Podcast appearances and mentions of Chris Coursey

This month is focused on neuroscience and your neurodiverse marriage! This entire month, we have elements brought in from LifeModel Works, Deeper Walk Ministries & Thrive Trainings, and those who are ministry partner friends! Today is Amy H. Glazer.Our topic begins with Fear Bonds, and we took some questions that you, the listeners, had on this that include:How to reduce the intensity of fear bonds when in a relationship that has ongoing trauma or reminders of the fear bonds?   How do you process an emotion without amplifying it? When I hear "return to joy," it feels like "don't feel your feelings - just be happy", and I know that is not what you are saying, but what do I do with my feelings?  How do we identify fear bonds in our close relationships, which we are accustomed to that pattern?  Authenticity and connection- can you achieve that with someone you have had a fear bond with? Can a fear-bonded person really turn to a joy or love bond? That seems impossible after so many decades. About Amy from the Thrive Works Website:Amy is the Director of Development and Journey Groups Director for Alive & Well, author of the Journey Group curriculum, and Director of the Journey Group Leadership Community. She leads weekend and 5-day events for THRIVEtoday and has taught in the Advanced Counseling Ministry training at YWAM Kona, as well as the OneLife program at Southern Wesleyan University. With Alive & Well, Amy directs the Journey Group program and mentors students training as Immanuel Encounter Guides with Alive & Well's training program. Amy is a specialist in small group dynamics and creating online communities. Journey Groups is a relational discipleship small group program that guides members in practicing the relational skills taught at Thrive and develops the topics of belonging, maturity, heart values, true identity, God's perspective, Immanuel living, and healing, as found in the books Living from the Heart Jesus Gave You, Transforming Fellowship, Joyful Journey, and Relational Skills in the Bible, which Amy co-authored with Chris Coursey. Group's Amy Mentioned Found Here:https://www.alivewell.org/transformed-by-joy

In this episode, Thrive Premier Training trainer Dana Bryan shares stories about Relational Skill 12: 'Act Like Myself', and how he was able to connect with Jesus and practice this skill, sometimes in difficult situations. 

We chat with Chris Coursey from THRIVEtoday to discuss “return to joy,” a crucial skill for moving from reactive parenting to thoughtful responses. Chris explains the three-step process of feeling, sharing, and quieting emotions, while offering strategies to increase your emotional capacity during challenging interactions with your kids. The conversation highlights the brain science behind […]

Joy isn't just about feeling good. It's your secret weapon for raising resilient kids and showing up as a healthy, loving dad. In this episode, Chris Coursey unpacks the brain science behind joy and shares practical strategies you can use to stay calm and connected, whether it's your own emotions flaring or your child's.   Key takeaways:   Joy is built through connection, while happiness depends on your circumstances. God wired your brain for emotions, so it's important to know what helps you return to your relational, peaceful self.  Validation and comfort sets the stage for effective correction. Building joy helps you and your kids navigate life's challenges with more resilience.   Guest bio:   Chris Coursey is the President of THRIVEtoday. For nearly 25 years he has been developing and practicing brain-based solutions to make relationships work. Chris is a published author with ten books in print, husband to Jen, and father to Matthew and Andrew.      Links mentioned:    Send a Voice Message to DadAwesome Apply to join the next DadAwesome Accelerator Cohort: Email awesome@dadawesome.org   Subscribe to DadAwesome Messages: Text the word “Dad” to (651) 370-8618 THRIVEtoday Emotions Wheel The Joy Switch  The 4 Habits Series All Books and Resources  

Happiness can be fleeting, but joy is rooted in faith and our confidence in Jesus. Dr. Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey share the ABC (and D!) habits of raising joy-filled kids—attunement, building “bounce”, correcting with care, and developing disciplines relationally. By diving into each habit, they share how to strengthen your joy-bond with your child, even if you are a “low-joy” person. You’ll learn how to build and cultivate joy in your family. Receive the book The 4 Habits of Raising Joy-Filled Kids and the audio download of the broadcast "Nurturing Joy in Your Child" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

