Are you struggling in one of your relationships? It could be a friend, an adult child, a sibling or parent, or even a spouse. In today's episode of the Christian Habits Podcast, I visit with Blythe Daniel and Dr. Helen McIntosh about how to mend a ... [ Read More ]
34: 10 Tips for When Your Spouse Won’t Change
Do you ever think, If only my spouse would change, then I'd be happy? If you've been married for any length of time, you've probably thought that at least once. Unfortunately, God hasn't given us a magic wand to change our spouses! That's okay ... [ Read More ]
31: Building Relationships: Treat Everyone Like a “10”
Have you ever met someone who reached out to you and seemed to like you right away? Have you ever wanted to be that person for someone else? In this episode of the Christian Habits Podcast, I'll be visiting with Micah Brooks about how to treat ... [ Read More ]
17: How to Thrive in Your Less-Than-Perfect Marriage
My husband and I have a less-than-perfect marriage. This surprises me. Because I had grown up to believe that I would have the perfect romance, marry the perfect man, and then skip on to the perfect marriage with my perfect husband who would meet ... [ Read More ]
13 Questions to Ask Before You Give Advice
Do you ever find yourself giving too much advice? I do. It's one of those things I've wanted to change, but haven't been able to. So when I had to choose a renewing of the mind project to test out my new book, The Renewing of the Mind Project, I ... [ Read More ]
13: How to Stop Being Annoyed: 12 Questions to Ask
Do you have a hard time enjoying that person in your life who annoys you on a regular basis? Would you like to forgive and forget, but you're not sure how? In today's podcast, we'll talk about how to let go of those angry feelings that fester ... [ Read More ]
11: Help for your Marriage with Heidi Byslma
Interview with Heidi Bylsma Today I have the privilege of sharing a wonderful interview about marriage with my friend Heidi Bylsma. I hope it's as much of a blessing to you as it is to me. This is an encouraging interview whether your marriage ... [ Read More ]
How to Break Free from Idolatry: Part 2
Do you ever struggle with believing that your idol is really all that bad? It's hard to give something up when you're not convinced that it needs to go. Looking at the consequences of idolatry is one way we can convince ourselves. We'll do that ... [ Read More ]
Accepting the Unacceptable
In a world of I-can-do-anything-if-I-set-my-mind-to-it, accepting the unacceptable seems wrong, somehow. It's like giving up. And we're not supposed to give up. We're supposed to fight for what we want. Be tenacious. Never give up. ... [ Read More ]
How to Be Happy When Others Aren’t Cooperating
Have you ever thought, if only he or she would change, then I'd be happy? The he in question might be a spouse who is criticizing you, a child who is arguing with you, or a friend who is bailing on you. Whoever it is, the complaint is always ... [ Read More ]