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The Art of Relationships Podcast

Is it hard to maintain your relationships with everything else you have going on in your life? Chris Grace, Ph.D., and his wife, Alisa Grace, discuss how to build healthy relationships and marriages in The Art of Relationships Podcast. Listen to get practical insights on how to deal with everyday relationship issues, whether it's your roommate, your parents, a friend, or a significant other. The Biola University Center for Marriage and Relationships exists to build and sustain healthy relationships and marriages in the church and broader culture by combining the timeless, cross-cultural wisdom of Scripture with scholarly research, insights and tools. Learn more at cmr.biola.edu.

Religion & Spirituality Marriage Dating Relationships Kids & Family Christianity
Update frequency
every 15 days
Average duration
32 minutes
Episodes
207
Years Active
2016 - 2025
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Can Gratitude Change Your Perspective?

Can Gratitude Change Your Perspective?

When your dream of playing basketball is lost over a broken knee, where do you find hope? When you experience someone in your life coming down with cancer, what keeps your head up? In this podcast to…

00:23:33  |   Wed 28 Feb 2018
The Real News About Fake Love

The Real News About Fake Love

This is a special episode of our Art of Relationships podcast. Both recorded and filmed on Facebook Live during this past Valentine's Day, Dr. Tim Muehlhoff and Dr. Chris Grace recorded their thought…

00:52:42  |   Mon 19 Feb 2018
Fighting Discontent with Gratitude

Fighting Discontent with Gratitude

Have you noticed? The culture around us pushes an idea that we should never settle for something we have, always trying to reach out for something bigger or better, newer or more intriguing. Today Dr…

00:29:07  |   Wed 14 Feb 2018
Imitation and Influence

Imitation and Influence

Have you ever seen a child imitate their parent? Or their friends? After looking at some research studies, Dr. Chris Grace and Dr. Tim Muehlhoff explain that we never really grow out of that. Are you…

00:27:58  |   Wed 17 Jan 2018
The Power of Influence in Marriage

The Power of Influence in Marriage

Continuing their discussion of influence and it's role in relationships, Dr. Chris Grace and Dr. Tim Muehlhoff turn their focus to marriage. In marriage, what role does influence play? How much influ…

00:26:52  |   Wed 03 Jan 2018
The Power of Influence pt. II

The Power of Influence pt. II

How important is it to be able to influence the decisions or direction in your relationships?  A vital part of relationships is listening to each other. But, if your opinions or thoughts do not impac…

00:25:29  |   Wed 20 Dec 2017
The Power of Influence pt. I

The Power of Influence pt. I

What influences you? Are you drawn to certain personalities over others? Do you trust people instinctively, even if you have just met them? Where does the ability to influence others come from? Today…

00:26:17  |   Wed 06 Dec 2017
Are Close Friends of the Opposite-Sex Okay After Marriage?

Are Close Friends of the Opposite-Sex Okay After Marriage?

Friendship can be a strong source of joy and encouragement in your life, both same-sex and opposite-sex friendships. However, when you marry, there are different perspectives on whether or not those …

00:27:48  |   Wed 22 Nov 2017
Signs of a Healthy Friendship

Signs of a Healthy Friendship

Friendships come and go, but what are the signs of a long-lasting, healthy friendship? Dr. Chris Grace and Dr. Tim Muehlhoff discuss the signs of a healthy friendship in today's Art of Relationships …

00:26:40  |   Wed 08 Nov 2017
Signs of a Toxic Friendship

Signs of a Toxic Friendship

 

Friendships are supposed to be life-giving, but what happens when they are not? What can you look for in friendships that bring the opposite? In today's podcast, Dr. Chris Grace and Dr. Tim Muehlhof…

00:27:16  |   Wed 25 Oct 2017
Navigating the Art of Friendships, pt. II

Navigating the Art of Friendships, pt. II

We all long for meaningful friendships, but how do you know if a friendship is emotionally safe? In today's podcast, Dr. Chris Grace and Dr. Tim Muehlhoff discuss what emotionally safe, deep and genu…

00:25:31  |   Wed 11 Oct 2017
Navigating the Art of Friendships, pt. 1

Navigating the Art of Friendships, pt. 1

Research has shown that friendships are truly life-giving, and are directly tied to our quality of life. Today, Dr. Chris Grace and Dr. Tim Muehlhoff discuss how to cultivate, nurture, and navigate f…

00:27:40  |   Tue 26 Sep 2017
Morality and Ethics in Marriage

Morality and Ethics in Marriage

Infertility treatments. End-of-life issues. Are questions about morals and ethics important in marriage? You bet they are! So before a crisis occurs in your family, it is vital to have a conversation…

00:28:18  |   Wed 13 Sep 2017
Is Money Affecting Your Relationship?

Is Money Affecting Your Relationship?

You can bet your bottom dollar that the issue of money will come up in a seriously dating, engaged, or marriage relationship. How do you approach such a tricky subject with truth and love? In today's…

00:27:32  |   Wed 30 Aug 2017
Listener Questions Answered, pt. 4

Listener Questions Answered, pt. 4

How do you handle financial stress in marriage? How do you set boundaries in a blended marriage? What do you do if only one person in the marriage wants to stay in it? In today's Art of Relationships

00:27:07  |   Wed 16 Aug 2017
Listener Questions Answered, pt. 3

Listener Questions Answered, pt. 3

How do you handle conflict with your spouse? What do you do when your spouse has a significant illness? And the biggest question of all, what is the purpose of marriage? In today's podcast, Dr. Chris…

00:24:23  |   Wed 02 Aug 2017
Listener Questions Answered, pt. 2

Listener Questions Answered, pt. 2

When dating, questions about marriage, conflicts about social media, and many other issues can start to rise. How you handle these questions and conflicts inevitably shape your relationship. Today, D…

00:26:59  |   Wed 19 Jul 2017
Listener Questions Answered, pt. 1

Listener Questions Answered, pt. 1

How do I know if I am dating the right person? Should relatively minor things like cleanliness affect a relationship? Has God chosen one specific person for me to marry? What if I choose wrong? In to…

00:22:31  |   Wed 05 Jul 2017
The Influence of Technology on Relationships, pt. 2

The Influence of Technology on Relationships, pt. 2

In a time when it seems everyone is on their cell phone, it is important to understand the significant influence that technology has on us. Research has shown that people feel more connected to other…

00:27:13  |   Wed 21 Jun 2017
The Influence of Technology on Relationships, pt. 1

The Influence of Technology on Relationships, pt. 1

We are in the age of constant connection. It's not that technology is bad, the problem is that the poor use of it can negatively impact our relationships. While technology makes it easier to connect …

00:26:35  |   Wed 07 Jun 2017
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