"(Elders remind us)...we can do this. We can stay at the table a little bit longer than we think we can... We are going to push ourselves, (to stay present) a little bit beyond what we thought we could do, and that's enough..." ~ Amy Glaser Elders are so important in building relationally healthy communities. Without them we are missing a key part and it's nearly impossible. What is the role of elders in community? What does healthy community look like? How do we glean their wisdom? In this new series, Wisdom Keepers: The Role of Elders in Building Relationally Healthy Community not only will these questions and many more be answered, the answers will come directly from Elders.Join Tennison & Ginelle conclude their conversation with Amy Glaser. Amy is the Director of Development with Alive & Well. She is also the Director of the Alive & Well Leadership Community and the creator of Journey Groups. Amy is also the Co-author of Relational Skills in the Bible with Chris Coursey.In this episode listen in as they talk about what it looks like to repair and grow at the same time. discover ways elders can help communities remain stable in the middle of really hard things.  Also, hear Amy's dream for healthy community.Book Resources:Relational Skills in the Bible: A Bible Study Focused on Relationships Brown, Amy & Coursey, Chris Deep Walk International, 2019If you have been impacted by what you have heard in this podcast and would like to support us in our mission to help people experience healthier & deeper relationships with God, themselves, and others, go to: tableandwell.org/#supportTo learn how we can help develop your community, family or team: Schedule Interest Call For more information about Table Experiences go to: tableandwell.org/tablesTo start on your journey to relational health go to: Connection CureTo watch this and other Podcast go to our YouTube Channel: Table & Well co

"The reason a lot of that stuff, (trauma), happened in our family is because we didn't know how to build joy, how to quiet together, or keep our relational circuits on.... (To start healing this relationship)... So how about I go back and do what I can to build joy with my adult children without them taking on my regret... " ~ Amy Glaser Elders are so important in building relationally healthy communities. Without them we are missing a key part and it's nearly impossible. What is the role of elders in community? What does healthy community look like? How do we glean their wisdom? In this new series, Wisdom Keepers: The Role of Elders in Building Relationally Healthy Community not only will these questions and many more be answered, the answers will come directly from Elders.Join Tennison & Ginelle continue their conversation with Amy Glaser. Amy is the Director of Development with Alive & Well. She is also the Director of the Alive & Well Leadership Community and the creator of Journey Groups. Amy is also the Co-author of Relational Skills in the Bible with Chris Coursey.In this episode listen in as they talk about what it looks like to practice becoming elder, the process of healing relationships with adult children and why it seems so much easier to connect with other young adults that are not your children. Learn what you can do to create, build, and maintain safety and connection as you are repairing these relationships.Book Resources:Relational Skills in the Bible: A Bible Study Focused on Relationships Brown, Amy & Coursey, Chris Deep Walk International, 2019If you have been impacted by what you have heard in this podcast and would like to support us in our mission to help people experience healthier & deeper relationships with God, themselves, and others, go to: tableandwell.org/#supportTo learn how we can help develop your community, family or team: Schedule Interest Call For more information about Table Experiences go to: tableandwell.org/tablesTo start on your journey to relational health go to: Connection CureTo watch this and other Podcast go to our YouTube Channel: Table & Well co

"Whenever two people come into a relationship or any situation, they are meeting history to history and nerves system to nerves system... only a small part of what seem to be happening in this external thing is about what is happening right now." ~ Amy Glaser Elders are so important in building relationally healthy communities. Without them we are missing a key part and it's nearly impossible. What is the role of elders in community? What does healthy community look like? How do we glean their wisdom? In this new series, Wisdom Keepers: The Role of Elders in Building Relationally Healthy Community not only will these questions and many more be answered, the answers will come directly from Elders.How can Elders remind us of who we are and what God (Immanuel) sees in the community when ruptures happen? What are some of the unique skills they bring to communities? Join Tennison & Ginelle as they answer these questions with their guest Amy Glaser. Amy is the Director of Development with Alive & Well. She is also the Director of the Alive & Well Leadership Community and the creator of Journey Groups. Amy is also the Co-author of Relational Skills in the Bible with Chris Coursey.Book Resources:Relational Skills in the Bible: A Bible Study Focused on Relationships Brown, Amy & Coursey, Chris Deep Walk International, 2019If you have been impacted by what you have heard in this podcast and would like to support us in our mission to help people experience healthier & deeper relationships with God, themselves, and others, go to: tableandwell.org/#supportTo learn how we can help develop your community, family or team: Schedule Interest Call For more information about Table Experiences go to: tableandwell.org/tablesTo start on your journey to relational health go to: Connection CureTo watch this and other Podcast go to our YouTube Channel: Table & Well co

