IMbetween Podcast on Marriage, Parenting, Faith, and Everything In Between
235 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 77 ratingsJoin Daniel and Christina Im on The IMbetween Podcast for honest and practical conversations on marriage, parenting, faith, and everything in between. With expert insights from Daniel, an author, pastor, and Gallup strengths performance coach, and Christina, a social worker, relationship coach, and Gottman's 7 Principles That Makes Marriage Work Leader, you'll learn how to build a strong, connected, and joy-filled marriage and family.
Whether you're struggling to manage difficult in-laws, looking for ways to connect with your kids on a deeper level, or simply seeking to enhance intimacy and communication in your marriage, The IMbetween Podcast has you covered. With their insightful discussions and practical tips, you'll gain a fresh perspective on everyday challenges and learn how to create lasting relationships that bring joy and fulfillment to your life. The IMbetween Podcast is the perfect resource for couples and families looking to build marriages and families that they love.
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134: Enneagram and Parenting: Tips For Cultivating A Closer Relationship With Your Kids Based On Your Type
March 02, 2021 03:00 - 48 minutesThe Enneagram is a tool that can help us grow in our understanding of ourselves and each other. In Episode 134, we want to take a deeper dive into the Enneagram as it pertains to parenting. Many teachers of the Enneagram do not recommend typing your children, so that is not what we will be doing in this episode. Instead, we will be discussing each type’s parenting strengths, certain areas each type needs to watch out for, and the paths of growth in our relationships with our children. A Heal...
133: The 5 Love Languages Of Blended Families With Ron L. Deal
February 23, 2021 03:00 - 43 minutesThe 5 Love Languages has helped millions of relationships, marriages, and families grow in their love and understanding for one another. In a blended family, The 5 Love Languages can help build your love for each other too, but with some unique parameters. In Episode 133, we interview Ron Deal—the leading national expert and the most widely read and viewed author on blended families in the country—about how to use the 5 Love Languages to create a loving and safe environment for your stepfamil...
132: Do You Suck At Apologies? Here Are 4 Steps To Healing Hurts With Your Spouse
February 16, 2021 03:00 - 35 minutesWhy is it so hard to say, "I'm sorry?" If you’ve been married longer than a week, you’ve probably already realized that there is no such thing as a perfect marriage. You will have disagreements, misunderstandings, hurt feelings, or trust broken. Making mistakes is what makes us human. But, when you’ve hurt your spouse, knowing the right way to apologize makes all the difference. True apologies strengthen your relationship and bring you closer together, not further apart. That’s why we want to...
131: This Is The Year You Learn To Set Boundaries: 4 Tips For People-Pleasers
February 09, 2021 03:00 - 33 minutesMany times we do not set boundaries because we feel the need to help others or we fear disappointing them. While helping others is not wrong, if you feel like you can’t say no because you’re afraid of disappointing the other person, or you feel like you are giving so much of yourself that you are exhausted or in deep emotional pain, it has crossed the line of helping to hurting. That’s why, in Episode 131, we want to teach you how you can learn to set boundaries…even if you’re a people-please...
130: Money Advice Married Couples Should Not Ignore with Rachel Cruze
February 02, 2021 02:36 - 35 minutesMoney is often the source of many marital conflicts and has been one of the top reasons for divorce. But, it doesn't have to be this way! In Episode 130, we interview #1 New York Times bestselling author and money expert Rachel Cruze about the money advice married couples should not ignore. When couples understand why they handle money the way they do it changes everything. You can partner with your spouse more effectively, you can build on your strengths, change your bad habits for good, see...
129: 4 Life-Changing Resolutions To Make With Your Family
January 26, 2021 03:03 - 40 minutesAs a family, the New Year is a great opportunity to decide together what habits and rhythms of life you want to live out in 2021. It’s also a great time to come together and set some family goals for the upcoming year too. And, that’s why in today’s episode, we want to share 4 Life-Changing Near Year’s Resolutions for your family to make this year. These ideas will grow your closeness with one another, but they will also set healthy rhythms for your children to take with them into adulthood. ...
