Best Parenting And Spiritual Formation Podcasts (2025)

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Pleasure Meets Protection: The Power of Talking Condoms – Milla Impola 37:27

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Talking about condoms shouldn’t feel awkward—it should feel empowering. In this episode, I sit down with Milla Impola, a sexual health educator and advocate with ONE® Condoms, to explore how pleasure, safety, and confidence all go hand-in-hand. From the FDA approval of condoms for anal sex to the innovation of over 50 custom-fit sizes, Milla is bre…

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Parenting with Peace, Purpose, and (Way) Less Pressure | Jessica Smartt 38:32

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What if the key to a more peaceful family life isn’t doing more, but choosing less—and choosing it on purpose? Author and homeschool mom Jessica Smartt joins us to unpack how loving authority, slow tech, and small daily rituals can transform your home from frantic to grounded. Looking for more practical ideas and grace-filled guidance? Grab Jessica…

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Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ September 28, 2025 14:15

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By Lincoln Wood

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SVdP Pulpit Announcement ~ Sunday September 28, 2025 5:14

6h ago5:14

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By Lincoln Wood

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From Criticism to Blessing: Transforming How You Speak to Your Spouse 46:02

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Your words carry more power in your marriage than you may realize. In this episode, Dr. Carol talks with Ann Wilson, best-selling author, radio host, and 40-year marriage veteran, about the profound influence a wife’s words can have in her husband’s heart and life. Together they unpack why your husband is not a project to be fixed, and how shifting…

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From Law School to Dance Stage: David Rousseve on Love, Loss, and Bold Artistic Journeys 38:08

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In this episode, choreographer and dancer David Rousseve joins Rick to share his inspiring journey—from Princeton to law school to the dance stage. David opens up about the recent loss of his husband, his bold leap into the arts, and his upcoming performances in Pittsburgh and Los Angeles. Together, they explore themes of love, aging, resilience, a…

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Overwhelmed & Grateful: Giving God Your Complex Emotions | Jillian Benfield 29:01

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What does it mean to live truthfully with complex emotions? Author Jillian Benfield joins us to share how parenting two medically complex children led her to deeper honesty with God—and freedom in holding both pain and praise. This conversation challenges toxic positivity, explores biblical lament, and offers a powerful framework for living fully h…

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Fingerprints: Britton & Michelle Smith - Heart to Heart Connection is the Dream 22:26

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"...In the evangelical word we have shrunk love down to serving someone..., but what we are wondering is, is that the fullest extent of love; is that the definition of love or this that an expression of love?" ...What you see throughout scripture is actually love being this heart to heart connection."~ Britton Smith Fingerprints: How God is Growing…

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What No One Tells You About Sex and Marriage 35:16

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When it comes to sex and marriage, most couples discover there’s far more beneath the surface than they ever expected. In this episode, Dr. Carol welcomes Dr. Michael Sytsma—ordained Christian minister, licensed professional counselor, certified sex therapist, professor, and national speaker. With over 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Sytsma ha…

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Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time~ September 21, 2025 10:08

8d ago10:08

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By Lincoln Wood

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Writing LGBTQ+ Truths in Turbulent Times – John Casey 34:16

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About John John Casey is senior editor of The Advocate, writing columns about political, societal, and topical issues with leading newsmakers of the day. The columns include interviews with Sam Altman, Mark Cuban, Colman Domingo, Jennifer Coolidge, Kelly Ripa and Mark Counselos, Jamie Lee Curtis, Shirley MacLaine, Neil Patrick Harris, Ellen DeGener…

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More Than Enough: John 6:1-15 & The Feeding of the 5,000 37:33

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What happens when you take the little you have and place it in the hands of Jesus? The impossible becomes possible. Ellen and Taylor unpack the miracle of feeding the 5,000 as told in the Gospel of John, a story so significant it appears in all four Gospels. Scriptures referenced: John 6:1-15 Matthew 14:21 Colossians 1:16 Mark 6:34-36 Resources men…

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Fingerprints: Britton & Michelle Smith - Pioneering with Pastors 30:19

