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Relationships require the skill of working through conflict. Listen in as Susie and Sandi talk about the tough stuff.

There can be a lot of sentimental ideas of how God speaks to people today.  We aren't claiming to know it all, but hopefully this episode will give you a better understanding of how God is communicating with you. We discuss the following: 1. There are some pretty dramatic examples in the Bible of the Lord getting people’s attention and speaking to them. Let’s talk about some of them. 2. Does the Lord still speak so dramatically to us now?  Why do you think this is? 3. How easily can we be deceived into thinking that God is speaking to us? 4. How can we make sure that what we are hearing is from the Lord? 5. If we are seeking an answer from the Lord for something, but we aren’t getting it, what steps should we take? 6. How should we respond when someone tells us that “The Lord told me” or “the Spirit is leading me to” and it doesn’t seem quite right what they say next. Maybe it’s not blatantly wrong but something seems off. 7.  Does God answer the prayers of unbelievers?  Does He speak to them too? 8. Does the Lord speak to those who are living in unrepentant sin? 9. How has the Lord answered some of your prayers? 10. Have you ever had a strong sense that the Lord was telling you something specific Susie?

Being hurt by people and organizations is nothing new.  But the term "church hurt" has definately gained popularity in recent years.  What is that all about and how should we respond, if we have been hurt by people in the church? Listen in as we discuss the following questions. 1. Is "church hurt" a new thing that seems to have popped up or has it been around but has a new label? 2. How should can we respond to someone who says that they left their previous church because of “church hurt”? 3. Do we see any examples of people getting hurt by the church in Scripture?   4. Do you think that this is part of a bigger problem in society where people give up too quickly when things get difficult?  5. How should conflict be handled within the church? 6. Do you think that a lot of what is being blamed as church hurt is really something else?  Is it an easy way out? 7. How much influence should preference have in our decision to stay or leave a church? 8. What would be an example of where the church was at fault and maybe used their authority in an inappropriate way?  How should someone respond in a situation like this? 9. At what point should someone leave a church if they have been legitimately hurt or offended?  What should they do before they walk away?  Is there a right way and a wrong way to handle this? 10. How can someone overcome being hurt by the church?

In this episode we talk about how to be a witness to those in your sphere of influence. We invited our good friend and co-Bible Study teacher to join us. She has an amazing story to share.

After thirty years of marriage, the goal is to continue thinking of your husband as greater than anyone else.  Listen in, to see how to maintain love and joy throughout 30 years of marriage.

Listen to this episode to discover a few facts on what a mature (not perfect) but mature marriage looks like after 20 years of marriage. Whether you just got married or have been married for 40 years, this episode has the potential to be a blessing.

Some questions to ask, if you want to continue to grow closer to God and your husband, ten years into marriage. 1. How can a wife make a change in the area of negative or bitter thoughts towards her husband? 2. How can you best mature spiritually with your spouse?  What do you see other couples doing well who are at this point in their marriage? 3. How can wives encourage or spur our husbands to want to become stronger spiritual leaders at this stage in marriage?  4.  If a wife is not feeling listened to or loved in her marriage, what steps should she take to address this?  And a few more on parenting boys and girls!

Listen in on how to keep your love alive, as your marriage matures. Below are some questions that we will be discussing: 1. Define what a godly family should be?  2. What are some ways to grow spiritually during this time when your time and energy is being pulled in other directions, often, outside of your control.   3. Sleep training?  Co-sleeping?  What are your thoughts? 4. How do you keep sexual intimacy a regular part of marriage when you might not feel like it?   5. We spoke about birth control in an earlier episode, but you might have to revisit this during this season of life and family.   6. How can women come to terms or deal with some unexpected disappointments?   7. How can good, healthy relationships be encouraged while still respecting the authority and roles of the family.   8. I hear ladies talking about “me” time when they get married or start having children. It’s almost an annoyance at having to be a mom or wife and needing to be away.  I don’t think this is the same as having quiet time with the Lord or having a hobby.  Can you share your thoughts on this? 9. How can a husband and wife invest in their marriage during this season? 10. Is there anything you would do differently now Susie?

Most women have dreamed of being married from the time they were young.  They have aspirations of beauty and bliss and aren't always prepared for reality.  As much as God has designed marriage to be a good thing, it can also bring some challenges. Being prepared for reality, with a heavenly perspective, sets you up for a God - glorifying marriage.  Listen as we talk about the various stages of the first year of marriage. Honeymoon Stage Merging Stage Sexual Discovery Stage Reality Stage Learning Stage Celebration

Engagement is a time of planning and preparing, and hopefully, enjoying the process!  Listen in as Susie and Sandi talk about how to prepare for the wedding, for marriage and even some specifics about preparing for intimacy.

Listen in to our final episode on questions to prepare you for engagement!

As we continue talking about relationships that are moving towards engagement, be reminded of the importance to keep on talking, keep on pursuing and getting to know each other more and more.  The key to godly and pure relationships is to grow in emotional and spiritual intimacy so that you are ready for sexual intimacy in marriage. in this episode, we discuss important questions to ask about faith and personal views.

We are continuing our series on relationships and moving towards engagement.  We discuss various questions to ask, before you say yes!

Moving Towards Engagement- Learn to ask good questions by listening to Susie and Sandi review a document "75 Questions to Ask Before Engagement".  Today we review the first 10 questions.

Do you dare to date?  Certainly there are risks to dating, and that can cause some women to delay the prospect.  If you are a mom, preparing your daughter to date, you likely have more questions, than you ever thought possible. In this episode we seek to answer your questions, whether you are the girl figuring it all out, or the mom, that's trying to help you!   1. When is the right time to start dating? 2. Do you have any other non-negotiables for young people to consider? 3. Should parents set a specific age or keep it open as kids get older to see their maturity level? 4. When young adults are technically allowed to date, how can parents help navigate if they feel it’s not a good choice for their son or daughter? 5. If a young person doesn’t see anyone of interest at their current church, what is your advice for them?  Should they check out other churches?   6. How can women subtly let a man know they are interested in him? 7. How should a young woman respond if a man pursues them - if they are interested and also if they aren’t interested? 8. How much emphasis should be placed on physical attractiveness? 9. What boundaries should the new couple set while dating and what role do the parents play in this?  Are the expectations different if the parents are not believers? 10. When should someone end a dating relationship? 11. When should someone take our pre-marriage class?  Is it appropriate to take before engagement? 12. What about marrying young?