In this podcast episode, Nate and Marla Christensen discuss the concepts of codependence and enmeshment in relationships, particularly in the context of addiction recovery. They emphasize the importance of being enmeshed with Christ rather than with other people, highlighting the need for individuals to focus on their relationship with the Savior for healing and support.
Today, we’re thrilled to welcome therapist and podcaster Valerie Hamaker. In his book Falling Upward, Franciscan priest Richard Rohr uses the metaphor of a container to elaborate on what he calls “the two halves of life.” The first half of life, he says, is for building the structure of the container; the second is for filling it and sharing from it. This concept has been foundational for us in our faith journey over the last 10 years, and today with Valerie, we delved into how everyone’s faith evolves over time, the necessity of structure and identity in early faith development, and the importance of embracing complexity, depth, and paradox as we grow.
We often define a relationship as a connection between two people but Coach Michele Gardemann is talking today about how we have relationships with everything around us and it is in the recognition of the relationship we have with all things that we become more like our Heavenly Parents. Michele emphasizes that it is us, through our thoughts about the people and things around us that can control and create the relationships we want to have.
Happiness is not built in a day! It takes time to create the masterpiece of your life, just like it takes thousands of brushstrokes to paint a beautiful piece of art. Hank introduces the first few principles that lead to lasting happiness and success.
What if it was happiness, not hard work that led to success and fulfillment? Hank shares insights from Harvard’s positive psychology research and how a positive mindset is the ultimate secret weapon.
Discover the simple yet powerful habits that can transform your life! Hank shares 12 daily practices that happy people swear by. Learn how these small, everyday habits can create a happier, more fulfilling life.
Meet Chris, a woman who turned her hardest trials into moments of laughter and joy. From battling cancer as a baby to finding joy in the face of blindness, Chris's journey will inspire you to find happiness no matter what circumstances in life you’re facing.
Evangelical Pastor Jeff and his wife, Joy open up about their marriage, sharing how they support each other and keep their faith strong through life's challenges. We discuss faith transitions, the transformative power of interfaith dialogue, spiritual strength in marriage. You’ll feel uplifted by their inspiring story of resilience, connection, and faith!
This week's episode features an inspiring conversation with Louisa Packham, a recent convert to the church who resides in Boston with her husband. Louisa brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the table, holding a Bachelor's degree in Religion and a Master's in Theology. This fall, she embarks on an exciting journey towards a PhD in Religion, focusing her research on the intersection of Mormonism and mental health. Join Ganel-Lyn and Louisa as they discuss Louisa's unique faith journey, her academic pursuits, and the broader implications of mental health within religious communities.
This is part two of our conversation with Michael Wilcox, and if you haven’t heard part one yet, it helps set up some important context for this episode. This is really not an interview so much as a story Michael tells: the story of his father, who navigated life in the mid-20th century as a gay man and a Latter-day Saint.This story delves into the messy and painful predicaments his family faced, when reality failed to fit the predictable ideal.