Podcasts about restoring relationships

Greg Stephens is the President of Choice Consulting and a seasoned communication expert, executive coach, and corporate trainer. With over 25 years of experience across tech, healthcare, and sports, Greg specializes in the "human" side of business: leadership development, conflict resolution, and high-stakes communication.A certified behavior analyst and Master Trainer in Crucial Conversations, Greg has empowered thousands of professionals to turn ordinary interactions into extraordinary results.SHOW SUMMARYIn this episode of the Selling from the Heart Podcast, Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Greg Stephens to explore how sales professionals and leaders can restore even the most challenging or “impossible” relationships. Greg shares powerful insights on authenticity, mindset, and communication—highlighting how self-limiting beliefs often stand in the way of trust and progress.The conversation dives into practical strategies for setting clear agreements, defining mutual respect, and creating psychological safety in client and team relationships. Through real-world examples and role-playing, Greg demonstrates how intentional communication can transform conflict into collaboration and rebuild trust where it feels lost.KEY TAKEAWAYSAuthenticity as a Foundation: Sustainable sales success is impossible without an authentic connection and a baseline of mutual respect.Mindset Over Circumstance: Most "impossible" relationships are actually limited by our own internal beliefs—change your narrative to change the outcome.Define Respect Early: Success lies in establishing clear agreements and understanding exactly what "respect" means to your client.The Information Gap: Open and honest communication about expectations is vital; without information, people create "worst-case" stories that lead to downward spirals.Radical Accountability: You cannot control another person, but you have 100% control over your attitude, your actions, and how you show up.HIGHLIGHT QUOTESEveryone wants to buy, no one wants to be sold.If I don't have your best in mind, it's going to come across as me trying to get something for myself.People have to have psychological safety in the conversation—mutual purpose and mutual respect.In the absence of information, we make it up and we make up the worst story we can.

As followers of Jesus, our relationships have the potential to be one of the most attractive or one of the most off-putting things about our faith. Jesus taught us how to have relationships marked by love and mercy instead of bitterness and brokenness. His way requires us to do things differently, but when we do, we discover purpose and joy in being ministers of reconciliation.In this Plan, we're exploring the gospel as it's revealed in every New Testament book so we can understand more of what Jesus and His good news means for us and others. https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/63628-the-full-gospel| SWITCH IRL |Find a location near you here: https://www.life.church/locations/| SOCIAL |

The Gathering Part 4: Restoring RelationshipsBrian UyedaOriginal Air Date: 2025.12.07We believe The Bible, God's word, is inspired by Him, through the Holy Spirit and is sufficient for everything you need in life – guidance, wisdom, strength, encouragement and HOPE. His word reveals His nature and character and His plan of redemption through His Son Jesus Christ, through whom we can have eternal salvation when we choose to follow Him. We also believe the Bible remains relevant in our world today and its power is experienced when personally and consistently applied and practiced.Part of your journey may include choosing a Bible translation and there are many. To help you choose, it is important to know that a “translation” is word-for-word while a “paraphrase” is thought- for- thought. If you are new to Bible reading or don't yet have one, we offer FREE Bibles that are English Standard Version translation – a very easy to read Bible. Other options are Bible Apps you can download to your phone, or sites like: www.Bible.org, www.biblegateway.com or www.blueletterbible.org.We invite you to join us for weekend services:Saturday Evening at 5:30pm. Question and Answer period after service.Morning Social at 10:00am: A time to connect with others over coffee and donuts.Sunday Morning at 10:30amPromiseland Kids' Ministry: Toddler – Sr. High, Sunday at 10:30 am, offers Christian education and worship for children and youth.If you have missed a message or are viewing from home, you can catch weekend services on our Facebook page and YouTube by going to www.crossroads-ridgecrest.org, or through the church app. We also have podcasts available by looking up Crossroads Community Church - available on several podcast apps.Have a question for one of our Pastors? Submit your questions via text at: (760) 301-4840 for our Ask It! Your Questions Answered segment every week. Watch or Listen what others ask!If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment, please call (760)384-3333 Weds. – Fri. 10am-4pm, text (760)301-4840, or email ccc@ccc-rc.org

Dr. Julie Hayden, CEO of the East County Transitional Living Center (ECTLC), discusses ECTLC's mission to transform lives, restore relationships, and heal communities, serving 150 children and 540 adults, including families and single individuals. She highlights the center's unique community model, which includes job training and life skills development. Dr. Hayden also emphasizes the need for community support, particularly during the holidays, and the importance of success stories in inspiring continued efforts.About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union  A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Watch live @ shoalcreek.churchonline.org   Watch more @ vimeo.com/shoalcreek   Follow us on Facebook   Twitter @shoalcreek   Blog Posts www.roymoran.com