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"...When a pastor and their family step away from the prevailing model (of church), ... they realize that they can't hide behind ministry anymore... What comes to the surface is all the relational issues with their own marriage and families. (Once this is acknowledged, this is when we introduce these relational skills " ~ Britton Smith Fingerprints…

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The Science of Lasting Love: What Predicts Marriage Success or Failure 32:25

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What if the difference between a thriving marriage and one headed for divorce could actually be predicted? In this episode, Dr. Carol sits down for part 2 of her conversation with marriage and family therapist Zion Montgomery to explore the groundbreaking research behind the Gottman Method—decades of study that reveal why some couples make it and o…

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The Exaltation of The Holy Cross ~ September 14, 2025 9:18

15d ago9:18

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By Lincoln Wood

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How Gay Men Can Get Their Financial Health On Track – Brian Thompson 46:28

21d ago46:28

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Gay men often live for the fun of today but forget to plan for tomorrow. Enter Brian Thompson, queer financial advisor and founder of Brian Thompson Financial LLC. With a background as a tax attorney and host of the Mission Driven Business podcast, Brian helps LGBTQ+ and mission-driven entrepreneurs build profitable businesses rooted in purpose. I …

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How To Find Healing From Childhood Wounds | John Trent & Kari Trent Stageberg 35:07

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What happens when the love and emotional safety we needed as children wasn’t there? Ellen is joined by Dr. John Trent and Kari Trent Stageberg to talk about a biblical framework that can lead to emotional and spiritual healing. They unpack the five key elements of the Blessing, share stories of redemption from their own journeys, and offer practica…

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Fingerprints: Britton & Michelle Smith - Slow Progress Over Time That Last 27:03

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"I have always been fairly aware of what I was feeling; But where I had to grow was in learning how to express them (feelings), in a way that the other person can receive them." ~ Michelle Smith Fingerprints: How God is Growing the Relational Health of His Family Hosted by Tennison and Ginelle Barry, Fingerprints reveals how God is quietly restorin…

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The Science of Lasting Love: The Difference Faith Makes in Your Marriage 36:54

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What difference does faith really make in your marriage? Is it just about praying harder when things get tough, or is there something deeper God invites us into? In this episode, Dr. Carol sits down with marriage and family therapist Zion Montgomery to talk about the real challenges couples face—misplaced expectations, communication struggles, ques…

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Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ September 07, 2025 11:41

22d ago11:41

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By Lincoln Wood

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Discovering The Power of Rituals & Spirituality In Our 40 Plus Gay Lives – Bill Hulseman 46:51

25d ago46:51

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In today's episode, Rick Clemons interviews author Bill Hulseman about his new book Six to Carry the Casket and One to Say the Mass. Bill opens up about growing up Catholic, embracing his queer identity, and discovering the transformative role of ritual in weddings, community, and personal healing. From his own wedding ceremony to his upcoming proj…

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Sacred Sexuality: Finding Wholeness in Surrender | Dr. Juli Slattery 39:32

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Dr. Juli Slattery joins Ellen to discuss how Christians can find healing when struggling with sexual sin. From identity traps to rethinking sex as covenant, this powerful conversation offers practical steps and gospel-centered hope for anyone battling shame, addiction, or confusion around sexuality. Scriptures referenced: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Galatia…

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Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ August 31, 2025 11:44

28d ago11:44

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By Lincoln Wood

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Fingerprints: Chris Frost & Des Belford Pt 3 - Shepherding People into Joy 25:26

28d ago25:26

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"The way we often try to love people is by fixing them...If we can just be with them and learn how to be with them...that is what transforms people!" ~ Chris Frost Fingerprints: How God is Growing the Relational Health of His Family Hosted by Tennison and Ginelle Barry, Fingerprints reveals how God is quietly restoring His family through relational…

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Hope for Hurting Marriages: The Path to Healing and Lasting Intimacy 33:46

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How healthy is your marriage—really? Maybe things look fine on the outside, but inside you feel more like roommates than soulmates. Maybe the arguments never seem to end, or the silence feels even louder. You might be carrying the weight of disappointment, betrayal, or loneliness and wondering if there’s any way forward. If that’s where you are, yo…

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Gay Mens Guide To Working the Room Without Working Too Hard – with Rob Giardinelli 37:48