Holidays can busy and stressful, and despite that, we all want to stay relational and enjoy the people we are spending time with. Our guest this episode, Kāmi, shares some ways she connects with Jesus to plan her holiday calendar and engage her relational skills in a way that helps her share joy with all the people in her life.

Shawna lost her cool. Usually, she is hyper focused on connecting with others in a meaningful way, but when her emotions got really BIG the person who triggered her anger became the enemy. CHRIS COURSEY is an ordained minister, pastoral counselor, published author, and international speaker. He and his wife, Jen, lead and design the THRIVE Training Program that uses brain-based exercises to train leaders, families, and communities in the 19 relational skills and the Immanuel Lifestyle. They are passionate about helping people acquire the skills to make relationships work. Chris shares that our emotions are not bad. They are meant to help us connect with others. When our brain can’t manage what we feel our brain slips into enemy mode rather than joy-fueled relational mode. Relational mode is where we live from the heart Jesus gave us. Chris gives us practical steps we can take when we feel stuck in enemy mode to return to engaging with others in a relational way. Ultimately, being our true self.Support the show: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow/wgnbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Therapists Growing Therapists, Monica sits down with Jen and Chris Coursey from THRIVEtoday to discuss their incredible journeys with the Life Model. Both Jen and Chris encountered the Life Model at pivotal moments in their personal lives, and learning its concepts has transformed them both personally and professionally. They now dedicate their work to teaching the 19 Brain Relational Skills, which are essential for healthy brain development and relational growth.Tune in to hear their powerful stories and how they're spreading hope and transformation through their work with THRIVEtoday!

You've been married for a number of years, and you're starting to feel distant from your spouse. You're experiencing a joy-gap! Dr. Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey explain the brain science behind joy and offer easy, practical ways you can increase joy in your marriage by playing together and nurturing a rhythm of rest. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29

How can we handle big emotions that come up within political tensions? In this episode, Chris Coursey and Kristy Harrang discuss tensions that can arise in politically charged atmospheres, tips for managing your big feelings, and guidance for staying connected with people who hold opposing views.This is a non-partisan discussion.

This series explores the transformative nature of JOY. Our brains are designed to run on the fuel of joy, but they can default to fear. In their book The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People, Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey talk about building an internal joy house.Part of building a joy house is tearing down the fear house that so many of us have built up throughout our lives. Fear and joy bonds are not an all-or-nothing experience but are very connected to our attachments, emotional capacity, and maturity.  A joy-filled life is possible. Let's talk about how to cultivate one. This compilation episode covers Season 1, Episodes 47-52. 

Joy is a necessary ingredient for healthy relationships. Chris Coursey helps you better understand the role of joy in your marriage, parenting, and friendships. You'll learn about the joy center in your brain, and how to keep it from turning off. Connect with others in healthy, thriving, joyful ways!

Is joy the icing on the cake of life—or the fuel on which it runs? On this summer, best-of Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey dig deep into brain science to discover how to capture real joy for our lives. They believe you can build habits that fill your life with greater joy and satisfaction. Don't miss the encouragement on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: THE 4 HABITS OF JOY-FILLED PEOPLE: 15 MINUTE BRAIN SCIENCE HACKS TO A MORE CONNECTED AND SATISFYING LIFESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear from Heather Meades, author of children's book, "Switched on for Joy", about her inspiration for helping children understand relational circuits. Chris also shares some practical tips and stories about helping the children in our lives learn these skills.

