Toxic shame tells us we’re not good enough. When we listen to our toxic shame, we get stuck in the blame game, and we don’t grow. Blaming others feels powerful. But blaming doesn’t get us where we want to be. How do we move from blaming to forgiving?

Our guest is Dr. Chip Dodd an author, speaker, and counselor. He holds a Ph.D. in Counseling. Along with The Voice of the Heart, Dr. Dodd is the author of numerous books. Currently, he works as a counselor, consultant and speaker. 

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Forgiveness sounds good on paper, and it is a command in the Bible, but in reality, it is so hard. Why is that? Sometimes, our perspective is that it isn’t fair, and we feel like we’re letting the person off the hook when we forgive. How can we change our perspective on forgiveness to be more willing to embrace it? 

Today, we cover three main points: 

1) What forgiveness costs us

2) How to change your perspective on forgiveness

3) What the Biblical perspective on forgiveness is really about 

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In this episode, we delve into the topic of having the courage to embrace change, particularly in the face of traumatic experiences such as the loss of a spouse through death or divorce. We explore the tendency to resist change and the importance of adapting and flowing with life's transitions. Our guest today is Brandi Wilson, an author, coach, and speaker who shares her personal journey as a single parent after her 20-year marriage ended in a very public way. Join us as we discuss the pain of change, effective coping strategies, and empowering ways to move forward.

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Our children face daily challenges, from friendships to interactions with teachers, coaches and potentially strained family relations. They need us to help them understand, experience, and model courage.

However, showing courage can be scary. We often admire courage in others but struggle to find it within ourselves. How can we guide our kids in learning courage when we sometimes feel we lack it?

In this episode, we discuss three key areas:

The first step is to model courage for our kids.

Understanding why showing courage can be intimidating.

Practical ways to demonstrate courage for your children's benefit.

Join us as we navigate these questions, aiming to help our children - and ourselves - grow in courage and resilience.

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Being a single parent means juggling many responsibilities, often leading us to overlook our own courage. Too often, we focus on the negatives and fail to see our own bravery. How can we reduce our fear and feel more connected to our inner courage?

In this episode, we'll dive into:

1) Identifying the biggest fear that stops us from seeing our courage.

2) Redefining what courage really means for us as single parents.

3) Sharing practical examples to help you recognize and feel your inherent courage.

Join us as we explore these points, aiming to help you appreciate your strength and resilience as a single parent.

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We often assume courage comes from within us, trying to show strength and keep everything together. But that's not always effective. We believe true courage comes from God, but how do we actually make that shift from self-reliance to relying on God?

In this episode, we'll discuss:

Why we tend to think courage comes from ourselves.

Steps to start relying on God for courage.

What changes when we rely on God for courage.

Join us as we explore these ideas, helping us all find strength and courage in our faith.

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This month, we're diving deep into the realm of relationships from multiple angles. Today, in part 2 of our series on ‘Relationship Killers’, we’re focusing on an often-overlooked aspect that can harm our relationships with others: our relationship with media. We're delighted to welcome Jenny Black to our discussion. Jenny, a licensed marriage and family therapist, is not only an author but also the founder of Media Trauma Care.

With her co-authored book "Our Digital Soul: Collective Anxiety, Media Trauma, and a Path Toward Recovery," Jenny provides critical insights into how the digital landscape affects our collective psyche.

In our modern world, we have unprecedented access to a plethora of media forms, including smartphones and social media. While these technological advances offer many benefits, they can also be detrimental. In this episode, we'll delve into how our relationship with media can potentially sabotage our interpersonal relationships.

The crux of our conversation will be exploring strategies to foster healthier media habits. By doing so, we aim to improve our relationships with the people who matter most in our lives. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that bridges the gap between our digital and personal worlds.

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Welcome to the first part of our series, "Relationship Killers," with today's focus being "hurry." We often overlook the frenzied pace at which we lead our lives. Living in constant haste negatively impacts not only our minds and bodies but, most notably, our relationships. One question we need to ask ourselves is: How can we establish a healthier relationship with time, the one resource we can't increase?

We're privileged to have Jen Pollock Michel with us today to explore this topic further. Jen is a renowned speaker, coach, podcast host, and award-winning author of five books. Her latest work, "In Good Time: 8 Habits for Reimagining Productivity, Resisting Hurry, and Practicing Peace," is particularly relevant to our discussion.

Together, we'll delve into strategies for reimagining productivity, resisting the urge to rush, and instilling peace in our daily lives. Tune in as we unpack how to foster a healthier relationship with time, to enhance not just our personal well-being but also our interpersonal relationships. This is a conversation you won't want to miss.

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We’ve talked a lot about adult relationships this month, so we wanted to spend some time today discussing how to help our kids in their relationships. Our kids have many relationships to navigate, too–friendships, teachers, coaches, and of course, their other parents. How can we help them navigate without interfering?

Today we’re going to cover three main points: 

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One of the questions we get most often is, how will I know when I’m ready to date again? We’ve heard advice on both ends of the spectrum–on one end, friends tell us just to get out there, and on the other end, we need to follow the formula of waiting one year for every year we were married before dating again. Added to how we feel about dating is how our kids feel about us dating, which complicates everything even more. So what do we do—when are we ready? 

Today we’re going to cover three main points: 

The best question to ask yourself before you start dating again 

What relationships can and cannot do

Talking to our kids about when we’re ready to date again.

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