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The Courage to Pursue Relational Healing – Ep. 56
June 01, 2021
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Some of us are working through broken relationships, praying for restoration. Others of us sense underlying tension, desire increased peace and deeper emotional intimacy with a particular loved one but don’t quite know how to proceed. And still others of us simply want to grow and bring increased health into our most precious interactions. Regardless of where you are on that spectrum, we’re certain you’ll learn tools to live and love with intention and grace.
For more on this topic, check out Episode 32: The Courage to Reconcile
Blythe Daniel is a literary agent and marketer with more than 20 years of experience in publishing. She has written for Proverbs 31 Ministries, Focus on the Family, Ann Voskamp, Christian Retailing, and she links bloggers with readers through the agency’s blog network. The daughter of Dr. Helen McIntosh, she lives in Colorado with her husband and three children.
Find Blyth Daniel’s literary agency at https://www.theblythedanielagency.com/
Find her author page at: https://www.ourmendedhearts.com/
Connect with Blyth on:
Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Blythe’s book:
Mended: Restoring the Hearts of Mothers and Daughters (coauthored by Helen McIntosh)
Find Jennifer Slattery at:
https://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com
https://www.facebook.com/JenSlatte
https://www.instagram.com/slatteryjennifer/
Find Wholly Loved, at:
https://www.WhollyLoved.com
Group Discussion Questions:
1. Do you have a particular relationship that feels unhealthy, and if so, in what way?
2. How alert are you to underlying tension in your relationships?
3. How do you typically respond when you sense tension?
4. What are some benefits to asking our loved ones how we have hurt them or contributed to relational tension?
5. Consider the relationships modeled to you growing up. How have those relationships negatively impacted you and your behaviors today?
6. How have some of your past relationships impacted you for the better?
7. How often do you pause to honestly evaluate your behavior?
8. How often do you pause to prayerfully evaluate the health of your relationships?
9. What do you find most challenging when it comes to seeking increased relational health?
Episode Image Credit: Getty/zimmytws
For more on this topic, check out Episode 32: The Courage to Reconcile
Blythe Daniel is a literary agent and marketer with more than 20 years of experience in publishing. She has written for Proverbs 31 Ministries, Focus on the Family, Ann Voskamp, Christian Retailing, and she links bloggers with readers through the agency’s blog network. The daughter of Dr. Helen McIntosh, she lives in Colorado with her husband and three children.
Find Blyth Daniel’s literary agency at https://www.theblythedanielagency.com/
Find her author page at: https://www.ourmendedhearts.com/
Connect with Blyth on:
Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Blythe’s book:
Mended: Restoring the Hearts of Mothers and Daughters (coauthored by Helen McIntosh)
Find Jennifer Slattery at:
https://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com
https://www.facebook.com/JenSlatte
https://www.instagram.com/slatteryjennifer/
Find Wholly Loved, at:
https://www.WhollyLoved.com
Group Discussion Questions:
1. Do you have a particular relationship that feels unhealthy, and if so, in what way?
2. How alert are you to underlying tension in your relationships?
3. How do you typically respond when you sense tension?
4. What are some benefits to asking our loved ones how we have hurt them or contributed to relational tension?
5. Consider the relationships modeled to you growing up. How have those relationships negatively impacted you and your behaviors today?
6. How have some of your past relationships impacted you for the better?
7. How often do you pause to honestly evaluate your behavior?
8. How often do you pause to prayerfully evaluate the health of your relationships?
9. What do you find most challenging when it comes to seeking increased relational health?
Episode Image Credit: Getty/zimmytws
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Jennifer Slattery, founder of Wholly Loved Ministries, is a multi-published author, national speaker, and speaking coach passionate about helping God's children reach their full potential and live fully surrendered to Christ. She is a host on Your Daily Bible Verse and Faith Over Fear. Find her online at https://www.JenniferSlatteryLivesOutLoud.com
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Carol Ogle McCracken is a fun-loving wedding planner, speaker, Bible teacher, and author who brings to Scripture to inspire a personal, vibrant relationship with Him. Her authentic challenges faced while journeying through alcoholism, raising a child with special needs, and divorce, equip her to teach, entertain and encourage you. Carol currently serves as the Minister of Discipleship at her home church and is a Christian communicator in many different forums, large and small, and especially enjoys teaching at women’s retreats. Her book Wisdom, Where to Find It if You've Lost, Forgotten, or Never Had It was released in November 2020.
