One of the biggest reasons why relationships fail is because we lack the ability to communicate with one another. It's important we learn to communicate not only in romantic relationships but in friendship and within the context of our work relationships. Today I'm joined by my friend Ruth Mullen who shares a few practical tips on communicating well.
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'Experiencing God in His nearness in such tragedy and pain truly was that gift in suffering.'
In this episode, I am chatting with an amazing woman whose story will amaze you. Married to her college sweetheart, she and her husband started a life that young women dream of. Then the unthinkable happened, and her husband and brother in law both died in a tragic accident. Now a young widow and mother of a toddler, Holly went on a journey of healing her broken heart and rebuilding her life.
Holly is the Executive Director of Hope Women's Center, an unplanned pregnancy health clinic. Even though Holly was raised in a pastor’s home and is married to a pastor, the fulfillment and calling she feels from the Lord for this ministry has impacted her deeply. Holly has been ministering all over the country for over 15 years sharing at churches, conferences, universities, and organizations about how God turned the ashes of tragedy and loss in her life into beauty and restoration. She is co-author of Dancing on My Ashes with her sister Heather. Holly previously served as Vice President of Marketing with Pursuant, a full-service fundraising agency to nonprofits. Holly lives in McKinney with her husband Aaron who is a Pastor at The Parks Church which they planted with three other couples seven years ago. They have three children: Emma (19), Malachi (14), and Ava (10).
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"If you are the smartest person in the room, then you're in the wrong room."
If you have been hanging out with us during the month of February then you know we have been talking about facing fear in life, love, and relationships. In this minisode I’m chatting with my friend Dani Kreeft about relationships and whether or not single people are missing out on love just because they are single.
Types of Love:
Eros - romantic love
Philia - emotional bond in friendship
Agape - God’s unconditional love
Storjay - familial love
“There is no such thing as a small compromise."
Relationships can be difficult under any circumstance. My guest today had her world turned upside down when she found out she was expecting her fourth child from someone other than the man she was married to. With vulnerability and transparency, my friend Audrey shares with us the journey she and her husband Bob traveled when they decided to forgive one another and work through the difficult issues in their marriage.
Audrey Meisner is a best-selling Author, Speaker, Relationship Specialist and Founder of Love Married Life ®. Audrey has her Doctorate in Ministry and her heartfelt message to women is to combat self-destructive thoughts of regret and shame and receive and display God’s unconditional love, forgiveness and smile on their lives. Together, Bob and Audrey specialize in helping marriages build and maintain phenomenal love. They have four children and live in Phoenix, Arizona.
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"If you are the smartest person in the room, then you're in the wrong room."
In this minisode of The Couragecast I am talking about one of my favourite thing, and something that has completely revolutionized my life and my business. If you’ve ever wondered what a Mastermind is all about then this is the episode for you. I’m going to give you the inside scoop and explain what takes place in a good Mastermind and what you should look for when you’re trying to find one.
And for those of you who are interested in joining a Mastermind, I’m launching one that begins at the end of February, 2018. Make sure to apply right away as spots are limited. Head over to www.andreacrisp.ca for all the details.
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“My affirmation cannot come from other people or I would have quit so long ago because nobody sees what it takes."
So often in life we as women can feel like we are being defined by the roles that we play, so we begin to search for our true identity. In this episode, I am talking with my friend and director of Tattered Tiara’s about the struggles we face as women to be uniquely who have been created to be. In this candid conversation, Kathleen shares her battle with mental illness following the birth of her second son and how that was the catalyst for her becoming an advocate for women suffering from mental health issues. We also talk about the challenge women face in leadership and trap that we can easily fall into when we look for our identity in what we do instead of who we are.
Kathleen Van Engen is the executive director of the teenage girls organization, Tattered Tiaras. Kathleen is passionate about the advancement of young girls in positions of leadership and influence. Tattered Tiaras offers supports for teen girls in the areas of identity, mental health, and leadership. As a soon to be mom of ironically, 3 boys, Kathleen has been navigating the balance of several important roles; wife, mom, and entrepreneur. Throw into the mix a 2 year battle with postpartum depression and anxiety, Kathleen has also developed a passion for mental health and educating fellow strugglers along the way of how to keep dreaming during difficult seasons.
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"Whatever it is that you’re facing, whatever it is that is on your heart to do, do it afraid."
Don’t believe everything you think. You were made on purpose for a purpose. Anything worth doing is going to be difficult. If it weren’t everyone would be doing it. In this minisode I’m talking all about tackling your fear and how that starts with what you believe about your life and your future. To access the show notes or to sign up for the 5 day Wholehearted Challenge, head over to www.thecouragecast.com.
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You can do whatever it is that you set out for yourself to do. The only limitation is what you believe about achieving it. - Andrea Crisp
What do you do when doubt rears its ugly head? In this week's minisode, we are going to be tackling the subject of doubt and how important it is to overcome our insecurities before they become the truth you believe about your life. When you allow negative thoughts creep in or cloud your judgment, you are giving room to anxiety to take root. You can do whatever it is that you set yourself to do. The only limitation is what you believe about achieving it.
Are you ready to get crystal clear on your unique vision and purpose so that you can take your dream to the next level? In this three hour coaching intensive, we will identify what has been holding you back, so that you can break free from your limiting beliefs. This three-hour coaching intensive is designed to help you create a strategy that you can implement immediately. By the end of our time together you will be empowered to take massive action.