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In this episode I’m joined by keynote speaker and workshop leader Rob Giardinelli to unpack the real reason so many of us as gay men fumble in rooms (not back rooms) full of people, and how to flip that script without turning into someone you’re not. Whether it’s a networking mixer, a conference, or that awkward social gay happy hour—you’ll walk aw…

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Hearing God's Voice in Your Ordinary Moments | Heather Sheldon Comber 35:07

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Struggling to hear God’s voice in everyday life? In this inspiring episode, pastor and author Heather Sheldon Comber shares how divine encounters often show up in ordinary moments—from tangled Christmas lights to life-altering loss. Discover practical wisdom and honest stories that will help you recognize and respond to hearing God’s voice in your …

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Fingerprints: Chris Frost & Des Belford Pt 2. - Helping the Church to Trust Again 29:01

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"We heard of a lot of fruit there...(Table and Well Training), from the leaders actually being able to show up for each other. Which was really healing for a lot of leaders because they have alway just had to lead, and now they all have these mutually satisfying relationships where they can just show up... not have to be the superhero for anybody..…

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What Every Parent Can Do to Fight for Their Kids in a Digital World 46:51

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Today’s kids are growing up in a digital world filled with hidden threats including pornography, predators, and pressures that most adults never faced at their age. In this episode, Dr. Carol talks with Sarah Siegand, co-founder of Parents Who Fight, about what it really takes to protect our children from online dangers. This is more than a tech is…

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Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time August 24, 2025 14:02

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By Lincoln Wood

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Poetry, Prostate Cancer, and Preserving Queer Legacy – A Conversation with Mickie Kennedy 33:28

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In this deeply moving episode, Rick sits down with poet and cancer survivor Mickie Kennedy to explore how poetry became a tool for healing after prostate and colon cancer. Together, they unpack the power of storytelling, the challenges of queer survival during the AIDS crisis, and the urgency of preserving LGBTQ+ histories. From laughter about fidu…

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Heart Change: Applying Scripture | The EASY Bible Study Method Pt. 4 37:55

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Taylor returns for a conversation about the final step of the EASY Bible Study Method, Yearn For A Heart Change. She and Mentor Mama discuss how to bridge the gap between head and heart, what God has been showing them in their personal studies, and how to apply even difficult or unfamiliar passages of Scripture. Scriptures referenced: James 1:22 Pr…

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Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ August 17, 2025 9:49

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By Lincoln Wood

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Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary August 15, 2025 9:41

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By Lincoln Wood

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Fingerprints: Chris Frost & Des Belford - Personal to Pastoral 30:33

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"The question 'What do you need?' or 'What's your ask?', it derails the complaints and it makes it, (the interaction), all of a sudden go to, 'Oh right, you are in this with me.' ...We are in this community to make each other better." ~ Des Belford Fingerprints: How God is Growing the Relational Health of His Family Hosted by Tennison and Ginelle B…

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Purity, Shame, and Wholeness: Reclaiming God’s Good Design 37:38

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Purity culture promised protection and blessing, but for many it left a legacy of shame, confusion, and even distance from God. In this episode, we sit down with licensed psychologist Dr. Camden Morgante who knows the struggle firsthand, both personally and professionally. She shares her own story of growing up in purity culture, the myths that sha…

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A Story of Queer Family, Reinvention & Radical Love – Brian and Brandon Gorman 37:50

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What do you get when a 63-year-old gay man becomes the adoptive father of a homeless 21-year-old gay teen? You get a story that redefines family, masculinity, and what it means to show the hell up for someone. In this episode, I sit down with Brian Gorman—maverick coach, neuroscience nerd, and proud single dad—to talk about the unexpected journey t…

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How God’s Character Can Ground You in Hard Seasons | The EASY Bible Study Method Pt. 3 27:16

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Ellen and Taylor dive into Step 3 of the Easy Bible Study Method: Seeking God and His Character. They discuss how to move beyond surface-level reading and intentionally discover who God is through Scripture—even when emotions feel flat or life gets overwhelming. You'll hear practical tips, personal stories, and powerful reminders of how meditating …

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Fingerprints: Geoff & Cyd Holsclaw Pt. 3 - Running and Dreaming Together! 31:52

