What to Do When Somebody Doesn't Respond to Your Efforts | Episode 316

When we don’t sleep well, we feel it in our bodies. We are sluggish, fatigued, and cranky. The same is true when we don’t make time to rest our hearts and minds. Before long, our souls will start to feel burnt out and weary. This topic was inspired by a listener-submitted question that asks: How have you practically made sure you have times of rest? Between juggling jobs, kids, and ministry, our schedules are full to the brim. We deeply love people, but know it’s important that we also get ti...

When you hear “hostage negotiation,” the first thing to come to mind probably isn’t relationship advice. But you may be surprised to learn that the same skills professionals use to talk someone down in a crisis situation are precisely what a marriage or parenting relationship needs on its hardest days. While this conversation may be a little different from my usual guests and topics, it was incredibly enlightening—and it just might have a profound impact on the way you approach hard co...

If you’ve been listening to our show for a while, you probably already know what a crucial role attachment styles played in us becoming our “2.0 selves.” This concept was so transformative for our marriage that we created a complete guide to the different attachment styles and how they play a role in relationships. For this conversation, we are focusing on how to become more securely attached within your own soul. Many of us often feel alone, unseen, or empty inside even if we are surro...

Bible studies of all kinds are a cornerstone of many Christians’ personal faith practices. Whether you’re walking through a book of the Bible, reflecting on a devotional, or going deeper into Sunday’s sermon, the right study can help you connect with God in meaningful ways beyond your daily prayers. And while there are plenty of ways to study the Bible on your own, there’s something special about learning alongside other believers. However, group Bible studies aren’t ideal for everyone or eve...

Did you know that grandparents who babysit their grandchildren were found to live 37% longer? As grandparents ourselves, this stat is impressive, but not surprising! We’ve experienced firsthand how investing in the lives of our grandchildren brings so much joy and purpose. Taking on this role has truly been one of our greatest gifts during this season of life. Even so, we know that the shift from “Mom and Dad” to “Grandpa and Grandma” takes some adjusting. It might feel like you’ve just gotte...