128: How To Do A Relationship Check-In
January 19, 2021 03:00 - 36 minutesWhen the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, many of us breathed a sigh of relief. Finally…2020 is over! Kiss me, we survived! What many of us may have not done is talk about how the last year has been because how do you put into words what 2020 has done to us? In many ways, 2020 has been traumatizing. What was is no longer what is. That much change in such a short period of time is exhausting and unnerving. Many times the new year offers us the chance of a “do-over”. What we didn’t lik...
127: 7 Lessons Learned From A Year That Did Not Go As Planned
January 12, 2021 03:00 - 38 minutesWhen you’re sitting down with your not-yet-born children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren, what are you going to say about 2020? And when you read through the not-yet-written history books outlining the COVID-19/coronavirus global pandemic of 2020, what lens will you be looking through? What words will you use to describe this unprecedented year? What sorrows, joys, and silver-linings will you share? 2020 was the year that literally felt like the world had stopped spinning. We quickly ...
126: //Replay// Learning To Celebrate Everything When You Feel Like You Can't Celebrate Anything (with Katherine Wolf)
December 15, 2020 03:00 - 41 minutesShutdowns. Stay-at-home orders. Canceled holiday plans. Christmas certainly looks different this year. And while we may feel like we can't celebrate anything, does everything need to be perfect for us to have a reason to celebrate? Can we experience joy even when we are suffering? In Episode 126, Daniel and Christina interview author and advocate, Katherine Wolf. At the age of 26, Katherine experienced a near-fatal stroke when her son was only 6 months old. Katherine shares her inspiring st...
125: Fake News, Cancel Culture, and The Growing Need For Online Discernment (with Dan Darling)
December 08, 2020 03:00 - 37 minutesFake news. Online rage. Canceled out. Silenced. Echo chambers. These phrases did not mean much a decade ago, but they are prevalent today. In a world that relies heavily on digital communication, it is becoming more and more difficult to tease out what is real and what is fake. In Episode 125, Daniel and Christina interview Dan Darling about the importance of "online discernment" and how you can use your online conversations for good. In This Episode, You Will Hear About: How you can use...
125 - Fake News, Cancel Culture, and The Growing Need For Online Discernment (with Dan Darling)
December 08, 2020 03:00 - 37 minutesFake news. Online rage. Cancelled out. Silenced. Echo chambers. These phrases did not mean much a decade ago, but they are prevalent today. In a world that relies heavily on digital communication, it is becoming more and more difficult to tease out what is real and what is fake. In Episode 125, Daniel and Christina interview Dan Darling about the importance of "online discernment" and how you can use your online conversations for good. In This Episode, You Will Hear About: How you can us...
124: 5 Sanity-Saving Conversations To Have With Your Spouse Before The Holidays
December 01, 2020 03:00 - 31 minutesThe holidays are known to be the most stressful time of the year. And perhaps this statement rings true in your own life. But, it doesn't have to be this way! In episode 124, Daniel and Christina share the 5 questions you need to ask your spouse before the holidays start. With a little bit of planning ahead and some cozy couch discussions, this Christmas can be a celebration worth remembering, even if it is in the midst of a global pandemic. In This Episode, You Will Hear About: The 5 discu...
123: //Replay// When Adoption Is A Part Of Your Story (with Aaron and Jamie Ivey)
November 24, 2020 03:00 - 40 minutesIn light of November being National Adoption Month, Daniel and Christina Im interview Jamie and Aaron Ivey about their adoption story. They have four children, three of whom are teenagers, and one preteen. 15 years ago, they started building their family through adoption — 2 international and 1 domestic. Jamie and Aaron honestly share about their experience, how they continue to talk about adoption with their children, and how their approach to adoption has changed over the years. In This ...