Emotions we can’t manage tend to divide us rather than bring us together. So, how we manage our emotions is really important to our relationships. Chris Coursey - pastor, counselor, author and creator of Thrive Today says how well we can manage what we feel will set the tone for our responses, as well as our ability to stay relationally present while navigating big emotions and upsets. He and his wife Jen have dedicated their lives to equipping us to stay authentically ourselves, like Jesus did, even in life’s most difficult moments. Shawna shares how she reached the end of herself during a meeting with hospice just weeks before her dad died. Chris helps her to see what was happening at that moment and steps we all can take to stay relationally present even when we most want to eject.Support the show: https://give.moodyradio.org/fall-share?v=def&appeal=MRWM&_gl=1%2a142i9we%2a_ga%2aNTE4MTE5MmUtY2U1Yy00YmQ3LWU4MmUtNjEwYTQ5YzAyODRj%2a_ga_4WH1937046%2aMTY5NTExODEwMS4yOTkuMC4xNjk1MTE4MTAxLjYwLjAuMA..&_ga=2.197426156.215784306.1695059984-1182841406.166859587See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Coursey, author of 4 Habits of Raising Joy-Filled Kids, joins us to discuss why joyful kids are joyful and what you can do. Do you feel like you're often focused on problems and operating out of fear of what may happen? Chris explains how joy can give families the strength to navigate difficulties and […]

Today, we talk with Third District Supervisor Chris Coursey, who represents about 100,000 people who live in central Santa Rosa, the Roseland and Moorland areas, and east Rohnert Park.

If you have been following our podcasts for a bit, you know we are fans of Dr. Jim Wilder, and we talk about joy, hesed, group identity, and healthy correction often. Today, we have with us Chris Coursey, who has authored and co-authored several books on Joy using Wilder's principles and theoretical foundations.Today we discuss?What is Joy?Can I have Joy while things are bad?What is a Joy -Gap?How are quieting and joy related?What is the difference between solitude/isolation and quieting my brain?About our Guest:For over 25 years, Chris has been developing and practicing brain-based solutions to make relationships work. He started out his career specializing in severe trauma and abuse and also pastored a small congregation in Michigan for a number of years. Chris is a published author with ten books in print, including “The Joy Switch: How Your Brain's Secret Circuit Affects Your Relationships - And How You Can Activate It.” He co-authored his most recent book, “The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People” with Dr. Marcus Warner.Chris enjoys spending time with his wife, Jen, and their two sons, Matthew and Andrew. In addition to studying, writing, jogging, and exercising, he enjoys the outdoors and is one of the rare people who actually likes the snow.Find out more- how to practice and learn skills we mentioned today at:https://thrivetoday.org/relationalskills/

Chris Coursey helps you better understand the role of joy in your marriage, your parenting, and your friendships. He'll explore the joy center in your brain, so you can know how it works and how to keep it from turning off. As joy overflows into your relationships, you'll be able to connect with others in healthy, thriving ways.   Receive the book The Joy Switch and the audio download of the broadcast "Choosing Joy in Healthy Relationships" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.   Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

El candidato Chris Coursey nos visito para invitar a la comunidad a considerar votar por el para que represente el distrito 3 del Condado de Sonoma. La mesa de supervisores del condado de Sonoma esta teniendo elecciones y Chris es uno de los candidatos. #chriscoursey #sonomacountysupervisors #sonomacounty #elecciones #roseland --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rafael-vazquez7/support

Las señoritas Diana y Ana nos visitaron para hablar de la importancia de participar en la conversación con candidatos Omar Medina y Chris Coursey que sucederá este Sábado 24 de febrero a las 2pm en Elsie Allen High School. Toda la familia es invitada, incluyendo gente indocumentada para que aprendan más de los candidatos. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rafael-vazquez7/support

What separates a healthy marriage from a miserable one? In this book review, Graham Cochrane discusses 'The Four Habits of Joy-Filled Marriages' by Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey. The book explores how brain science can be used to improve marriages and create a stronger emotional, spiritual, and physical connection. Cochrane highlights the concept of joy as the most powerful motivator in life and emphasizes the importance of shrinking the 'joy gap' in a marriage. The book provides four habits to build joy in a marriage, including playing together and listening for emotion. Cochrane concludes by recommending the book as a quick and actionable read for anyone looking to improve their marriage. Takeaways - Joy and joyful attachment are the most powerful motivators in life. - Love is attachment, and the more joy you build into your marriage, the stronger and more connected your love will be. - The 'joy gap' between moments of joy in a marriage can lead to pessimism, distance, and a vicious cycle of negativity. - The four habits to build joy in a marriage are: playing together, listening for emotion, appreciating daily, and nurturing rhythm. The 52 Book Challenge: https://youtu.be/h3Fo9P4-su0?si=7wjaNzIhPdwNQmEh

