ANDREW CHRISTJOY
Keeping the faith in today's world is extremely challenging. Following Jesus is only going to grow more difficult, just like the Bible explains. Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity.
The Resilient Christian Podcast guides contemporary followers of Jesus through the challenging times we live in and calls for us to cast off sin while preparing to faithfully overcome adversity.
Proactive Support | Episode 13
On today's episode, Andy and Lara discuss the importance of supporting each other publicly and privately to build a positive network of support.
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The importance of supporting and encouraging your partner in a relationship, and how it can build resilience and strengthen communication
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Personal anecdotes about how they each support and complement each other in their marriage
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Differences in communication styles and thought processes can sometimes lead to misunderstandings
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The key to building a successful relationship is to constantly support and uplift each other
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It's important to communicate praise and encouragement regularly and to never publicly criticize or put down your partner
Selecting Christmas Presents | Episode 12
On today's episode, Andy and Lara discuss how they select Christmas gifts.
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The Power of the Wishlist: Andy and Lara, married for 28 years, share their straightforward approach to gift-giving: using wishlists to ensure thoughtful and desired presents
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Gifts as Acts of Service: Lara explains why practical gifts like an air filter fill her "love tank" and are considered acts of service, highlighting a deeper understanding of gift-giving based on love languages
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Understanding Love Languages in Marriage: The hosts discuss how understanding each other's love languages (Lara's "acts of service" vs. Andy's "quality time") has strengthened their 28-year marriage, even when it meant navigating initial misunderstandings