122: Mindful Parenting: Learning To Respond Instead Of Scream
November 17, 2020 03:00 - 31 minutesRaise your hand if you've ever yelled at your child? And at the moment it felt good to blow off some steam, but afterward, you feel terribly guilty, right? We know how it feels because we used to be serial screamers. Thankfully, both of us have learned and grown through these experiences. In episode 122, Daniel and Christina share what it means to be a mindful parent and how we can learn to respond to our feelings of stress, anger, and frustration, instead of scream. In This Episode, You Wi...
121: Nine Enneagram Questions To Help You Make Wiser Decisions (with Dr. Drew Moser)
November 10, 2020 03:00 - 41 minutesHave you ever made a decision that you later regretted? Do you wish you knew how to make wiser choices instead of repeating the mistakes over and over again? In Episode 121, Daniel and Christina interview Enneagram teacher, Dr. Drew Moser, about how you can make wiser decisions by asking yourself these nine Enneagram questions. In This Episode, You Will Hear About: How The Enneagram can give you a good framework to help you make wiser decisions The different centers of intelligence and ho...
120: Adult Friendships 201: Why Some Friendships Change Over Time (And How To Be Okay With That)
November 03, 2020 02:41 - 34 minutesDo you find yourself currently frustrated with a relationship in your life? Perhaps you've been ghosted and you aren't sure what you did. Perhaps you constantly feel aggravated by a person with who you were once close. It is natural for friendships to change over time, but it can cause hurt, confusion, and frustration if you aren't sure why it happened. In Episode 120, Daniel and Christina continue their conversation about Adult Friendships. They discuss how to know which category of relati...
119: How To Be A Voice Of Peace In A Culture Of Polarization (with Sharon Hersh)
October 27, 2020 02:00 - 44 minutesA recent survey shows that 8 out of 10 people feel we are completely, hopelessly divided from one another. Do you feel the same way? We have come to the point where we are valuing being right over valuing those around us. In a culture of polarization, do we have to join in? In Episode 119, Daniel and Christina interview Sharon Hersh about how peace and common grace can be the transformation that we all desperately need. In This Episode, You'll Hear About: How to be a voice of peace in a...
118: Adult Friendships 101: What They Didn't Teach You In School
October 20, 2020 02:00 - 33 minutesDo you remember how easy it was to make friends in kindergarten? Do you wish it was still as simple? With the number of people we meet in-person and online, work with, and become friends within our lifetime, learning how to be successful in friendships is a crucial life skill to have. That’s why in today’s episode, we want to do a crash course on everything that they didn’t teach you in school. Welcome to Adult Friendships 101. In This Episode, You Will Hear About: Why you may be feeling f...
Mini Episode 24 | The Relating Child
October 16, 2020 02:00 - 6 minutesDuring the Strengths Based Parenting episode, we mentioned 10 themes that you can start to spot in your child. Here is how to spot the Relating Theme in your child. The Relating Theme: 0:54 Characteristics of the Relating child 1:44 Emerging signs of the Relating theme 3:08 Action items for parents with a Relating themed child Resources And Quotes Mentioned During This Episode: Listen to our previous episode about Strengths Based Parenting Listen to our previous mini episode about The ...
117: Why Parenting Feels So Hard (with Leslie Leyland Fields)
October 13, 2020 02:00 - 38 minutesIf there’s anything that’s tested our resilience as parents, it’s COVID. Schooling at home or in person, masks/no masks, bus/no bus, having others over or not; the choices seem endless and the stakes seem really high. In the midst of all of these difficult decisions, parenting sometimes feels very weighty. In Episode 117, Daniel and Christina interview Leslie Leyland Fields about what we can do when parenting feels so hard. In This Episode, You Will Hear About: Should parenting feel th...