The Series: Hope Restored - A verse by verse study through the book of Nehemiah. Today's Lesson covers Nehemiah Ch 3, V 1-3, Building Lives and Restoring Relationships Wednesday night Bible Study. Hope Restored, a verse-by-verse study through the Book of Nehemiah If you are interested in attending our LIVE teachings (Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm & Sundays @ 10:00 am), you are invited to visit us at 4218 Boston Ave. Lubbock, Texas. To connect with us, you can call us at (806) 799-2227, email us at calvarylubbock@hotmail.com, or checkout our website at CalvaryChapelLubbock.church. You can also watch us on Facebook and contact us through Facebook Messenger. Please feel free to let us know about your walk with Jesus, as we would love to hear it and pray with you. If you'd like to partner with us to help us take the Gospel to the world, just click on the DONATE button on our website, let us know through Facebook Messenger, or in person. We pray that the rest of your week be blessed and that you share the love of Jesus with everyone that you encounter.

Summary:From a life filled with drugs, gangs, violence, and near-death experiences… to a powerful testimony of salvation and transformation. Pastor Tomas Bueno shares his gripping journey from the streets of Los Angeles, through addiction and gang life, to a radical encounter with Jesus Christ that changed everything.Hear how God restored his marriage, delivered him from meth, and called him to pioneer a church in Bellflower, CA.If you've ever wondered if God can reach someone in the deepest darkness—this story is for you.Chapters:0:00 – Welcome to Testimony Tuesday1:01 – Meet Pastor Tomas Bueno2:02 – Growing up in LA & Paramount5:57 – Violence at Home & Moving to Huntington Beach10:00 – Teen Years: Drugs & Rebellion13:53 – First Time Using Meth16:20 – Meeting His Future Wife at 1717:40 – Pregnancy & Avoidance19:08 – Claiming the Gang Life21:30 – The Night He Got Shot24:50 – Back to the Streets & Paranoia26:02 – Reconnecting with His Son's Mother28:25 – Deportation & Marriage30:44 – Still Trapped in Addiction32:56 – Failed Marriage Counseling Attempts35:29 – Paranoia, Gang Betrayal & Fear37:13 – The Grocery Store Encounter with a Christian40:41 – Breaking Point: Brother Nearly Dies45:27 – Finding the Church Flyer & Attending Service47:20 – Reuniting with Gus & The Altar Call50:27 – God's Protection from Gang Threats52:23 – Wife Gets Saved54:02 – Deliverance from Drugs56:03 – Restoring Relationships & Raising Kids in Church59:00 – First Stirring to Preach1:00:58 – Confirmed Call to Paramount1:05:29 – Pioneering the Church in Bellflower1:09:54 – Prayer Requests & Needs1:11:07 – Closing RemarksShow NotesALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD EVANGELISMLocate a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgWe need five-star reviews! Tell the world what you think about this podcast at: • Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/3vy1s5b • Podchaser: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369

Summary:From a life filled with drugs, gangs, violence, and near-death experiences… to a powerful testimony of salvation and transformation. Pastor Tomas Bueno shares his gripping journey from the streets of Los Angeles, through addiction and gang life, to a radical encounter with Jesus Christ that changed everything.Hear how God restored his marriage, delivered him from meth, and called him to pioneer a church in Bellflower, CA.If you've ever wondered if God can reach someone in the deepest darkness—this story is for you.Chapters:0:00 – Welcome to Testimony Tuesday1:01 – Meet Pastor Tomas Bueno2:02 – Growing up in LA & Paramount5:57 – Violence at Home & Moving to Huntington Beach10:00 – Teen Years: Drugs & Rebellion13:53 – First Time Using Meth16:20 – Meeting His Future Wife at 1717:40 – Pregnancy & Avoidance19:08 – Claiming the Gang Life21:30 – The Night He Got Shot24:50 – Back to the Streets & Paranoia26:02 – Reconnecting with His Son's Mother28:25 – Deportation & Marriage30:44 – Still Trapped in Addiction32:56 – Failed Marriage Counseling Attempts35:29 – Paranoia, Gang Betrayal & Fear37:13 – The Grocery Store Encounter with a Christian40:41 – Breaking Point: Brother Nearly Dies45:27 – Finding the Church Flyer & Attending Service47:20 – Reuniting with Gus & The Altar Call50:27 – God's Protection from Gang Threats52:23 – Wife Gets Saved54:02 – Deliverance from Drugs56:03 – Restoring Relationships & Raising Kids in Church59:00 – First Stirring to Preach1:00:58 – Confirmed Call to Paramount1:05:29 – Pioneering the Church in Bellflower1:09:54 – Prayer Requests & Needs1:11:07 – Closing RemarksShow NotesALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD EVANGELISMLocate a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgWe need five-star reviews! Tell the world what you think about this podcast at: • Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/3vy1s5b • Podchaser: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369