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"...It's really important that we understand how we're actually living well in our bodies...80% of the messages on your Vagus nerve is going from your body to your brain, and only 20% is going from you brain to your body. My is to help people get more connected to their body...(so that they are not), a mindless body, or a bodiless mind... and to be…

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How Does Psychology and Theology Impact Your Spiritual Formation? 52:44

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Sometimes Christians focus exclusively on one aspect of our lives, perhaps the spiritual. But we are created as integrated human beings - physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual. What if your biggest breakthroughs came not from working harder, but from connecting the dots between your faith, your thoughts, and your daily actions? In today's …

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Why Gay Men Struggle with “No”: Rejection, Control & the Path Back to Embodiment – JoJo Bear 57:03

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Why is hearing “no” so hard for gay men? Why does rejection cut so deep—and why do we sometimes choose control over connection? In this powerful and revealing episode, somatic guide and sacred intimate JoJo Bear joins us to explore how gay men navigate fear of rejection, touch deprivation, aging, and the need for control in a world that taught us w…

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Stop Skimming: Start Understanding the Bible for Yourself | The EASY Bible Study Method Pt. 2 22:55

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Ever feel like you read your Bible...but don't really understand it? In this episode, we explore the second step of the EASY Bible Study Method: Assess the Main Idea. Whether you have just 10 minutes or a full hour for Bible study, you’ll learn a simple, flexible approach to understanding Scripture that meets you right where you are: and grows with…

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Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ August 3, 2025 12:39

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By Lincoln Wood

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Fingerprints: Geoff & Cyd Holsclaw Pt. 2- Growing Together! 25:07

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"...Life actullay got a lot better when I could see him (Geoff), as he is and go 'Wow! you are fantastic the way God made you'; And if I can learn to love yo the way you are, I will grow and benefit from that... Why would you wish away this person I made (for you)" ~ Cyd Holsclaw Fingerprints: How God is Growing the Relational Health of His Family …

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More Than Behavior: What Surrendering Your Sexuality to Jesus Means 39:28

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What does it really mean to surrender your sexuality to Jesus? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Carol talks with clinical psychologist, author, and co-founder of Authentic Intimacy Dr. Juli Slattery, about the deeper layers of Christian sexual discipleship. Too often, the church focuses only on behavior, but true transformation goes far beyond ru…

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Party of 3: Love, Lust, and Throuple Realness with Christopher Rice – C. Travis Rice 39:04

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Author Christopher Rice (aka C. Travis Rice) talks about his newest steamy romance Party of 3—and the real-life complexities behind the fantasy. From open relationships to throuples, they dive deep into poly dynamics, personal authenticity, post-sex separation cues, and why queer relationships don’t need to fit straight molds. Whether you’re monoga…

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Stuck in Scripture? Here's Where To Start | The EASY Bible Study Method Pt. 1 20:37

2M ago20:37

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Sometimes, the hardest part of studying the Bible is just getting started. In this episode, Ellen and Ashley discuss how they overcame being intimidated by Scripture to develop a regular (and realistic!) rhythm in God's Word. Scriptures referenced: John 6:1-14 John 6:16-21 James 1:22-25 Resources: Pre-order our book: The EASY Bible Study Method: A …

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Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time~ July 27, 2025 13:33

2M ago13:33

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By Lincoln Wood

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Fingerprints: Geoff & Cyd Holsclaw - Let the Journey Begin, Together! 27:26

2M ago27:26

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"...Life actullay got a lot better when I could see him (Geoff), as he is and go 'Wow! you are fantastic the way God made you'; And if I can learn to love yo the way you are, I will grow and benefit from that... Why would you wish away this person I made (for you)" ~ Cyd Holsclaw Fingerprints: How God is Growing the Relational Health of His Family …

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Jerks, Red Flags, and God's Design for Healthy Lasting Relationships 56:21

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In a culture where relationship longevity is at an all-time low, even within the church, how can we build relationships that truly last? In this insightful conversation, Dr. Carol talks with Dr. John Van Epp, a leading relationship expert, pastor, professor, and creator of curricula for singles, engaged couples, and married couples. With over a mil…