The Relate Podcast

The Relate Podcast

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The Relate Podcast episodes

  • Episode 14: Handling Awkward Conversations--Holiday Edition

    In this special live recording we take a lighthearted look back at the holidays as well as anticipate some potential pot holes in the road ahead when it comes to conversation at the holidays. We are joined by guest Albert Tate in this recording from our live event.

    Discussion Questions:

    1. What is a favorite tradition, food or celebration that first comes to mind when you think of the holiday season?

    2. What feelings come up for you as the holidays approach this year? What is it that you really want from this holiday season?

    3. Anticipate a potentially difficult conversation that could arise at a holiday gathering? What is something that was shared on the podcast that can help you approach this conversation, should it arise?

    4. When approaching awkward or difficult conversations with family, how does your faith influence how you respond?

      5. Resources:

      Leadership and Self Deception by the Arbinger Institute
      Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson & Joseph Grenny
      Renovate Your Relationships by Scott Vaudrey

      1 hr
    8. Episode 8: The Me in We: Do My Needs Count in the Relational Equation?
      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.
      28 min
    10. Episode 7: The Me in We: Approaching Friendships in Adulthood - A Personal Inventory

      As we begin Season 2 of The Relate Podcast we pause to consider the current state of our friendships. What is the status of your relationships now that you also balance all the complexities of adult life? Some of us might find ourselves in a place where we have too many relationships to maintain, or perhaps you are in a season where you would like to find more friendships, but don’t quite know how. In this conversation we help you consider some steps you can take to rightsize your relational world and honor yourself in your friendships.

      Discussion Questions:

      1. When you take notice of the status of your friendships, are you in a season where you have enough, too many, or would like to add more? How did you get here?

      2. How open to new friendships would people who see you in your everyday life say say that you are? What might their experience be of how ready you seem? Do your actions invite the new?

      3. When you consider the challenge to be intentional about seeking out new in order to start new friendships, what is one step you could take?

        4. -go somewhere different?
        -try a new hobby?
        -ask people you already know to make a connection?
        -slow down and connect?

      4. Have you ever been in a friendship with someone really different from yourself? What was something that you learned from being in that relationship? If you haven’t, have you considered if a sense of terminal uniqueness might be limiting your decision making.

        5. Challenge:

        Place yourself somewhere new in order to open yourself up to the possibility of new relationships. Email us at [email protected] and share with us on social media. We want to hear your stories, too, and might even share your story on a future Relate Podcast.

        Resources and Next Steps

        In the Chicagoland area and interested in joining a group? We would love to help you find connection! Check out willowcreek.org/groupfinder

        39 min

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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.