Mini Episode 23 | The Presence Child
October 09, 2020 02:00 - 6 minutesThe Presence Theme: 0:56 Characteristics of the Presence child 2:16 Emerging signs of the Presence theme 3:14 Action items for parents with a Presence themed child Resources And Quotes Mentioned During This Episode: Listen to our previous episode about Strengths Based Parenting Listen to our previous mini episode about The Achiever Child, The Caring Child, The Competing Child, The Confident Child, The Dependable Child, The Discoverer Child, The Future Thinker Child,The Organizer Child ...
116: 3 Things You Can Do When You Cannot Make A Decision
October 06, 2020 01:49 - 28 minutesHaving choices is both a blessing and a curse; it is a blessing to be able to make choices and not be forced into a decision. However, when you cannot decide —when there are too many choices — you can start to feel overwhelmed or stuck. In Episode 116, Daniel and Christina give you 3 things to do when you cannot make a decision. In This Episode, You Will Hear About: How to figure out what is essential in your life Learn how to clear your soul clutter When is quitting the right decision? ...
Mini Episode 22 | The Organizer Child
October 02, 2020 02:00 - 7 minutesDuring the Strengths Based Parenting episode, we mentioned 10 themes that you can start to spot in your child. Here is how to spot the Organizer Theme in your child. The Future Thinker Theme: 1:18 Characteristics of the Organizer child 2:33 Emerging signs of the Organizer theme 4:07 Action items for parents with an Organizer themed child Resources And Quotes Mentioned During This Episode: Grab a copy of Daniel's book, You Are What You Do: And Six Other Lies About Work, Life, and Love ...
115: Practicing Hospitality in Every Season (with Myquillyn Smith)
September 29, 2020 02:26 - 28 minutesIn Episode 115, Daniel and Christina interview Myquillyn Smith about how you can practice hospitality in every season of life including hosting others during a pandemic. In This Episode, You Will Hear About: How to transition your home from one season to the next, even if the weather isn't co-operating How "shopping your own home" will save you time and money The meaning of hospitality How to host a meaningful and beautiful party, even during a pandemic The importance of shifting your ...
114: How To Fight With Your Spouse Without Ruining Your Marriage
September 21, 2020 20:00 - 34 minutesIs there a way to fight with your spouse without the argument blowing up into World War III? We previously discussed what to do with perpetual conflicts and how a conflict-free marriage should not be your goal because it’s impossible. In Episode 114, we want to dive deeper into those “solvable conflicts” and how you can fight with your spouse without ruining your marriage. While conflict is inevitable in a marriage, we’ve learned through experience that there are many different ways we can ...
Mini Episode 21 | Transforming Your Conversation With God (with Chrystal Evans Hurst)
September 18, 2020 02:00 - 12 minutesPrayer can feel daunting, especially with the busyness of life. Where to begin? What to say? How do you make time to pray when you don't even have time to think? On today's mini episode, Chrystal Evans Hurst takes us on a guided journey to develop a powerful daily prayer life. Transforming Your Conversation With God: 1:24 What does "pray without ceasing" mean? 1:50 What a day of prayer looks like. 6:50 Prayer as a conversation with God. 7:07 How you can hear from God. 10:00 Time of ...
113: How To Help Your Family Fight Modern Day Slavery (with Richard Lee)
September 15, 2020 02:00 - 37 minutesThere has recently been a heightened awareness of human trafficking in the news and on social media. While there are many conspiracy theories floating around, one thing is certain: There are an estimated 40 million people trapped in slavery around the world. If that’s the reality for 40 million people, we can no longer choose ignorance of this issue. In Episode 113, Daniel and Christina interview Richard Lee, the Global Officer of Public Engagement with International Justice Mission, about...
Mini Episode 20 | The Future Thinker Child
August 14, 2020 02:00 - 10 minutesDuring the Strengths Based Parenting episode, we mentioned 10 themes that you can start to spot in your child. Here is how to spot the Future Thinker Theme in your child. The Future Thinker Theme: 2:35 Characteristics of the Future Thinker child 3:22 Emerging signs of the Future Thinker theme 5:24 Action items for parents with a Future Thinker themed child Resources And Quotes Mentioned During This Episode: Grab a copy of Daniel's book, You Are What You Do: And Six Other Lies About Work...
