How to Think About Differences Differently | Episode 266

Have you ever met someone who was not at all like you? Maybe their thinking, mannerisms, or outlook was so different from your own that you clashed or struggled to connect with them? The old proverb, “birds of a feather flock together” is a classic because...

I Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen with Kate Strickler | Episode 265

We have all experienced moments when we wanted more than anything to “keep up with the Joneses.” This comparison trap is nothing new—our parents dealt with it, their parents dealt with it, and so on and so forth. The only difference? Fifty years ago, the “Joneses”...

The Power of Presence | Episode 264

Unexpected news, traumatic events, and unfortunate but common stressors in life—such as a fender bender or learning that you’ve lost your job—can hit us in unexpected ways. While we may not be able to verbalize exactly how we feel in the moment, having a family...

How to Start Your Personal Healing Journey: 5 Simple First Steps

Have you ever felt that spark go out of life? Like you’re stuck in that dreary, black-and-white part of a TV infomercial, waiting for the happy music and bright colors to kick in… only they never come? Whether it’s from busyness, stress, or just living life on...

How to Make Connections in a New Group | Episode 262

This is a special episode with just me (Jill)! For this one, I’m opening up about a topic that is very close to my heart. I wanted to share it this time of year because the end of August is when school starts back up, and as such, many groups such as Bible...

How to Speak Life to Your Husband with Ann Wilson | Episode 261

Our words have the power to encourage and inspire others. They also have the power to put down, shame, and discourage. In this conversation, we are looking at the power of our words. Joining me for this discussion is someone who has personal experience with the impact...

What Does It Mean to “Hold Space” For Someone? | Episode 260

“What does it mean to hold space for someone?” A listener recently sent us this question—and it’s such a good one. Simply put, holding space means being emotionally and physically present with someone’s feelings—without judging, making it about you, trying to fix it,...

5 Ways to Help Another Couple in Their Marriage | #MarriageMonday

Marriage is hard work!  As we like to say, we’ve been married for 42 years—32 of them happily. Throughout that time, we’ve been through quite a few highs and lows, each and every one of which taught us something. One of the reasons we started coaching other...