposites attract. There’s a glamour and excitement that without it a relationship is dull. As exciting as it may be to date someone who is very different than you. The question we need to ask, is opposite attraction practical when building a lasting relationship?

The thing about excitingment is that it comes and it goes. The question we want to answer in this episode is, are opposite attractions a good or bad thing? Should people be intentional to pursue someone who is very different than they. Please welcome guest Dana Tyler as we discuss this and more.

Hosted by Pastor Brian Wallace and Keonte McDonald

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The word equally yoked is a term that is often thrown around when people talk about marriage, but what exactly does it mean and is it something people should even pay attention to. The idea is a spiritual term that many are not familiar with, because we are no longer primarily an agricultural society.

Regardless of your faith or what you believe in, the concept of being equally yoked has a tremendous impact on the health and longevity of relationships. Those who ignore its principle become painfully aware of its absences, if they don’t recognize its meaning.

In this podcast episode we explore the meaning of being equally yoked, where it originated from, and how it applies to all couples today. Whether you are married, single or dating this is an important subject to better understand relationships and improve on your approach to relationships

Hosted by Pastor Brian Wallace and Keonte McDonald

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When you take two different people who were raised differently you are bound to have disagreements. A disagreement is when two people have differing view points. For example, you believe the house should be cleaned weekly whereas your spouse may believe it should be daily. The challenge of opinions, is often what leads to conflict and fights. An approach that can help couples navigate disputes is their ability to agree to disagree.

For some this can be ending the discussion, but there is no conclusion. Anytime there is a lack of closure in a dispute the dispute is bound to happen again. Agreeing to disagree isn’t leaving without closure, but it’s finding a middle ground that you can agree upon. Listen to the full episode and learn tips that will help you deal with arguments and disagreements in your relationship.

Hosted by Pastor Brian Wallace & Keonte McDonald

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If you’ve ever lacked confidence to ask someone out, you are not alone. All people of different backgrounds have found themselves intimidated in one way or another to approach someone they may like. This intimidation keeps people from possibly meeting in building what could have been something great. All that’s left is disappointment of what could’ve been? Don’t let that be you. Learn confidence building tips that can help you avoid this type of regret?

In this podcast episode we look at reasons why people may struggle to communicate their feelings. We then offer confidence building tips that can help you overcome anxieties or intimidation to ask someone out. If you have helpful suggestions that have helped you please share in our comments.

Hosted by Pastor Brian Wallace and Keonte McDonald

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Co-parenting is hard. It requires working together and communication. In part one we shared tips to help couples navigate different parenting styles, but how do you work with a person where you difference drew you a part?

There is a reason why couples are divorced or no longer together. Maybe someone hurt the other or cheated on them. Whatever the cause the challenge of working together drove them a part, but now they have to work with that person to raise a child. How do you do that? How do you communicate with someone who you dislike or don’t trust.

Children often feel the pain and tension separated parents have. This is why it’s so important that parents learn how to parent together regardless of what happened between them. In this podcast episode we take a look at some of the challenge parents face when raising children while separated. We’ll offer practical tips you can apply to work in harmony for the betterment of your child. 

Hosted by Pastor Brian Wallace and Keonte Mcdonald

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What do you when how you want to raise your child differs from your spouse?

Everyone has an opinion on how to raise children, but what happens when those opinions differ when you’re married? How do you work through the challenge of having differing parenting styles? In this podcast episode we take a look some of the challenge parents face when raise children. Specifically the challenge when you don’t see eye to eye. We’ll offer practical tips you can apply to work in harmony for the betterment of your child.

Hosted by Pastor Brian Wallace and Keonte Mcdonald

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