Podcasts about Gary Smalley

Join host Rusty George as he sits down with Ted Cunningham for a fun and insightful conversation about marriage, faith, and life. Ted, a pastor and humorist, shares his journey from church planting in Branson to becoming a mentor to many, including the late Gary Smalley. Along the way, they explore the role of humor in ministry, the challenges of marriage, and offer practical advice for couples at all stages—from dating to raising teenagers. Tune in for laughter, wisdom, and the simple truths that can strengthen your faith and relationships.Ted Cunningham Links:Website: Woodland Hills Family Churchhttps://www.woodhills.orgTed CunninghamInstagram: Instagram · tedmcunningham5.2K+ followersTed Cunningham (@tedmcunningham) • Instagram photos and videosFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/woodhillsCheck out Rusty's latest book “Friend of God,” here: https://pastorrustygeorge.square.site

Have you ever had someone push your "fear button"? Keith, Chad, and Karen discuss the idea of the Fear Dance (created by Greg & Gary Smalley) - how to practically identify your fear button and how you can respond to better strengthen your marriage.  Click here to learn more about the Fear Dance and discover your core fear.

Steps to opening or reopening a person's heart to you or our Lord Jesus Christ… (Adapted from Gary Smalley's book, The Key To Your Child's Heart)

Welcome to the Marriage Talk Podcast - Ep 186 - Your Guide To Arguing Properly Dr. Gary Smalley had some great tips for couples when they argue. They are: 1. Don't escalate the argument. This seems simple enough, but we all do it. So, next time you start to argue, step back, take a deep breath and count to 10. 2. Don't withdraw from the argument. Disagreeing actually means you care. Oft en withdrawing from an argument doesn't make the problem go away. 3. Don't belittle your spouse. Name calling is a verbal hand grenade for your marriage. Words like, “you're so stubborn,” or, “you're such a brat,” can never solve an argument. 4. Don't project on your spouse something they are not. If your husband isn't ready to buy a new couch, don't call him cheap. If your wife wants a new dress, don't call her a diva. ------------ WATCH the Marriage Talk Podcast on our YouTube Channel CLICK HERE for more information on the ministry and marriage events hosted by Jay and Laura Laffoon CLICK HERE for more information on Bill Hobson and the Hobson Media Podcast Network Have a question, comment, suggestion for Marriage Talk? We'd love to hear from you! Email us: marriagetalkmin@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook    

Join us for Lesson 6 in our six-week summer series based on our Living in the Father's Love Bible study, Loving Like Him Through Forgiveness. Lisa and Laura are firm believers that no matter the situation, forgiveness is crucial to living in freedom. The truth is, when we struggle to forgive, we are the ones who suffer. If you are in a place where the pain is too much, and you do feel like you haven't any control over the way to respond, this episode is for you. Grab your study guide and get ready to jump into a new perspective on forgiveness. Freedom, sweet friend, is waiting for you. Open your Heart to our key Scripture. Matthew 10:8: Freely you have received, freely give. (ERV) Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode. Matthew 10:8: Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out devils: freely have you received, freely give. (ERV) Ephesians 2:8: For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not of yourselves, it is the gift of God. Isaiah 53:7,9: He was oppressed and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth. Like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he opened not his mouth…And they made his grave with the wicked and with a rich man in his death, although he had done no violence, and there was no deceit in his mouth. Invite Him in with this episode's question for reflection. There are three indications of having truly forgiven a person: 1. Not dwelling on the incident. 2. Not bringing up the incident again and using it against the person. 3. Not talking to others about the incident. Which of these aspects of forgiveness do you find most difficult? Show mentions. Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Living in the Father's Love, Talk 2, Lesson 6: Loving Like Him Through Forgiveness, Walking with Purpose Father John Hopkins, L.C., Victim Chart and Victim Plus Chart, found in Living in the Father's Love, pages 73 and 74 or download here.  Father John Riccardo, The Rescue Project Lisa Brenninkmeyer and Laura Phelps, Hope For Right Now: A Walking with Purpose Podcast, Episode 13: When God Permits the Pain Dr. Gary Smalley and Ted Cunningham, From Anger to Intimacy: How Forgiveness Can Transform Your Marriage Avila Institute Using code BOGOHOPE, purchase one Living in the Father's Love and get a second one at 50% off. Limit one use per customer. This offer ends July 15, 2024. Sign up now to receive weekly reminder emails that include an exclusive discussion guide created just for this series. We are taking a short break and will return August 5, 2024, with Real Women, Real Stories. //Lisa and Laura   Let's stay connected. Don't miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform.  Want to keep the conversation going? Join our private Facebook community. Stay in the know. Connect with us today.  We are committed to creating content that is free and easily accessible to every woman—especially the one looking for answers but unsure of where to go. If you've enjoyed this podcast, prayerfully consider making a donation to support it and other WWP outreach programs that bring women closer to Christ. Learn more about WWP on our website. Our Shop. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.