112: Sex After Parenthood with Sheila Wray Gregoire
August 11, 2020 02:00 - 38 minutesHow do you keep your sex life active after becoming parents? How do you find the time to be intimate with your spouse when you are exhausted, there are hungry mouths to feed, dishes to be done, and homework to help complete? In Episode 112, Daniel and Christina interview author and speaker Sheila Wray Gregoire about how to prioritize sex with your spouse in every stage of parenting. IMBETWEEN FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/imbetweenshow IMBETWEEN INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.c...
Mini Episode 19 | The Discoverer Child
August 06, 2020 14:05 - 10 minutesDuring the Strengths Based Parenting episode, we mentioned 10 themes that you can start to spot in your child. Here is how to spot the Discoverer Theme in your child. The Discoverer Theme: 2:04 Characteristics of the Discoverer child 4:03 Emerging signs of the Discoverer theme 7:05 Action items for parents with a Discoverer-themed child Resources And Quotes Mentioned During This Episode: Listen to our previous episode about Strengths Based Parenting Listen to our previous mini episode...
111: What Your Doctor Wish You Knew About Rest with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
August 04, 2020 02:00 - 38 minutesDo you sleep 8 hours a night and still wake up feeling tired? Do you find yourself feeling exhausted, even though you’ve had your second cup of coffee and put your feet up to rest while checking social media? In Episode 111, Daniel and Christina interview Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith about the 7 different kinds of rest and why you need each one to live your best life. IMBETWEEN FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/imbetweenshow IMBETWEEN INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/imbetweenshow IMB...
Mini Episode 18 | The Dependable Child
July 31, 2020 02:00 - 7 minutesDuring the Strengths Based Parenting episode, we mentioned 10 themes that you can start to spot in your child. Here is how to spot the Dependability Theme in your child. The Dependability Theme: 1:36 Characteristics of the Dependable child 2:30 Emerging signs of the Dependability theme 4:43 Action items for parents with a Dependability-themed child Resources And Quotes Mentioned During This Episode: Listen to our previous episode about Strengths Based Parenting Listen to our previous ...
110: Porn-Proofing Your Child
July 28, 2020 02:00 - 34 minutesPorn is a billion-dollar industry and a national epidemic that aims to turn your children into addicts. If the porn industry can get your kids addicted while they are young, they know they will grow into porn-addicted adults, and thus make money off of them for years to come. In Episode 110, Daniel and Christina interview Rosie Makinney about practical tools parents can take to porn-proof their kids. We discuss what signs to look for to know if your child is watching porn and how you can su...
Mini Episode 17 | The Confident Child
July 24, 2020 02:00 - 6 minutesDuring the Strengths Based Parenting episode, we mentioned 10 themes that you can start to spot in your child. Here is how to spot the Confidence Theme in your child. The Confidence Theme: 0:55 Characteristics of the Confident child 1:38 Emerging signs of the Confidence theme 3:37 Action items for parents with a Confidence-themed child Resources And Quotes Mentioned During This Episode: Listen to our previous episode about Strengths Based Parenting Listen to our previous mini episode abou...
109: My Spouse Is Addicted To Porn with Rosie Makinney
July 21, 2020 02:00 - 36 minutesHelp! My spouse is addicted to porn! If these words are familiar, this episode is for you. Porn is a billion-dollar industry and a national epidemic that is seeping into our homes and taking marriages captive. In Episode 109, Daniel and Christina interview Rosie Makinney about how you can fight against porn in your marriage and family. IMBETWEEN FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/imbetweenshow IMBETWEEN INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/imbetweenshow IMBETWEEN SHOWNOTES: IMbetween...