Dr. Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey explain the brain science behind joy and offer easy, practical ways you can increase joy in your marriage by playing together, listening for emotion, appreciating your spouse daily, and nurturing a rhythm of rest. Then Laura Wifler and Erin Smalley share about the joys and challenges of raising kids with special needs, reminding us that all children are made in the image of God – and it is this fact that gives a person's life innate worth.   Receive a copy of The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled Marriages for your donation of any amount!   Take the marriage assessment to unpack your individual strengths on a deeper level — because when you understand more, you love better.   Receive a copy of Like Me for your donation of any amount!   .Listen to the new Practice Makes Parent podcast featuring Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

You've been married for a number of years, and you're starting to feel distant from your spouse. You're experiencing a joy-gap! Dr. Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey explain the brain science behind joy and offer easy, practical ways you can increase joy in your marriage by playing together and nurturing a rhythm of rest.

Chris Coursey was being yelled at and humiliated in public and yet he was able to stay chill and help the person who was humiliating him. Chris is author of The Joy Switch, host of the Relational Skills in Real Life podcast, and founder of Thrive Today, a ministry that draws from the amazing discoveries in brain science to help us flourish in every relationship. Chris joins the team to share just how he was able absorb and transform that public humiliation. He shares how to teach our emotions to draw people in rather than push them away. Perry asks Chris how the Perry and Shawna Mornings team can resolve conflict when it happens. Chris shares how in the world he was able to quiet his emotions when he thought he was going to die in a sailboat race. And Perry gets advice from Chris about Perry’s suffering friend who’s more depressed and hopeless than ever. We can learn to thrive in our relationships especially when it’s hard!Support the show: https://give.moodyradio.org/fall-share?v=def&appeal=MRWM&_gl=1%2a142i9we%2a_ga%2aNTE4MTE5MmUtY2U1Yy00YmQ3LWU4MmUtNjEwYTQ5YzAyODRj%2a_ga_4WH1937046%2aMTY5NTExODEwMS4yOTkuMC4xNjk1MTE4MTAxLjYwLjAuMA..&_ga=2.197426156.215784306.1695059984-1182841406.166859587See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you think anyone can be joyful - any time? Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey are students of the Bible and brain science, and they say it’s possible to be full of joy, no matter what our circumstances may be! Bring YOUR questions and learn 4 habits we need to practice to be joy-filled people!

Do you think anyone can be joyful - any time? Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey are students of the Bible and brain science, and they say it’s possible to be full of joy, no matter what our circumstances may be! Bring YOUR questions and learn 4 habits we need to practice to be joy-filled people! EQUIPPERS - Our next ZOOM MEETING is next Thursday, November 16! REGISTRATION DETAILS ARE IN YOUR E-MAIL INBOX.  Not an Equipper and want to attend?   Become an Equipper Today! 

Battling a cold, Supervisor Coursey kept our appointment for something that is supremely rare in American politics today. He had long format, open ended interview with the press, with no prearranged questions, and no holds barred.Listen and learn from a conversation both lofty and humble, adversarial and cooperative, as we attempt define and explore Supervisor Coursey's career in q and a, - his motivations, his office - its powers and its limitations. We explore the big issues, his agenda, his progress and accomplishments, and his frustrations.This is a great introduction to Chris and the office of Supervisor as well as a partial answer to the question of how prepared Sonoma County is to meet its future! Enjoy!WEBSITES:Coursey's District 3 : https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/board-of-supervisors/supervisorial-districts/board-of-supervisors-district-32024 Re-Election Campaign : https://www.supervisorcoursey2024.com/