In this episode, I talk about the differences between networking and building genuine connections. I also offer strategies for how you to successfully make the shift. ============= In this episode, I quote Dr. Gary Smalley from his book, "The DNA of Relationships." ============= Stay up to date with B. Jones Speaks by going to: https://linktr.ee/bjonesspeaks

In THE BLESSING by Gary Smalley and John Trent they give the 5 components of the blessing that children need from their fathers. They are: 1. Meaningful Touch “Touch is central to human social life. It is the most developed sensory modality at birth, and it contributes to cognitive, brain, and socioemotional development throughout infancy and childhood.” Field, 2001; Hertenstein. Human touch reduces the stress hormone cortisol. In other words, it imparts peace. 2. A Spoken Word “Research shows that how and how much a parent talks and interacts with their child has a big impact on the child’s success in school and life. Children aren’t born smart; they’re made smart by their parents talking and interacting with them.” This does not just apply to early childhood; it applies throughout our lives. 3. Attaching “high value” to the Child How do we attach high value to a person? • Be a good listener. Give them your full attention. • Offer perspectives that address their present issues • Be kind and generous with your time and attention • Recognize their best qualities and affirm them and draw them out • Affirm their character and their talents 4 Picturing a Specific Future for the Child This can either focus on some talent or aptitude that the father sees in the child, or it may be an actual job or calling. Care must be taken here because not every dream a father has for his child is God’s choice. This is where prayer and hearing God’s voice is essential. 5 Making an active commitment to fulfilling the Dream Some of you might be saying this just sounds like child psychology. Does this have anything to do with God and the Bible? “As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Mat. 3:16-17 If Jesus needed this blessing (which He did) how much more do you need it? Here is the great news, we can release the Father’s Blessing not only to our natural children, but to our spiritual children as well. Not only that but we can also release the Father’s blessing to our brothers and sisters in Jesus!

How do you celebrate your high school graduates? This question pops up a lot in youth ministry circles, especially in late winter and early spring. So on this quick-hit episode of Student Ministry Connection, we're getting really practical. Steve shares what he's done over the last several years in hopes that it might help you as you think about your own way of celebrating graduates. Links referenced in this episode:  The Blessing by John Trent and Gary Smalley on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4971Wx8  Learn more about The Blessing Challenge at https://www.theblessing.com/theblessingchallenge  Starting Now by Crystal Chiang and Gerald Fadayomi on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VlGbql  Every Student Sent, a database of campus ministries - https://everystudentsent.org  Register for The Orange Conference at https://theorangeconference.com  Save 10% off your OC24 ticket by using promo code: OC24NNYM10  Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM at http://nnym.org/stevecullum  Sign up to get Steve's newsletter at https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter  Support the ministry by giving online at https://bit.ly/cullumsupport  Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting at https://bit.ly/cullumcontact  Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com  Follow Steve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevecullum  Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: https://instagram.com/studentministryconnection  Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.  Sponsor for this episode of podcast: G Shades - https://gshades.org (Use code CONNECTION to save $20 off your next order).  Purchase a copy of Life Through the Lens of the Gospel by Mike Haynes - https://amzn.to/432h2B5  Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game and/or their brand new game, Holy Guacamole, by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.  Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.  Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, including these listed below:   Apple Podcasts  YouTube  Podbean  Spotify  Amazon Podcasts  Pandora  TuneIn Radio  If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!    

All marriages go through periods of discord, where it feels like all you do is argue. Couples must, however, remain faithful to their vows and fight for their relationship instead of waging war against it. On this classic Family Talk broadcast, Dr. James Dobson, along with Drs. Scott Stanley and Gary Smalley, answer questions from the audience about marital issues. As you listen to their heartfelt discussion, you may find the answers you have been longing for. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

Conflict is an uncomfortable but inevitable part of every relationship. How you and your spouse handle conflict will determine the quality of your marriage. Today on Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his discussion with marital experts, Dr. Scott Stanley and the late Dr. Gary Smalley. James 3:6 says, The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one's life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. Discover healthier ways to communicate and foster good will with your spouse instead of tearing each other down. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

Divorce is a painful and discouraging end to nearly half of all marriages, but what if there were warning signs and techniques that could help couples avoid this heartache? On today's classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson discusses these crucial details with Dr. Scott Stanley and the late Dr. Gary Smalley. Tune in and take advantage of their years of research. These pearls of wisdom could very well save your marriage. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

In this episode, Daron Earlewine discusses the concept of love and how it relates to Christmas. He emphasizes that love is a choice and that experiencing God's love is essential in order to love others. Daron encourages listeners to believe that God loves them and to rely on that love in their relationships. He also highlights the importance of giving and receiving gifts out of love rather than obligation. Key Takeaways: Love is a choice and experiencing God's love is crucial in order to love others. Christmas is a gift from God that demonstrates His love for humanity. Trusting and relying on God's love enables us to love others in a transformative way. Quotes: "Christmas is a gift that was given to us because God loves us so much." "Love is a choice. You choose to love someone, and I think one of the greatest struggles that I know I've had in my relationship with Jesus, and maybe you can relate to this, I've struggled in my life, and I'm on the other side of this now, but I still find myself sometimes battling it is to really believe that God really does love me." "God is for you. He loves you, he likes you, he's near you, not because he has to be, but because he loves. In fact, he created you for the joy of the relationship. And above and beyond all of that, he took the time, the creativity and the genius to create you on purpose and for a purpose. That's everything." "Christmas is a choice, most famous scripture in all of the Bible. For God so loved the world that he gave." "The reason this is, is because we've said this a ton of times. Once again, stealing the quote from Gary Smalley. Life is relationships. Everything else is just the details. Your life is relationships. And so what Christ has shown us is like, listen, if you want to live life, and you want to live it to the full, the example is to be and do and have the attitude of Christ Jesus, who chose to love, to humble himself, and to give his life as a gift." For speaking inquiries, please go to: https://rb.gy/almn79 Daron Earlewine is on a mission to help others understand their unique design and to inspire them to make a significant impact in this world. Here are ways to work with Daron: ⚡️FREE: Jumpstart to Purpose HERE ➡️ https://rb.gy/4qpsgb ⚡️BOOK: The Death of a Dream HERE ➡️ https://rb.gy/a9ifwi ⚡️COACHING: Register HERE ➡️ https://rb.gy/0is05k  Connect with Daron on Social Media: https://www.daronearlewine.com/ https://www.instagram.com/daron.earlewine/ https://www.facebook.com/DEarlewine https://twitter.com/daronearlewine https://www.tiktok.com/@daron.earlewine

