Strengthening Relationships Through Self-Awareness

In this episode, Heather is joined by Coach Tanya Hale to discuss the concept of "relationship circles" and the importance of maintaining a strong sense of self in fostering healthy, intimate connections. Tanya shares insights on how differentiation, empathy, and validation can create a safe space for partners to grow individually and together. They explore how to support one another in times of change and how understanding our own emotional needs can lead to more fulfilling relationships.

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Joy to the World from Bridge Creek Bells

Bridge Creek Bells is directed by Scott Hixson and has a dozen members, including: Ferris Derbidge, Scott Rawley, Steven Stromberg, Erika Kennard, Brittany Erickson, Janeen Scott, Elizabeth Richey, MaryAnne Uribe, Emily Whitchurch, Daniel Gibby, and Julie Dacus. Light the World is a campaign from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that runs every Christmas season, inviting people to contribute to their communities, in ways that will change people's lives. This year's Light the World theme is Be Someone's. If you would like to find out more about Light the World, visit https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/light-the-world

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Christian or Not? Unpacking America’s Religious Identity

Can America guarantee free expression of religion in public as an officially secular, but culturally Christian nation? Expressing religious faith in public is both protected by law and socially acceptable. As a secular nation, the US has no official religion, but since two-thirds of American are Christian, most of the displays of religion in public places we see represent one faith. For example, Christmas is the only religious holiday observed by the that’s also a federal holiday when all government services and most private businesses are closed. And some argue that, because of our history and founding, America was intended to be a Christian nation.

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Christmas

In this episode we’ll talk about topics related to Christmas. We’ll start with a discussion of Old Testament prophecies that Jesus Christ would be the hope of Israel, delivering them from spiritual bondage. We’ll talk about how receiving hope and comfort in this life is an active choice. We’ll also review the appearance of Gabriel to Mary, including Mary’s faithful reaction to his annunciation. We’ll talk about how Mary, understanding her purpose, received great strength as she proceeded into the unknown. We’ll also review the story of the wise men, and how by looking for heavenly signs of happiness and peace in our own lives, we can be led to amazing destinations. 

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