In this heartfelt episode, Carol McLeod talks with Laine Lawson Craft about the restoration of her marriage and the powerful journey of parenting prodigal children. By Laine's description, a wayward prodigal child is any who consistently does what their parent or those who care for them wish they weren't doing. Laine shares how faith, prayer, and spiritual warfare played key roles in healing her family, offering hope to parents facing similar struggles. Laine's story is a testimony to God's redemptive power in even the darkest seasons. Order Warfare Parenting at https://lainelawsoncraft.com/books/warfare-parenting/ Connect with Carol at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ or email her at carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

5/18/25 Service

Letting Go | Restoring Relationships by Collective Church

Welcome to The UpWords Podcast! This special episode explores the intersection of Christian faith in the academy, church, and marketplace. Today's episode features Dr. Christine Jeske's insightful talk from the Kingdom Justice Summit, hosted in partnership with the Collaboration Project at Upper House. Dr. Jeske, a professor of cultural anthropology at Wheaton College and author of several books, shares her extensive research on race, work, faith, and the good life. Her upcoming book, Racial Justice for the Long Haul, delves into how white Christians can develop long-term commitments to racial justice.With a decade of experience living in Nicaragua, China, and South Africa, Dr. Jeske brings a unique perspective to her work. Now residing in an old Wisconsin farmhouse named the Sanctuary, she continues to inspire through her writing and speaking.Tune in to hear Dr. Jeske's compelling insights and join us in this meaningful conversation on justice and faith.Enjoy the episode!

Wednesday evening message from Dr. Jim Schettler. March 26, 2025

Good morning!

This week, Pastor Roberto concludes the Celebrating Healing series by focusing on the restoration of relationships, using Peter's reconciliation with Jesus from John 21:15-19. Pastor Roberto highlights that relationships, though complex, are central to God's work of healing. He explores how Peter's expectations of Jesus caused his failure and how Jesus responded with sacrificial love to restore him. The sermon emphasizes that true healing in relationships requires taking initiative, offering sacrificial love, and committing to reconciliation. The message concludes with seven keys for restoring relationships: Take the initiative: Be the one to reach out. Take the high road: Reconciliation requires humility. Take time: Trust takes time to rebuild. Take out the trash: Let go of anger and resentment. Take a listen: Listen attentively before speaking. Take it seriously: Don't settle for less than a fresh start. Take it home: Apply these principles to your relationships today. February 16, 2025 | "Celebrating Healing: Restoring Relationships” | Pastor Roberto Chaple . If you'd like to watch our full worship experience live, visit our Online Campus, go to findnewhope.online.church We're live Sundays at 9:00 am EST for our Traditional Service, at 11:00 am EST for our Modern service. Replays happen throughout the week! Watch the sermon and more here: https://www.findnewhope.com/archive Donate via PayPal to support the podcasts and the Technical Arts Ministry of New Hope! https://goo.gl/o2a9oU Subscribe to our New Hope Sunday Sermon Podcast on: * Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/new-hope-umc-sunday-sermon-podcast/id1093524425?mt=2 * Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2habfMJ6S8jirQnpimNwHg?si=nKlvpZRrQYKnsJSJc6Du3Q) * Stitcher Radio - http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=87782&refid=stpr) * Subscribe on Android - http://subscribeonandroid.com/findnewhopesunday.libsyn.com/rss * Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/m/Ijonx62ajd5qwxv3qgxkizdqnva?t=New_Hope_UMC_Sunday_Sermon_Podcast) * YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFZw6j-ZlY45HU-m-lQ5XYuphsrbeJMsk Connect with New Hope: * Website: http://www.findnewhope.com/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findnewhopefl * Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/findnewhope

Since we're all imperfect creatures, our relationships with one another are bound to be imperfect as well. Sometimes, we're just going to drop the ball. We're going to hurt the ones we love. In today's episode, we'll examine how to go about healing the connections we've damaged in our lives—and how to avoid creating that kind of relational chaos in the future. Buy Kent's latest book Don't Bench Yourself here: Don't Bench Yourself on Amazon  Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Shop Range Leather and get 15% OFF with code MJ15

How does God reconcile?2 Corinthians 5:18-19We are (LIVE) on our website's [Morning Devo] podcast now!:::: sELAH rADIO Network https://soulwinnerz.org ::::::::: https://live.soulwinnerz.org and we want to see who you are by simply clicking here https://chat.restream.io/fb :::::Visit our Sponsors: https://soulwinnerz.orgDonate: https://soulwinnerz.org/DonateBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-blaze-bible-study--525630/support.

Jim is joined by Theo McManigal of Covenant Eyes to discuss how restoring relationships is an integral part of the recovery process. Visit covenanteyes.com for free resources and use promo code INTEGRITY30 for a free 30-day trial. Accountability is necessary to break-free Shame leads to isolation - we need connection Relationships drive recovery!