Today is my annual book club episode where I share my very favorite books that I read this last year in 2023 and also what I have planned for 2024. You can always find that current list updated at nancyray.com/bookclub or you can follow along and read with me if you choose. It is very relaxed or you can just catch up on the podcast episodes as I release them. So I'm excited. I read some really good stuff this year and I have some exciting picks for next year and I can't wait to share them with you today.  Resources from this episode: Nancy Ray Book Club Val Marie Paper - Prayer Journal | use code “WORKANDPLAY” for 10% off Books I Read in 2023: Episode 212 - Narnia, Harry Potter, and the Wingfeather Saga The Chronicles of Narnia Harry Potter Wingfeather Saga Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt  Episode 183 - Book | Four Thousand Weeks Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman Better than Before by Gretchen Rubin  The Power of Writing it Down by Allison Fallon  Episode 196 - The Blessing [Book] with Kari Trent Stageberg The Blessing by John Trent, Gary Smalley, Kari Trent Stageberg The Blessing Of A Skinned Knee by Wendy Mogel Try Softer by Aundi Kolber Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May Matriarch by Samantha Ray Episode 185 - The Minkies  Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley, Troy and Ruth Simons Books I Wanted to Read in 2023: The Stories We Tell by Joanna Gaines The Lazy Genius Kitchen by Kendra Adachi  Making Brothers and Sisters Best Friends by Sarah Mally Books I Plan to Read in 2024: The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan Set The Stars Alight by Amanda Dykes Made for People by Justin Whitmel Earley Until the Streetlights Come On by Ginny Yurich The 2-Hour Cocktail Party by Nick Gray Take Back Your Time by Christy Wright   The Stories We Tell by Joanna Gaines Making Brothers and Sisters Best Friends by Sarah Mally The Green Ember Series Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

Welcome to the Marriage Talk Podcast - Ep 154 - Greg and Erin Smalley - A Special Conversation at Grand Hotel During the October "Celebrate Your Marriage Conference" at Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, our keynote speakers were Greg and Erin Smalley from Focus on the Family. What a pleasure it was to sit down with them for an extended conversation about marriage, relationship repair, and so much more! Dr. Greg Smalley serves as the vice president of Marriage and Family Formation at Focus on the Family.  In this role, he develops and oversees initiatives that prepare individuals for marriage, strengthen and nurture existing marriages and help couples in marital crises. Prior to joining Focus, Smalley worked for the Center for Relationship Enrichment at John Brown University and as president of the National Institute of Marriage. He is the author of 17 books including “Fight Your Way to a Better Marriage,” “The DNA of Parent and Teen Relationships” and “The Whole-Hearted Marriage.” He and his wife, Erin, co-created “Ready to Wed,” a complete premarital curriculum for engaged couples and the online Focus on Marriage Assessment. They also released “Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage: 12 Secrets to a Lifelong Romance” in 2016. Smalley's passion for marriage began as a young boy. He is the son of the late Dr. Gary Smalley, a family counselor, president and founder of the Smalley Relationship Center and author of 40 books on marriage. Smalley regularly attended his father's conferences and absorbed the importance of marriage. He frequently had people come up to him at events and say, “Your dad saved my marriage.” Smalley knew early in his career that he wanted to be more hands-on in helping couples. After receiving his doctorate at the Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University in Southern California and a counseling degree from Denver Seminary, he and Erin led intensive marriage seminars around the world and trained pastors, professionals and lay leaders on how to effectively work with married and engaged couples. Married since 1992, Greg and Erin live in Colorado with their three daughters, Taylor, Murphy and Annie, and their son, Garrison. Smalley brings at least one child to every age-appropriate event, exposing them to the crucial role marriage plays in the family and society. The Smalleys – who with help overcame their own struggles early on – make a point to study a marriage book together every Christmas. ------------- CLICK HERE for more information on the ministry and marriage events hosted by Jay and Laura Laffoon CLICK HERE for more information on Bill Hobson and the Hobson Media Podcast Network Have a question, comment, suggestion for Marriage Talk? We'd love to hear from you! Email us: marriagetalkmin@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook  

Would you give your son a blessing? It may sound like a strange concept, but it's  seen throughout the Bible between fathers and sons. Dr. John Trent and Dr. Gary Smalley wrote about this in their book, The Blessing. They say that most blessings in the Bible include five things, quote, “meaningful and appropriate touch, a spoken message, attaching high value, picturing a special future, and an active commitment.”Try it yourself. Before your son goes to bed, give him a hug. Tell him about his worth, his future, and your role in all of it. It may feel awkward at first, but ask God to give you the right words. I promise, even if your son doesn't seem to respond, it will mean the world to him. For more ideas on raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

Listen to the Be Bold for Jesus Podcast to be encouraged, inspired and empowered to go out and share your faith with others. Today we are hearing from Ted Cunningham the founding pastor of Woodland Hills Family Church in Branson, Missouri. He and his wife, Amy, have been married for 26 years and have two children, Corynn and Carson. He is the author of Fun Loving You, A Love That Laughs, Trophy Child, and Young and In Love and coauthor of four books with Dr. Gary Smalley including The Language of Sex and From Anger to Intimacy. Ted serves as a lead marriage coach for the American Association of Christian Counselors and is a regular contributor to Christian Counseling Today magazine. He is a comedian on the Date Night Comedy Tour and a frequent conference speaker at churches and corporate events across the country. Ted is a graduate of Liberty University and Dallas Theological Seminary. Frequent guest on Focus on the Family.Ted Cunningham | Woodland Hills (woodhills.org)Ted Cunningham - Focus on the Family

