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020: Relating with People Who Talk Too Much

What should our relationship be with people who talk too much or otherwise annoy us? Should we write them off as too self-absorbed and move on? Or is there another way to relate? Today’s episode explores this issue.

020: Relating with People Who Talk Too MuchJohn Certalic2021-09-22T12:49:39-05:00

019: Encouraged by a Millennial and Her Gen Z Sister

Our relationships are enriched and encouraged when we get to know people outside our own generational and relational box. Today’s show brings encouragement in abundance from a Millennial and her Generation Z sister.

019: Encouraged by a Millennial and Her Gen Z SisterJohn Certalic2021-09-22T13:13:08-05:00

018: Two Sisters – Part 2

Today I want to finish the interview we started in last week’s episode 17, ” Two Sisters – Part 1.” If you listened to that show you may recall that I spoke with two sisters in their ’20’s, Hannah and Abby Barbeau. It was to learn what we

018: Two Sisters – Part 2John Certalic2021-09-22T13:13:11-05:00

017: Two Sisters – Part 1

I recently had breakfast with a pastor friend who retired last year. A very young 70-old guy who is now off doing other meaningful things with his life. Among other things, Mike and I talked about the transition he led his congregation through to prepare for his passing

017: Two Sisters – Part 1John Certalic2021-09-22T13:13:14-05:00

016: Two Ways to Care for a Missionary

Relationships between missionaries and those who send them are designed to be mutually beneficial. Today’s episode describes how to care for that relationship, and what the people back home get in return.

016: Two Ways to Care for a MissionaryJohn Certalic2021-09-22T12:49:42-05:00

015: When There Are No Words

One relationship situation that can be a challenge for a lot of us is relating to someone grieving the death of a loved one. Before we delve into this issue, I want to share some

015: When There Are No WordsJohn Certalic2021-09-22T13:23:52-05:00

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