Is joy the icing on the cake of life—or the fuel on which it runs? On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey dig deep into brain science to discover how to capture real joy for our lives. They believe you can build habits that fill your life with greater joy and satisfaction. Don’t miss the encouragement on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Featured resource: The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People: 15 Minute Brain Science Hacks to a More Connected and Satisfying LifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you feel stuck? Are you frustrated that life is not working the way you thought it would? Are you angry with God because others are seemingly finding success and you aren't? Are you frustrated by your limits? What if your limits are not bad things, but good things? Have you ever wondered if your belief that you can do everything is not from God but from the devil? Have you ever wondered if God has given you limits to show something of Himself in your life? Today, we welcome Ashley Hales to the show to discuss her book, A Spacious Life: Trading Hustle and Hurry for the Goodness of Limits. Travis and Ashley discuss the habits of hurry we have cultivated, the need for rest and rhythm, and steps that we can embrace the spacious life God has laid out for us. Learn more about Ashley. Some of the episodes referred to on today's show:#171 | Transfigure Your Imagination, Pt. 1 | Malcolm Guite#172 | Transfigure Your Imagination, Pt. 2 | Malcolm Guite#179 | The Joy Switch, Pt. 1 | Chris Coursey#180 | The Joy Switch, Pt. 2 | Chris Coursey#181 | The Evangelical Imagination, Pt. 1 | Karen Swallow Prior#182 | The Evangelical Imagination, Pt. 2 | Karen Swallow PriorSign up for the Apollos Watered newsletter.Help support the ministry of Apollos Watered and transform your world today!

On Friday's Mornings with Eric and Brigitte we will invite the authors of The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People to join us for our Book Club Finale conversation.  Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey share, "What research is revealing is that the brain is uniquely tuned to crave joy. Nothing provides greater motivation than this high-octane fuel. The good news is that we can train our brains to transition from living on the fuel of fear to living on the fuel of joy. Joy-filled living expands our world. It makes life an adventure and teaches us to live for what is truly satisfying."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is joy the icing on the cake of life—or the fuel on which it runs? Most of us grew up thinking that joy is random and fleeting, instead of something we can actually count on or build our life around. But brain science has revealed that joy is the perfect word to describe the fuel on which our brains run. So how do we live a joy-filled life? On Monday's Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, Chris Coursey, co-author of The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People shows us how to build habits that fill our lives with greater joy and satisfaction by providing exercises and tools you can put into practice immediately.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are some people just born happy? Most of us grew up thinking that joy is random and fleeting, instead of something we can actually count on or build our life around. But brain science has revealed that joy is the perfect word to describe the fuel on which our brains run. So how do we live a joy-filled life? On Monday's Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, co-author Chris Coursey shows us how to build habits that fill our lives with greater joy and satisfaction, providing exercises and tools you can put into practice immediatelySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do when you find yourself in enemy mode in your own family? With your spouse? With your kids? Travis welcomes Jim Wilder back to the show to discuss how to escape enemy mode in marriage, and this time, Travis' wife, Melissa, joins him! It's a conversation that helps equip us to recognize when we go into enemy mode in our marriage or with our kids, and how we can find a way out. This isn't a theoretical conversation, but one rooted in the Fleming household whenever one of its members goes into enemy mode, and we are willing to bet that your house is a lot like theirs! Help Apollos Watered to water the world! Learn more about Life Model Works.If you want to learn more about neurotheology check out our previous conversations: #140: Jim Wilder, Escaping Enemy Mode, Pt. 1#141: Jim Wilder, Escaping Enemy Mode, Pt. 2#107: Jim Wilder, God on the Brain, Pt. 1#108: Jim Wilder, God on the Brain, Pt. 2#109: Michel Hendricks-Relational Reformation, Pt. 1#110: Michel Hendricks-Relational Reformation, Pt. 2#120 Marcus Warner: Our Walk, Wounds, and Warfare, Pt. 1#121 Marcus Warner: Our Walk, Wounds, and Warfare, Pt. 2#179 | The Joy Switch, Pt. 1 | Chris Coursey#180 | The Joy Switch, Pt. 2 | Chris CourseyGet Jim's books: Escaping Enemy Mode, The Other Half of Church, Renovated: God, Dallas Willard, and the Church that Transforms, Joy Starts Here: the transformation...