Beth, Missy, and Gwyn are talking about relationships - how we've been designed for them out of the overflow of the Trinity and God's desire to share with His creation - and what He has purposed marriage to look like. ----- Register for the Faith Foundations Retreat ----- Find us on Facebook and Instagram Sign up for our newsletter here Send us a message to openthewordpodcast@gmail.com ---- Ephesians 5:22-29 Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior.  Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything. Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless. In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. After all, no one ever hated their own body, but they feed and care for their body, just as Christ does the church. -------- Books Mentioned: When Two Become One by Christopher McCluskey & Rachel McCluskey A Celebration of Sex by Dr. Douglas Rosenau The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman Safe People by Dr Henry Cloud and Dr John Townsend How We Love by Milan Yerkovich The Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie Omartian Finding the Hero in Your Husband by Dr Juli Slattery For Women Only by Shaunti Feldhahn For Men Only by Shaunti Feldhahn & Jeff Feldhahn Fierce Women by Kimberly Wagner Men Who Love Fierce Women by Leroy Wagner & Kimberly Wagner The DNA of Relationships by Gary Smalley

Is love a feeling? Is love an action? How do we express love even when we may not be feeling it? Learn more as Greg Smalley and Rich talk about how to harness love in your most important relationships. More about him: In his role at Focus on the Family, Dr. Greg Smalley develops and oversees initiatives that prepare individuals for marriage, strengthen and nurture existing marriages, and help couples in marital crises. He is the author of 20 books including “Reconnected: Moving from Roommates to Soulmates in Your Marriage” and “9 Lies that Will Destroy Your Marriage.” He and his wife, Erin, co-created “Ready to Wed,” a complete premarital curriculum for engaged couples and the online Focus on Marriage Assessment. Smalley's passion for marriage began as a young boy. He is the son of the late Dr. Gary Smalley, a family counselor, president and founder of the Smalley Relationship Center and author of 40 books on marriage. Smalley regularly attended his father's conferences and absorbed the importance of marriage. Married since 1992, Greg and his wife Erin live in Colorado with their three daughters, Taylor, Murphy and Annie, and their son, Garrison. Check out his page: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2A3v3gVnFJEdJVXOWm79sq Follow us for more! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@richinrelationship5766 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richinrelationship/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richinrelationship/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/richinrelationship/_created/

This is such a special episode because it's the first birthday of the Help! I'm Raising Fatherless Kids podcast! Moms, thank you for taking the time to listen when you have so much demanding your attention.  One of the most important celebrations that I had with my children was the “Blessing Party” at the beginning of their teenage season. This is a time to guide your child in putting away childish things and transitioning them to adulthood.  In this episode, Lori discusses the following: What is a “Blessing Party” The specific steps in planning one What to include in a letter of blessing Other resources:  The Blessing by John Trent, Gary Smalley, and Kari Trent Stageberg The letter of blessing that was written and then spoken over my child at the Blessing Party included some of the following: A scripture verse God has used in a great way in their life A brief personal testimony of how God walked them through the teenage season and how that could encourage them A challenge, encouragement, or counsel             A promise of God A special memory I shared with my child  Mom, you are not alone!  Join our private Facebook group for more encouragement and community: https://bit.ly/widowmom  For more information and helpful resources, check our website: PerspectiveMinistries.org & follow us on Instagram @PerspectiveMinistries or email  lori@perspectiveministries.org

Adoption is a beautiful way of showing generosity and compassion toward those in need. By opening our hearts and homes to adoption, we are living out God's call to care for each other and to love our neighbors as ourselves. Adoption can be a challenging journey, but the rewards of providing a loving home and family to a child in need are immeasurable.In this episode, we sit down with Ravonne John, a real estate investor/agent, wife, and mother of two boys. She shares their journey of welcoming their son through adoption and encourages others to be open to different possibilities in life. She also talks about generosity, tithing, and offering and how we can invest toward the Kingdom. Hear the inspiring story of a life dedicated to being faithful, doing the right thing, and giving back to others. Key Points From This Episode: Ravonne shares her background and personal story.How did Ravonne and her husband, Matt, get into real estate investing?Ravonne talks about their successful real estate deals and how blessed and answered their prayers in miraculous ways.Ravonne shares their adoption story.Ravonne reflects on the lessons learned from the adoption experience and how adoption is tied to generosity.How would Ravonne want to be remembered?Ravonne differentiates tithing from offering and how we can invest toward the kingdom. Ravonne highlights the importance of being faithful, doing the right thing, and sharing one's blessings.Ravonne answers the mentor-minute questions.Tweetables:“We've been adopted into the family of God; that's how it all works together.”“Adoption is an opportunity for generosity. It opens up your mind and your heart to love somebody that you would never have had the opportunity to love before.”“We are not meant to be apart. The Lord wants us to be elevated and to be living a full life and I think God can do that in a person's life through adoption.” “If you're in real estate, expect to evaluate 100 deals. And then once you get to number 101, you can go ahead and purchase and then do another 100, and you'll know that you're on the right path.”“Never forget what it's like to be the little guy.”Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Urban Cottage RealtyRavonne John on LinkedInBiggerPocketsRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiAs Long As We Both Shall Live: Experience the Marriage You've Always Wanted by Dr. Gary Smalley, Ted Cunningham The Kingdom Investor Podcast on LinkedInAbout Ravonne JohnRavonne John is a real estate investor serving the Northwest Arkansas area with Urban Cottage Realty. She has experience with new builds, land purchases, foreclosures, and residential and commercial rentals. Ravonne is a wife and mom to two boys. As an adoptive parent and previous foster mom, she is an advocate for adoption and foster care.