What if the struggles you keep hidden actually hold the keys to your biggest breakthrough? On this episode of The CLS Experience, Join us for an electrifying and deep conversation with JB Copeland, a former football star on the rise who found a new calling as a youth pastor and then having a whole new path revealed to him. JB opens up about the battles he fought behind the scenes—the fear of not being enough, the hunger for male affirmation, and how these inner struggles led him down a dark path of addiction. But that's just the beginning.On today's episode of The CLS Experience, we have a very exclusive treat. Hailing from Texas, he was on a trajectory towards greatness with dreams and aspirations anchored at the University of North Carolina when life threw him a curveball, BIG facts. From the devastating head trauma that prematurely ended his football career to the tumultuous journey through recreational drugs, his path took unexpected turns and giant plot twists. But amidst the chaos, he found purpose and redemption, transitioning into a role as a youth pastor, guiding and inspiring the next generation, which I deeply admire. His story is a testament to resilience, transformation, and the power of faith. It's a narrative that will both astonish and move you, reminding us all of the strength of the human spirit and the ability to rise from adversity. He's just a juggernaut in all facets of life, and a terrific human being! Please welcome the resilient, inspiring, and handsome, juicy JB Copeland.   7:50 - Darkness of Addiction and Redemption 14:58 - The Journey to Recovery 26:01 - Overcoming Fear and Restoring Relationships 36:53 - Embracing Abundance and Manifesting Success 41:14 - Mastering Mindset and Overcoming Worry 45:11 - Healing Resentments and Setting Expectations 52:20 - Inspiring Connection and GrowthSubscribe & Follow JB Here: https://www.youtube.com/@sappyhouse To join our community click here.➤ To connect with JB Copeland follow JB on Instagram➤ Order a copy of my new book The Reinvention Formula today! ➤ Join our CLS texting community for free daily inspiration and business strategies to elevate your day, text (917) 634-3796To follow The CLS Experience and connect with Craig on Social Media:➤ INSTAGRAM➤ FACEBOOK➤ TIKTOK➤ YOUTUBE➤ WEBSITE➤ LINKEDIN➤ TWITTER

Send us a textEpisode 230 -  Adrienne Tichy, a Recovery Advocate Who's Passionate Restoring RelationshipsWe are thrilled to introduce our guest, Adrienne Tichy, a renowned recovery advocate and creator of transformative programs in the world of addiction recovery. Adrienne's journey is nothing short of remarkable. In 2008, she founded The Lodge Recovery Residence Community in Delray Beach, Florida, a safe haven for individuals transitioning from treatment back into everyday life. Her hands-on experience and compassion have touched countless lives.But Adrienne's work doesn't stop there. She also founded Recovery Comes Home, a year-long in-person and virtual program designed to help people rediscover their passion and purpose after addiction. Her innovative approach to recovery, rooted in faith, resilience, and community support, has made her a beacon of hope for those affected by addiction.Adrienne is also a best-selling author and public speaker, deeply committed to raising awareness and guiding people through the often challenging road of recovery. After 15 years on the front lines of addiction, her mission is clear: to connect loved ones impacted by addiction and provide them with the tools to heal together.Join us as we dive into her story, her recovery philosophy, and how she's helping others to embrace a life of passion and purpose. Let's get started!Websites: https://thelodgedelray.com and https://recoverycomeshome.com Social Media Links:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000089206598https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienne-tichy/https://www.alignable.com/delray-beach-fl/the-lodge-at-delray-beachacourageousrecovery.com

https://youtube.com/live/LwjB6MO15x8

In the continuation of his teaching on "Fixing Broken Relationships," Pastor James D. Gailliard concludes this essential lesson from 2 Corinthians 5:16-21. In Part 2, Pastor Gailliard further unpacks the practical steps toward reconciliation, guiding us on how to move from hurt to healing. Whether it's mending strained relationships with family, friends, or within the church, this study reminds us that we are called to be ambassadors of reconciliation, modeling the love and forgiveness that Christ has extended to us.

In this transformative Bible study from the "Growing Up and Getting Along: Lessons from 2nd Corinthians" series, Pastor James D. Gailliard dives into 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 with a lesson titled "Fixing Broken Relationships." This teaching focuses on reconciliation—both with God and with others—and challenges us to seek healing in our relationships through forgiveness and understanding. Pastor Gailliard emphasizes that as new creations in Christ, we are called to be agents of reconciliation, repairing broken connections and reflecting God's grace in our interactions.

