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. It’s about relationships, which of course, is what this podcast is about. But I don’t know if reading from it would interest many of you. Maybe the first chapter might, I don’t know. It’s about how people are like houses when it comes to deepening our relationships with others.
But before we get into today’s episode, here’s what this podcast is all about. (more…)
Episodes
“At the end of the day, nothing matters MORE than relationships.” — John Certalic
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
207: How to Help the People We Love At Christmas
In the 1947 classic Christmas film It’s a Wonderful Life!, George Bailey, played by Jimmy Stewart, goes through a tough time during Christmas in dealing with two serious
206: Thankful for the Stories of Others
The Thanksgiving holiday will soon be upon us here in the US, so I’ve been reflecting on what I’m thankful for. And this year I’m thinking about things
205: How to Have a Meaningful Conversation
To deepen our current relationships, or to develop new ones, it’s helpful to ask ourselves an important question. Namely, “How do I have a meaningful conversation with someone?”
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