Did you know there are six commitments every happily married couple makes that help them get the marriages they want?

Best-selling author Gary Smalley says there are six commitments every couple makes that will determine the destiny of their marriage.

The hosts discuss the book The Blessing by Gary Smalley and John Trent, and how we can use the blessing to give unconditional acceptance to our loved ones. The Blessing on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Blessing-Giving-Gift-Unconditional-Acceptance/dp/0785229051/ref=asc_df_0785229051/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=353842596182&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10850015815969713850&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027500&hvtargid=pla-784994316158&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=74118469329&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=353842596182&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10850015815969713850&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027500&hvtargid=pla-784994316158

Love is a decision. Not always an easy one. Gary Smalley

Thanks for listening!  Please support the Rob Skinner Podcast on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/robskinner. In this episode, Pam and I talk about two areas of building a Rock-Solid Marriage: Family Matters Focus Class #3:   Rock Solid Family and Focus Become the “family man” Your wife needs to feel that you are leading the family and the kids. Deuteronomy 6:4-9 4 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.[a]5 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. 6 These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. 8 Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. 9 Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates. You are there to train and raise your family. Your wife will respect you as you take care of the family. Time: Family Devotionals Quiet Times with the kids Camping: Read quote from Gary Smalley. Several years ago, we interviewed healthy families across the country and asked them each the same question: "What do you believe is the main reason you are all so close and happy as a family?" What we found amazed us. Each family gave basically the same answer: "We do a lot of activities together." Upon further study, we discovered these families also had one particular activity in common - camping. Instead, we believe the secret to being a close-knit family almost always can be found in camping because two very important things happen. Close-knit relationships result from people sharing numerous experiences. 2. Close relationships form after dealing with difficulties in a positive manner.  There is no substitute for solid time together Plan a camping trip this Winter   Wives Becoming the suitable helper (Pam) Husbands need to feel like their house is their sanctuary. Husbands need to help, but will never do as much as wives around the home. Does your husband feel warm and welcomed when he comes home? Share: When your husband is late, how do you respond when he arrives? “Honey, it is so good to have you back home!” Or… “Where have you been?” Focus The 80/20 rule Know what to start 20% of the things you are doing will be useful to build up your marriage. The other 80% adds little or works against you Write down 3 things that are currently working.  “Keep Doing” Write down 2 things that you would like to start or implement in your life from what we've gone over.  “Start Doing” Show your partner. Know what to stop You are busy, swamped. It is hard, if not impossible to add more to your life… Unless you stop doing things you are currently doing. What are some things that you could stop doing that would open up space for love, communication, sex? Netflix binging Too much media Late night computer browsing Porn Golf Video games Big box shopping Drinking too much Overtime Multi-level marketing Day trading You have a routine in place. That will have to change if you want to improve and grow spiritually. Make a stop doing list Write down one thing you could cut to make time for your marriage Pam said: “You're so busy” Successful marriages have certain habits They are intentional The opportunity you have this weekend is to make a change and build your marriage daily until it becomes habitual. You already do this in other areas, both good and bad: Gym Diet Church Quiet time Date night Sinful habits   Are you ready for a great marriage?   It takes maintenance and attention. You can't keep expecting more out of your relationship without taking care of it.   Blowing truck engine Let me leave you with a tool that will help you to make each day of your marriage together a masterpiece. If you will work on this over the next 90 days, you will see a huge improvement over time. Next Steps Read The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman and Practice his “5 Magic Hours:” Partings/Departures – 2 Minutes per day Spend two minutes per day warmly and intentionally departing from your spouse for work, the gym, or social activity. This can include a brief description about the forthcoming appointments or activities that you will encounter during your day. Two minutes per weekday, 10 minutes per week. Six Second Kiss Greetings/Arrivals – 20 Minutes per day At some point shortly after your return home from work or daily activity, spend twenty minutes debriefing about the events of the day. Spending 20 minutes per weekday is 1 hour and 40 minutes per week. Physical Affection – 5 Minutes per day Admiration, Affirmation, & Compliments – 5 Minutes per day Weekly Dates – 2 Hours per week

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Join us today on The Rest Of The Sermon as Nikki and Pastor Jason talk about our new sermon series, "May We Honor" and recap the fantastic Baptism service from this past Sunday! Be sure to like and subscribe the podcast! It's All About Jesus! Book link: The Gift of Honor by Gary Smalley - https://www.amazon.com/Gift-Honor-Gary-Smalley/dp/0671690329