Is unresolved conflict weighing you down? Discover the freedom found in forgiveness and reconciliation. ABOUT THIS MESSAGE: In "Restoring Relationships, Reclaiming Freedom," we explore the vital connection between reconciliation, forgiveness, and spiritual freedom. Using Matthew 5:23-24 and Matthew 18:21-22, this sermon illustrates how unresolved conflict can hold us back, while reconciliation and forgiveness pave the way for freedom and deeper relationships. Like the living root bridges of India that grow stronger through time and effort, we too can build relationships that withstand life's storms when we embrace the hard work of reconciliation. This message is a call to action—take the first step toward restoring broken relationships and experience the freedom that only Christ can provide. SERMON NOTES: https://l.cbcmaysville.church/k SERMON TRANSCRIPT: https://l.cbcmaysville.church/ ABOUT CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH: Central Baptist Church is located in the heart of Maysville, Kentucky. We invite you to join our community and explore our services and programs. For more information, visit our website at ⁠cbcmaysville.com⁠. If you're new or want to get connected, please fill out our digital connection card at ⁠cbcmaysville.com/connect/⁠. We look forward to welcoming you! FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: - Facebook: https://facebook.com/cbcmaysville - Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/centralbaptistmaysville/ - YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@cbcmaysville/ TIMESTAMPS: - Introduction [0:00] - The Urgency of Reconciliation [6:17] - The Call to Radical Forgiveness [12:44] - Practical Steps for Reconciliation and Forgiveness [22:26] - Conclusion [29:05] #Reconciliation #Forgiveness #SpiritualFreedom #WalkingWithJesus #LivingBridges

Send us a textWhat if there was a way to mend broken relationships and offer support with the grace and love that Jesus taught? In this episode of Lessons for Life, I, James Long Jr., will guide you through the transformative principles found in Galatians 6:1-2. We'll uncover how to approach others who have stumbled, not with judgment, but with the same gentleness and compassion Christ exemplified. You'll learn how to bear one another's burdens, fulfill the law of love, and remain vigilant against temptation, all while maintaining humility and grace.Join me as I share a devotional thought that highlights the profound impact of restoring relationships through love. Explore actionable steps for bringing hope and peace into your interactions: restoring with love, bearing burdens, and staying humble. As we conclude with a heartfelt prayer, reflect on how you can embody these teachings in your daily life. For further support and resources, visit jameslongjr.org and join our community for lasting transformation. May you find peace, hope, and joy in Jesus Christ alone. Blessings! ABOUT JAMES AND LESSONS FOR LIFEAre you longing to find answers to the deeper issues of life? Join Dr. James Long, Jr., a pastor, counselor, and university professor with over 30 years of experience. Hear James as he tackles some of life's biggest questions and helps us find God's solutions to life's struggles. Learn the power of living by God's grace and for His glory. Experience the joy of forgiveness and freedom found in Jesus Christ alone. If you are in search of freedom, you will love being part of this conversation. Subscribe, and enjoy the show! LinksWebsite – https://jameslongjr.org/Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/drjameslongjrInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjameslongjr/Apple Podcast – https://jameslongjr.org/applepodcastGoogle Podcast – https://jameslongjr.org/googlepodcast

As God restores us, the first place we see the fruit is in our relationships. Sunday we're unpacking barriers to building healthy relationships - and the kind of community where we can slow down, find healing, and learn to bear with one another in love. (Colossians 3:12-13)

Min. April Spears, morning speaker; "Restoring Relationships;" 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Ksenija Magda is a Croatian theological educator, author, and church leader who earned her PhD with support from Langham. Ksenija lives and serves in the capital city of Zagreb where she teaches biblical studies at the University of Zagreb. In her conversation with Chris, she explores the complicated relationship in her region between religion and nationality, and how that dynamic has shaped the church. As the sole evangelical New Testament scholar in Croatia, she discusses both the challenges and opportunities she faces, along with her passion for ministering to women.

Are you or someone you love struggling with substance abuse, sex addiction, or betrayal trauma? If so, this episode is an essential listen. We're honored to have Bailey Heuser, a licensed professional counselor with over a decade of experience in the mental health and addiction fields, join us for an eye-opening conversation. Bailey's extensive work with military populations and her expertise in dealing with chemical dependencies, intimacy disorders, and PTSD trauma provide invaluable insights into these complex issues that can deeply impact relationships. Addictions can silently erode the foundations of relationships, often leaving partners and families in turmoil. In this powerful episode, Bailey shares her profound knowledge and experience, offering hope and guidance for those affected by these struggles. Her compassionate approach to understanding and treating addiction will not only shed light on these often misunderstood issues but also provide a roadmap to healing and recovery. In this episode, we discuss: ✅ Bailey's background and career trajectory ✅ A clear understanding of what constitutes an addiction ✅ The professional assessment process to determine the severity of addiction ✅ Understanding sex addiction ✅ Identifying the signs that indicate when someone needs help with an addiction ✅ The connection between sex addiction and past trauma or abuse ✅ Why addiction is referred to as a family disease ✅ The impact of addiction on family dynamics and relationships ✅ Pornography addiction and its effects on the brain and body ✅ When and where to find professional help ✅ How to support children of addicts ✅ A message of hope from Bailey To contact Bailey, email her at wildcidepodcast@gmail.com Check out Bailey's true crime podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/wildcide/id1721815484 Take the Sexual Addiction Screening Test (SAST) by Dr. Patrick Carnes here: https://www.drpatrickcarnes.com/am-i-a-sex-addict Find a professional who can help you at the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals: https://iitap.com/ Stay tuned for more empowering conversations!

