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Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
It's our 100th episode! We're celebrating by talking about control freaks ... or control geeks! Has anyone ever told you that you have control issues? Well, if so, stay tuned. Kellie and Brett Hurst will shed some light on becoming less controlling. You're welcome.
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
Once in a while we collect little tidbits of information that don’t quite fit into an episode all its own; so is the case with this episode. Listen today as Kellie and Brett Hurst of Home Encouragement talk about a collection of ideas that may help you continue to build a healthy marriage. Enjoy!
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
If excelling at communication is a goal of so many couples, why are so many of us still so bad at it? Did you know that communication happens even when we're not talking to each other? Wanna get a little better at communication? Listen in as Kellie and Brett Hurst of Home Encouragement give some basic how-to's!
Tuesday Feb 04, 2020
Tuesday Feb 04, 2020
In today's episode we explore the concept "Is honesty always the best policy?". Some feel there should be zero tolerance when it comes to deceit of any kind. The question is, is that realistic? Can you be 100% transparent 100% of the time? And if it's not, what if it becomes a habit lying about significant things?
Tuesday Jan 28, 2020
Tuesday Jan 28, 2020
We all get stuck sometimes. We have limiting beliefs about ourselves. But, what about how we limit our thinking in our marriage? Tune in to this episode as Kellie and Brett Hurst discuss some common limiting beliefs that can negatively affect our relationships.
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Monday Oct 14, 2019
We're finally finishing our series on John Gottman's habits for making marriage work. Creating shared meaning in your relationship is the cherry on top of a great sundae of rich tools for your marriage. Soon we'll get back to some stand-alone topics for you to enjoy.
Monday Sep 16, 2019
Monday Sep 16, 2019
We’re nearly through with our series about relationship principles from John Gottman’s research. Today we’re looking at how to get unstuck when we’re stuck in conflict. In the last episode we discussed how to solve our solvable problems. But what do we do when we feel gridlocked with our partner? In today’s episode, Kellie and Brett Hurst of Home Encouragement chat about creative ways to ease out of a conflict traffic jam with your spouse.
Monday Sep 02, 2019
Monday Sep 02, 2019
Every couple has problems. Some are more simple than others to solve. If you need some help determining whether or not a problem is solvable, listen to today’s conversation with Kellie and Brett Hurst of Home Encouragement. They are continuing a series based on Dr. John Gottman’s research, and it’s getting goooooooood.
Wednesday May 15, 2019
Wednesday May 15, 2019
We’re continuing with our series based on Dr. John Gottman’s research on marriage. Principle #4 is about allowing ourselves to be influenced by our spouse. How good are you at opening yourself up to your partner’s opinions and decisions? If you typically resist this idea, you might be encouraged by today’s conversation. Join Kellie and Brett Hurst of Home Encouragement as they discuss how to strengthen your marriage relationship.
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
We’re continuing with our series based on the research of Dr. John Gottman. Today’s episode is all about learning how to turn toward each other. Sounds simple, right? Not necessarily. In today’s busy world, we’re often pressed for time, energy, and attention. Sometimes our spouses get the short end of the stick. Listen in on today’s conversation with Kellie and Brett Hurst of Home Encouragement as they talk about ways to turn toward each other.