This episode's Community Champion Sponsor is Catalyst. To virtually tour Catalyst and claim your space on campus, or host an upcoming event: https://www.catalysthealthtech.com/ (CLICK HERE) — With over 25 years of leading technology and media companies, our next guest is leveraging his information technology expertise to drive patient engagement and create a frictionless and more meaningful patient experience. Michael Boerner, CEO of Engage Technologies Group, joins us to discuss how he and his team are removing barriers to patient education through short-form video-based technology that transfers relevant knowledge from diagnosis to post-op instructions. In addition, Michael also shares how Engage's efforts to close knowledge gaps are producing a strengthened relationship between providers and their patients. Join us for this exciting conversation to discover how Michael and his team are transforming lives by removing barriers to patient education. Let's go! Episode Highlights: Why scaling information and wisdom is what drives Michael to change people's lives for the better.  How Engage delivers information to patients in a timely and engaging manner. What the patient and provider experience has been like for Engage. Michael's prediction of the healthcare industry will move toward trusted automation.    About Our Guest:  Michael Boerner is the Founder and CEO of Engage Technologies Group, Inc., and  has over 25 years of experience founding and leading technology & media companies.  He is an entrepreneur responsible for innovating a number of short-form video-based enterprise technologies enabling data-driven video personalization & mass constituent engagement. Michael is a TEDMED 2013 Frontline Scholar, as well as a national award-winning film and video producer and technologist. He led one of the first hospital pilots to use the iPad for patient engagement the day the iPad debuted on April 3rd, 2010 at the Disney Children's Hospital in Orlando. His company's clients have included: Johnson & Johnson, CVS, Ford, Samsung, UnitedHealthcare, DePuy, Covidien, UPMC, St. Luke's Health System, K12, Blue Cross Blue Shield MN, and the Ken Blanchard Companies, to name a few. In October 2009, Michael presented a new approach to patient engagement at the prestigious Health 2.0 Conference in San Francisco and won the award for medical technology innovation in the crowded Launch! competition. Mr. Boerner was appointed by the Governor of Idaho to the Governor's Coordinating Council for Families and Children and served on the board of directors for the National Institute of Marriage, a non-profit entity started by best-selling author, Gary Smalley, to help serve marriages facing crisis. Mr. Boerner has appeared nationally on CNN, Fox News, ABC Radio Network News, as well as numerous press articles covering his media and technology innovations. Michael's first press coverage for entrepreneurial creativity appeared on the front page of a Gannett Newspaper when he was 14. Links Supporting This Episode: Engage Technologies Group website: https://engagetg.com/ (CLICK HERE) Michael Boerner LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-boerner-828a491/ (CLICK HERE) Michael Boerner Twitter page: https://twitter.com/michaelboerner (CLICK HERE) Clubhouse handle: @mikebiselli Mike Biselli LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebiselli (CLICK HERE) Mike Biselli Twitter page: https://twitter.com/mikebiselli (CLICK HERE) Visit our website: https://www.passionatepioneers.com/ (CLICK HERE) Subscribe to newsletter: https://forms.gle/PLdcj7ujAGEtunsj6 (CLICK HERE) Guest nomination form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqk_H_a79gCRsBLynkGp7JbdtFRWynTvPVV9ntOdEpExjQIQ/viewform (CLICK HERE)

Have you ever found yourself in a relational cycle that never ends? No matter what you do you just can't seem to find a way to get healthy in your relationship? Today Julian and Brittany talk about the Fear Dance from Gary Smalley's book "The DNA of Relationships" and how this book helped shape their relationship to be what it is today. Here is a link where you can find Gary Smalley's book "The DNA of Relationships" on amazon https://amzn.to/3KcN9p3 The Fear Dance: I Hurt I Want I Fear I React You Hurt You Want You Fear You React

In this episode, I spoke to an innovator in Mobile Intelligence - Engage Technologies Group Inc - Founder and CEO - Michael  Boerner. He is blazing a trail with some truly exciting technology to enhance operational workflows across industries and particularly in healthcare!Michael Boerner is the Founder and CEO of Engage Technologies Group, Inc., and has over 25 years of experience founding and leading technology & media companies.He is an entrepreneur responsible for innovating a number of short-form, video-based enterprise technologies enabling data-driven video personalization & mass constituent engagement.Michael's clients have included: Johnson & Johnson, CVS, Ford, Samsung and UnitedHealthcare, DePuy, Covidien, UPMC, St. Luke's Health System, K12, Blue Cross Blue Shield MN and the Ken Blanchard Companies, to name a few.He was appointed by the Governor of Idaho to the Governor's Coordinating Council for Families and Children as well as served on the board of directors for the National Institute of Marriage, a non-profit entity started by best-selling author, Gary Smalley, to help serve marriages facing crisis. Michael has appeared nationally on CNN, Fox News, ABC Radio Network News, as well as numerous press articles covering his media and technology innovations. Michael's first press coverage for entrepreneurial creativity appeared on the front page of a Gannett Newspaper when he was 14.https://engagetg.com/

When was the last time you praised someone on your team with specific, authentic feedback?   On today's episode, co-hosts Richard Lindner and Jeff Mask talk about the absolute importance of leaders expressing appreciation and acknowledgment for the work their team is doing—in a consistent way. If you do it randomly, whenever the urge strikes, it probably won't happen. You need to build this mechanism into your weekly routine. They share some helpful stories (both good and bad) and some actionable ideas for appreciating your people and inspiring them to greatness. We often glaze over this issue, but it can be one of the easiest and most powerful things we do as leaders. “The ripple effect of this is literally incalculable,” Jeff says.   Listen in for some helpful and tangible tools and frameworks you can put into action today.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: How to do a quick self-audit to see how you're doing in this area of affirmation  Tips for offering feedback that is consistent, authentic, and specific  Creative ways to offer praise in a virtual workplace How often to offer praise/appreciation (and why frequency matters)   LINKS AND RESOURCES: The New One-Minute Manager (book by Ken Blanchard) The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace (book by Gary Smalley) feedback@readytolead.com (email Richard & Jeff and toot your own horn)   OTHER SHOWS YOU MIGHT ENJOY: Business Lunch with Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss Perpetual Traffic with Ralph Burns and Kasim Aslam DigitalMarketer Podcast with Mark de Grasse and Mandy McEwen

