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Relationship Coach PodcasterAward-Winning Author JOHN CERTALIC

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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.

    Latest Episodes

    “At the end of the day, nothing matters MORE than relationships.” — John Certalic

    184: Thankful for Parents Who Discipline Their Children

    November 16th, 2022|Categories: Family Relationships, Podcast|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

    A family friend and listener to this podcast told me about an unpleasant experience she recently had at a big box retail store that got me thinking about

    183: Thankful for People Who Inspire Us

    November 9th, 2022|Categories: Podcast, Relational Skills|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

    In last week’s episode, no. 182, we began our Thankful in November series by talking about being thankful for the last time we experienced something. Today we continue

    • Last time ever for the day

    182: Thankful for “The Last Time I Will Ever…”

    November 2nd, 2022|Categories: Finding Joy in Relationships, Podcast|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

    It happened a few weeks ago, another one of those It was the last time I will ever … moments. It was the last time I experienced something

    • Tenderness

    181: Tenderness Found in Two Unusual Places

    October 26th, 2022|Categories: Finding Joy in Relationships, Podcast|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

    A friend I hadn’t seen in a while asked me the other day what was going on in my life. “Lots of death,” I said, filling in my

    • An Unusual place to find joy

    180: An Unusual Place to Find Joy

    October 19th, 2022|Categories: Finding Joy in Relationships, Podcast|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

    You wouldn’t think you could find joy in the midst of difficult life events, but you can if you know how to look for it. Today’s episode is

    • in good relationships people listen to each other

    178: Good Relationships in Action

    October 5th, 2022|Categories: Podcast, Relational Skills|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

    There are so many thoughts about relationships running around in my head lately that I’ve wanted to share with you. They’ve been like little kids scrambling for the

    • We don't always have to be right

    177: How to Relate With High-Maintenance People

    September 28th, 2022|Categories: Podcast, Relational Skills|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

    I received a disturbing email from a missionary serving overseas the other day that mentioned a relationship challenge he and his wife were facing. It’s an issue most

    • The joy of relationships in watching others

    176: The Joy of Relationships by Watching Others

    September 21st, 2022|Categories: Finding Joy in Relationships, Podcast|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

    In episode 166 a few months ago I shared stories about how we can experience the joy of relationships when people spread a little relational sunshine around. Today’s

    Episode Topics

    What Kind of Friends Do You Want?

    I’ve been reading and hearing more and more about the problem of loneliness many people are experiencing.  For example, here’s what a listener to our You Were Made for This

    Important Relationship Issues to Consider

    I’ve so appreciated the feedback listeners to our podcast have been sending me. Some important relationship issues have been suggested for consideration when Season 8 of You Were Made for

    What We Wish For

    Last month I wrote about a relationship moment from a vacation trip my wife and I took with our grandson Nathan. It was a quote from Shakespeare we found in

    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.

    158: What’s On Your Mind?

    Asking people “what’s on your mind?,” helps others go beyond sharing news of the superficial events in their life. It deepens relationships. Listen in to learn how.

     Recent Articles

    An Unusual Treatment for Anxiety

    Hi Reader, For Christmas last year our daughter gave me a small desk calendar about 5 inches square. It has one page for each day of the year, on which is a quote from Adam Grant. I don’t know anything about Adam Grant, but I like a lot of what he has to say in his daily calendar. For example, here’s a quote from him for May 1st: “One of the best anti-anxiety treatments is generosity. Helping others reduces stress by helping us feel valued and capable.” I’m going to chew on this awhile, I...

    That First Christmas Still Means Something

    Reader, Whether your Christmas Day is just getting started, or is coming to an end, I hope you take one more time to hear or read the Christmas story. The original one. The one in the Bible. No ornaments. No Santa. No Bing Crosby. It’s 100% natural and Gluten-free. Just Jesus. Click here to give a listen - or read. Even if you’ve heard it a hundred times before. It won’t take long, and It will calm your soul. Merry Christmas, John Certalic P.S. More episodes are coming in early 2025

    Time to Re-tool

    Reader, My father spent all of his working life with the A.O. Smith Corporation, a huge manufacturer of auto and truck frames at the time. In its heyday, the company produced as many as 10,000 frames per day. Dad was a foreman on the shop floor, working mostly second shift until he retired. As a boy, I remember his schedule changing every few years or so as production stopped so they could re-tool for the new model year. I’ve come to realize I need to re-tool my communications with you. But...

    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.

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