Mini Episode 16 | The Competing Child
July 17, 2020 02:00 - 7 minutesDuring the Strengths Based Parenting episode, we mentioned 10 themes that you can start to spot in your child. Here is how to spot the Competing Theme in your child. Competing Theme: 1:41 Characteristics of the Competing child 2:43 Emerging signs of the Competing theme 4:05 Action items for parents with a Competing-themed child Resources And Quotes Mentioned During This Episode: Listen to our previous episode about Strengths Based Parenting Listen to our previous mini episode about Th...
108: 7 Keys To Resiliency For The Exhausted Parent with Laura Howe
July 14, 2020 02:00 - 37 minutesResilience is the ability to withstand and overcome. As a parent, you have shown resiliency through a pandemic, through school closures, through canceled playdates and vacations. But, what if you find yourself exhausted from the load of parenting? How do you continue if you feel like you have nothing left to give? In Episode 108, Daniel and Christina interview Laura Howe about the 7 keys to resiliency for the exhausted parent. IMBETWEEN FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/imbetweenshow ...
Mini Episode 15 | The Caring Child
July 10, 2020 02:00 - 7 minutesDuring the Strengths Based Parenting episode, we mentioned 10 themes that you can start to spot in your child. Here is how to spot the Caring Theme in your child. Caring Theme: 0:40 Characteristics of the Caring child 2:20 Emerging signs of the Caring theme 4:45 Action items for parents with a Caring-themed child Resources And Quotes Mentioned During This Episode: Listen to our previous episode about Strengths Based Parenting Listen to our previous mini episode about The Achiever Child ...
107: Help! We Have A Sexless Marriage with Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley
July 07, 2020 02:00 - 39 minutesDo you feel like you have a sexless marriage? You are not alone and there is hope. In Episode 107, Daniel and Christina interview Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley about what triggers sexual inactivity in a marriage, what to do if there is a mismatch in the desire for sex, and some practical steps you can take to resurrect your sex life. Psst...Looking for the sex conversation starter questions mentioned in the episode? Visit IMbetween.org/printables to grab this free resource right away. IMBETWEE...
Mini Episode 14 | The Achiever Child
July 03, 2020 02:00 - 8 minutesDuring the strengths based parenting episode, we mentioned 10 themes that you can start to spot in your child. We didn’t have time to get into detail, so we wanted to deep dive into each theme separately. Here is how to spot the Achiever Theme in your child. Achiever Theme: 1:44 Characteristics of the Achiever 2:44 Emerging signs of the Achieving theme 5:27 Action items for parents with an Achiever-themed child 6:42 What to do if your child doesn't have the achiever theme Resources And...
106: A Conflict-Free Marriage Is Not The Goal
June 30, 2020 02:00 - 34 minutesDo you believe that not having conflict with your spouse is a sign of a healthy marriage? While, it may seem like couples that don’t disagree or argue, seem to have a good marriage, there is more to the story. In Episode 106, Daniel and Christina discuss why a conflict-free marriage should not be your goal. IMBETWEEN FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/imbetweenshow IMBETWEEN INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/imbetweenshow IMBETWEEN SHOWNOTES: IMbetween.org/episode106 Learn more abo...
Mini Episode 13 | It's Time To Decide What Stays And What Goes
June 26, 2020 02:00 - 3 minutesThis pandemic has caused us to pause, to breathe, and to take inventory on what matters and what doesn’t. It is almost like we are able to start our year over again. Like New Year's resolutions help us decide what we want to focus on, this is your opportunity to make your "Pandemic Resolutions". Before everything opens up again, this is the perfect time to ask yourself: What stays and what goes. What Stays and What Goes: 0:40 What was your pre-COVID life like? 1:04 Pandemic resolutions 1...