When was the last time you praised someone on your team with specific, authentic feedback?   On today's episode, co-hosts Richard Lindner and Jeff Mask talk about the absolute importance of leaders expressing appreciation and acknowledgment for the work their team is doing—in a consistent way. If you do it randomly, whenever the urge strikes, it probably won't happen. You need to build this mechanism into your weekly routine. They share some helpful stories (both good and bad) and some actionable ideas for appreciating your people and inspiring them to greatness. We often glaze over this issue, but it can be one of the easiest and most powerful things we do as leaders. “The ripple effect of this is literally incalculable,” Jeff says.   Listen in for some helpful and tangible tools and frameworks you can put into action today.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: How to do a quick self-audit to see how you're doing in this area of affirmation  Tips for offering feedback that is consistent, authentic, and specific  Creative ways to offer praise in a virtual workplace How often to offer praise/appreciation (and why frequency matters)   LINKS AND RESOURCES: https://www.amazon.com/New-One-Minute-Manager-Manager-updated/dp/8172234996/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2FFS9P3SJYALF&keywords=one+minute+manager&qid=1647790482&s=books&sprefix=one+minute%2Cstripbooks%2C110&sr=1-1 (The New One-Minute Manager) (book by Ken Blanchard) https://www.amazon.com/Languages-Appreciation-Workplace-Organizations-Encouraging/dp/0802418406/ref=sr_1_1?crid=F44OCJ3NXZDX&keywords=5+love+languages+workplace&qid=1647615043&s=books&sprefix=5+love+languages%2Cstripbooks%2C82&sr=1-1 (The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace) (book by Gary Smalley) feedback@readytolead.com (email Richard & Jeff and toot your own horn)   OTHER SHOWS YOU MIGHT ENJOY: https://businesslunchpodcast.com/ (Business Lunch) with Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss https://www.digitalmarketer.com/podcast/perpetual-traffic/ (Perpetual Traffic) with Ralph Burns and Kasim Aslam https://www.digitalmarketer.com/podcast/digitalmarketer/ (DigitalMarketer Podcast) with Mark de Grasse and Mandy McEwen

On this episode, we have the Balocatings—Angelica Vie and her husband, Jordan—joining us for a special look on the journey to forever. For those aspiring for long term relationship or marriage, we often think about the destination and neglect the realities and sacrifice that goes into creating a healthy and sustainable relationship. Tune in and listen as Vie and Jordan tell us how they choose one another each and every day.

The transition from childhood to adulthood could be a confusing path, and as parents, we can intentionally prepare our kids as they make this transition. In today´s episode, Kevin East joins his wife Stephanie as they share their ideas and thoughts on giving kids confidence as they grow up. In this podcast, they comment on the importance of a rite of passage and the golden age to do it.   For Kevin and Stephanie, this rite of passage is a trip. They share what they do and give us the pre-travel rituals that involve the child choosing the destination and creating a budget. They reflect on six ideas and goals to accomplish during the trip, including emotions, sexuality, identity, family, and God.   Don´t miss this episode as we learn how to invite our kids into adulthood that follows and glorifies God.   Raising a Modern-Day Knight:   Robert Lewis https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/369698.Raising_a_Modern_Day_Knight    The Blessing by John Trent, Gary Smalley https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/205856.The_Blessing?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=tbmE6NeFhc&rank=2

Mitch and Kaitlin chat about a book they've been reading called, "The Language of Sex" by Dr. Gary Smalley and Ted Cunningham. Conversations bloom about the 6 Levels of Communication and how that has anything to do with the bedroom! ;)

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This time of year, it seems like battle lines are being drawn, and not just by the rival fans of Alabama and Auburn. Football season can divide a household in two - the football fan and the football widow. One in love with the game and the other on the sidelines. Marriage is about being on the same team. Dr. Gary Smalley of Focus on the Family gives some practical strategies for you to implement in your marriage, not just during football season but all year long, to make sure that your 'team' wins every time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What can happen in your life if you are driven by godly values? Dive into this podcast with Ryan Chamberlin and see what his values are driven him to create for you and I. Ryan Chamberlin is an Author, Speaker, and Leadership Influencer. For 25 years he worked with thousands of entrepreneurs, assisting them in growing their influence and profitability. Ryan has authored 4 books on Value Driven Success including one with the late relationship expert Gary Smalley titled The Rich You Formula.   In 2020 he ran for US Congress in the most competitive race in Florida. And in January of 2021 he co-founded the True Patriot Network which recently launched a value driven social media platform called TPN Ryan has worked with Success Magazine, is a TEDX speaker, and frequently is asked to share at national conferences.  Join True Patriot Network Now! www.gettpn.net/arena  Get Your Copy Now! of Tell Them, What Great Fathers Tell Their Sons and Daughters www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

