Plenty of research talks about how a parent's interaction with their child will affect that child's future. It's called attachment theory, which boils down to the consistency and the quality of a parent's interaction with their child. The research shows there are four primary outcomes in attachment theory, but the only positive one is secure attachment. Secure attachment means that the child will believe that mom and dad will always be there when they need them. There are seven characteristics of strong families, the most important being quantity of time, not quality. The question is, what is most important to you? Financial stability is vital for any family, but is there a way to balance your work and family life?
Yasmine Williams Woods became a mother at the age of 14. After being a single mother for years, it was a difficult adjustment to blend her life with another’s when she got married. Now a mother of four, she is on a mission to help women lead lives that prove that love conquers all. She talks about the importance of intentionally making time for God in her busy life. It’s not always feasible to start your day by spending time reading scripture but prioritize beginning your day with Him and worshiping when you can.
How can you stay calm when everything around you honestly just sucks? Does it feel like all hell is breaking loose around you? Do you feel like everything is falling apart and nothing is in your control? Maybe you feel scared, frustrated, or hopeless. What can you do? In this episode, Kimberly Beam Holmes shares tips for how to stay calm during chaos.
Sex is one of the ways we stay attracted to each other in a marriage. And you can have better sex with your spouse! Dr. Corey Allan found in a study that the higher your level of religious dogma, the less sexually satisfied you are because of the shame and guilt associated with it. This early discovery led him to be a voice that helps couples discuss and frame conversations around sex and marriage. He believes if you can't talk about what you want to do or about sex with the person you wish to have it with, you're not ready to have it yet. Dr. Allan joins Kimberly Beam Holmes to discuss how you can walk beside your child, helping them create their own informed decision about sex based on your family’s morality.
Did you know that I was once ADDICTED to Crossfit? It's true. And I ran myself into the ground. I hurt myself physically, to the point that I still have lasting effects from that time in my life. There are great, impactful, and life-changing ways to work on your PIES but they also have to be mindful, careful, and life-giving ways.
The Enneagram is a popular personality test that categorizes your personality into nine distinct types. The test informs you of traits, values, and motivations that can help in the workplace, personal development, and in your relationships. Christa Hardin joins us to discuss the difference between the nine types and how they can impact your marriage. She talks about the common misconceptions about the Enneagram, especially for Christians, what the best Enneagram combinations are within a relationship, along with how to keep your focus on the strengths of each type.