Matthew 18:15-35 “The Power of Forgiveness” 1. Three Steps to Restoring Relationships (v.15-17) 2. Church Leaders with Binding and Loosing (v.18-20) 3. The Importance and Spirit of Forgiveness (v.21-22) 4. The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (v.23-35)

What does it mean to “be angry and sin not”? Is it even possible to get angry without sinning? In this episode, Dr. S.M. Davis expounds from scripture how acting out even in a little anger is never ok. The effects of anger in the home are devastating - causing breakdown in relationships and ultimately causing parents to lose their children's hearts. Join Dr. Davis and Nate as they discuss where we must start in conquering anger and how to restore relationships that have been damaged by this stronghold. We are so blessed to have Dr. S.M. Davis join us on this episode! A nationally known speaker, Dr. Davis speaks at churches and conventions across the United States, as well as in other countries. His ministry, Solve Family Problems, gives Biblical solutions to critical family and church dilemmas.Want to go deeper in studying this command of Christ? Download a free study guide at www.homediscipleship.comStudy guide includes: Scriptures referenced in podcastReview of Old Testament contextGuide for Scripture meditationQuestions for application and prayerFor more information, visit us at www.homediscipleship.comFind us on Facebook and Instagram @homediscipleshiphttps://www.facebook.com/homediscipleshipnetworkhttps://www.instagram.com/homediscipleshipnetwork

Support the showThis podcast is brought to you free of charge through the donations of generous people.If this content blessed you and you would like to help us reach more people, please take a few minutes to rate our podcast and leave us a review.If you'd like to support us financially, you can make donations hereIf you'd like to learn more about us you can visit our website.If you'd like to contact us directly follow this link. If you enjoyed this teaching, Pastor Jacob has another conversation-style podcast that we think you'd really enjoy. Check it out here!

Support the showThis podcast is brought to you free of charge through the donations of generous people.If this content blessed you and you would like to help us reach more people, please take a few minutes to rate our podcast and leave us a review.If you'd like to support us financially, you can make donations hereIf you'd like to learn more about us you can visit our website.If you'd like to contact us directly follow this link. If you enjoyed this teaching, Pastor Jacob has another conversation-style podcast that we think you'd really enjoy. Check it out here!

TAKEAWAYSStart off with simple apologies and then build up to using all five apology languagesIt's important to avoid saying “I'm sorry” constantly but failing to back that phrase up with action and changeAnother important aspect of apologizing is to own what you did - accept responsibilityWe should show love and respect even when we disagree with others

Welcome to the "Restore" series, where we delve into the transformative teachings of Scripture. In this sermon, Pastor Ben Tugwell takes a deep dive into 1 Corinthians 7:10-11, focusing on the importance of restoring and nurturing healthy relationships within the context of marriage. Join us as we unravel the significance of forgiveness, reconciliation, and commitment in fostering marital harmony and restoration. Tune in to discover how applying biblical principles can lead to restoration and wholeness in marriage.For more information about Integrity Church, visit our website, http://liveintegritychurch.org Connect with us on social media throughout the week to stay up to date on events and things happening at Integrity! Instagram: @integrity_church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveintegrity/

Join us as Evan Alrutz begins our series, Strength In Weakness: A Study of 2 Corinthians, with a sermon entitled "Restoring Relationships" speaking from 2 Corinthians 1:12 - 2:4.

For the first half of our Christmas special we read out our favourite Griswolds and Winslows from listeners, thank you to everyone who sent them in! Then we chat about Die Hard and the benefit of investing in the relationships that matter to us over this holiday break. Thank you to all the fans for a wonderful year!

In today's episode, we are diving into a difficult, yet relevant topic: pornography. More often than you probably realize, both men and women struggle with this deep addiction. As someone who has also overcome this through the power of Jesus, I am so grateful to have today's special guests, Dave and Ashley Willis. They have an incredibly powerful testimony, and I have no doubt that today is going to help anyone who has been affected by this addiction in any way. If today's episode helps you, please feel free to share this with a friend. Connect with Dave and Ashley Willis:InstagramThe Naked Marriage PodcastXO MarriageIf you guys haven't heard by now, in the month of October I launched a new business called Hazel and Layne. Seeing what God has done so far… has absolutely blown my mind. If you don't know what Hazel and Layne is, let me give you a twenty second cliff-notes version. In October 2022, I had a miscarriage that would forever change a lot of things in my life. But what happened next is something I never would have expected. In my most broken moment, the Lord birthed a beautiful new thing. Just daySupport the showInstagramTikTokYouTubePinterestTwitterLemon8 Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Chiseled and Called. Please subscribe, leave a rating/review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and be sure to come back soon for more episodes. I hope you have a beautiful, blessed day!