People say, "The truth shall set you free." But what about the quality of that truth? What if the truth you're hearing is actually just leverage used for someone else's gain? In today's world of media, the truth can be hard to come by. Today's guest has learned some things about the real truth that he's been able to apply in his personal and business life. Michael Boerner is an innovative thinker, leader and founder of many media and technology companies. He is TedMed scholar as well as a National award winning film and video producer and technologist. Michael is a truth-telling christian who is passionate about spreading trustworthy information to others for the simple purpose of serving. He has taken the time today to talk to us about how he has utilized media and technology to unify communities, spread the Word of God and serve exponentially. In this conversation, you'll hear... -Michael's background and how he became a TedMed Scholar...03:40 -Why Michael began to question his childhood faith and how transformed faith changed his life...05:35 "I don't want you to believe anything that I've told you. Truth never fears investigation." John 17 John 8:32 "How do we scale grace to the world?" -The simplicity of understanding faith and who God is...14:15 -What motivated Michael to becoming the "Media missionary" that he is now...15:30 "Truth isn't just about a faith-based or spiritual truth. In God's world, there's truth about leadership, marriage, parenting, the way God made our digestive system, health and vitality." https://www.missionmedia.com/ (Mission Media) -How Mission Media united 80 christian churches to come together for a bigger mission...20:05 Christian Churches of the Treasure Valley Association -What 11 christian pastors did for an entire city to demonstrate grace...24:55 -How to keep unity within christian communities during such isolated times...27:15 -What very innovative technology Michael is working on now...30:45 https://engagemedia.org/about/ (Engage Media) -How to feel more confident about serving...36:10 -The new technology Michael is working on to help serve people even greater...39:10 https://gomissionmedia.org/ (Mission Media: Real Life Engagement ) About Michael: Michael Boerner is the founder and CEO of Engaged Technologies Group. Michael has over 25 year of experience founding and leading technology and media companies. He's an entrepreneur, responsible for innovating several short form video based technologies, enabling data driven video personalization and mobile engagement. Michael is TedMed front line scholar as well as a National award winning film and video producer and technologist. Some of the companies he's worked for include: Johnson & Johnson, CVS, Ford, Samsung, United Healthcare and many more. He's appeared nationally on CNN, Fox News, ABC Radio Network as well as numerous press articles covering his media and technology innovations. He spent many years on Gary Smalley's Board of Directors as well as on the Board of the National Institute of Marriage. Michael is married to his amazing wife, Natalie of 32 years. Together, they have four beautiful adult daughters and two son-in-laws and reside in Boise, Idaho. Call to action: To learn more about Wendie and her Visibly Fit program, visit wendiepett.com To find out more about Todd and his coaching program for men, find him on the web at toddisberner.com. All the links you need to subscribe to the podcast are at both our websites! And if you feel so inclined, we'd be honored if you were to leave a rating and review of our show. It definitely helps with us being more visible to more people. And if we like it, we might just read your review on the podcast!

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Last week, we discussed the do nots of how to handle conflict. I recently read Steven K. Scott's "The Richest Man Who Ever Lived" and in it, he quotes Gary Smalley's "Rules of Engagement" regarding conflict. Conflict is inevitable and Jesus even spoke about it in an encouraging fashion.God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

Recently, I read Steven K. Scott's book, "The Richest Man Who Ever Lived" and in it he mentioned Gary Smalley's "Rules of Engagement". It's a list of the Don'ts and Dos of Conflict. This week, what NOT to do.God has a plan for you and our nation, and we're here to help you find itwww.quizthediz.comFacebookLinkedIn

Join us as Ann Visser shares her story of falling head over heels for a boy named Melis. When she got up the courage to ask him out, he told her that he would only date girls that were Christians. Well, this led her to want to know more about Christianity, and with the help of Melis and asking God lots of questions, she gave her life to Jesus Christ. Ann shares her story of met Jesus Christ in a profound way, she and Melis fell in love, got married & had 5 kiddos in 6 years! About 15 years into the marriage, things started to get rocky. Ann was at the point where she said, "I can't do marriage like this anymore." After having a heartfelt conversation, and seeking help, they found their mentor Dr. Gary Smalley who taught then Conflict is the doorway to Intimacy. Dr. Smalley taught them how to fight a good fight. He taught them to communicate more effectively. They found new hope. They fell in love again. They boarded a personal growth journey that has continued to this day...And they even started working with couples in their spare time. Ann started working with women through Open Door Ministries who work with marginalized women.  Now, Ann & Melis have a company helping women & couples called 4 Better 4 Ever Thank you, Ann, for sharing your story with us! Scripture: Matthew 7:7, Ephesians 4:2

One of Americas self help fads is the "Enneagram" personality assessment. These kinds of assessments: Myers-Briggs, aptitude career test(Gary Smalley) have been around for a long time and have been called: progressive, necessary, useless, and even satanic. What should Christians think about these assessments? In this podcast you will hear advantages and disadvantages to these personality tests. 

Here's a special treat! From the video archives here at Smalley Institute, we give you my father's session from Hidden Keys to Loving Lasting Relationships...discovering the value of your personality! Sign up today for the free Smalley animal personality online course! Here's what you receive: https://www.smalleyinstitute.com/offers/hg4XtVwE Free online assessment of the Smalley Animal Personality Test (Lion, Otter, Golden Retriever, Beaver) Classic video from Dr. Gary Smalley on discovering the value of your personality In-depth lesson content to help you better understand each other The personality relationship dynamic report where you can discover key issues for every conceivable personality match And it's all free!

Jon R Anderson and his guest, Dr. Michael Smalley, discuss what's important about how to date and how to know if she/he is the "One". Michael Smalley is the son of the late marriage expert and author, Dr. Gary Smalley. Michael is also the author of several books including: "Reignite Your Marriage in 2 Days", "The Surprising Way To A Stronger Marriage", "More Than A Match", and, "Don't Date Naked". He runs the Smalley Institute and is also the brother of Dr. Greg Smalley, another renowned marriage expert.

Today we get to chat with one of America's best-known marriage experts. His books have sold millions of copies around the world, but for me, he will always be known as the “wrong Gary”. I can't count the amount of times I watched my own father, Dr. Gary Smalley, sign a book actually written by[...] The post Dr. Gary Chapman is on the show! Is there such a thing as a bad love language? appeared first on Smalley Institute.