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You Were Made For This
Our relationships are so important to living a fulfilling life, we do ourselves a favor when we do what we can to make those relationships the best they can be. To that end, listen to Episode 139 of You Were Made for This. You’ll learn the benefits of listening to this podcast in helping you find more of the joy God intends for you in your relationships.
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“At the end of the day, nothing matters MORE than relationships.” — John Certalic
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029: An Adoption Relationship Story – Part 1
Behind every relationship is a story. The better we know the story of the people in our life, the deeper our relationship will be with them. Today’s episode
028: A Memorial Day to Remember
Remembering life-giving relationships from our past is to remember God’s love for us in sending just the right person, at just the right time, to do just the right
027: When He Asks to Marry Your Daughter
We knew it was coming. Our 22-year-old daughter Jennifer had already told us they were planning to get married. So the priority mail letter I received from her boyfriend
026: When You Don't Know What to Do
When relationships problems stare us in the face, we sometimes freeze, retreat, and do nothing. Today’s episode suggests another approach for when we just don’t know what to
025: The Toughest Job in America
No matter how difficult our job, there are ways to view our work and daily responsibilities that can bring out the best in us, and draw us closer to
024: Learning From Our Listeners
There’s a richness to learning together in community. Today’s episode is listeners sharing what they’ve learned so far in this podcast, which will hopefully encourage and stimulate your thinking
023: Reminding Each Other of Our Own Stories
“The most powerful words in the English language are ‘tell me a story,’” says Pat Conroy. Today’s episode contains two relationship stories that illustrate the power of doing
022: Pay it Forward with Our Stories
Relationships are often built upon what we learn from others who share their stories with us. We grow when their story becomes part of our story, so we then
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Writer's Digest Best Inspirational Book of 2016
THEM is all about relationships and how to make them better. You’ll read real-life stories showing the joy found in bringing out the best in others, which brings out the best in ourselves.
Have you ever wanted to understand and help someone who is depressed or angry? How about someone who is fearful, or has trouble forgiving and reconciling with others? Maybe you want to know how to better encourage someone.
In THEM – The Richer Life Found in Caring for Others, John Certalic weaves together real-life stories that practically show how to help others – and ourselves – deal with the challenging relational issues that affect us so deeply.
Winner of Writer's Digest Best Inspirational Book of 2016. Endorsed by Dr. Laura Mae Gardner, Ruth Van Reken, Dr. John Powell, Stuart Briscoe, and numerous missionaries.
Writer's Digest Best Inspirational Book of 2016

THEM is all about relationships and how to make them better. You’ll read real-life stories showing the joy found in bringing out the best in others, which brings out the best in ourselves.
Have you ever wanted to understand and help someone who is depressed or angry? How about someone who is fearful, or has trouble forgiving and reconciling with others? Maybe you want to know how to better encourage someone.
In THEM – The Richer Life Found in Caring for Others, John Certalic weaves together real-life stories that practically show how to help others – and ourselves – deal with the challenging relational issues that affect us so deeply.
Winner of Writer's Digest Best Inspirational Book of 2016. Endorsed by Dr. Laura Mae Gardner, Ruth Van Reken, Dr. John Powell, Stuart Briscoe, and numerous missionaries.