If you think you can sin yet still believe you can have a relationship with God, you grossly misunderstand God. When we sin, our fellowship with God is broken. Sin must be rebuked in order to restore your relationship with God.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to our third episode of a five-part miniseries exploring how a focus on local food builds relationships with people and the environment.  If you haven't followed this miniseries, you may want to go back and listen from episode 26, Localizing the Regional Food System.   In our last episode we explored the community food web, a local alternative to the globalized food system that centers our relationships with our communities and with the land.    In this episode, we look at some relationships that people have with their foodways and some of the impacts that are felt when these relationships are damaged.  Then we'll hear how some folks are restoring their communities' relationships with the land and with each other. At the end, we'll hear what Vermont Farmers Food Center is doing to help build back those community relationships in Rutland.   Steve Gorelick, Managing and Programs Director for Local Futures, believes that the globalized accumulation economy has isolated us from true community.  Steve says that before globalization, our agriculturally based communities were inherently more interconnected, and that this isolation has many serious effects.   Farmer and Vermont Farmers Food Center founder, Greg Cox, believes that global agribusiness' goal is yield, and that individual and community health has suffered in the wake of this approach.     Shane Rogers of Food Solutions New England, believes that social inequities have been exacerbated by an unaccountable global food system, and that communities are their own best experts for rebalancing the power dynamic that a globalized system creates.   Many communities that have been marginalized by the global yield-based economy are rebuilding their relationships with their foodways and creating more just systems while doing so.  We have explored many of these stories on Root Words over the past few years.   In episode 4, Sugaring in Vermont, Vermont Abenaki chef Jessee Lawyer describes his experience practicing traditional indigenous maple sugaring.  In episodes 10, 11, 15, and 16, We explore the Vermont Abenaki's quest for food sovereignty and preservation of their cultural food traditions, and hear from some allies in these efforts.     In episode 18 Taking Space, Vermont RELEAF Collective, I spoke with Olivia Pena, founder of Vermont RELEAF Collective, a network by Black Indigenous, & People of Color advancing Racial Equity in Land, Environment, Agriculture, & Foodways.  This Vermont BIPOC network amplifies and lifts marginalized voices, while building community and sharing opportunities around foodways and land stewardship.     If you haven't listened to our older episodes, they show some real depth to our communities' cultural and social practices around food, and they are worth a listen.   Instead of replaying a segment from one of these earlier episodes, I'd like to play a piece from an unaired interview I did with Rich Holshuh in October of 2021.  Rich is a citizen of the Elnu Abenaki Tribe, and working on the Atowi project that hopes to create balance with communities and with place.  Forced removal separated indigenous people from their land and foodways abruptly.  This and the cultural genocide that followed makes it very difficult for indigenous people to maintain their relationship with place and with their food system.  Rich's Atowi project is doing some really amazing work in partnership with the Brattleboro Retreat Farm and SuSu ComUNITY farm to address this reality.  Stay tuned for more on this work in future episodes of Root Words.   Many BIPOC organizations and networks are leading the way to reestablish relationships between communities and with place.    To learn about the work of Atowi and of SuSu CommUNITY Farm, check out atowi.org, and susucommunityfarm.org.     Here in Rutland, farmer and VFFC board president, Greg Cox feels that most people no longer know where our food comes from and we've been detached from our connection to place and to seasonal change because of it, resulting in poor mental and physical health for us as individuals and for our communities as a whole.  Greg feels that communities can be saved by rebuilding economic viability, beginning with a local food economy.  This belief led Greg and others to create the Vermont Farmers Food Center in 2012.     By focusing on seasonal community gathering around food, VFFC creates the space for authentic community connections and empathetic relationships between people and sets the stage for healing and restoration while reconnecting people to their home's natural cycles and rhythms.  By using local food as common ground, VFFC facilitates a place-based culture that engages the community.   Heidi Lynch is the executive director for Vermont Farmers Food Center.  Under Heidi's guidance, VFFC leads a grassroots effort to become more connected to community and place by gathering around local food.    A built awareness around our connections to nature and community through a local food web creates space for dialog, understanding, and healing.  We are all connected to place by our food and to each other through our community food web.  When you become a supporter of VFFC, you establish a local relationship with farmers, food producers, and community members.  You establish a relationship with place.  For more information on becoming a member of the community at VFFC, visit VFFC's website at vermontfarmersfoodcenter.org.    Food is the heart of one of our most intimate relationships with nature. We have the opportunity to connect with the land, the farmers, and our community when we restore relationships through the foods we choose to eat. Through a shared sense of place we can build trust and start healing our relationships with each other.   Rebuilding trust and our relationships with each other and with the land we occupy creates a strong foundation for food web resilience, but in order to bring the food system home you need a physical place, and it needs to be big and accessible. On the next Root Words we'll hear how a grassroots community effort worked to rescue an aging piece of the community's industrial past.     This episode was produced by Stephen Abatiell and Julia Anderson.   Special thanks to Steve Gorelick, Shane Rogers, Rich Holshuh, Greg Cox, and Heidi Lynch.   To learn more, check out the Atowi project at atowi.org, and SuSu CommUNITY Farm at susucommunityfarm.org.     For more information on the community at VFFC, visit vermontfarmersfoodcenter.org.  This Root Words series has been underwritten by Windswept Farm and Rutland Fluoride Action.    Barry Cohen of Windswept Farm strongly supports VFFC and is very encouraged with the Food Hub plan. Barry says, “My farm as well as my partner, The Squier Family Farm, expect to use the food hub facilities with it benefiting our process and profit.”   The folks at Rutland Fluoride Action are dedicated to ending fluoridation of the Rutland City water supply, learn more at RutlandFluorideAction.org. Root Words is produced in the heart of Rutland County Vermont and is made possible by generous support from listeners like you.  You can support Root Words by visiting us Online

