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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.

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

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    160: Remember the People Who Made Our Life Better

    June 1st, 2022|Categories: Podcast, Relationship Principles|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

    When we remember the people who made our life better it reminds us of the goodness of God who blessed us with these relationships. It’s a way to

    • Q: "What's on your mind?" A: Kids like me fleeing Ukraine

    158: What’s On Your Mind?

    May 18th, 2022|Categories: Becoming a Better Listener, Podcast|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

    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.

    • Our roots in Jesus bring stability to our life

    156: Our Roots Bring Stability to Life

    May 4th, 2022|Categories: God in Our Relationships, Podcast|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

    As our world becomes more and more unstable, our only hope for peace and security comes from letting our roots grow deep down into Jesus. today’s episode describes

    153: Two Stories of How to Reflect the Character of God

    April 13th, 2022|Categories: Podcast, Relationship Principles|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

    We don’t need to ask hurting people “what can I do to help?” There’s another way to help that takes the pressure off us and the person we

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    161: We Are Made For Relationships

    God is a relational being who created us in His image. It is why we are made for relationships. They are what give our life joy and meaning.

    Provide the Best Life You Can For …

    I’ve been out in the tool shed working on the next season of my You Were Made for This podcast. In between all the hammering, welding, and dust flying around,

    Responses to “I Need Help”

    Our You Were Made for This podcast listeners have suggested some very good ideas for relationship topics to be examined in future episodes. They are in response to my May

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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.

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