The Relate Podcast

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  • Episode 22: Staying Emotionally Healthy During Covid-19 - Part 2

    As we continue to stay home because of Covid-19, some of us are shifting from a sprint mindset to one of a marathon. You are not alone as you navigate this unprecedented time of changes in how work and parenting look, of experiencing loss, and of shifting to relationships over screens. Our hope is that we can share a conversation that makes us each feel seen and where we can gain access to some tools to help us navigate this uncharted territory.

    Discussion Questions

    1. We started this conversation by sharing one thing we are grieving and one thing we are thankful for. Take a moment to do the same. One grief and one gratitude. What do you think the benefit is of naming these during this season?
    2. What is one activity that you still have access to that really brings you joy? How can you make room for this activity to be part of your new routine? What obstacles do you need to work through to make this happen?
    3. Who could you help this week? A friend who needs encouraging? A grandma who needs help with technology? Find time on your calendar to plan this out and make it happen.
    4. What ways can you take care of your body that feel the most like you? Is it taking a walk? Trying holy yoga? Following an online workout with a friend? Or being more mindful of nutrition as you choose your food? Remember, your body and your emotions are deeply connected.
    5. What role has prayer played for you in this season? What do you need to share with God right now? Have you told him how you’re feeling? Have you asked him for what you need? Spend some time today doing just that.

      6. Resources:

      For Spiritual Practices that Benny mentioned visit -
      http://dev.practicetribe.com/dailyoffice/
      https://apps.apple.com/us/app/centering-prayer/id844280857

      For further learning on emotional health in this season

      Brene Brown Podcast
      https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-on-comparative-suffering-the-50-50-myth-and-settling-the-ball/

      For considering self care as you care for others

      Season 2 (episodes 7-10) of the Relate Podcast, The Me in We

      36 min
    6. Episode 21: Staying Emotionally Healthy During Covid-19
      We know there is so much talk out there right now about our current Stay-at-Home reality. It’s on the news, on our social media feeds, and as we talk with friends around the country it is our topic of conversation. It is not our desire to add to the volume of this reality, but rather to share our experiences of it and help us all feel a bit less alone and to discover ways to pay attention to our relational and emotional health in this season.
      39 min
    12. Episode 16: New Year, New You? Time for Resolution and Change... Or Not?

      In this first episode of our 4th season we consider what everyone is mulling over this time of year: New Year’s Resolutions. We discuss why we have a tendency to want to make sweeping changes as the calendar turns to a new year. Is this the best time to make a change? Is making resolutions the next right thing for us in this season, or is there something else that we need more? Join us as we take a look at the good, the bad and the ugly of New Year’s Resolutions.

      *Discussion Questions: *

      1. Have you typically been a New Years Resolution type person? Why or why not?
      2. When you consider that you are enough just as you are, how do you feel? Is that easy or hard for you to believe right now?
      3. Following the holidays, what is it that your body really needs right now? Your soul? Your relationship with God? What is one way you can meet that need this next week?

        4. Resources:

        New Year, New You? Daily Devotional
        Sign up here: https://willowcreek.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=dfd0f4e0c107728235d2ff080&id=2a839f1623

        27 min
      5. Episode 15: A Relate Family Christmas - BONUS EPISODE!

        This BONUS episode of The Relate Podcast brings back all of the guest content providers from seasons 1,2 &3 --September Vaudrey, Katie Franzen and Deb Shurtz. It’s a fun and celebratory look at the holidays and how each guest relates to themselves, God, and others over the Christmas season. They share stories about honoring themselves in the busyness of the season, how to celebrate and create memories with others, and how to truly engage with Immanuel, God with Us, keeping in mind our real purpose for celebration.

        Discussion questions:

        How are you checking in this holiday season? Are you feeling frantic? Peaceful? Connected? Or perhaps a bit lonely? What is one step you could take to honor yourself in the next week?

        What is one Christmas plan or preparation that allows you to feel connected to those you care about? What is it about this event that is special to you?

        Have you experienced a loss this year that will make the holidays a little tender or sorrowful? What is one way you can honor that loss or t hat loved one, while still embracing the joyful parts of the season?

        With the business of the season what practice, plan or people help you to reflect and celebrate that God came down and dwelt among us?

        Thanks for joining us on this bonus holiday episode of the Relate Podcast. We hope you had as much fun as we did. We wish you a very Merry Christmas filled with great connection with others, yourself and with God.

        Resources:

        The Advent Book, Jack and Kathy Stockman
        Luke 1&2
        Colors of Goodbye, September Vaudrey

        34 min

      About The Relate Podcast

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      Thanks for checking out the RELATE podcast, where we explore how to do life better by building better relationships. Join host Casey Sundstedt and friends for a conversation about all things relationship—friendships, co-workers, marriage, family, and more. You’ll be challenged and encouraged by fresh concepts that make your relational world richer and more rewarding.