After 4 weeks of looking at the source of wisdom and the principles of its design for our lives, this series now applies wisdom from the book of Proverbs to the everyday “complexities of life”.This week we focus on relationships. It's easy to believe that relationships succeed (They're so awesome!) or fail (They're so miserable!) because of the “other” person. In contrast, the book of Proverbs teaches what's in our heart determines the nature of the relationship. In the series this week learn what Proverbs has to say about the enemy of relationships, the source of healing for relationships, and path to restoration for relationshipsSupport the show

This week we focus on relationships. It's easy to believe that relationships succeed (They're so awesome!) or fail (They're so miserable!) because of the “other” person. In contrast, the book of Proverbs teaches what's in our heart determines the nature of the relationship. In the series this week learn what Proverbs has to say about the enemy of relationships, the source of healing for relationships, and path to restoration for relationships.Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

In our last episode we explored the challenges that a global food system can have for local communities.  On this episode of Root Words we'll talk with Ken Meter, president of Crossroads Resource Center and Philip Ackerman-Leist farmer, author, and Vermont Farmers Food Center board member, as we explore the concept of a community Food Web and the benefits of this local alternative. To start us off, let's go back to our conversation from the last episode with Ellen Kahler, Executive Director with Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund, and member of the Governor's Commission on the Future of Vermont Agriculture, where she helped create Vermont Farm to Plate, the state's food systems development plan.   Ellen says that the Covid-19 pandemic caused major disruptions in the fragile global food system.  Creating an alternative supply chain will need to be a community effort played out region by region, but communities don't need to feel isolated while doing this work.  Food systems analysts like Ken Meter can help provide perspective.  In 2019, Ken conducted and wrote VFFC's Market Study which helped guide its strategic planning in 2020. Ken Meter is the president of Crossroads Resource Center, a non-profit organization that works with communities to foster democracy and local self-determination. His local economic analyses have promoted local food networks in 140 regions, 40 states, two provinces, and three tribal nations.  His recent book, Building Community Food Webs, is an inspiring collection of stories about how communities transformed their food systems and local economies.    A community food web builds health, wealth, connection, and capacity within the local community.   Ken believes that a community food web is largely a relational network, and that the strength of these relationships relies on trust.  Philip Ackerman-Leist is a farmer, former food systems professor, VFFC board member, and author of Rebuilding the Foodshed: How to Create Local, Sustainable, and Secure Food Systems. While working with partners in the food web, Philip puts his faith in trust. Tension between available resources and the vision for recreating a relational food web can create slow, stable, and resilient change, but tension between communities of people in a food web can increase inequity and erode trust.   Ken Meter feels that the food system we have now creates wealth for some at the expense of others, but a relocalized community food web can be a vehicle for restoring trust and addressing injustice.    On the next episode of Root Words we'll take a closer look at the filaments that bind a community food web as we explore Restoring Relationships.  This episode was produced by Stephen Abatiell and Julia Anderson.  Special thanks to Ellen Kahler, Ken Meter, and Philip Ackerman-Leist. To learn more about Ken Meter's work check out Crossroads Resource Center at www.crcworks.org  Root Words is produced in the heart of Rutland County Vermont and is made possible by generous support from listeners like you.  You can support Root Words by visiting us Online

Have you wondered if there is anything you can do to be proactive about the inevitable conflicts in your home? Many parents just want the fighting to stop, but what if you focused instead on restoring relationships? Jesus completed the ultimate restoration through the cross, and as you value this wonderful restoration, you can begin to bring peace and joy to your family. In today's podcast, Jim and Lynne Jackson (Connected Families Co-Founders) join Stacy Bellward (podcast host) for a conversation about building the value of restoration in your family. Jim and Lynne are passionate about this topic and use…