Category: Friendship & Community
Obstacles to Community
Finding genuine connection with others can be hard. Everyone wants a supportive community, but life often bombards us with what can feel like imposing obstacles to that community. It’s easier to self-isolate than ever. In fact, technology often encourages this isolation, using algorithms to push us further into a content bubble; not to mention the…
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All the Lonely People
Have you ever been lonely? If you’re a human being, then the answer is more than likely yes. Loneliness is an epidemic. The Beatles once wondered of lonely people, “where do they all come from?” And we've wondered that too. Loneliness is isolating and all-encompassing. It can come as a tide, pushing in and just…
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How Do We Handle Endings & New Beginnings?
When a school year ends there is always transition, and with transition there is always some loss. So how do we make space for feelings of loss and sadness while teaching our kids to embrace life open-handedly? In this episode, Jamie and Heather talk about learning to walk their kids through change, but they come…
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Did We Change at All?
What's the test of true change in your life? Whether you like it or not, your best self and your worst self are on full display in front of your family and closest friends. It’s in these relationships where it’s easy to slip back into your ingrained behaviors and habits. So, the test for true…
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How do you handle conflict?
Conflict is inevitable. Hopefully, that gives you some peace—if you're experiencing conflict, that's okay. In fact, it's normal. Conflict isn't bad but the way we navigate it can be bad. So, how should you navigate conflict? There are definitely some really unhealthy ways to walk through conflict but did you know there is a Biblical…
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"I've been harboring some resentment."
What would it take for you to release the resentment you've been carrying? Whether big or small, the emotions you refuse to feel, the ones you avoid, affect your whole life. In this episode, Jamie and Heather explore ways to better name their emotions and release resentment. Check it out. Have you ever been laying…
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If I tell you my secrets, will you still accept me?
What would it take for you to be willing to share your authentic self with people? To share all that you think and feel with the people in your life. Would you have a fear of judgment or a fear of consequences for telling the truth? In this episode of Life In Motion, Heather and…
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Setting boundaries with in-laws, dealing with exes, and more!
Do you have questions about setting boundaries with your in-laws or dealing with an ex? We always wrap up our Life In Motion seasons with a Q&A episode. For this Q&A episode, we're focusing on relationship questions. Heather and Jamie answer your questions around setting boundaries with in-laws, mentoring relationships, and even being best friends with…
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Can men and women be just friends?
Can married men and women be "just friends?" With the Billy Graham rule being now two generations old, is it time to adapt the way we approach relationships with the opposite gender? Let's talk about it. In this episode, Jamie and Heather discuss some of the red flags of being just friends as well as…
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Breaking Up—How to handle the end of a relationship
Breaking up is hard, romantic or not. From kids growing up to friends moving away, there are necessary endings in your life that, if ungrieved, can really hurt you. So how do you handle the end of a relationship? Let's talk about it. In this episode, Jamie and Heather discuss some of the difficult endings…
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