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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.

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

    • Listen to someone's story

    165: Nosey People Weaken Relationships; Curious People Strengthen Them

    July 6th, 2022|Categories: Podcast, Relational Skills|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

    When it comes to relationships, there’s a difference between nosey people and those who are genuinely curious about others. Avoid the former and learn how to become the

    • Little things matter in relationships

    164: Little Things That Matter in Relationships

    June 29th, 2022|Categories: Podcast, Relational Skills|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

    One thing that deepens relationships is doing the little things that matter. You see it in people who observe, reflect, and then act. Listen in to today’s episode

    • Jesus is what we need most

    163: What You and I Need Most

    June 22nd, 2022|Categories: God in Our Relationships, Podcast|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

    Three events in today’s news from around the world remind me of what you and I need most in the troubled times in which we live. It’s the

    • remember people who make our life better

    160: Remember the People Who Made Our Life Better

    June 1st, 2022|Categories: Podcast, Relationship Principles|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

    When we remember the people who made our life better it reminds us of the goodness of God who blessed us with these relationships. It’s a way to

    • Q: "What's on your mind?" A: Kids like me fleeing Ukraine

    158: What’s On Your Mind?

    May 18th, 2022|Categories: Becoming a Better Listener, Podcast|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

    Asking people “what’s on your mind?,” helps others go beyond sharing news of the superficial events in their life. It deepens relationships. Listen in to learn how.

    Episode Topics

    195: Words Matter

    In today’s program, I’m going to share three listener responses to recent episodes. I’m doing so because your words matter to me, and to our other listeners, as

    Provide the Best Life You Can For …

    I’ve been out in the tool shed working on the next season of my You Were Made for This podcast. In between all the hammering, welding, and dust flying around,

    Responses to “I Need Help”

    Our You Were Made for This podcast listeners have suggested some very good ideas for relationship topics to be examined in future episodes. They are in response to my May

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    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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