The Effects of Joy on Our HealthIn this episode:How being joyful requires practice, not unlike learning to play an instrumentAn example of training the brain to have positive thoughts in place of negative thoughtsHow your brain needs fuel and if joy isn't the fuel, fear will beWhat fear mapping is, and when and how it happens in your brainHow can we be equipped to "stay ourselves" even when things get hard?Studies about how children react to their environment when their brain is fear mappedWhat happens to cortisol levels and brain growth after just 6 minutes of negative thoughtsHow high-energy joy and low-energy rest are two sides of the same coin and both are necessaryWhy at only 2-3 months of age infants can amplify joyWhy 9-month-old infants can build joy for 8 hours every dayHow lack of joy leads to harmful addictionsThe ages of joy-peaks of growth throughout a lifetime, when we are most receptive to joy and it impacts us the deepestWhy the teenage brain is hard to quiet down and why praise and relationship is so important during teen yearsThe 4 Habits of a Joy-Filled LifeHow these simple habits can alleviate panic attacksHow to recalibrate your nervous system so it runs on joy, in only minutes a dayThis Episode Sponsored by:Redmond Real Salt Use code SWEETSALT for 15% off everything!See Michelle's top picks & more: Soulyrested.com/saltMore Information:https://soulyrested.com/2023/07/10/the-effects-of-joy-on-our-health/About the author, Chris Coursey:CHRIS COURSEY, co author of the 4 habits of joy-filled people is an ordained minister, pastoral counselor, published author, and international speaker. He and his wife, Jen, lead and design the THRIVE Training Program that uses brain-based exercises to train leaders, families, and communities in the 19 relational skills and the Immanuel Lifestyle. Chris is passionate about helping people acquire the skills to make relationships work.  Find the author:Free Resources: https://4habits.org/Thrive today: https://thrivetoday.org/ Find the publisher:on Instagram: https://instagram.com/moodypublisherswebsite: https://www.moodypublishers.com/  Other Articles & Resources You Might Enjoy:Surprising Ways to Relieve Stress (podcast)Having a Positive AttitudeFight your feelings of inadequacy with these 7 little adjectives    

Chris Coursey shares about the book he co-authored with Marcus Warner. The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People, 15 Minute Brain Science Hacks to a More Connected and Satisfying Life. Learn about two essential brain developments that you need in order to live with joy. You'll also learn about trauma and its impact on development as well as the pathway back to experience joy once again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join the Mornings with Eric & Brigitte Book Club as we dive into Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey's book The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People starting July 24.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are some people just born happy? Most of us grew up thinking that joy is random and fleeting, instead of something we can actually count on or build our life around. But brain science has revealed that joy is the perfect word to describe the fuel on which our brains run. So how do we live a joy-filled life? On Wednesday's Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, author Marcus Warner and co-author, Chris Coursey show us how to build habits that fill our lives with greater joy and satisfaction, providing exercises and tools you can put into practice immediately.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THRIVEtoday co-founder and President, Chris Coursey tells the story of how relational skills have changed his life! Who is Chris and why does he do what he does? Hear his story and the heart behind why we created this podcast.

Chris Coursey and Dr. Marcus Warner discuss their book, The 4 Habits of Joy Filled People. Anyone can cultivate an attitude of Joy! Find out how. Get your own copy of the book from Moody Publishers:https://www.moodypublishers.com/the-4-habits-of-joy-filled-people/ Also, lab-raised chicken is here…would you eat it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is joy the icing on the cake of life—or could it be fuel on which it runs? Are joyful people just born that way? Or is there more to joy than we’ve been told? Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey want to let us in on a secret. There are habits that will fill your life with greater joy and satisfaction. What are they? Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.

