The dreaded talk that we have to have with someone. We've all felt that at some point. How can we think about conflict in a helpful way? Join us as we compare notes and discuss our imperfect conflict resolutions. The dreaded talk that we have to have with someone. We've all felt that at some point. How can we think about conflict in a helpful way? Join us as we compare notes and discuss our imperfect conflict resolutions. Resources:Resolving Everyday Conflict by Ken Sande Your Family, God's Way: Developing and Sustaining Relationships in the Home Difficult Friendships Are Good for You

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#59: Resolving Conflict

Being friends with like minded people is easy but God has also called us to live in a hostile world. Our family and friends might oppose God so then how should we engage them? Join us as we talk about loving others with Gospel truth. *technical difficulties for the first 7 mins*Tim Chester B.L.E.S.SThe Simplest Way to Change the World: Biblical Hospitality as a Way of Life by Dustin Willis and Brandon ClementsSaturate Jeff by VandersteltThe Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosario ButterfieldWisdom in Friendships with Non-Christians- Desiring God

#58: Friends with Unbelievers

In this episode we discuss male and female relationships. In our local churches we are called to be in covenant with our sisters and brothers but what does that look like? Maybe you feel uncomfortable around the opposite sex but want to grow in fellowship with brothers. How should you think about it? Or should you? Join us as we talk about our local church and friendships. 

#57: Friendships with Guys

The local church is filled with mothers of all sorts. But what about those women who haven't been able to bear children biologically? Infertility is lonely and painful. The local church can walk alongside these women and carry this burden. Join us and listen as we talk about the deep struggle of infertility.Resources:Care for Couples Struggling with InfertilityInfertility in the Arms of the ChurchThe Silent Struggle of Childlessness

#56: Infertility

Finding deep friendships in the local church can be a challenge. What can you do to cultivate those type of relationships? Whatever advice is given is easier said than done but something needs to happen in order to grow your relationships. Join us as we talk about not having deep friendships in the church.

#55: When You Don't Have Kinship

Gathering with church family includes chilren. We know children are a blessing because God says so but how do we intentionally incorporate these "blessings" into our Sunday gathering? Join us as we talk about our kids and our local church.Show notes:Should Children Sit Through 'Big Church'?Our Home is Like a Little ChurchFamily Driven Faith: Doing What It Takes to Raise Sons and Daughters Who Walk with God10 Lessons on Parenting Big(ger) Kids

#54: Children in the Gathering

 It's been awhile but we are back! In this episode we talk about our engagement stories and things we learned--or didn't learn-- about this special season in dating/courting. It's good to be back.Show notes:Questions to Ask When Preparing for Marriage- John PiperDating for God's Glory part 1 of 3- PJ TibayanGospel Centered Marriage- Tim ChesterA premarital curriculum

#53: Engagement

Being a new mom is hard! There's tons of blessings embedded in motherhood too and seeing through the trials to enjoy Jesus Christ is essential. Join us as we take a stroll down memory lane and talk about our motherhood journey. 

#52: New Motherhood

For those married, what would you want to tell yourself in your first year of marriage? If you're not married but want to be, listen to us talk about some foolish struggles we had and learn from our failures! Join us at the table of life struggles.

#51: The First Year

 With the upcoming election, things seem tense. How about in our church? Is the church able to have conversations about politics? As difficult as it is we should be able to express our thoughts and feelings but with love and clarity. Join us as we unpack what politics looks like for us as we engage our local church. Show Notes: Prophetic Politics Podcast

#50: Politics

Are we there yet? That's a familiar question when traveling to your family's planned "oasis." But will it be an oasis when everyone's already on edge? Despite it not being summer vacation anymore we thought it still would be helpful no matter the season! In this episode, we talk about the differences between a family vacation and a family trip. Show notes:The Disciple-Making Parent podcast: Thoughts for the Summer  

#49: Family Vacation vs. Family Trip

 In this episode, we discuss losing a loved one. Grieving is part of a process that looks different for everybody. As we grieve, we can lean on the local church family to help support and give us a place where we can mourn. 

#48: Losing a Loved One

We're back! Welcome to season 3! In this episode of Kinship Podcast, we think about cliques in the church. How do Christians keep close friendships and yet not leave people out? That's a hard balance. Join us as we discuss this common church issue. Show notes:John Piper- When the "Want To" and "Ought To" Don't Match

#47: Season 3, Cliques

This isn't the best time to practice hospitality but when things settle down (Lord willing!) and we get more answers concerning Covid-19 we'll all be itching to be around others. Despite the social distancng, it's still a good topic to talk about and prepare for once confinement is over. It's been a while but hopefully we'll be back with more episodes in the near future.  

#46: Hospitality

Taking the log out of your eye while removing the speck out of your brother's eye is a tall order. Who can rebuke well all the time? In this episode, we discuss confronting sin and the lessons we have learned and continue to learn.Resources:The Lion KingReframing Foster CareInstruments in the Redeemer's HandsThem-Why We Hate Each Other-and How to HealPolitics According to the BibleWhen Should You Confront Someone About Their Sin?The PeacemakerThe Beginner's Guide to Conflict Resolution

#45: Confronting Sin

Though we were meant to walk side by side in deep relationships with church family, the disconnect we feel can be crippling. We’re four church sisters that share our discussions so that you’re encouraged to deepen relationships through meaningful conversation in your local church.

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