We're thrilled to introduce our longtime friends, Greg and Teresa Overby, who tell their story of finding wholeness and helping other do the same! Greg and Teresa were instrumental in helping us learn to love better in our early years of marriage; Greg was our pastor and counselor, and Teresa was also instrumental in helping us get healthier. This podcast is packed with truth for individuals or couples, especially those who, like most of us, need a little help knowing where to start in the journey of loving better at home.

Also? Sorry about the barking dog in the background. We solemnly promise no dogs were harmed or neglected during the making of this podcast!

This week's podcast comes to you from Houston, Texas, in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Our guest is Houston resident, Laura Sutherland, who is also Scott's sister! Laura recounts the days before, during and after the hurricane and helps us understand the needs of the residents now. Learn how to be truly helpful in the weeks and months to come, whether you're near Houston or far away! Find Laura's list of reputable local charities here: https://www.lovebetter.world/resources/

This episode features a conversation about what it will take for white America to better engage in racial reconciliation. Ephraim Owens and Tyler Bender talk about what reconciliation means from a Christian worldview and how white Christians can learn to love people of color better. Learn to engage with others' stories, become learners, listeners and advocates. Additional reading and media resources available at: https://www.lovebetter.world/resources/

We all have people in our lives who are challenging for us to love. Whether they are family members, neighbors, colleagues or ex-spouses, there are ways to ground ourselves in love and keep the relationship from pulling us into a vortex of anger, pain and angst. Joining us for this important conversation is TEDx speaker, author and thought leader Rebecca Fleetwood Hession, who offers incredible insight on this sensitive topic.

Episode 04 of The Love Better Podcasts focuses on conflict resolution and how to have productive conversations instead of fights. This episode offers ways to navigate important conversations that transform us and take our relationships forward - at home, in the workplace or community.

In Episode 3 of The Love Better Podcasts, we tell the story of how the new children's book "It's Hard to Hug A Porcupine" became a reality. Meet the author and illustrator and learn how the writing of this book was the result of a loving community of friends learning to love each other better.

The book, "It's Hard to Hug a Porcupine" is available for order on Amazon at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Its-Hard-Porcupine-Emily-Sutherland/dp/0692875271/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499791922&sr=8-1&keywords=it%27s+hard+to+hug+a+porcupine

Episode 2 of The Love Better Podcasts features an engaging and inspiring interview with NY Times best selling author, Andy Andrews.

In this brief introduction to the Love Better podcasts, you'll meet hosts Scott and Emily Sutherland and get a glimpse at the inspiration behind our dream of changing the world by learning to love better! Those who listen to the end will also enjoy a blooper moment. :)