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Relationship Coach PodcasterAward-Winning Author JOHN CERTALIC

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    You Were Made For This

    Our relationships are so important to living a fulfilling life, we do ourselves a favor when we do what we can to make those relationships the best they can be. To that end, listen to Episode 139 of You Were Made for This. You’ll learn the benefits of listening to this podcast in helping you find more of the joy God intends for you in your relationships.

    Latest Episodes

    “At the end of the day, nothing matters MORE than relationships.” — John Certalic

    • Give people the gift of hope

    200: Give People the Gift of Hope

    March 1st, 2023|Categories: God in Our Relationships, Podcast|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

    One relationship principle I’ve come to appreciate over time is the power of giving people the gift of hope when they have so little of it themselves. It’s

    • We Don't Know What We Don't Know

    199: How to Help a Friend

    February 22nd, 2023|Categories: Podcast, Relational Skills|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

    Today’s episode is about how to help a friend using a model of deepening relationships I’ve talked about before. The ORA principle. You remember it, don’t you? O

    • Read Your Way to Better Relationships in 2023

    198: Read Your Way to Better Relationships in 2023

    February 15th, 2023|Categories: Podcast, Relationship Principles|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

    In episode 192 I explained my rationale for suggesting that our word of the year for this year should be READ. Go to johncertalic.com/192 If you missed it.

    • We Don't Know What We Don't Know

    197: We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know

    February 8th, 2023|Categories: Podcast, Relational Skills|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

    I’ve said before in past episodes how much I value feedback from people like you. In today’s show, for example, I share a listener reaction to a show

    • We don't always have to be right

    194: Martin Luther King – The Silence of Our Friends

    January 18th, 2023|Categories: Podcast, Relational Skills|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

    Here in the US, the third Monday of January is a national holiday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, jr., the civil rights leader. I recently came across

    • Bible reading plan

    193: The Underachievers Bible Reading Plan for 2023

    January 11th, 2023|Categories: God in Our Relationships, Podcast|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

    Last week’s episode, number 192, was about my pick for word for the year: Read. If you’re not much of a reader and can only tackle one book

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    Relational Observations for May 2023

    As I write this blog post a few responses are starting to trickle in from my May 17th entry, “I Need Help.”  I’ll be sharing some of them in the

    206: Thankful for the Stories of Others

    The Thanksgiving holiday will soon be upon us here in the US, so I’ve been reflecting on what I’m thankful for. And this year I’m thinking about things

    204: Deep Conversations

    Do you ever long for a deep conversation with someone? Today’s episode is about a creative measure someone took to make that happen. It reveals what many of

    216: Our Past Helps Us Understand Our Present

    Hello everyone. If you haven’t listened to episode 215, “Searching for my Birth Father,” I suggest listening to that episode before continuing with this one. Just go to johncertalic.com/215.

    We Learn Most When We Listen to Others

    “We learn most when we listen to others” is a line from my favorite TV show, Call the Midwife.  It’s a PBS program that airs on Sunday night about a

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    Election 2024: A Relational Minefield

    Reader, It’s almost over. And it can’t come soon enough for me, how about for you? The 2024 presidential election here in the US. It reminds me of the podcast episode I did right before the 2020 election, episode 074. What was true then is still true today, four years later. Elections are relational minefields. They divide people and rarely, if ever, bring us together. In that podcast episode I mentioned a few things worth considering in 2020 that are also applicable here in 2024. Here’s a...

    “He Made Everyone Around Him Better”

    Reader, Legendary baseball star Pete Rose died a few weeks ago. He shares something in common with Tom Brady, whose football jersey was recently retired by the New England Patriots. Both men were described by their respective former teammates like this: “He made everyone around him better.” While this complement was made in the context of each man’s skill on the playing field, it could also apply to our relationships. He made everyone around him better makes me think of the people I know, who...

    Why I Almost Bought Another Water Bottle I Didn’t Need

    Reader, I’ve purchased just one water bottle in my life, but have collected quite a few more that were given to me for free. Water bottles from organizations promoting their brand, much like all the free pens and calendars we see everywhere along the marketing landscape. The last thing I need is another water bottle. But I almost bought one the other day because of the message printed on it. “What we do every day matters more than what we do once in a while.” I find this to be an inspiring...

    Two of My Favorites and Is it Too Early to Think Christmas?

    Dear Reader, In my Wednesday emails over the past few months, I’ve explained 4 of the 6 topic categories our podcast episodes fit into. The last two are Relational Skills Relationship Principles Two of my favorite individual episodes within these categories include: 037: The Two-Step Process to Solve Relationship Conflicts 045: Seven Relationship Lessons from the Greatest Christmas Movie Ever Made Click on the links above to give a listen. Or click on the links below to see a brief...

    The Car Passenger No One Ever Wants

    Hi Reader, Later this week I’m giving an online talk to a group of 25-30 regional mission leaders serving in Asia. The title and topic they gave me to speak about: “The Gift of Listening.” In preparing for my time with these missionaries, I came across a quote that fits in well. Here's why I will be a good person. Because I listen. I cannot speak so I listen very well. I never interrupt, I never deflect the course of the conversation with a comment of my own. People, if you pay attention to...

    Writer's Digest Best Inspirational Book of 2016

    THEM is all about relationships and how to make them better. You’ll read real-life stories showing the joy found in bringing out the best in others, which brings out the best in ourselves.

    Have you ever wanted to understand and help someone who is depressed or angry? How about someone who is fearful, or has trouble forgiving and reconciling with others? Maybe you want to know how to better encourage someone.

    In THEM – The Richer Life Found in Caring for Others, John Certalic weaves together real-life stories that practically show how to help others – and ourselves – deal with the challenging relational issues that affect us so deeply.

    Winner of Writer's Digest Best Inspirational Book of 2016. Endorsed by Dr. Laura Mae Gardner, Ruth Van Reken, Dr. John Powell, Stuart Briscoe, and numerous missionaries.

    Writer's Digest Best Inspirational Book of 2016

    THEM is all about relationships and how to make them better. You’ll read real-life stories showing the joy found in bringing out the best in others, which brings out the best in ourselves.

    Have you ever wanted to understand and help someone who is depressed or angry? How about someone who is fearful, or has trouble forgiving and reconciling with others? Maybe you want to know how to better encourage someone.

    In THEM – The Richer Life Found in Caring for Others, John Certalic weaves together real-life stories that practically show how to help others – and ourselves – deal with the challenging relational issues that affect us so deeply.

    Winner of Writer's Digest Best Inspirational Book of 2016. Endorsed by Dr. Laura Mae Gardner, Ruth Van Reken, Dr. John Powell, Stuart Briscoe, and numerous missionaries.

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