105: Talking To Your Kids About Racism and Racial Justice (Interview with Cara Meredith)
June 23, 2020 02:37 - 36 minutesWhat does it mean to talk to our kids about race? What does it mean to engage in conversations of justice, race, and privilege, in the context of diversity? How do we approach these conversations with our kids even when it's hard? What if we don't know what to say? In Episode 105, we interview Cara Meredith about talking to your kids about racism and racial justice. IMBETWEEN FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/imbetweenshow IMBETWEEN INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/imbetweenshow ...
MIni Episode 12 | Teaching Our Kids To Love Others By Gathering Around The Kitchen Table
June 19, 2020 02:00 - 4 minutesYou’ve heard the old saying, “More is caught than taught?” Well, this rings even truer as our children observe who we spend time with, who we shy away from, who we shake hands with, or who pretend we don’t see. If we want our children to learn to love God and love others, we can start by practicing hospitality. The Gift Of Hospitality: 1:32 What is hospitality? 2:27 The grander purpose of hospitality 2:48 The power of imperfection Resources And Quotes Mentioned During This Episode: ...
104: Strengths Based Parenting
June 16, 2020 03:49 - 37 minutesAre there some things your child is naturally better at than other people? What if you could spot those areas of talent and turn them into strengths? That's what this episode is precisely about. In This Episode, You Will Hear About: The importance of knowing your own strengths Why the Strengths-Based parenting approach to raising children is crucial How to notice, appreciate, support, and build on your child's talents The difference between focussing on your child's weakness versus manag...
Mini Episode 11 | When You Are Feeling Overwhelmed, Remember This
June 12, 2020 02:00 - 9 minutesThere are many times we have found ourselves feeling stressed, unsure, scared, anxious, and completely overwhelmed with the brokenness of our world. That is when we stop, open our Bibles and continue to remind ourselves about the promises of God. The promises written in His word about how He will never leave us or forsake us, promises that He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. His word is a balm to our hearts, minds, and souls. It is the cure to our overwhelm. On today’s mini episode,...
103: What Your Child Really Needs From You with Dr. Jeffrey and Amy Olrick
June 09, 2020 02:00 - 43 minutesOur culture is obsessed with figuring out the "right" way to raise their children. But, what if the most important thing a parent needs to know for a thriving relationship is: you and your child are made for connection. In Episode 103, we interview Dr. Jeffrey and Amy Olrick about what your child really needs from you. The Olricks invite parents to stop treating parenting as a job and to instead embrace it as a journey. They help parents integrate the science of connection with practical tool...
Mini Episode 10 | Change Your Life By Doing Nothing
June 05, 2020 02:00 - 4 minutesIn a world that tells us we need to do more, be more, and buy more, it is easy to fall into the trap of more. But actually, one of the best ways to change your life is to do nothing. On today's mini episode, Daniel and Christina discuss how more sleep is exactly what you need to change your life. Change Your Life By Doing Nothing? 0:33 What happens if you don't get enough sleep? 2:02 How sleep can change your life. 2:23 Tips to help you relax and fall asleep. Resources And Quotes Mentio...
102: How Our Brains React In Crisis
June 02, 2020 02:00 - 35 minutesBecause of this global pandemic, our entire lives are registering on our brains—with red lights twirling around and sirens blasting—ERROR! As a result, our bodies have quickly amped up and our normal everyday functioning—emotionally, spiritually, psychologically, and physically—is off-kilter. In Episode 102, Daniel and Christina discuss how our brains react in a crisis and 5 ways we can hit the reset button to bring back calm into our lives. IMBETWEEN FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.c...
Mini Episode 9 | Feeling Stressed? Start Smooching!
May 29, 2020 02:00 - 3 minutesWith COVID restrictions starting to lift, and the talk about a second pandemic wave possibly coming, you may find yourself feeling more stressed than usual. There are many things you can do to de-stress, but did you know that kissing your spouse is an incredible reliever of stress? On this mini episode, Daniel and Christina share the benefits of passionate kissing. What's In A Kiss? 0:42 What happens when we kiss? 1:05 Feel good chemicals that give you a natural high. 2:04 Kissing versus ...