You Were Made For This

Podcast Episodes2021-09-09T13:09:19-05:00

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

  • A better Christmas joy is the joy shared when people visit.

207: How to Help the People We Love At Christmas

December 6th, 2023|Categories: Family Relationships, Podcast|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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

November 15th, 2023|Categories: Finding Joy in Relationships, Podcast|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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

  • A meaningful conversation deepens a relationship

205: How to Have a Meaningful Conversation

November 1st, 2023|Categories: Finding Joy in Relationships, Podcast|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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?”

  • Be stingy in sharing your story when listening to others

203: Three Reasons for Being Stingy in Sharing Your Story

October 4th, 2023|Categories: Becoming a Better Listener, Podcast|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

There’s a school of thought out there that says to make friends it’s important to be vulnerable by sharing your story. Some call it “being authentic.” Yet it’s

  • Listen to someone's story

202: The Best Stories

September 20th, 2023|Categories: Becoming a Better Listener, Podcast|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Most of us like a good story. I have found that the best stories are those that draw us in with emotion. They’re usually about relationships and often

  • like wild flowers. we bloom and die

201: Three Relationship Tools to Remember in September

September 6th, 2023|Categories: Podcast, Relational Skills|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Hello everyone, I’m back!  To start season 8 of this podcast we’re going to talk about three relationship tools we can use to become better listeners this fall

  • Give people the gift of hope

200: Give People the Gift of Hope

March 1st, 2023|Categories: God in Our Relationships, Podcast|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

One relationship principle I’ve come to appreciate over time is the power of giving people the gift of hope when they have so little of it themselves. It’s

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