In the past dew episodes I’ve been talking about how I tracked down my birth father and met him for the first… and last time in my life. You’ll find links to those episodes at the bottom of the show notes. Today’s show concludes this painful chapter in my life by focusing on a larger relational and spiritual principle that applies to all of us. Namely, sometimes in our difficulties God will surprise us in unusual ways to remind us he is still working for our good and for his glory. (more…)
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“At the end of the day, nothing matters MORE than relationships.” — John Certalic
216: Our Past Helps Us Understand Our Present
Hello everyone. If you haven’t listened to episode 215, “Searching for my Birth Father,” I suggest listening to that episode before continuing with this one. Just go to johncertalic.com/215.
215: Searching for My Birth Father
One of the more popular topics from past episodes has been the story of Gail Rohde who was adopted as an infant, and her search as an adult
214: People Are Like Houses
A listener once suggested that for a podcast episode I should read from the book I wrote in 2016, THEM- The Richer Life Found in Caring for Others.
213: Five Things to Watch for in Your Next Conversation
One thing on my mind lately is a question about the meaningful conversations we sometimes have with friends, and what makes them different from other conversations. I started
212: Little Things We Do Matter the Most to People
The older I get the more I’ve come to appreciate how it’s the little things we do for people that matter most to them. Little things that come
211: A Men’s Breakfast Like No Other
A men’s breakfast can be fun and still have a greater purpose than eating and conversation. When organized with a larger objective in mind it can be a
210: Word of the Year for 2024 – Curious
CURIOUS. It’s my pick for the 2024 Word of the Year. Curious. It’s an important relational skill we need to help us deepen our relationships with others. Today’s
209: The Christmas Story In 2023
When you get right down to it, the only thing that really matters in the Christmas story in 2023 is Jesus. No Santa, gifts, or Bing Crosby. Just
208: Christmas – A Time to Reflect
There are many cultural dimensions to all that is Christmas. Pick your favorite. I have a few that I look forward to every year. But as I get
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