Travis & Chris Coursey continue our conversation from Part 1, but this time, in Part 2, we go deeper into joy and how we cultivate it. What do we do when our joy switch gets turned off? What are some practical things that we can do to step back into joy? Listen in and find out! Chris Coursey is an ordained minister, pastoral counselor, published author, and international speaker. He is also the curriculum designer and leader of THRIVE training which uses creative, interactive exercises to train leaders in the 19 relational skills that result in positive character change. Chris has authored/co-authored several books including The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled Marriages, Relational Skills in the Bible, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People, Transforming Fellowship, The 4 Habits of Raising Joy-Filled Kids, 30 Days of Joy for Busy Married Couples, and The Joy Switch, the book in our discussion today.Learn more about THRIVEtoday.If you are interested in neurotheology be sure to check out these episodes, as we delve into the topic of neurotheology and how it works in leadership, how we engage our enemies, those we love, and how it affects our walk with Jesus. Check out Part 1: #179 Chris Coursey, Pt 1.-The Joy Switch#107 Jim Wilder, Pt. 1-God on the Brain (intro to neurotheology) #108 Jim Wilder, Pt. 2-God on the Brain (intro to neurotheology)

How is it that some people can know everything about the Bible and know zero about relationships? How do we actually engage with people when they annoy us? How do we tune out of relationships? What has joy got to do with all of this? And moreover, what does any of this have to do with the mission of God? Chris Coursey has an idea!Chris Coursey is an ordained minister, pastoral counselor, published author, and international speaker. He is also the curriculum designer and leader of THRIVE training which uses creative, interactive exercises to train leaders in the 19 relational skills that result in positive character change. Chris has authored/co-authored several books including The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled Marriages, Relational Skills in the Bible, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People, Transforming Fellowship, The 4 Habits of Raising Joy-Filled Kids, 30 Days of Joy for Busy Married Couples, and The Joy Switch, the book in our discussion today.Learn more about THRIVEtoday.If you are interested in neurotheology be sure to check out these episodes, as we delve into the topic of neurotheology and how it works in leadership, how we engage our enemies, those we love, and how it affects our walk with Jesus. #107 Jim Wilder, Pt. 1-God on the Brain (intro to neurotheology) #108 Jim Wilder, Pt. 2-God on the Brain (intro to neurotheology)#109 Michel Hendricks, Pt. 1-Relational Reformation#110 Michel Hendricks, Pt. 2-Relational...

Are some people just born happy? Most of us grew up thinking that joy is random and fleeting, instead of something we can actually count on or build our life around. But brain science has revealed that joy is the perfect word to describe the fuel on which our brains run. So how do we live a joy-filled life? On Tuesday's Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, author Marcus Warner and co-author, Chris Coursey show us how to build habits that fill our lives with greater joy and satisfaction, providing exercises and tools you can put into practice immediately.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is part 2 with Chris Coursey, co-founder of THRIVEToday Relational Skill Training. Here we jump right into how churches are more hungry than ever for relational skill training and younger people are motivated to train so they can be change agents in their communities. Chris also shares what he did when he was publicly attacked. His process is crucial to Christians learning to respond in love. If you are just tuning in and don't know what we mean by Relational Revolution, go back to episode 28 for an overview and grab LK10's upcoming book called Relational Revolution: 5 Shifts to Rediscovering Church as Heart-to-Heart Connection. It is due to release on April 18th for just $.99. Sign up here to be notified when it is released so you can grab your copy.

This is the first of a two-part series with Chris Coursey, an ordained minister, pastoral counselor, published author, international speaker, and friend. He and his wife, Jen, lead and design the THRIVEToday Training Program that uses brain-based exercises to train leaders, families, and communities in the 19 relational skills and the Immanuel Lifestyle. They are passionate about helping people acquire the skills to make relationships work. In this first part, Chris shares the history of THRIVEToday, what it is, how it came about and its unique contribution to the Relational Revolution.  If you are in any kind of leadership role, from parent to president, and want to learn how to love even your enemies and lead non-anxiously, you will not regret shoring up your maturity skills with THRIVEToday's premiere leadership training. Go to www.thrivetoday.org for more information. And check out any one of Chris Coursey's 6 books that help you apply relational skills in your daily life.

Episode summary: If the light of your joy has gone out leaving you in the dark, the switch to turn it back on is closer than you think. Kim is joined by Chris Coursey, author of The Joy Switch and relational expert who connects brain science to our missing joy.  Kim is the author of the new book, Everyday God, and The Art of Friendship.